We are absolutely thrilled to announce the International Advisory Board for 2016 – 2017. The board is made up of 29 wedding and event experts from around the world who will lend their knowledge, expertise and talents to the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning and its various campuses including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, UAE and the United States.
Our Advisory Board offers many things to our students including work experience and internship opportunities, mentoring, advice and tips as well as input into our course curriculum and content ensuring that the courses offered are off the highest calibre, relevant and up to date with all the latest trends accounted for. Many of our board members contributed towards the International Wedding Trend Report for 2016 and are all highly regarded experts within their field.
So without further ado let me introduce you to our members for 2016 and 2017:
- Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York
- Marley Majcher the Party Goddess
- Sara Burnett of Burnett’s Boards
- Bruce Russell of By Bruce Russell
- Gavin Rajah of Gavin Rajah Concept
- Marie Cruz De Vera of The Style Co
- Kristin Banta of Kristin Banta Events
- Emily Pettiford & Jessica Turley of Bespoke Bride
- Julia Braime of Brides Up North
- Joelle Clute of My Lovely Wedding
- Denise Fouracre of The Wedding Zone
- Pamella Dunn of Pamella Dunn Events
- Jane Riddell of Planned for Perfection
- Rhiannon Downie-Hurst of Bride ClubMe
- Clare Ebbs of Aghareed
- Kathy DalPra of Bride Appeal
- Meryl Snow of Feastivities
- Cathrin D’Entremont of Cathrin D’Entremont Weddings
- Tina Reading of Ultimate Wedding Magazine
- Sonia Collett of Want That Wedding
- Wayne Gurnick of Moments By Wayne
- Kathy Apostolidis of Nightingales
- Jo-Anne Paxton of Wedding Belles Jamaica
- Mennat Al Hammami of Cloud 9 Weddings & Events
- Joyce Mnguni of Dream Weddings Riviera Maya
- Pamella Strauss of WedAways
- Anneli Marinovich of Anneli Marinovich Wedding & Lifestyle Photography
- Heidi Thompson of Evolve Your Wedding Business
- Elizabeth Marsh of Elizabeth Marsh Floral Design
There really has never been a better time to start a new career in the wedding and event industry and our courses are the stepping stone to helping you do that. To find out more about what you get as a student with the Academy check out this video from our CEO, Kylie Carlson.