Jeri Kadison
Bridal Coach
New York, NY
Phone: 212-563-3716
http://www.bridalcoaching.com/
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now it’s time for planning and preparation. As you start to realize how much work is ahead of you, a certain reality bears its head: conflicts arise, even with the best of intentions. Too many "to do's" can make you feel overwhelmed. At times there are too many cooks in the kitchen. With so many people involved, situations arise that can make you feel anxious, tired, off-balance—and even doubtful.
An expert in communication and stress management training, Jeri Kadison specializes in providing stress management for the bride-to-be, the groom, and their families. Jeri’s company, ((( complete ))) Bridal Coaching™, provides personalized service that targets the specific needs and personalities of every client.
Focusing on keeping you on the happiness track, Jeri teaches you how to maintain your poise, radiance and glow throughout the wedding planning process—from ceremony to wedding photographs, reception, honeymoon and beyond.
For over 20 years, Jeri has combined her diverse background in motivational speaking, stress management, and education to serve clients ranging from TV personalities to professional athletes, political figures to CEOs, stay at home moms to noted professionals in government. She has worked with the NFL, NBA, Nascar, the Miss Universe Organization, Seagrams, Calvin Klein, Inc. as well as numerous private and public institutions. ((( complete ))) Bridal Coaching™ blends all of Jeri’s talents, techniques, and training to focus on families and the world of weddings.
Jeri contributes her expertise to various media outlets, including USA Today, The New York Times Magazine, We: Women's Entertainment Online, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, WeddingChannel.com Magazine, Star, Fox News, Time Out New York, The New York Post, and more.
Amy Nichols
Principal
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-690-3690
http://www.amynichols.com/
Amy Nichols Special Events is a full service wedding and event management company based in San Francisco. Amy combines corporate professionalism honed from nine years working as a corporate event planner in the financial services industry with developing creative entertainment opportunities for her clients. While working in finance, Amy spent her free time interning with celebrity wedding and event planners in New York and Los Angeles, knowing that eventually she'd start her own wedding planning business.
In 2005, Amy's dream of having her own business came true and she opened the doors of Amy Nichols Special Events. Amy loves working with her clients because each has a different story of how they met, and a unique vision for their wedding day. No two weddings are alike: Amy has had the pleasure of working with couples from different cultural and religious backgrounds and she also has experience planning destination weddings. Amy's goal is to avoid the "cookie-cutter" wedding, help couples develop their own vision and focus on the elements of their wedding day that are most important to them.
She enjoys advising her clients on etiquette situations, and she often refers to her many books from the Emily Post Institute to help clients make the right choice when faced with a social dilemma.
Elisa Delgardio, PBC
Principal
4767 New Broad Street #1014
Orlando, FL 32814
Telephone: 407-896-1476
www.aflairforaffairs.com
What makes A Flair for Affairs special?
Our goal is to create a sensational, emotional and unforgettable event for every client. Our strengths lie in that we have a passion for special events and we love working with people. We appreciate the uniqueness of each client and enjoy the challenge of providing options tailored to meet their individual needs and personal situations. In addition, we enjoy sharing our innovative ideas and unique perspective with our clientele.
Planning an event is more than just a creative process; it requires excellent time management and organizational skills, the ability to communicate information and ideas, cultural awareness, a broad knowledge of everything from proper etiquette to technical production, and a commitment to advancing professionalism through education. We pride ourselves on having forged relationships with other planners, vendors and suppliers who share our ideals, thus giving us the ability to direct our clientele to professionals at almost every price point.
Elisa is the principal and founder of A Flair for Affairs® and a nationally recognized event planner. With over 15 years experience, she holds the designation of Professional Bridal Consultant™, Distinguished Graduate from the Association of Bridal Consultants. She is also an active member of the International Special Events Society and serves on the Board of Directors for the ISES Orlando Chapter. Her weddings and events have been featured in local media and her company is listed within Grace Ormonde’s Wedding Style Magazine™ as a Platinum Vendor.
Ann Nola
Founder/Director ACPWC
7791 Prestwick Circle
San Jose, California 95135
Telephone: 408-528-9000
www.acpwc.com
What makes ACPWC special?
The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, raising the level of education, ensuring uniformity, and promoting career success on a national basis in the wedding and special event industry.
ACPWC, registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs since 1990, offers home study (nationally and internationally) and personalized (classroom) courses, taught by some of the best Certified Wedding Consultants in the industry.
Members receive expert and professional advice, support, and guidance, and are kept informed about current trends and resources through networking, updates, newsletters, continued education and the ACPWC Forum.
Certification is a 3-step process awarded only to the best.
“Members helping Members to succeed” is our policy.
Director, Ann Nola, is a Certified Wedding Consultant and Meeting Planner, with more than 30 years of experience in the Special Event/Wedding industry. She has directed events for many non-profit organizations, produced bridal shows for more than fifteen years, and founded a school for wedding consultants. Ann was also the publisher/editor of a local bridal magazine for more than ten years. She has been awarded the Sterling “Who's Who” Award and been listed in the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership.
Mark Kingsdorf
Owner / Professional Wedding Consultant
Castle Station # 54552
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
Telephone: 267-251-7786
www.qohweddings.com
What makes Mark’s weddings special?
“Attention to detail is always the driving force behind my business—it begins with my ability to listen to every client.
Many people never ask the couple, ‘What do you see your wedding looking like?’ ‘What are your fears?’ ‘Where do you see my expertise helping you?’
Too many people begin with ‘What is your budget?’ ‘Which package do you want?’ For me it will never be about how much; my desire has always been to break the stereotype of ‘Wedding planners are only for people with a ton of money.’
Every couple will always get my personal attention, professional expertise and honest opinion. My job is to facilitate ideas into reality, and give guidance, direction and support to help eliminate stress.”
A Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Mark offers a mix of 25 years of catering and event planning, training with renowned bridal shops, floral designers and photographers. And in a pinch, Mark can even marry you; he’s an ordained officiant.
In addition to speaking at wedding events across the country, Mark coordinates monthly educational meetings for members of the Association of Bridal Consultants in the Greater Philadelphia area. Mark's media interviews include USA Today, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a few.
