Wedding Crasher Provides Glimpse Into Brazil’s Wedding Scene
Tonia Adleta, PBC™, Aribella Events, Philadlelphia Photos by Wender Borges of Mega Studio Fotografias With the approach of the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup finals and the 2016 Olympics, all eyes are on Brazil—and with good reason, as it has the fifth fastest-growing economy in the world.
From lassos to coins, for Spanish weddings, it’s in the details
By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting, Richmond, Va. With the promise of a memorable evening, Spain is becoming the
go-to spot for brides seeking a celebration like no other. “Spanish weddings are very relaxed and festive. However, there is a strong, underlying sense of tradition and family,” says Jennifer McCloy, owner of the Málaga-based wedding planning...
Muslim Weddings Combine Faith, Tradition, and Personal Style
By Saadia Kibriya, Kismet Event Planning & Design, Fullerton, Calif. Who are Muslims? They are people who believe and submit to Islam, a religion revealed by the prophet Muhammad. Around the globe, Muslims range from African Americans to people of European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and even South American descent. In 2009, the Pew Forum on...
Welcome to Canada, Eh!
ABC Launches Canada East in
Country With Wedding Industry Growth By Milena Santoro, CMM, CMP, PIDP, MS Productions, Edmonton, Alberta, and Jodi Gagné ABC™, CSS™, Simply Perfect,
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada The Association of Bridal Consultant’s (ABC) East Canada launch kicked off on Monday, July 9, at The Toronto Wedding Chapel. ABC President David Wood...
Western-Influenced Chinese Wedding Market is Booming
By Kevin “Yoshi” Kohara, MWV™, ABC Director of Asian Markets The wedding industry in China has changed rapidly during the past seven or eight years. In 2010, more than 8.2 million couples married in China. According to Shi Kanning of the Wedding Industry Committee, established by the state-run China Association of Social Workers, consumer spending...
Mayan Weddings Celebrate Rebirth, Renewal
By Lisa Presnell and Beth Erickson Mayan weddings are growing in popularity. Perhaps it’s because people are growing familiar with ancient Mayan traditions due to popular discussion about the 13th Mayan calendar, said to end on December 21, 2012, a date that has been called into question with the recent discovery of a Mayan calendar...
When Families Unite The Customs and Culture of Nigerian Weddings
by Omu Obilor, Rubans Rouge, Ikoyi Lagos, Nigeria Meaningful, vivid, and vibrant, filled with drumbeats and dance, Nigerian weddings are unforgettable experiences.
Live your Dreams, Say “I Do” in Puerto Rico
2011 ABC FAMinar By Carmen Mesa, ABC™ Last July, the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) and the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau partnered to bring stateside and local wedding planners and vendors together to learn about the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
2011 Asian Conferences Illustrate Cultural Differences, ABC Unity
By Gerard J. Monaghan, ABC Co-founder Photos by Yoshi Kohara This past summer, the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) hosted three Asian conferences—in Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea. Each illustrated the unique cultural and geographic differences inherent with each country, but the unifying element was the same—learning about the wedding industry through the ABC. Earthquake,...
2011 Destination Weddings Puerto Vallarta FAMinar
“Where Mexico Comes to Life” By Christina Safford, PBC™ Puerto Vallarta provides a stunning backdrop for weddings or honeymoons. From historic churches and all-inclusive hotels to year-round sunshine, beaches, and magnificent sunsets, it is the perfect location for
Real Wedding – Argentina
ABC member planner: Bárbara Diez, Bárbara Diez Eventos, Argentina, 54.11.4804.0220, barbara@barbaradiez.com, www.barbaradiez.com. Photographer: Ruiz y Russo.
2011 Destination Weddings Caneel Bay, St. John FAM trip
Eco-Indulgences Make this a Honey of a Locale By Sharon Naylor Everyone’s buzzing about eco-friendly tourism, especially innovations in eco-weddings and honeymoons. From March 31 to April 3, a small group of New York-based media elites and bridal bloggers were the first to experience the new, organic honey initiative taking place at Caneel Bay, the...
