Often in time, we review comments and discussions from public forums on wedding planning or wedding planners.  The following comment brought to our attentions; and we are grateful to see our work and passion can really influence others.

From reena in the wedding discussion forum of loyaukee.com:

I encountered a very pleasant 1-hour complimentary initial wedding meeting that was offered by a wedding planner named Monica Tam.  She speaks Cantonese, English and Mandarin as well, I believe.  Not only she is very professional and polite, she also asked me about my hobbies and passion, so that she can implement me & my fiance’s passion and personality into the wedding for personal unique touches. I really like that!

p.s* If my memory is correct, I believe she is a certified wedding planner, and so is her husband.  They work side by side together, so for the market price that 1 wedding coordinator charges out there, you’re getting a husband & wife team to work for you.  Check out www.blueprintforlove.ca, she really rocks!

Some of you may have noticed the “WPICC” in our information section of this blog or in ourwebsite.

The question a few have already asked me is “What is WPICC”?

WPICC stands for Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Certifed.  Monica and I are ones of many wedding planners who have received proper training to plan weddings; and we are certified to be professional wedding planners who follows strictly to our Code of Ethics established in this one-and-only regulated Institute in Canada.

As certified wedding planners, we do not only seek the best deals for our clients and plan their dream weddings, but we also devote our resources to our clients by not receiving any kickbacks or referral fees from vendors.  Therefore, we always act for the best of our clients’ interests.  This is very different from some non-certified wedding planners who provides clients with their contracted vendors, so they can receive commissions from both the vendors and  from their clients.  In addition, we receive professional supports, attend wedding conferences, and obtain wedding ideas and resources from our experienced WPICC alumni throughout Canada.  These are essential tools to assist all certified wedding planners to stay on top of wedding trends and to get updated information about the current wedding planning industry.   Recently, there are also trainings provided by the Institute to certified wedding planners to plan destination weddings.  Therefore, there are experienced and diverse planners who can fit different engaged couples’ needs.

When you are in search of a wedding planner, be a smart bride & groom.  Do some research and look for the certified ones who can provide you with credibility, reliability and so much more!

Awhile ago, Monica and I had the privilege to meet a newly emerging talent, an all-round artist in Vancouver, Miss Michelle Kuen Suet Fung.  Michelle has been doing quite a few wedding photography shoots for clients, and she is loving it more and more by the minute.  We had a great time chatting about our passion, company goals and visions about both companies.  I can tell Michelle is really passionate and proud of what she does, because whenever she talks about her photography and artwork, her eyes light up immediately.

In March, Michelle hosted an art exhibition on her past art works at Granville Island.  What a great night to enjoy ourselves to some gorgeous artwork!  As we heard from Michelle recently, the Canada Art Bank has purchased her drawings as well.  Way to Go, Michelle!

As Michelle mentioned to us, she will have a busy summer wedding photography season.  For us, we will be eager to work with Michelle at anytime to create the most breathtaking wedding photography and the most memorable wedding blueprint for you.

For our regular blog readers, please feel free to browse Michelle’s wedding photography website: www.artatsnow.com