By: Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder and Vice President of WPIC Inc. In wedding planning, being busy is often worn like a badge of honour. Back-to-back emails.Constant client messages.Endless to-do lists.Long days and even longer wedding weekends. But here is the truth most planners do not want to admit. Being busy does not mean you are beingRead More
The Hidden Risk in Wedding Planning: Where Most Planners Lose Trust (Without Realizing It)
By: Tracey Manailescu, co-founder of WPIC Inc. In today’s wedding industry, being talented is not enough.Being organized is not enough.Even delivering a beautiful event is not always enough. The real differentiator, the thing that separates a thriving, respected wedding planner from one who is constantly chasing clients, is trust. And here is the part manyRead More
The 2026 Wedding Client: What’s Changed and What Planners Need to Do Differently
By: Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder and Vice President of WPIC Inc. The 2026 wedding client is not the same as even two or three years ago.They are more informed, more expressive, and far more intentional with how they spend. They are also consuming content at a rapid pace, comparing experiences globally, and expecting a level ofRead More
Barcelo Resorts Gets WPIC Certified
A Standout Stay at Barceló Maya Grand Resort: A Wedding Planner’s Perspective By: Tracey Manailescu, co-founder and Vice President of WPIC Inc. There are resort experiences that meet expectations, and then there are those that genuinely surprise you. Our recent stay at Barceló Maya Grand Resort, specifically in the newest Riviera section, was firmly theRead More
WPIC Mob Wives Lunch & Learn
By Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder of WPIC Inc. All photos by: Michelle Paquot Photography This past Sunday, something special happened at Bayview Golf and Country Club, and if you were in the room, you felt it the moment you walked in. Our WPIC Mob Wives Lunch & Learn wasn’t just an event, it was an experience.Read More
What Couples Don’t See Behind a Wedding Day Timeline
By Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. When couples first review their wedding day timeline, it often looks beautifully simple: But what that timeline doesn’t show is where the real work happens. At WPIC, we believe part of being an exceptional planner and an informed couple is understanding that aRead More
The Wedding Industry Has a Boundaries Problem. Let’s Talk About It.
By Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. Somewhere along the way, “going above and beyond” became the gold standard in the wedding industry. But let’s be honest about what that often looks like in practice: late-night emails, unpaid overtime, blurred responsibilities, and a quiet acceptance of behaviour that would neverRead More
Why Wedding Planners Matter More Than You Realize
By: Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. Planning a wedding is exciting. It is also one of the most complex personal events many couples will ever organize. There are creative decisions, financial investments, logistics, timelines, personalities, and emotions all woven together into one meaningful day. This is where professional weddingRead More
An Interview With the Lead Chocolatier at Succulent Chocolates & Sweets Inc.
There are some people in the wedding and events industry who quietly make every celebration sweeter both literally and figuratively. Sandra Abballe-Domanico is one of those people. As the creative force behind Succulent Chocolates & Sweets Inc., Sandra has built a reputation for crafting stunning confections that feel just as special as the celebrations they’reRead More
WPIC Wedding Awards & Kickoff Gala 2026
By: Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada A Night of Celebration, Connection, and Community Please see the wonderful official write-up by our media partner Eventsource.ca This past weekend, the wedding industry came together in the most meaningful way at the WPIC Wedding Awards and Kickoff Gala. It was an evening dedicatedRead More
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