Planning Team (from L-R): Danielle Andrews, Joe Ramundi, Praveen Kumar Dhanapalan and Tracey Manailescu with the lovely ladies from Indigo Entertainment.
2025 WPIC Kickoff & Wedding Awards: A Night of Classic Elegance
Visit Eventsource.ca for the evening’s media coverage and feature HERE
What a night to remember! The 2025 WPIC Kickoff and Wedding Awards at Ascott Parc Event Centre was nothing short of spectacular, bringing together wedding professionals and WPIC alumni from across Canada for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration. The theme, Classic Elegance, was perfectly embodied in every detail, setting the stage for an unforgettable event.
Our beautiful invitation suite was created by Royal Stationery Design.
A Grand Welcome
The evening began with guests being warmly greeted by the ever-charming Sherah Marriott. Upon arrival, attendees were treated to a stunning photo area designed by Vogue Weddings and Decor, providing the perfect backdrop to capture the start of an elegant evening.
Cocktail Hour Delights
From there, guests entered the vibrant cocktail hour, where they were welcomed with a signature drink to sip while mingling with fellow wedding professionals.
Beauty by Salwa showed us her hair and makeup options!
Beautiful cakes and Madeleines to eat were provided by Funfetti Cake Shoppe!
Interactive booths added a fun and unique touch, including a Make Your Own Chocolate Bar station by Succulent Chocolates and Sweets, personalized fashion portraits by A Portrait by Vicky, and not one but two lively photo booths by Hidden Smirk. Andrews Formals shared their menswear.
The evening’s cocktail hour featured a lovely ceremony setup by Luxe Designs, where guests were welcomed with champagne passed on trays alongside hot and cold bites.
Entertainment That Dazzled
The atmosphere was further elevated by the smooth sounds of Brent Miller Live, who delivered an outstanding performance, and the always enchanting ladies of Indigo Entertainment, captivating the crowd with their grace and energy.
Connections & Community
The event wasnโt just about entertainment, it was about community. Wedding professionals from all corners of the industry were on hand to network, share insights, and celebrate their shared passion.
WPIC alumni from across Canada came together, reconnecting with familiar faces and forming new friendships.
An Evening to Remember Following the cocktail hour, everyone made their way upstairs to the reception, greeted by stunning decor courtesy of Infinitude Design Canada, Chair Decor and Nayos. Each table and the stage by Dance Floor 360 had its own unique touch, elevating the ambiance to pure elegance.
Celebrating Excellence
Of course, the highlight of the evening was the WPIC Wedding Awards, recognizing the incredible talent, dedication, and creativity within the industry. The awards ceremony was a testament to the innovation and hard work that continues to elevate the wedding community.
For the full article on the winners you can visit HERE
Guiding the evening with charm and energy was our incredible emcee, Gavin Amos, who kept the celebration flowing seamlessly. We had some prize giveaways from Andrews Formals, and two vacation giveaways to The Bahamas.
One was for a 3-night stay for 2 at the all inclusive Grand Lucayan on Grand Bahama Island, and the other was for a 4 nights stay for 2 at the all-inclusive Warwick Hotel Paradise Island in Nassau. How lucky are the winners Olivia and Stephanie?
Dining The meal was nothing short of delicious, perfectly complemented by the exceptional service from the professional and attentive staff at Ascott Parc. We were graced with a beautiful performance by Elena Musician with her electric violin and cello.
We then turned the evening over to Anthony of Nonstop Entertainment, who kept us dancing until the end of the evening. Praveen of Ascott Parc decided the evening wasn’t quite fun enough, and brought shots out with fireworks on the dance floor!
Sweets We ended the evening with coffee and an incredible sweet table created by Sweet Life by Monita. This sweet table was sponsored by The Bahamas Tourist Office in Toronto.
Hereโs to continued success, unforgettable celebrations, and the incredible community that makes it all possible!
๐ Ascott Parc ๐ Motion D Productions ๐ Nonstop Entertainment ๐ Elena Musician ๐ Nayos Event Rentals ๐ Chair Decor ๐ Infinitude Design Canada ๐ Luxe Designs ๐ Vogue Wedding Decor ๐ Succulent Chocolates ๐ Hidden Smirk Photo Booth ๐ Sweet Life by Monita ๐ Brent Miller Live ๐ Eventsource.ca ๐ Common Luxe ๐ The Fitzroy Rentals ๐ Andrews Formals ๐ Gavin Amos MC ๐ The Bahamas Tourist Board ๐ The Wedding Planners ๐ Tracey M Events ๐ Warwick Hotel ๐ Grand Lucayan Resort ๐ Floor Wraps 360 ๐ Todays Bride Magazine ๐ A Portrait by Vicky ๐ Beau Films ๐ Indigo Entertainment Inc. ๐ Royal Stationery Design ๐ WPIC Inc. ๐FunFetti Cake Shoppe ๐Beauty by Salwa
Photo: August Media
Tracey Manailescu is an internationally recognized wedding industry expert, educator, and co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC). With over two decades of experience, Tracey has dedicated her career to elevating the standards of professionalism in the wedding and event planning industry.
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