WPIC's Mexico Wedding Specialist Event

by Danielle Andrews Sunkel

Yesterday we held a Mexico Wedding Specialist Certification event for our WPIC Alumni, at the gorgeous Vaughan Estate at the Estates of Sunnybrook, in Toronto. Petar Valkov, of Bicoastal Images captured the day for us beautifully!

Love driving up to Vaughan Estate and seeing WPIC Mexico Event on the sign!

Love driving up to Vaughan Estate seeing WPIC Mexico Event on the sign!

Attendees were greeted with a shot of tequila in “Mexico” branded glasses coloured and displayed in the colours of the Mexican Flag.

The team at the Estates of Sunnybrook created tequila shots in the colours of the Mexican flag. They are cranberry, lichee and apple.

The team at the Estates of Sunnybrook created tequila shots in the colours of the Mexican flag. They are cranberry, lychee and apple.

WPICer, Sholla Lampkin, getting into the spirit (or spirits) of Mexico

The sights, sounds and flavours of Mexico were all around. Attendees were treated by the sounds of a four-piece Mariachi band,

and huge buffet of Mexican food and passed Mexican appetizers.

We had chicken fajitas, fish tacos, vegetarian fajitas, bean salad, fresh guacamole and so much more!

All 70 attendees enjoyed networking and getting the chance to speak one on one with select travel partners and destination wedding vendors.

There were two over-the-top Mexican-inspired wedding set-ups for them to view (sorry no photos as they are being submitted to Magazines).

The attendees went into the main room where there was a 10 foot by 8 foot step and repeat sign showing photos of weddings throughout Mexico, showcasing the many different styles of weddings available in Mexico. Most attendees had their photo taken in front of the sign.

WPIC Co-founder Tracey Manailescu, WPICer Dulce Avila and WPIC Co-Founder Danielle Andrews Sunkel

Bernice Ng, WPICC

Maria Badian, WPICC

Anastasia Sitenko, WPICC

We contracted Craig from Designing Trendz to provide us with a flower arrangement for the stage area. He surprised us with extra arrangements, these gorgeous floral wedding dress mannequins! We just love his creativity.

We then started our program for the day.

Attendees at WPIC Mexico Wedding Specialist certification

WPIC Co-founders, Danielle Andrews Sunkel and Tracey Manailescu

Our program opened with a video from the owners of Bicoastal Images, Jennifer and Manuel Salazar, speaking live from their patio on the beach in Cancun.

We had presentations from Velas Resorts, Hard Rock All Inclusive, and Palace Resorts about all their offerings in Mexico.

Travel representatives speaking at WPIC Mexico event

Angelica from Velas Resorts

Janet from the Hard Rock All Inclusive Collection

Juan Carlos from Palace Resorts

We then adjourned for Churros, Mexican Wedding Cookies, a Mexican-inspired wedding cake complete with Mexican tiles on it, Cafe de Olla and Chocolate Caliente.

Churros with chocolate sauce

Then all attendees went back to listen to Rodrigo Esponda, of the Mexico Tourism office in Toronto, present on Mexico Weddings. He was fantastic!!! He really described each of the top areas for weddings and made everyone very excited to plan weddings there.

Rodrigo Esponda of Mexico Tourism

Prize Time! Velas Resorts, Hard Rock All Inclusive Resorts and Palace Resorts each gave away an all-inclusive trip for two to 3 lucky attendees.

Velas Resorts presenting prize at WPIC Mexico event

Kimberley flew in from Montreal to attend this event and won a 7-day All Inclusive trip to Grand Velas Resort in Puerto Vallarta!

Hard Rock AIC presenting trip at WPIC Mexico Event

Summer Varty fell in love with the Hard Rock AIC brand after speaking with Janet, then she won an All Inclusive trip to any of the properties!

Palace resorts presenting trip at WPIC Mexico event

Amy Stevenson is over the moon to have won an All Inclusive trip to Palace Resort’s 5 diamond property, Le Blanc in Cancun!

Maria won the Destination Wedding Coordinator Certification course from WPIC

Danielle Deebank and Nick of Andrew's Formals at WPIC MExico event

Danielle won one of several prizes provided by Andrew’s Formals

We are so pleased with how this event turned out! Jennifer Prince, WPICC, of Estates of Sunnybrook, was an absolute dream to work with.

We invaded the mansion and took over every inch. Anything we asked for or about was done, no problem. We even gave them recipe for Cafe de Olla and Chocolate Caliente which they reproduced beautifully (and deliciously). Romualdo Mendozo, the Maitre D’ of Vaughan Estates, was wonderful and so helpful, thoughtful and attentive. We absolutely love doing events and weddings at the Estates of Sunnybrook.

See the entire Facebook album from Bicoastal Images here.