Founders:
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Tracey Manailescu and Danielle Andrews are the dynamic duo behind two decades of unparalleled expertise in wedding consulting, planning, and coordination. With a shared passion for crafting unforgettable moments, they’ve been elevating the industry standard along with their amazing team of expert instructors, since 2003.
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Danielle Andrews, BA (WPIC Co-Founder)
Named one of Eventex’s 100 Most Influential Wedding Professionals for 2024, Danielle Andrews is a certified wedding consultant, coordinator, and planner with more than 25 years of experience in the global wedding industry.
As President and Co-Founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. and Vice President of The Wedding Planners Institute of Coordination Inc. (WPIC), Danielle has educated and mentored thousands of wedding professionals worldwide through WPIC’s internationally recognized certification programs. She has also owned and operated The Wedding Planners since 2000, coordinating hundreds of weddings and events across Canada and internationally.
A trusted media expert, Danielle has been featured on major television networks including Canada AM, Breakfast Television, and Good Morning Canada, and her insights have appeared in leading publications such as Today’s Bride, Munaluchi Bride, Elegant Wedding, and Style Me Pretty. Weddings and editorials she has produced have been published across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
With extensive experience planning weddings, events, and conferences in destinations including Canada, Colombia, Mexico, The Bahamas, Barbados, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, Italy, and Ireland, Danielle brings an unmatched global perspective to her work. Beyond planning, she is a passionate educator and sought-after international speaker, sharing her expertise at conferences around the world to elevate and inspire the next generation of wedding professionals.
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Tracey Manailescu (WPIC Co-Founder)
Recognized as one of the “Top 20 Most Fascinating Women in Events” by Canadian Special Events Magazine. Since earning her certification in 2000, Tracey has been orchestrating magical moments and seamlessly coordinating weddings and international events.
As the Co-founder and Vice President of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, and the President of The Wedding Planners Institute of Coordination, Tracey’s expertise extends across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Her valuable insights on weddings have graced numerous platforms, making her a trusted source of advice. Quoted in global wedding and tourism articles, Tracey’s innovative approach has captured the attention of media outlets such as Wedding Chicks, Munaluchi Bride, DWP Insider, Elegant Wedding Magazine, Aisle Planner, and Today’s Bride.
With an impressive event portfolio that spans Canada, Colombia, Mexico, The Bahamas, Barbados, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, Italy, Ireland, and Romania, Tracey brings a world of experience to every event she touches. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tracey is a firm believer in giving back, actively volunteering and supporting charities that hold a special place in her heart.
Beyond the hustle of planning weddings, Tracey is deeply involved in teaching WPIC courses and organizing learning events for WPIC Alumni. Her passion for sharing knowledge extends to speaking engagements at prestigious Wedding and Event Industry conferences, where she continues to inspire and uplift the next generation of event professionals.
Administration:
Cristalyne Seegobin Gulati, WPICC
Cristalyne is our Grading & Evaluation Coordinator.
Born in Trinidad, Cristalyne is the visionary behind Cristalyne Celebrations, a premier destination wedding planning and travel agency transforming Caribbean and Mexican escapes into breathtaking celebrations. With over a decade of experience, she is well-versed in a variety of cultures and specializes in creating stunning fusion weddings that honor diverse traditions. With a foundation in fashion design, her impeccable eye for detail, creativity, and aesthetics naturally evolved into a passion for curating weddings that are both meaningful and unforgettable. Her innovative approach has been featured in multiple magazines, a testament to her commitment to excellence.
Always prepared for the unexpected, Cristalyne has trained across every aspect of wedding artistry—décor, design, hair and makeup, mehendi, cake design, and more, and further refined her skills through hands-on experience managing banquet hall events. This comprehensive background allows her to guide clients with confidence, transforming visions into seamless, elevated celebrations.
Happily married, she celebrates love annually with vow renewals at luxurious resorts, gaining a unique perspective as both a planner and a bride. Off-duty, Cristalyne is a proud dog mom, vegan baker, fitness enthusiast, and avid traveler, drawing inspiration from her global adventures.
Passionate about the future of weddings, she is deeply committed to mentoring and supporting the next generation of wedding professionals, sharing her expertise to elevate the art of celebration worldwide
Special Collaborator:
Camelia Lambru
Camelia Lambru is a renowned destination wedding planner in Italy and the founder of Camelia Lambru Event Production, a boutique agency known for blending decades of expertise, a passion for excellence, and a curated network of the country’s top-tier vendors.
As the producer of the prestigious International Wedding Summit and the Italian Wedding Awards, Camelia has become a leading figure in the global wedding industry. These initiatives are not only platforms for celebrating excellence but also powerful drivers in shaping the future of destination weddings in Italy.
In recent years, Camelia has established a thriving collaboration with over 150 American wedding planners, creating a strategic bridge between the U.S. and Italy. This dynamic network has significantly increased the flow of destination weddings to Italy, strengthening its position as one of the most sought-after locations for couples from around the world.
With unmatched insider knowledge of the Italian wedding market and a deep understanding of both local and international expectations, Camelia continues to guide couples and professionals alike in creating seamless, elegant, and unforgettable celebrations in Italy’s most iconic locations.
Instructors:
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Monica Caesar, WPICC, DWC
Monica Caesar is an award winning, full-time destination wedding planner and the owner of Aisle Plan Your Day based in Edmonton, Canada. Touted as one of Canada’s leading destination wedding experts and known for her creative and innovative ideas, Monica’s “zest- for- life” paired with her extensive experience and travels are ultimately the foundation that has built Aisle Plan Your Day into the seasoned wedding and event planning company that it is today.
Her energetic personality engages her clients as she creates one-of-a-kind weddings that are unique and distinctive in design. Aisle Plan Your Day has been a premier source for weddings since 2006, producing and executing flawless celebrations in locales spanning across Canada, to Mexico and all throughout the Caribbean. Monica’s high regard for detail and professionalism make Aisle Plan Your Day Canada’s premier Destination wedding & event planning company.
Monica has been an Instructor for the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada since 2009, and trains & certifies wedding planners across Canada and throughout the Caribbean & Mexico in local and destination wedding planning.
Monica has positioned herself as a sought after destination wedding expert, industry speaker and trainer. Monica travels the world sharing her experiences & expertise and her work has been featured in numerous international publications. Her extensive travel attending industry conferences, reviewing hotel properties, private wedding venues and wedding packages allows her to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and build an extensive network of top industry professionals worldwide.
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Daniela Caputo, WPICC
For nearly three decades, Daniela Caputo and her company Montreal Event Planner has been the go-to authority, because of her wealth of experience and expertise.
She has developed a reputation for professionalism in various aspects of planning, from client services and project management to marketing, event execution, negotiations and sourcing, putting her at the forefront of event planning in Montreal and beyond.
Daniela is regularly featured and interviewed in industry publications such as The Event Planner magazine. Given her expertise and reputable success, Daniela was invited to teach various courses on event planning at as well as speak for a number of school boards.
Daniela joined the WPIC team of Instructors in 2014.
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Paras Mehta, WPICC
Paras Mehta is our Wedding & Event Designer Certification Instructor.
Recognized as one of Canada’s top talents in event design, Paras is the creative force behind Paras Events, creating highly stylized and luxurious social and corporate events internationally for the most discerning of clientele. Paras is known for his calm demeanour, sophisticated design aesthetic, and commitment to each and every client.In just over a decade, Paras has garnered the acclaim of the Canadian Events Industry. He was awarded his first Canadian Event Industry Star Award at the age of 24 and a year later at age 25, was named ‘Event Designer of the Year’ by the Canadian Wedding Industry – one of the highest achievements in wedding design in Canada. Paras was recognized as the 2016 ‘Wedding Professional of the Year’ for his portfolio of work and contributions to the Canadian Event Industry and more recently, ‘Wedding Designer of the Year’ by the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada for 2017 and 2018. Paras Events is a past winner of the Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Awards and is currently a ‘Consumer’s Choice
Award’ recipient for 2017 and 2018 and a Canadian Special Events Star Awards recipient for ‘Best Theme Décor’ and ‘Best Wedding Creative’ for 2019.Paras is a highly sought after designer known for his creativity, attention to detail, and innovative approach to design. His ability to conceptualize space in harmony with his client’s desires has made him the top choice for a host of corporations, organizations, foundations, top-tier hotels and resorts, event planners, and couples.
Paras is committed to design education and the future of the event design profession.
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Sue Morris, MA, CMP, WPICC
Sue splits her time between Barbados, and Toronto.
She is an event manager and owner of Essemm Events & Communication Inc.
She is also a part-time instructor at Centennial College in the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. She was certified with WPIC in 2009.
She is a certified meeting professional (CMP) and has also completed a Masters of Arts in Creative Events Management from Falmouth University. She is also a self-professed wedding and event trade show fanatic.
Sue has been an instructor with WPIC since 2011.
