I arrived in Banff in the late 90's to work for the prestigious Fairmont Banff Springs (then Canadian Pacific) in Banquet Operations where I had my first taste of the wedding industry. My career with Fairmont took me to the Conventions department (after I was awarded Employee of the year for 2005 for Fairmont's flagship hotel) where I assisted wedding couples with their "in house" wedding arrangements.
Throughout my time in Conventions I noticed many couples brought their Planners and Coordinators from Calgary; this created a massive additional cost for couples as all of their suppliers required overnight accommodation, meals etc. This is when I took the leap to go out as an independent Wedding Planner.
I am now a proud member of the Association of Bridal Consultants on the Consultant level and working my way toward the Professional Bridal Consultant designation. My ultimate professional goal is to reach the Master level which of course takes a few years.
As I had been certified as an International Wedding Planning Professional (IWPP) last winter, I wanted to ensure that I do not lose my edge and continue with professional development courses with ABC.
I believe when a Bride & Groom are "shopping around" for the perfect planner it is important not only to connect with their Planner but to have someone who is established in the community and is going to provide them with an unrivalled level of knowledge & service throughout the planning stage.
On that note; if you are planning your wedding in our area please visit our "Services" page for more information.
Please visit again soon as I am still have plenty more 2008 weddings to add.
Thank You,
Connie Grace
Throughout my time in Conventions I noticed many couples brought their Planners and Coordinators from Calgary; this created a massive additional cost for couples as all of their suppliers required overnight accommodation, meals etc. This is when I took the leap to go out as an independent Wedding Planner.
I am now a proud member of the Association of Bridal Consultants on the Consultant level and working my way toward the Professional Bridal Consultant designation. My ultimate professional goal is to reach the Master level which of course takes a few years.
As I had been certified as an International Wedding Planning Professional (IWPP) last winter, I wanted to ensure that I do not lose my edge and continue with professional development courses with ABC.
I believe when a Bride & Groom are "shopping around" for the perfect planner it is important not only to connect with their Planner but to have someone who is established in the community and is going to provide them with an unrivalled level of knowledge & service throughout the planning stage.
On that note; if you are planning your wedding in our area please visit our "Services" page for more information.
Please visit again soon as I am still have plenty more 2008 weddings to add.
Thank You,
Connie Grace
