WPIC in the Media
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Television
Global News- Toronto
February 2010- Instructor, Tara Murney, represented WPIC in a segment about
the "Trash the Dress" trend. Photos of WPIC Alumni Trashing their
Wedding Dresses in Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, The Bahamas and around Ontario
were shown.
On The Line-CTS
October 2009- Danielle Andrews Sunkel appeared on a panel of Wedding Experts,
including Bettie Bradley, editor-in-chief of Today's Bride, to answer
Wedding-Related questions from callers to the show.
Canada AM-CTV
View the segment here
August 2009- Danielle Andrews Sunkel was on the show to talk about the
importance of hiring a Certified Wedding Coordinator who is a member of the
Wedding Planners Institute of Canada. This episode was in reaction to
the bankruptcy of a non-WPIC, non-certified Wedding Coordinator who left
several clients in the lurch on their Wedding Day. Danielle explained
how this didn't have to happen and how clients need to do their own due
diligence when looking for a Wedding Coordinator.
On The Line-CTS
March 2009- Danielle Andrews Sunkel appeared on a panel of Wedding Experts,
including Bettie Bradley, editor-in-chief of Today's Bride, to answer
Wedding-Related questions from callers to the show.
Canada AM-CTV
April 2009- Lindsay Mogford appeared on the show to talk about "Bridezillas"
as part of her co-spokesperson position (w/Danielle Andrews Sunkel) for 20th
Century Fox's BluRay/DVD Release of Brides Wars starring Kate Hudson and
Anne Hathaway.
On The Line-CTS
October 2007- Danielle Andrews Sunkel appeared on a panel of Wedding Experts,
including Bettie Bradley, editor-in-chief of Today's Bride, to answer
Wedding-Related questions from callers to the show.
Gill Deacon Show- CBC
December 18, 2006- Tracey Manailescu appeared on this show to lend her
Multi-Cultural Wedding Planning expertise on this episode featuring Cultural
Weddings. She gave advice about Multi-Cultural Wedding Planning in general,
as well as specific information to a couple who appeared on the show and
were planning a Greek/Japanese/Chilean wedding.
On The Line-CTS
Feb 2006- Danielle Andrews Sunkel appeared on a panel of Wedding Experts,
including Bettie Bradley, editor-in-chief of Today's Bride, to answer
Wedding-Related questions from callers to the show.
"Making It Big-The Wedding Planner episode"- Life Network (Canada), Oxygen
Network (US)
May 2005-Danielle Andrews Sunkel served as the expert consultant on this
episode. She consulted with the producers on various elements of the
competition and show.
CityPulse News- (CityTV)
April 2005-Audra Brown, interviewed Tracey Manailescu for CityPulse news,
regarding WPIC’s involvement with the charity, The Bride’s Project. New and
used Wedding Dresses can be bought for a fraction of the original cost and
all money goes to Camps for Children with Cancer.
At the recent Open House, six “Wedding Day Only” prizes were given out from
WPIC (10 student-volunteers from Toronto’s Mar/April'05 class were selected
to work these weddings.)
Good Morning Canada- CTV (National)
Danielle Andrews Sunkel appeared on "Good Morning Canada" April 17 & 18,
2004. On the show she gave Wedding Planning tips and discussed The Wedding
Planners and The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC) with the host.
The National-CBC (National)
On March 5, 2004, Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed by Mellissa Fung
at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Danielle was asked for her
opinions on the guilty verdict in the Martha Stewart case. She was also
asked about Martha Stewart's impact on Wedding Coordination and how being
found guilty would effect that role.
Breakfast Television- (CTV- Halifax)
On February 26, 2004, Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed by the co-host
of Breakfast Television, Jayson Baxter, at the ATV-ASN studio in Halifax.
Danielle talked about The Wedding Planners, Wedding Coordinating and the
Wedding Coordinator's Certification course offered by WPIC (The Wedding
Planners Institute of Canada) at Dalhousie University March 20, 21, 27 & 28,
2004.
Breakfast Television- (CityTV- Toronto)
On August 21, 2003, Danielle Andrews Sunkel, appeared on Breakfast
Television to talk about WPIC. Danielle was interviewed "Live" on television
by the show's co-host, Liza Fromer.
Print
Today's Bride Magazine
(Spring/Summer)
Danielle Andrews Sunkel and Tracey Manailescu wrote the Cover-featured
article "Top 25 Hot Trends for Weddings".
The National Post, Calgary Herald,
Vancouver Province, Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun,
Windsor Star, Halifax Sun, Ottawa Citizen, Montreal Gazette, etc
January-April 2010-Danielle Andrews Sunkel and Tracey Manailescu were
featured and interviewed in several articles by Joanne Richard
Globe & Mail
August 2009-Both Tracey Manailescu and Lindsay Mogford were interviewed for
the article "The Wedding March is so last year" by Sarah Boesveld
2Magazine.com
August 2009-Danielle Andrews Sunkel was featured in an article entitled "Taming
Your Inner Bridezilla" by Kellie Davenport
The National Post, Calgary Herald,
Vancouver Province, Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal, Regina Leader-Post,
Halifax Sun, Ottawa Citizen, Montreal Gazette
July 2009-Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed in an article entitled "Lavish
Weddings still Popular Despite Slumping Economy" by
Valerie Berenyi
Sudbury Star,
Timmins Times, Brantford Expositor, Innisfil
Examiner and several other Sun Media paper
July 2009-Tracey Manailescu and Danielle Andrews Sunkel were interviewed in an article entitled "Stay
on budget for your big day" by Joanne Richard
Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal
July 2009-Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed in an article entitled "A
Vow to Splurge" by Valerie
Berenyi.
Edmonton Journal,
Vancouver Province, Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Montreal Gazette
July 2009-Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed in an article
about Destination Weddings entitled "Trips Instead of Toasters" by
Valerie Berenyi
Chatelaine
Magazine
June 2009-Tracey Manailescu was interviewed in an article entitled "Nice Day
for a Slight Wedding" by Kira Vermond.
The Windsor Star
June 2009-Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed in an article entitled "Wedding
Business Recession Proof" by
Valerie Berenyi
Edmonton Journal,
Vancouver Province, Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Regina Leader-Post
May 2009-Tracey Manailescu was interviewed in an article
about Destination Weddings entitled "Big day or run away?" by Jennifer Fong
SPOSA On-line Wedding Magazine
Spring 2009-Tracey Manailescu has an "Ask Tracey" column, a question about
"Thank You" notes was featured
Bankrate.com
May 2008- Tracey Manailescu was interviewed and quoted heavily in an article
by Amy Brown-Bowers for Bankrate.com, entitled “Fun but Frugal Showers”. In
this article, Tracey told the history of Wedding showers and gave tips on
how to Host a fabulous, stylish Bridal Shower without going broke.
Globe and Mail
June 28, 2007- Danielle Andrews Sunkel was quoted by Rebecca Dube in an
article entitled, "Lucky Sevens for Us". An article about the popularity of
the date July 7/07 for weddings this year.
Globe and Mail (on-line edition)
June 28, 2007- Danielle Andrews Sunkel was quoted by Rebecca Dube in an
article entitled, "Line up for 8/8/08". An article about the popularity of
the date August 8/08 for Asian weddings next year.
SPOSA Wedding Magazine
(Spring/Summer 2007)
Tracey Manailescu is featured in this issue in a pictorial with her clients.
Montreal Gazette
April 29, 2006- Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed by Deborah Stokes
for an article entitled "Honeymoons are latest wedding gift trend". An
article about Wedding Gift Registries and Honeymoon Registries.
Today's Bride Magazine
(Spring/Summer '06)
One of the wedding celebrations Danielle Andrews Sunkel coordinated for Liza
Fromer was featured in an article. The article also mentioned the second
celebration at which Tracey Manailescu (co-founder of WPIC) as well as WPIC
Alumni Lorraine Brown, Pauline Rodriguez and Lindsay Mogford all assisted.
Today's Bride Magazine
(Fall/Winter'05)
Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed for an article for this issue with
Tips for working with a Wedding Coordinator. The article is a side-bar to an
article about Danielle's client, Liza Fromer, who also appeared on the
cover.
The Ottawa Citizen
February 12, 2005- WPIC was profiled in an article by Shelley Braun,
entitled "So you want to be a Wedding Planner". Danielle Andrews Sunkel was
interviewed for this piece and Ms. Braun attended our class at U of Ottawa
to observe and interview several students.
The Vancouver Province
January 2005- Tracey Manailescu was interviewed regarding the upcoming
course at UBC.
The Edmonton Examiner
Tracey Manailescu was interviewed by Karen Karbashewski for an Article about
WPIC, which ran on October 6, 2004.
The Edmonton Sun
September 23, 2004- WPIC was profiled in an article written by Jennifer
Parks called "Pride of the Bride". Danielle Andrews Sunkel was interviewed
as well as few of the students registered for the upcoming certification
class at the University of Alberta.
The Edmonton Journal
September 23, 2004-An article about Meetings and Events in Edmonton,
mentioned our upcoming course at the University of Alberta.
The Toronto Sun, Ottawa Sun
Lynda White interviewed Danielle Andrews Sunkel for a story about "How to
become a Wedding Planner". The story ran on the front page of Career
Connections" on September 15, 2004 and highlighted the fact the WPIC is the
only way to get a Canadian Certification.
Other: Web, Radio & Speaking Engagements
Bahamas Local.com
May 2010-Tracey Manailescu and Danielle Andrews Sunkel & our new Bahamian
graduates were featured in an article about WPIC in The Bahamas entitled
"Canada/Bahamas planners trade secrets"
Bahamas Islands Info.com
April 2010-Tracey Manailescu and Danielle Andrews Sunkel & our new Bahamian
graduates were featured in an article about WPIC in The Bahamas entitled
"MOT
and Bahamas Bridal Association host certification course"
iNews 880am
April 2010-Tracey Manailescu was interviewed by Brittany LeBlanc for an
article titled
"Wired Weddings: Couples tying the knot go digital with customozied wedsites"
Radio News 1010-Toronto
April 2010- Danielle Andrews Sunkel was a guest on the Peter Silverman show.
During the hour-long show, Danielle and Peter talked about Liquor laws and
licensing, Wedding Venues and Vendor issues. Danielle also answered
live call-in questions from listeners.
Wedding MBA 2010 Conference- Speakers
Las Vegas, NV, September 21-24, 2010-Tracey Manailescu and Danielle Andrews
Sunkel delivered a seminar about "Breaking in to the Destination Wedding
Market" to several hundred Wedding Professionals
from all over North America at this exciting Conference.
Virgin Radio 99.9-Toronto
April 2009- Lindsay Mogford appeared on the morning show with
Mad Dog and Billie to talk
about "Bridezillas" as part of her co-spokesperson position (w/Danielle
Andrews Sunkel) for 20th Century Fox's BluRay/DVD Release of Brides Wars
starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway.
680News-Toronto
April 2009- Lindsay Mogford appeared on the show to talk
about "Bridezillas" as part of her co-spokesperson position (w/Danielle
Andrews Sunkel) for 20th Century Fox's BluRay/DVD Release of Brides Wars
starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway.
Wedding MBA 2009 Conference- Speaker
Phoenix, AZ, September 21-24, 2009-Tara Murney will be leading a seminar
about "Eco-Chic Wedding Planning" for several hundred Wedding Professionals
from all over North America at this exciting Conference.
Wedding MBA 2008 Conference-
Speakers
Phoenix, AZ, September 22-25, 2008-Tara Murney w/Danielle Andrews Sunkel led
a seminar about "Eco-Chic Wedding Planning" for 600 Wedding Professionals
from all over North America at this exciting Conference.
Events Bootcamp- Steam Whistle Brewery- Speakers
August 2008-Once again, Danielle Andrews Sunkel and Tracey Manailescu were
among the top Events Professionals from North America who were asked to
speak at this unique training event. They led a seminar on Dining Etiquette.
Wedding Experts for Chatelaine.com
June 2008-Once again, Tracey Manailescu and Danielle Andrews Sunkel were the
guest Wedding Consultant experts for Chatelaine.com, Chatelaine Magazine’s
on-line Forum Boards.
Third Annual Professional Wedding Planners
Conference
February 2008-Delegates from all over North America came to Toronto for this
phenomenal Conference. Not only was this sold-out Conference planned by a
team of WPIC Graduates, Tracey Manailescu was the expert speaker for the
seminar on Multi-Cultural Wedding Planning.
Special Events Bootcamp-Royal Ambassador
August 2007-Both Danielle Andrews Sunkel and Tracey Manailescu were among
North America's top professionals asked to lead a "Fireside Seminar" on
Wedding Horror stories and how to fix the situation. Delegates sipped on
wine and ate crab cakes while they listened and shared stories of their own.
Chatelaine Magazine Web Forums-
June 2007-Each week the Chatelaine forums has a special guest expert to
answer questions from their on-line community. When they decided to have a
Wedding Week, who else would they ask but Canada's Wedding Experts, Danielle
Andrews Sunkel and Tracey Manailescu.
Canada's Multi-Cultural Wedding Show
November 2006- This unique and fabulous Wedding Show is produced by two of
WPIC's graduates. Tracey Manailescu was the expert speaker for the
info-session on Multi-Cultural Wedding Planning.
Fast Forward- Event Industry Conference
Fast Forward is a Conference for Professionals within the Event Industry
which took place at Niagara College on April 9, 2005. Danielle Andrews
Sunkel was a speaker and session-leader at this Conference.
Wedding Seminar- Granite Club
February 20, 2005- Danielle Andrews Sunkel was asked to be a speaker and
presenter at this seminar for engaged couples.
Striving For Success- Event Industry Conference
Striving for Success was a Conference for Professionals within the Event
Industry taking place at Niagara College on April 3, 2004. Danielle Andrews
Sunkel was asked to be a speaker and session-leader at this Conference. The
Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of Tourism and Recreation was the key-note
speaker.