During the AFWPI FAM & Education weekend in Cancun
Here I am with the destination wedding experts who participated in the FAM & Education weekend
The happy bride enjoying her cocktail party.
I not only got to network and meet great wedding industry professionals but also witness and participate in a Destination Wedding by the fabulous Candy Cain,
and Interviewed her for my BLOG.
- WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A DESTINATION WEDDING EXPERT?
Real destination Wedding by Candy Cain
I didn't exactly decided it just sort of happened. I became a Destination Wedding Planner when I saw how much money you could make. I mean yes it's wonderful to make dreams come true, but in the end I'm raising my family and this is a wonderful way to make money. Because it's a HOT TREND in the United States and even though there is a recession people still want to get married.
- WHAT IS THE THING YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Real destination Wedding by Candy Cain
The thing I love the most about this job is that every wedding is a new project and there is so much variety. I get very bored if I had to do the same thing over and over again. And the fact that theres something new every time really keeps me interested.
- WHY WOULD YOU RECOMMEND DESTINATION WEDDINGS
IN CANCUN & RIVIERA MAYA?
Real destination Wedding by Candy Cain
The good thing about having a Destination wedding here is that you get more for your money, there are so many people who really want to work and network wit USA Planners that they treat you perfect and the quality of their services is really high.
- WHAT WOULD YOU SAY DEFINES YOU AS A COORDINATOR?
I never settle for anything!
-WHAT IS THE ADJECTIVE THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU AS A WEDDING PLANNER?
"Successful" and I don't mean it only to have a successful career but also I make Successful Weddings, my couples are so happy that they recommend me all the time, because they know I will do what ever it takes to get the Job done.
- PLEASE TELL US ONE OF YOUR BEST WEDDING STORIES SO FAR.
Oh, I have many. But since we are here in Cancun for
their Wedding I would say
"Debbie & John"
Debbie came to me and said, Candy I want a Beach wedding my dream is to feel the sand in my toes and to have the ocean in the back of the ceremony. And I told her I know just the place we are going to Cancun. They have never being in Cancun because they were worried for the insecurity issues. But i told them trust me this would be an amazing place for your destination Wedding. And here we are she is the most happy Bride ever, she just can't thank me enough, the Hotel "Gran caribe Real Resort" cancun has treated them exceptionally and now theres two more Weddings that the family would like to come back and have here.
-WHAT WOULD YOUR ADVICE BE FOR ANYONE WHO IS THINKING ON BECOMING A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER?
Destination Wedding Experts
My advice would be ask for help, sometimes you can't do things on your own. Destination weddings are about partnering and networking with people who are experts at the Destination where you are working. Remember you are not in a competition. And get certified. There is not another person who gives the Destination Wedding Expert Certification. I created the seminar and I highly recommend people to take it.
NEVER FORGET: The bride always comes first!!!
Thank you very much for your time, and for granting me with this
interview it is a pleasure to know such a talented Wedding Planner.
You can follow Candy's BLOG at http://theartofdestinationweddings.blogspot.com/
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