The Wedding Planning Institute Announces Certified Bridal Apprentice Program

Sacramento, CA – January 29, 2008 – The Wedding Planning Institute has launched its Certified Bridal Apprentice Program to teach how to become a wedding planner and how to assist a bride on the day of her wedding. Designed to train and certify students in the art and trade of wedding planning, this course is perfect for the wedding planning hobbyist and the career minded novice.

The Certified Bridal Apprentice Program provides the knowledge, advice, and techniques needed to direct and deliver a wedding day plan as it is intended to unfold. A Certified Bridal Apprentice works with the wedding planner to keep wedding day activities and timelines on schedule and assists with delays or unexpected events while learning how to assist a bride and her family.

“The Certified Bridal Apprentice is the project manager, director, and crisis control administrator during an actual wedding. Their value to the wedding planner and the bride and groom is immeasurable. Their expertise and quick thinking is often what determines a successful wedding and a happy client,” says Cho Phillips, founder and CEO of Lovegevity and the Wedding Planning Institute.

The Wedding Planning Institute is a division of Lovegevity, Inc®, a national event planning agency. Founded in Omaha, NE in 1997 by Cho Phillips, Lovegevity has administrative offices located in Roseville, CA. Lovegevity, Inc. helps thousands of couples each year plan for their wedding through Lovegevity’s national network of professional Certified Wedding Planners in an estimated 600 markets. The company’s mission is to provide busy couples with the best resources and tools to help plan their wedding and strengthen their marriage through relationship education. As an established leader in the wedding industry, Lovegevity is also helping to improve the success of wedding event planners through education, certification, and professional opportunities for those looking for a full-time career in the wedding planning industry.

For more information, contact Robin Kilwine, at (888) 221-9988 ext. 9000 or pr@lovegevity.com

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How to Become a Wedding Planner Course Offered at Pensacola Junior College

Pensacola, FL - January 30, 2008 - The Continuing Education Office of Pensacola Junior College has partnered with The Wedding Planning Institute, a nationally recognized training program for the wedding industry, to offer wedding and event planning courses for students looking to break into the number one career choice for 2008. "How to Become a Wedding Planner" classes will be held on campus February 5, 2008 through April 3, 2008 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 - 9 pm. Students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at real weddings, meet with local vendors, and participate in class trips to tour venue sites and facilities.

Danielle Flowers, Lead Event Producer and Partner for the Bliss Event Group, will provide classroom and real experience instruction bringing a touch of New York and Los Angeles style she has gained from years traveling, studying, and enhancing the wedding and event planning business one amazed and pleased client after another. In constant demand as a successful wedding and event planner, Ms. Flowers brings cutting edge, latest trend ideas and techniques that students would not find elsewhere.

Ms. Flowers earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion from Auburn University. Danielle has worked with creative figures such as Grace Ormond, Preston Bailey, Martha Stewart, Kay Unger, and has been featured in national industry publications such as The Knot. She is currently an editor for Southern Wedding Style Magazine, the South’s hottest new industry publication.

PJC’s “Continuing Education is very pleased to have partnered with the Wedding Planning Institute to provide a high quality course for those interested in wedding and event planning. This course is very beneficial to those planning their own wedding as well as those interested in a new and exciting career,” says Edith Finley, Coordinator of the Continuing Education Office at PJC. The Continuing Education Office at Pensacola Junior College offers non-credit recreation and leisure courses designed to provide high quality education opportunities to members of the community. For more information contact Edith Finley, Coordinator, at 850-848-1797 or email efinley@pjc.edu.

The Wedding Planning Institute is a division of Lovegevity, Inc® a national event-planning agency. Founded in Omaha, NE in 1997 by Cho Phillips, Lovegevity has administrative offices located in Roseville, CA. Lovegevity, Inc. helps thousands of couples each year plan for their wedding through Lovegevity’s national network of Certified Professional Wedding Planners in an estimated 600 markets. The company’s mission is to provide busy couples with the best wedding resources available, along with the tools to help build stronger marriages such as relationship education during the wedding planning process. As an established leader in the wedding industry, Lovegevity is also helping to improve the success of wedding event planners through education, certification, and professional opportunities for those looking for a full-time career in the wedding planning industry.For more information, contact Cheryl Kurowski, at (888) 221-9988 x.903 or pr@lovegevity.com.

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WEDDING PLANNING EXPLODES IN 2008

Roseville, CA – January 2, 2008 – To meet the growing demand from brides- and grooms-to-be, the Wedding Planning Institute (WPI), a division of Lovegevity, Inc. is partnered with hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States and in other countries to offer hands-on training and certification for wedding planners.

The program is designed to assist both aspiring and existing wedding planners with starting or building their wedding planning careers. The Wedding Planning Institute’s Certification is internationally recognized by The Association for Wedding Professionals International and is offered through hundreds of colleges both as a classroom and online course. Students have the opportunity to assist at real weddings, as well as tour venues and meet with professional wedding vendors. “I'm very excited to be able to offer The Wedding Planning Institute's Certification. I believe that it will attract individuals who desire information for their personal use, as well as those setting their sights on this new and exciting career”, states Rhonda Marcontell, Coordinator of Continuing Education for Lamar University.

Colleges and universities across the U.S. are supporting the growing demand for wedding planners by offering 10-week classroom sessions for spring, summer and fall of 2008. Students can attend evening classes and receive their professional certification at the end of the 10 weeks. All graduates of the program can participate in job placement assistance and bridal referral leads from WPI. “The ability to offer hands-on training in addition to our classroom and online sessions has proven to be extremely helpful for newcomers to this career. Hands-on training puts what is text book into actuality and teaches students what cannot be taught in a classroom…such as, thinking on your feet.” says Cho Phillips, Executive Director of The Wedding Planning Institute. Students can enroll directly through The Wedding Planning Institute (www.weddingplanninginstitute.com) or through their local college’s continuing education department.

The Wedding Planning Institute is a division of Lovegevity, Inc® a national event-planning agency. Founded in Omaha, NE in 1997 by Cho Phillips; Lovegevity has administrative offices located in Roseville, CA. Lovegevity, Inc. helps thousands of couples each year plan for their wedding through Lovegevity’s national network of Certified Professional Wedding Planners in an estimated 600 markets. The company’s mission is to provide busy couples with the best wedding resources available, along with the tools to help build stronger marriages such as relationship education during the wedding planning process. As an established leader in the wedding industry, Lovegevity is also helping to improve the skills of wedding event planners through education, certification, and provides professional opportunities for those looking for a full-time career in the wedding planning industry. For more information, contact Jacqueline Logan, at (877) 597-8166, ext. 912 or pr@lovegevity.com.

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