How to Become a Wedding Planner Course Offered at St. Petersburg College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jackie Addis Program Director
Lifelong Learning Department
St. Petersburg College
727-341-3184
Addis.Jackie@spcollege.edu

How to Become a Wedding Planner Course Offered at St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL – February 7, 2008 – The Lifelong Learning Department of St. Petersburg College at Clearwater has partnered with The Wedding Planning Institute, a nationally recognized training program for the wedding industry, to offer a How to Become a Wedding Planner course for students looking to break into the number one career choice for 2008. Classes will be held on campus March 1, 2008 through April 26, 2008 on Saturdays from 9am – 2 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.

Robert Meli, veteran event planner and founder of lifestyle design firm Bella Rose, will provide textbook and real life experience instruction bringing the artistic vision and creative talents he has gained from years of transforming his client’s dreams into reality. Sought after for his over the top original receptions and ceremonies which stray far from the average cookie cutter wedding, Mr. Meli will teach students to design and produce weddings that create a lifetime of blissful memories and cherished moments for the client and their entire family.

“The How to Become a Wedding Planner certificate offered at St. Petersburg College is perfect for the individual looking to get started in the wedding planning business right away. In partnership with The Wedding Planning Institute, St. Petersburg College's Lifelong Learning Department is offering this 40-hour hands-on program which covers everything a wedding planner needs to know! This is a wonderful opportunity to gain the knowledge and expertise to work as an event planner or to start your own business,” states Jackie Addis, Program Director, St. Petersburg College.

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 Jackie Addis, at 727-341-3184 or Addis.Jackie@spcollege.edu.

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How to Become a Wedding Planner Course Offered at St. Petersburg College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jackie Addis Program Director
Lifelong Learning Department
St. Petersburg College
727-341-3184
Addis.Jackie@spcollege.edu
How to Become a Wedding Planner Course Offered at St. Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL – February 7, 2008 – The Lifelong Learning Department of St. Petersburg College at Clearwater has partnered with The Wedding Planning Institute, a nationally recognized training program for the wedding industry, to offer a How to Become a Wedding Planner course for students looking to break into the number one career choice for 2008. Classes will be held on campus March 1, 2008 through April 26, 2008 on Saturdays from 9am – 2 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.

Robert Meli, veteran event planner and founder of lifestyle design firm Bella Rose, will provide textbook and real life experience instruction bringing the artistic vision and creative talents he has gained from years of transforming his client’s dreams into reality. Sought after for his over the top original receptions and ceremonies which stray far from the average cookie cutter wedding, Mr. Meli will teach students to design and produce weddings that create a lifetime of blissful memories and cherished moments for the client and their entire family.

“The How to Become a Wedding Planner certificate offered at St. Petersburg College is perfect for the individual looking to get started in the wedding planning business right away. In partnership with The Wedding Planning Institute, St. Petersburg College's Lifelong Learning Department is offering this 40-hour hands-on program which covers everything a wedding planner needs to know! This is a wonderful opportunity to gain the knowledge and expertise to work as an event planner or to start your own business,” states Jackie Addis, Program Director, St. Petersburg College.

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 Jackie Addis, at 727-341-3184 or Addis.Jackie@spcollege.edu.


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