Peggy Post

Peaceful Planning…How Wedding Etiquette Impacts Your Business

Peggy Post will explain the true meaning and importance of etiquette. She will discuss the three fundamental principles that are the core of all etiquette. Sticky wedding scenarios will be presented, and she will provide solutions for handling difficult people and situations. Peaceful planning is good for business, and Peggy Post will show how wedding etiquette can have a positive impact on your business.

The bride’s mother and groom’s mother each has her own ideas for the wedding. The bride and groom are arguing over the guest list and the budget. A referee is needed to explain to the couple’s cousins that no children are being invited to the wedding.

Mothers! Guest Lists! Money! If ever there’s a need for etiquette, it’s when two people and their families are merging their lives.

Enter the professional wedding consultant. It’s the consultant’s knowledge and confidence that saves the day. A key ingredient is that “something extra,” the know-how that gives clients the comfort and reassurance that comes with applying the principles of etiquette. The bride and groom and their families can rely on your wisdom and advice. They can rest assured, knowing that your word is the right word for their situation and wedding.

Peggy Post will explain the true meaning and importance of etiquette. She will present sticky wedding scenarios, providing solutions for handling difficult people and situations. Peaceful planning is good for business, and Peggy Post will show how wedding etiquette can have a positive impact on your business.

Peggy is the great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post and spokesperson, director, and author for The Emily Post Institute.  She has written 18 books on etiquette, including the 17th edition of “Emily Post’s Etiquette,” “Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette,” “The Etiquette Advantage in Business,” and “Excuse Me, But I Was Next…” She has co-authored nine books for children and teens with her sister-in-law.

Peggy writes monthly column for Good Housekeeping, and is a regular contributor to USA Weekend. She is the wedding etiquette expert for Wedding Channel.com.  Peggy’s television appearances include DR. PHIL, LIVE WITH REGIS & KELLY, THE TODAY SHOW, GOOD MORNING  AMERICA, OPRAH!, THE VIEW, and CNN.

Frank Andonoplas, MBC –Andonoplas in Indianapolis… Frankly Speaking

16 year member and Master Bridal Consultant will share how he went from Banker to Wedding Consultant and his secrets to success. He will then highlight some of his award winning wedding designs followed by “Ask Frank” a past ABC popular breakout session.

Sylvia Weinstock – The Importance of the Wedding Cake

The wedding cake is a major focal point in any wedding. While much of the day may be a blur, a bride will always remember her wedding cake.

From school teacher to ”The Leonardo Da Vinci of Cakes,” the secret ingredient for Sylvia Weinstock’s success is that she takes no shortcuts. She’ll be sharing some of her other secrets and insights on cakes and the wedding industry in this one-of-a-kind session for ABC.

Rebecca Grinnals – Rising to the Top When Everyone’s an Expert

Rebecca will be conducting a senior-level session limited to Accredited Level and above, and for senior members (10 ABC years). The barrier to entry has never been lower for those entering any facet of the wedding industry. A 20+ wedding industry veteran, Rebecca will explore the topic of staying relevant in a rapidly changing competitive environment.  Her session will explore options to leverage your years of expertise and hard won reputation, opportunities to develop alternative streams of revenue, keeping up with social media while using it to reinforce your credibility & explain why experience matters and more.