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Founder & CEO - Award-Winning Celebrity Master Certified Wedding Planner with over 30 years of experience
LAURIE HARTWELL is a transformational wedding industry educator and inspirational speaker who has dedicated her career to empowering wedding professionals around the globe through CWP Society—the world's leading wedding planner certification program and largest membership of wedding professionals. As a sought-after presenter at premier industry events, she shares her expertise with top industry organizations, inspiring countless professionals to elevate their craft and grow their businesses. Drawing from over three decades of hands-on experience since 1993, Laurie has orchestrated weddings and special events for celebrities and thousands of couples across every style and budget imaginable. This extensive real-world experience became the foundation for creating a thriving global community where wedding professionals lift each other up and grow together. Laurie's dedication to the wedding industry has earned her numerous accolades, including multiple wedding planner awards and The Knot Worldwide's prestigious "Most Helpful Mentor" award—a testament to her unwavering commitment to supporting fellow professionals.
COO & Award-Winning, Master Certified Wedding Planner - Martha Steward Weddings says Krisy is the wedding planner to follow!
KRISY THOMAS is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the CWP Society, and owner of Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning. She is also a Master Certified Wedding Planner through the Certified Wedding Planner Society. Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning is an award-winning wedding planning team with locations in Nashville, Jackson, and Memphis, Tennessee. Southern Sparkle’s work has been featured in wedding publications and blogs such as: - Better Homes & Gardens - MidSouth Bride - MOD Weddings - Classic Bride - Ruffled Blog - The Wedding Playbook - Southern Bride Blog - and more! Southern Sparkle was also named one of The Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Wedding/Event Planners.
WHY PLANNERS JOIN THE CWP SOCIETY...
They are looking for a positive and uplifting community of wedding professionals
They want to learn ways to attract couples that fit your personality and style
They want to develop skills that will gain word-of-mouth referrals - saving money on advertising
They want to make connections with like-minded wedding professionals in their community
Save hundreds to thousands a year compared to what you pay now!
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