The document advertises a symposium in Saint Lucia for wedding planners and travel agents. The symposium will take place from September 24-28, 2014 in Saint Lucia and aims to show attendees why Saint Lucia has been a top Caribbean destination for weddings and honeymoons for 10 years. It will include seminars from wedding experts, site tours of Saint Lucia, and networking opportunities. The goal is for attendees to learn how to create unforgettable weddings and memories for their clients in Saint Lucia.

1. Take love to new heights.
A SYMPOSIUM FOR TRAVEL AGENTS AND WEDDING PLANNERS.
Come see why Saint Lucia has been the Caribbean’s leading destination
for weddings and honeymoons for the past 10 years. See how you can
help your clients discover an idyllic island that’s always perfect for their
special day or week. Join us for the Love Elevated Wedding Symposium
and let an incredible collection of destination wedding experts show you
how you can help create unforgettable memories for your clients.
Call 1.800.456.3984 or visit saintlucianow.com/loveelevated to learn more.
2014 Highlights
WHEN:
September 24-28, 2014
WHERE:
Saint Lucia
COST:
$US 150, excluding
accommodations + airfare
PARTICIPANTS:
The Knot
Kuoni
MyWedding.com
VIP Vacations Inc.
Weddingmarket.com
and more

2. Book your travel with American
Airlines and receive a special
airfare discount.
Learn more at saintlucianow.com/loveelevated
Programme
The Saint Lucia Wedding
Symposium brings together both
local and international experts
in the fields of destination
weddings and event planning.
It’s an opportunity for you to
get answers to all the questions
you may have about hosting the
perfect wedding on Saint Lucia.
What’s more, with site tours and
local insights, you can begin to
see how you can turn your client’s
dream wedding into reality.
Our 4-day symposium helps you
experience the many sides of
Saint Lucia—from its landmark
sites on Pigeon Island to the
tropical gardens that can serve
as an idyllic backdrop to an
unforgettable wedding. Come
see how the Caribbean’s leading
wedding and honeymoon
destination can become your
client’s first choice.
Seminars + Events
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
1:00pm Registration of Delegates
1:00pm Interactive Session: Weddingmarket Chat – Julie Albaugh (Weddingmarket.com)
2:30pm Photographer’s Presentation: “Picture perfect – Capturing the Best Shot”
(For local participants)
2:30pm Stakeholder’s Panel Discussion – Advancing Destination Weddings in Saint Lucia
(For local participants)
7:00pm Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Suppliers
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
8:00am Registration of Delegates
8:40am Opening of Wedding Symposium
8:45am Seminar # 1: “Saying ‘I do’ in Saint Lucia” – Lorine Charles, St. Jules
(Saint Lucia Tourist Board)
9:45am Seminar # 2: “UK Wedding Trends” – Dawn Butcher (Kuoni)
10:30am Break
10:45am Seminar # 3: “US Destination Wedding News ” – Shri Lildharrie (The Knot)
11:30am Seminar # 4: “Creating Bridal Bliss! What a bride expects from a
destination wedding” – Marsha-Ann Brown (Director of Romance, Sandals Resorts)
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Seminar # 5: “Tapping into the Multi-million dollar wedding Industry ” –
Charles Oster (myweddings.com)
2:30pm Seminar # 6: “How Brides are integrating technology/social media into
their weddings” – Julie Albaugh (Weddingmarket.com)
3:30pm Seminar # 7: “How to brand yourself/How to close the sale” – Jennifer
Doncsecz (VIP Vacations Inc.)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
10:00am Chef Demonstrations with Chef Nina – Saint Lucian Wedding Delights
(Caribbean/International Culinary Fusion in the Exhibition Hall)
12:00pm Exhibition open to Consumers
12:00pm Hotel/location site inspections (Lunch)
5:00pm Sunset Wedding
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
7:00am Boat departure to Soufriere (Site inspections – hotels in the South)
9:00am Site Inspections – hotels in the North
3:30pm Boat returns to the North with a Sunset “Party Cruise”
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
8:30am Departure from Hotels to Coconut Bay Resort
10:00am Coconut Bay Experience
12:00pm Lunch and departure to Airport
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