Advisory Council

Honoring Legacy. Guiding the Future.

The ABC Advisory Council is an invitation-only group of distinguished leaders who have shaped the Association of Bridal Consultants and the global wedding industry. This prestigious council provides strategic insight, historical context, and mentorship to support ABC’s mission and long-term vision.

What the Advisory Council Does

  • Advises the ABC President and national leadership team

  • Offers legacy knowledge and historical perspective

  • Supports strategic planning and growth initiatives

  • Mentors rising leaders and strengthens leadership development

  • Participates in select World of Weddings sessions and organizational projects

Composition

The council includes former ABC Presidents, long-standing Master Wedding Planners, and industry visionaries. One permanent seat is reserved for the Past President Emeritus, honoring exceptional leadership and lifelong service.

Service Term

Members are invited by the ABC President to serve a two-year renewable term.

A woman with short blonde hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and beige pants, sitting on a cushioned bench, writing in a notebook. There is a large leafy green plant on her left and a wooden slatted wall behind her. Sunlight casts shadows of a window onto the plain wall on her right and her body.

Gerard Monahan

To preserve institutional knowledge, safeguard ABC’s traditions, and support the President and national leadership team through experienced counsel and historical insight.

Past President Emeritus
A man with gray hair in a blue sweater and beige pants is sitting on a bench, leaning back on a white cushion against a neutral wall, with shadows cast behind him.

Emmett Marsh

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Sales Manager
A woman with curly dark hair sitting on a bench in a room with a minimalist design, half-lit by sunlight, with a wooden textured wall on the right side. 
Marketing Director

Eleanor Parks

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

A young man with dark skin and short black hair, wearing a gray polo shirt and beige pants, sitting on a wooden bench against a plain beige wall, looking to his left with a neutral expression. 
Customer Service Manager

Karl Holland

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.