Meet The Master Wedding Planners & Vendors!

Master Wedding Planners represent the highest level of achievement within the Association of Bridal Consultants—recognized for their expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Introduction

When it comes to planning one of the most important days of your life, experience matters.

ABC’s Master Wedding Planners (MWP) and ABC’s Master Wedding Vendors (MWV) are among the most accomplished professionals in the industry. They have demonstrated exceptional skill, extensive experience, and a commitment to ongoing education and leadership.

These are planners who have not only mastered their craft but continue to shape the future of the wedding industry.

Earning the Master Wedding Planner designation is the highest level of recognition within ABC.
To achieve this level, planners must:
✔ Demonstrate years of professional experience
✔ Complete advanced education and training
✔ Actively contribute to the industry
✔ Maintain a commitment to excellence and professionalism
Master Wedding Planners are leaders, mentors, and innovators—trusted by clients and respected by their peers.
Working with a Master Wedding Planner means you’re choosing a professional who brings unmatched expertise and confidence to your wedding.
With an MWP, you can expect:
✔ Seamless planning and execution
✔ Expert guidance through every step of the process
✔ Strong relationships with top venues and vendors
✔ Creative vision paired with logistical excellence
✔ Peace of mind knowing your wedding is in expert hands
The Master Wedding Planner designation is more than a title—it’s a symbol of dedication, experience, and leadership.
When you choose an ABC Master Wedding Planner, you’re choosing a professional who has gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional weddings and experiences.

The highest level of expertise. The most trusted professionals in the industry.

We have 46 ABC Master Wedding Planners, plus 1 Emeritus Master Wedding Planners, along with

3 Master Wedding Vendors in the World.

To achieve this honor, all Masters have had to be continuously educated, educate others, volunteer in their community and in the wedding industry, and then sit before a jury of their peers to be judged. A unanimous decision must then be made.

Not pictured: Charlene Hein (Emeritus) – Joined 2/28/2000 – Master Wedding Planner 9/30/2001; Judith Shindle - Joined 11/30/1994 Master Wedding Planner 10/31/2000; Joyce Smith (Emeritus) – Joined 7/19/1993 – Master Wedding Planner 8/31/2002; Sasha Souza - Joined 2/8/1998 - Master Wedding Planner 9/30/2004; Laurie Beckmann – Joined 2/26/2009 – Master Wedding Vendor 11/7/2011; Yoshiyuki Kohara (ABC ASIA) – Joined 4/9/2002 – Master Wedding Planner 11/7/2011; Deborah Simmons – Joined 10/12/2005 – Master Wedding Planner 11/7/2011; and Alejandra Rivas Galvan (ABC LATAM) – Joined 5/26/2008 – Master Wedding Planner 11/12/2012.