5 Star Wedding Directory is delighted to be the official media partner for the 11th Edition of Exotic Wedding Planning Conference Ras Al Khaimah 2023
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) to host the much-awaited 11th Edition of Exotic Wedding Planning Conference, the Worlds Biggest Wedding Planning conference, this March! This premier Wedding Planning Conference has attracted the participation of 300+ wedding and event planners from over 80+ countries, including India, Italy, UAE, USA, UK, Australia and others.
The three-day conference sounds like a fantastic opportunity for wedding industry professionals to network, learn and grow their businesses.
Attending this conference can help attendees stay up-to-date on the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in the industry and provide a chance to connect with other industry leaders and suppliers. World-renowned speakers attending the conference are:
- Preston Bailey, President, Preston Bailey Designs, Inc., USA,
- Walid Baz, CEO of Baz Events, Lebanon
- Ali Behnam- Bakhtiar, Founder, Ali Bakhtiar Designs, France
- Iyad Rasbey, Executive Director, Destination Tourism Development & MICE, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, UAE
- Vandana Mohan, Founder, The Wedding Design Company, India
- Tara Fay, Chief Planner, Tara Fay Events, Ireland
- Nadia Duran, Director, Nadia Duran, Australia
- Tomas De Bruyne, Founder & CEO, Tomas De Bruyne – Floral Experiences Worldwide, Belgium, among many others engaging in will pave the way for crucial conversations to stay relevant and resilient. Event highlights:
- Stellar, global speaker line-up sharing learnings, lessons and recommendations
- Masterfully curated sessions ranging from keynotes and panels to workshops
- World-class networking and exhibition opportunities
- Learning interspersed with endless entertainment: Gala dinner, Networking Cocktail Party, and exclusive tours
- APEX Awards ceremony to honour exceptional wedding planners and suppliers/properties
Other partners for the 11th Edition of EWPC Ras Al Khaimah 2023 Hosting Partners: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority AV Partner: Matrix AV & Entertainment Entertainment Partner: Fire & Ice Show band Opening Cocktail Partner: Movenpick Bartender Partner: DRINQ
Media partners: Arabia Weddings, Brides of Srilanka, Rinascimento Magazine, Celebre Magazine World, Luxury Investment Magazine, Bride Club Me, 5 Star Wedding Directory, Weddings Online, D fashion magazine, The Times of UAE
Key themes of discussions: Incorporating cultural fusion into wedding planning. How to incorporate cultural traditions into the wedding ceremony and reception, such as wearing traditional attire or incorporating traditional customs or rituals. We are honouring cultural traditions while making the wedding personal and meaningful to the couple. Ways to improve personalization at weddings.
Ideas for incorporating personal details and elements into the wedding design and decor, such as family heirlooms, meaningful symbols or colours, or elements that reflect the couple’s interests and hobbies. How to customize the ceremony to remember the couple’s style and preferences and create personalized menus that reflect the couple’s tastes and dietary needs, as well as tips for working with a catering company or venue to create a customized menu.
An outlook for the wedding industry in the Middle East. Evolving dynamics, trends and what the future has in store. The 40-minute session will provide you with a wealth of information and market-leading intelligence.
This meticulously curated session featuring leading industry experts specializing in weddings and events, armed with decades of industry experience, will take to the stage and share their expert insights on the wedding industry in the Middle East.
Serving the super wealthy.
Peer into the changing mindset of the luxury clientele. What emotion does the word luxury evoke? Can we quantify it to a few elements such as Exclusivity, Heritage, Quality, Comfort and Elegance, or is there so much more? What is the future of luxury in the Middle East? Learn more during this keynote session that will leave you with a lasting appreciation for what makes a luxury brand successful and the strategies brands employ to create a strong emotional response.
Secrets to scaling your wedding planning business.
Understand what scalability means and why it matters. How do you build a team that can grow your business while maintaining the highest levels of calibre and quality? What pillars do you need to scale to a six-figure wedding planning business? Get the answers to all these questions and more during this knowledge, packed 20-minute session as one of the world’s foremost wedding planners spills the beans on the secrets to success!
A how-to guide to allocating your wedding budget. Negotiating costs, planning for contingencies and managing expectations. Ways to save money on wedding expenses, such as opting for a less expensive venue or choosing an off-peak wedding date. Ideas for how to track wedding expenses and stay on budget. Options for financing the wedding include using credit cards, taking out a personal loan, or using a wedding registry and how to handle unexpected expenses that may arise during the wedding planning process.
Creating a sensory experience by setting up the perfect menu. Tips for styling the food stations and tables to create a visually appealing and cohesive look for the wedding. Understanding dietary requirements and identifying crowd-pleasing dishes. Types of different bar service options (e.g., open bar, cash bar, limited bar) and choosing the right option for the wedding.
Managing the catering budget and finding cost-saving strategies.
Under these broader themes, over three dazzling days, our speakers will share numerous lessons, personal accounts of resilience and business best practices covering every aspect of wedding planning in this new era.
Join us as we celebrate the undying love for weddings in the city of luxury and stoke the immense potential of the industry. Rishikesh Shetty, CEO of Exito Media Concepts and EWPC, commented: “We are excited to bring EWPC back to RAK in 2023 after ten editions across the globe and bring 350+ Destination wedding planners from 50 different countries this time.
It appears the Wedding business is back in full swing, with companies fitting in two years’ worth of postponed events into already-busy peak months. We look forward to making this the most successful edition & the largest B2B wedding convention event to date.” You can click here to book your tickets.
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