In addition to keeping the local bridal community up-to-date and inspired through her full-day seminars, Char speaks internationally to the bridal industry.
Char was a speaker at the Caribbean Summit and Bridal Expo in Puerto Rico, March 2008.
Char conducted two seminars in Japan in October, 2003.
Her most recent trip to Japan highlighted various ethnic ceremonies, the basis of American bridal traditions, and upcoming wedding trends. Her 12-day tour featured 4 presentations throughout various regions in the country.
ABC Japan country coordinator Yoshi, myself, and translator Yuki, at my presentation in Mito City, Japan.
Eileen Monaghan, Co Founder of the Association of Bridal Consultants 8/30/2007
As the Association of Bridal Consultants' Colorado state coordinator, Char was tasked to organize the annual conference celebrating the ABC's 25th anniversary. The three-day conference had hundreds of details, guests from seven countries, and two off-site dinners. Everything was fabulous - creatively designed, well organized and great fun - and on budget! It was our best attended conference ever.Char's organizational skill and calm demeaneor pulled all the pieces together for an exceptional experience.
Char awarded winner of the prestigious ICON Award: Best Overall Event Under $75,000. 2007 Colorado
Char has been selected by The Modern Bride Group to be a Modern Bride Ambassador (MBA)
Char Awarded Master Bridal Consultant Status and Ms. Dorothy "Heart" Award at the 2001 International ABC Conference in Los Angeles
The 2001 Annual International ABC Conference was held in Los Angeles, California on November 11 to 13.
Char was awarded her Master Bridal Consultant status. She is one of only 20 Bridal Consultants in the world with the Master Bridal Consultant distinction from the Association of Bridal Consultants.
She was also given her highest honor, the Ms. Dorothy "Heart" award for excellence, honesty, and dedication to the wedding industry.
That's me on the right with the Monaghans (President of the Association of Bridal Consultants).
Accredited and Master Consultants Seminar
I attended a 5 day New York Seminar only for Accredited and Master Bridal Consultants in April.
We toured bridal gown manufacturers, had lunches and dinners with Bridal magazine editors, and a New York cake designer.
It is important for me to keep current on the new wedding trends so I can exceed all of your expectations.
Char speaks to ABC members in the Three State area of New York, New Jersey and CT
"The success of the day is, in great part, because of your talent and willingness to share with our participants as the seminar leader."