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Market Knowledge
Market focus 4
Why a recession is the perfect time to
say “I do” to selling weddings and
honeymoons
In-depth Knowledge
Seven wonders 9
Your clients’ dream day is in safe
hands with this line-up of resort-based
wedding planners
Events 12
Keep the passion alive by twirling on
Vienna’s dancefloors and spending
New Year’s Eve kissing in Venice
Q&A 15
We talk to Helen Doyle, managing
director of Perfect Weddings &
Honeymoons
Don’t rain on their parade 16
Take heed of this weather-based advice
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to make sure the sun smiles on your
clients’ big day
Wedding shows 23
Practical advice to help you get the
most out of exhibiting at wedding
shows, both big and small
Essential Knowledge
All you need to know 28
Bite-sized sales tips to help you convert
wedding enquiries into bookings
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Client match 30
Wedding and honeymoon ideas for big
families, same-sex couples, lovers on a
budget and lovers wanting to splurge
Knowledge in Focus
Company profiles 36
Find out more about a range of
wedding and honeymoon suppliers
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