Taneisha S. Richardson, the Owner/Lead Planner & Designer of Unique Events by
TSR, has achieved the distinguished honor of being named a top 3 finalist in the
"Best Wedding Under $50,000" category by The Wedding Planners Institute of
Canada Inc. Wedding Awards. She becomes the first wedding planner from
Antigua and Barbuda to receive such recognition for her remarkable
accomplishment.
Initiated in 2016, The WPIC Wedding Awards serve as a distinguished program
designed to honor exceptional achievements within the industry. This platform,
boasting over 10,000 esteemed Alumni from The Wedding Planners Institute of
Canada Inc. and The Wedding Planners Institute of Coordination Inc., provides an
opportunity for professionals to showcase their outstanding work and compete for
top accolades within their field.
The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. has been an invaluable
collaborator, offering certified training in Antigua and Barbuda as part of
ABHTA's Professional Learning Series. Taneisha Richardson, a Certified
Wedding/Event Planner & Designer who successfully completed WPIC Training
in 2019 has been chosen as a finalist for the prestigious "Best Wedding Under
$50,000" award. With each category garnering 8-10 nominations, Taneisha's
selection among the top 3 finalists underscores her exceptional talent and
dedication. WPIC received submissions from across the globe, including as far as
Dubai, reflecting its international reach and acclaim.
Taneisha's exceptional work has earned her a well-deserved place among the top
finalists, adhering to the criteria of planning a wedding within a budget of under
CAD $50,000. Her criteria submission included 5-7 event photos, client
testimonial, descriptions of challenges faced and overcome, thematic and design
elements, compelling justifications for why her submission merits recognition and
relevant supporting documents such as Timelines, Budget, and breakdown of costs,
etc.
Expressing her excitement, Taneisha stated, "I am truly excited! I feel honored and
am truly honored and grateful to be selected in the Top 3 for this Award. I am even
more delighted to know that this is the first time an alumni from Antigua &
Barbuda has been nominated. This is great news for our beautiful island paradise. I
want to say thank you to my amazing couple, Donely & Raymond Smith, for
trusting me to plan and design their dream wedding. I am looking forward to the
final results when the winner in this category is announced on Saturday!"
The WPIC Wedding Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday,
February 24, 2024, in Canada. The ABHTA wishes Taneisha Richardson the best
of luck in the final results.
