Taneisha S. Richardson, the Owner/Lead Planner Designer of Unique Events by
TSR, has emerged victorious at the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada WPIC
Wedding Awards, honored with the prestigious Best Wedding Under $50,000
award. This remarkable achievement not only recognizes Taneisha’s outstanding
expertise and dedication to Wedding/Event Planning but also marks a historic
moment for Antigua and Barbuda as she becomes the first individual from the
nation to receive this esteemed award.
The prestigious accolade was officially awarded to Taneisha Richardson on
Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Canada at the WPIC Wedding Awards Ceremony.
Taneisha excitedly expressed, "I still can't find words to fully express how I feel.
My heart is full, and I feel like I am having an out of body experience. I am still
pinching myself and asking, "Am I really in Canada? Did I just win this award? It
all feels surreal. This has been a life-changing experience. I did not know what to
expect when I got to Canada as the only persons, I knew were the founders of the
WPIC. I must say I met some amazing talented wedding professionals at the Gala
and Awards Ceremony. Everyone was so warm, and I felt right at home. This
award means a lot to me. I discovered I had this passion some years ago, ran with
it and never looked back.”
Taneisha further expressed that “This journey has not been an easy one and there
have been challenges but I persevered. This is a big win for me personally, my
business Unique Events by TSR and for Antigua and Barbuda; being the first
wedding planner to receive such a prestigious award. I love what I do, and it
shows through the quality of work that I put out. I want to say thank you to WPIC,
for their partnership with the ABHTA in bringing a wedding course to Antigua and
for acknowledging my work through this award. Thank you, Donely & Raymond
Smith, for trusting me to plan and design their dream wedding, which led to this
award.”
Craig Marshall, Chairman of ABHTA, congratulates Taneisha on the well-
deserved recognition and applauds her for her outstanding achievements. Craig
Marshall stated that Taneisha’s win underscores the importance of continuous
collaborative training courses with organizations like WPIC through the ABHTA
Professional Learning Series. Training opportunities are one of the core activities
of the ABHTA. We recognize the importance of the development of our human
resources if we are going to advance the hospitality sector of Antigua and
Barbuda. Taneisha’s success paves the way for aspiring professionals, inspiring
them to reach for excellence and showcasing the limitless possibilities within our
vibrant wedding and event planning community.
Taneisha Richardson started out in the industry after planning her own dream
wedding in 2015. She quickly recognized she had a passion for wedding and event
planning, which led to the birth of her business, Unique Events by TSR.
Taneisha’s success serves as an inspiration to aspiring Wedding/Event planning
professionals in Antigua & Barbuda and beyond.
