What others are saying
We love speaking to wedding professionals about gay weddings and have received some wonderful feedback:
"Thank you so much for your fabulous presentation today at the Washington Arts Club. I am so energized after this presentation to spearhead a wonderful experience here at our hotel for gay and lesbian couples. I wish you all the best success and you're truly an amazing inspiration."
William Grace
Senior Catering Sales Manager
Omni Shoreham Hotel
"You imparted very practical tips, terms, and anecdotal examples that reinforced the point that you do not need to throw the baby out with the bath water. The whole heterosexism thing is what I most learned....what it is, means, and that it is very likely many of us practice or perpetuate this and have no idea. Your seminar was very 'unseminar like.' Seminar sounds boring and this definitely was not. I think also that although this was industry focused in terms of events, the potential for what we learned to extend into our lives and onto influence others in a positive way is an even bigger thing.
I found your seminar very interesting, very enlightening and for sure very helpful. You did great job and on a practical note, I think it helps that you're very likeable, were not preachy or 'gay-wedding expert-cocky.' Your approach was very reassuring and it was clear that you were imparting what you've learned organically and was not anything particularly 'inherent to you' as a gay woman, a bride or wedding planner."
Kevin Peck
Avalon Catering
"Best presentation of the week! I learned a ton about a subject I was totally unfamiliar with. It's made a huge difference in my comfort level. Wonderful speaker - thank you!"
Workshop Participant
The Special Event Show 2010
"This was a great session and extremely well presented. There openness to discuss a hard topic for some was fantastic. Definitely bring them back!"
Workshop Participant
The Special Event Show 2010
"My goal was to learn how to market to the LGBT community without offending the straight market and I loved the open and honest approach through which I learned this."
Nicolette Burns
Atkinson Resort and Country Club
"I hoped to learn a good approach to working with same-sex couples and took away a lot of great information on handling couples and ways to attract them to our location."
Jack Carnevale
Bedford Village Inn
"It was great that such an edgy topic was presented. Great choice of speaker - very open and congenial!"
Workshop Participant
The Special Event Show 2010
"Great open discussions about a topic that can still be considered sensitive. I enjoyed the business-focused discussion and looking at it from that perspective. It was very informative and practical."
Vicky Choy
Event Accomplished
"Bernadette reminds us to stay true to our personality when working with gay clients. Loved the tips about gay weddings vs. straight weddings. It was a fabulous presentation."
Alexandra Pare
Cherry Blossom Weddings and Events
"Bernadette really gave some great suggestions with photos and wording. She was candid and honest, which allowed the content to be seen and understood well."
Kate Parker
Kate Parker Weddings
"I was surprised to learn about the history of gay marriage and the current state of that right in the U.S. The information was straightforward, tangible and useful presented in a chill way with good humor. Thanks!"
Julia and Carin
Hitched Salon
"Bernadette is an excellent speaker. She's very open, honest and knowledgeable. Best presentation yet!"
Workshop Participant
The Special Event Show 2010
"Jennifer and Bernadette gave an enlightening presentation and made us feel comfortable with any question we asked. I felt welcomed and educated."
Workshop Participant
The Special Event Show 2010
"Bernadette is so nice and welcoming and makes us feel at ease and not worried about asking bad questions. All this information really crosses over to straight couples, too, and was just good advice!"
Mary Kate McKenna
Photographer
"Bernadette showed great poise and patience when answering questions and is so frank with her responses. Bernadette covered the differences between gay and straight wedding traditions in detail and helped me get a grasp on the 'gay' language."
Janice Carnevale
Bellwether Events
"It's exciting to talk about this new phase we are entering. I consider myself to be very involved with the gay community but Bernadette definitely said things I hadn't thought of. I have been doing my walk through with the regular ceremony in mind and will now be able to offer other options."
Carla Lanza
National Press Club
"I am so glad I made it. You were so informative and accessible and candid. I really loved your presentation and style and learning about potential embarrassing situations to avoid."
Susan Hornyak
Photographer
