Ann Nola, Founder of the ACPWC

The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants was founded in 1990 by Ann Nola, past producer of The Bridal Extravaganza, and publisher of the California Bride and The Event Planner Resource Guide.

Ann’s background spans over thirty-five years of Special Event Coordination and Non-Profit Affiliations. She is a nationally recognized Certified Wedding Consultant and Certified Event Planner.

Ann has been featured on radio and TV stations, and co-produced the television show "The Premier Wedding Show of the 90’s" for Channel 8. She has also been featured and quoted in national magazines relating to weddings and current trends in the industry. She has served on the local board of The National Association of Catering Executives and National Board of Bridal Show Producers International.

Ann Nola’s tireless advocacy and professional endeavors has been celebrated and recognized by many organizations, including the 1990 Commemoration Medal of Honor awards by The American Biographical Institute, the International Who’s Who of Entrepreneurs, the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership Award and Manchester’s Who’s Who.