Every bride and groom deserve a stress-free planning experience for one of the most important milestones in their lives. They should be able to fully enjoy not only the day they say “I do” but also the lead up to it. For Kristin Sullivan, the planning stage sets the tone for years to come in relationships, and not just the one between the bride and groom. Kristin recognized the need to help newly engaged couples shift from being overwhelmed by wedding preparations to overjoyed.
The founder and CCO of The Bridal Retreat, Kristin Sullivan, took it upon herself to build a company that would marry wellness to wedding planning. Kristin gathered four amazing women to join her mission. Although The Bridal Retreat is composed of a very close-knit team, the professionals in the company deliver world-class results.
First is Laura Brownwood, an expert on nutrition and joy consultancy. Second, their yoga and meditation retreats are led by Kathryn McCann. Then there’s Erin Leon, a.k.a. Numbers Ninja, who utilizes her years of experience in the hospitality industry to advise wedding clients on contract negotiations and budgets. Last but not least is Erin Washinton, who advises on balance, living your best lifestyle, and uncovering the best version of one’s self.
Brides who attend The Bridal Retreat receive a life-changing experience. They are able to cover all aspects needed for their big day calmly. The Bridal Retreat is essential for any upcoming bride. Indeed, it pairs perfectly given with the engagement ring. It is one of the best gifts couples could have before they start a life together.
Kristin, dubbed as the chief celebration officer, is an authority when it comes to planning destination events. When she began her career over 25 years ago, her clients recognized her creativity and unique flair in turning any celebration into an unforgettable milestone. Her clients and colleagues at Swivel Group Events know her for her calm demeanor, down-to-earth attitude, original ideas, and her professionalism in bringing any vision to life.
Kristin has designed iconic weddings, birthdays, and corporate events for many VIP clients. Jaguar, Land Rover, Collier Enterprises and the World Paddle Association are among her impressive network and clientele. Recently, Kristin created an intimate bed-and-breakfast in Florida to host what she calls planningmoons. Couples can win a planningmoon with Kristin in Florida this July through December, she is hosting a monthly contest through Pinterest. The primary aim of this wedding pre-planning retreat is so that couples can escape for 2 days and plan for their big celebration with Kristin privately in Florida. Whereas, The Bridal Retreat is geared toward a group of brides only, gathering together over 4 days.
Aside from being a successful planner, Kristin also hosts the online show Leftovercakechat where she tackles everything there is to know about wedding planning. She airs the show every Sunday morning, broadcasted from her mobile vintage camper office. The best part is that Kristin discusses something she is passionate about while eating cake and drinking champagne while in her pajamas.
Kristin has been quoted on People.com and featured in magazines worldwide. One of her career milestones was when one of her weddings was featured on ABC Primetime.
The expert planner listens to what brides and grooms want and carefully co-creates the wedding day they have been dreaming of. Kristin said that prior to becoming a wedding planner she was “a bride who had a wedding day from hell.” On her big day, everything went south. Today, she makes it her mission to help brides and grooms make sure that their weddings go smoothly and as planned.
Kristin aims to help over 1,000,000,000 clients achieve the wedding they envision, and through a soon to be released virtual version of The Bridal Retreat, she will be able to reach couples worldwide. The brides and grooms who have achieved their dream wedding already through Kristin’s expert hands are just the beginning. Say yes to no-stress wedding planning, and cheers to being happily engaged!
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