JOIN US FOR OUR
Luxury Destination Wedding Vendor Workshop
Cahernane, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
October 8-11, 2024
Do you dream of TRAVELING the world servicing exquisite, boutique affairs?
If you are in the wedding industry
and are looking to take the leap into
the luxury market, this exclusive Workshop
is tailor made for you!
kerry, ireland
October 8-11, 2024
all of the
the details
Join Luxury Destination Wedding Planner, Taryn Stark Wyant, and Luxury Destination Wedding Photographer, Sandra Aberg, for the experience of a lifetime. We invite you to spend four days in the lap of Irish luxury at the Cahernane House Hotel, rated one of the top Small Luxury Hotels in Europe, surrounded by lush hillsides and stunning Editorial displays.
The goals of this Luxury Destination Vendor Workshop are to provide education to vendors experienced in or looking to break into the Luxury Destination Wedding Industry from some of the top Wedding professionals worldwide, to provide the opportunity to garner content abroad in a Luxury Destination Environment, and to network and develop relationships with like minded industry partners.
the workshop
Educators
Taryn Stark Wyant (Co-host),
Founder + Principal Planner for
Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design
Founder of Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design (TSWED), Taryn has been in the Wedding Industry for over 12-years, 11 of which have been with TSWED. Raised in Maui, Hawaii, Taryn has always been passionate about Destination Weddings. She loves people and she loves planning. She married her two loves together with the founding of TSWED and now has the privilege to service luxury Destination Weddings worldwide. Her work has taken her to France, Italy, Spain, Germany and beyond and her work has been featured in Vogue, Martha Stewart, the New York Times, and more.
Sandra Aberg (Co-host),
Owner + Lead Photographer for
Sandra Aberg Photography
Sandra Aberg Photography is an internationally acclaimed Fashion & Wedding photography business based in Europe. Sandra started out in Milan infatuated with the fashion world - until she discovered weddings and found a unique way to combine the wedding and fashion universe into something the world had not seen before. That brought Sandra to shoot for fashion wedding magazines like Vogue Wedding and her career took off with workshops for other photographers as well as speaking engagements and much more. Sandra’s work is regularly featured in magazines like Vogue (Japan-Australia-Brazil-Italy), Brides, Martha Stewart and more.
Jennifer Stein,
Owner + Editor in Chief
of Destination I Do
Co-founder of Destination Media, LLC, Jennifer Stein started Destination I Do in 2004 out of her own desire to have a wedding away from home and discovering there weren't any media outlets exclusively covering the subject. Her background in publishing and her passion for weddings and travel, created the perfect synergy to start a product like DID. During her time building Destination I Do, she's watched it grow from a small, home-grown product to a brand couples know the minute they start planning their destination weddings or honeymoons.
Emer Corridon,
General Manager of
Cahernane House Hotel
Emer Corridan studied Hotel Management in Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin. She has extensive experience in luxury European hotels and venues, having worked at Dromoland Castle, the Medallion Hotel, Jurys Hotels Cork and Cardiff, and the Great Southern Killarney prior to her tenure at Caharnene House. Her experiences have always led her towards Wedding Management and she currently serves as the primary point of contact for boutique luxury Weddings at Cahernane House.
Danielle Sabbag,
Creative Director + Wedding Planner for
Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design
Danielle “Dani” Sabbag has been an irreplaceable member of TSWED for over 6 years. Having been raised in Events with luxury hotels, Dani has a passion for creative design and discerning taste. From developing authentic and understanding relationships with her clientele to partnering with the perfect vendors to bring her vision to life, Dani has truly cultivated a space to work alongside the best people in the industry. For her, creating new and distinctive experiences and having the opportunity to be a part of unforgettable memories is something she will always cherish.
the
venue
The Cahernane House Hotel is a unique experience of old Irish history mixed with modern luxuries. Beautifully situated on our own private estate on the edge of Killarney National Park, and only a twenty-minute walk to Killarney town center. Cahernane House Hotel exudes a sense of relaxation and peacefulness where you can retreat from the hectic pace of life into a cocoon of calmness and serenity.
Inside, a perfect haven awaits, including sumptuous guestrooms, offering a blend of classic charm and modern amenities, with huge beds, decadent wallpaper, and wide sash windows that look out onto the distant Purple Mountains.
the workshop
topics
NO. 1
TAILORING YOUR BRAND towards the Luxury Destination Market
NO. 2
Attracting the right clientele to achieve your goals
NO. 3
Partnering with the right vendors to achieve your goals
NO. 4
Expanding your portfolio one event at a time
NO. 5
Curating Mood Boards and Event Renderings
NO. 6
Creative Design and Styling Inspiration
NO. 7
Producing product perfect for publication
NO. 8
Marketing towards the Luxury Destination Market: what do to and not to do
NO. 9
HOW TO CREATE A LUXURY EDITORIAL SHOOT
What is included?
please enjoy
+ Intentionally crafted European Welcome
Amenities for each participant
+ Three nights luxury accommodations
+ Three days of presentations, educational sessions, and
one-to-one time with top Luxury industry professionals
+ Editorial Shoots for content curation (guaranteed
publication in Destination I Do), Welcome Reception,
Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, and Dinner Reception!
+ Updated European Headshots
+ Networking opportunities with like-
minded industry partners
+ Daily Breakfast and Dinner with premium alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverage service
+ two idyllic + exclusive group activities
TSWED will have professional social media content coverage of the entire workshop along with pre and post postings. All participants will have the option to be tagged in all postings.
our
testimonials
Anna, Anna Lord Studio, partnered with TSWED in Lake Como, ITALY, Paris, FRANCE, and Portopiccolo, SPAIN
“Working with TSWED has aided the growth of my business in a direction I’ve been working towards for years. Their expertise as planners and designers in the Destination Wedding market has allowed me to build a more robust portfolio, capturing truly the sweetest clients in amazing destinations. Also worth to note that the TSWED team and the vendors they partner with are always so kind and a pleasure to work alongside!”
Julie, Charleston, USA, workshop attendee with Sandra Aberg
“Sandra's workshop changed my life. I know that sounds dramatic, but it’s true. I realized that no amount of money could have paid for the experiences I had, the instruction I received and the lifelong friends that I made there. Everyone involved were truly amazing teachers and were ever helpful in listening to what each attendee wanted to get out the workshop. With one-on-one instruction and amazing styled shoots for your portfolio, you will leave the workshop a better photographer with experiences that you will never forget and a friends for life.”
Adriana, Moss Floral Design, partnered with TSWED in Paris, FRANCE, Portopiccolo, ITALY, and Barcelona, SPAIN
“TSWED has opened doors for us in European destinations that would otherwise not have been open. Through them, we have connected with international wedding vendors, as well as visited wedding venues/locations that may serve our future clients. Our work with TSWED has positively impacted our professional journey. Our long-term goal has been to primarily work on destination events, and our work with TSWED has been a pivotal player in making those ambitions come true!”
Britta, Luxury Travel by Britta Heath, partnered with TSWED in Paris, FRANCE, Portopiccolo, ITALY, and Barcelona, SPAIN
“The support and professionalism TSWED offers me is unparalleled. Planning events abroad can be a complex, difficult process and having a professional team of planners, who have relationships with some of the top luxury vendors in the industry, is vital for my clients. Each aspect of the event needs to fit together cohesively, therefore the travel planner must work closely with the event planner to bring the client’s vision to life. My travel expertise coupled with TSWED’s event expertise allows me to meet and exceed the luxury standards my clients expect when planning their milestone celebrations.”
Laura, Texas USA, workshop attendee with Sandra Aberg in ITALY and THAILAND
“Meeting and learning from Sandra will undoubtedly change your life. Besides her exceptional talent, the woman behind the work will blow you away and move you. I followed my heart and joined the Mode e Arte crew in Ravello Italy & her workshop in Thailand. Sandra not only taught me about photography as I listened to her presentations and watched her work, but she took me under her wing and asked very pointed questions as we were walking the streets of a small Italian village. These one-on-one discussions helped me to get outside myself and see my work and my business from different points of views. Thoroughly life changing!”
Onorina, Onorina Jomir Beauty, partnered with TSWED in Paris, FRANCE
“I've worked with many planners who are from abroad, but not all of them manage to organize something as seamlessly as TSWED. There were no major issues on the day (or not any I was aware of), the schedule flowed well, and TSWED managed to create beautiful content. Everything looked beautiful and made sense conceptually, and the vendor team worked in harmony to deliver beautiful results. I walked away with fresh, unique content for my portfolio that was modern and so chic!”
Sarah, Sarah Heath Photography, partnered with TSWED in Portopicolo, ITALY
"TSWED has brought my dream of traveling to exotic locales for work to life. Their position in the luxury market has broadend my network and expanded my portfolio. I have been honored to capture their creative vision abroad and at home. They, like myself, push the creative boundaries to achieve excellence."
the week
Itinerary
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Arrival to Cahernane House Hotel and check-in to assigned suite
Meet + Greet, The Library
Expert Educator Topic, The Library
Welcome Cocktail Reception, The Atrium
Welcome Dinner, The Cellar Bar
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Breakfast until 10.30am, Herberts Restaurant
Site Visit//Exploration + Venue Photo Shoot
Lunch on-own
Expert Educator Topic, The Library
Group Activity TBD
Rehearsal Dinner Editorial Shoot, The Drawing Room
Group Dinner, The Drawing Room
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Breakfast until 10.30am, Herberts Restaurant
One-on-Ones and Head Shots
Lunch on-own
Expert Educator Topic, The Library
Group Activity: Horse Drawn Carriage Ride through National Park, Tangneys
Wedding Ceremony + Reception Editorial Shoot, Front Lawn // The Atrium
Farewell Dinner, Herberts Restaurant
Friday, October 11, 2024
Breakfast until 10.30am, Herberts Restaurant
Departure
THE
INVESTMENT
$3,500 per person
Available for sign-ups prior to
Valentine’s Day 2024 (February 14, 2024)
$4,200 per person
Available for sign-ups after
Valentine’s Day 2024
*Once your application has been accepted,
you will be contacted to submit a non-refundable
50% deposit to hold your place in the workshop.
Payments are accepted via wire transfer, Venmo,
credit card or checks made payable to
Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design
and mailed to:
