- The publisher of a pioneering wedding magazine, 'California South Asian Bride'
- The New York economist and ethicist who was a winning contestant on 'Jeopardy' and collaborated with Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- The New York Times environmental writer and author of 'Green Wedding: Planning Your Eco-Friendly Celebration'
- The celebrity cake designer seen on the Food Network and the 'Oprah Winfrey Show'
- The Emmy Award-winning CBS News reporter and photographer who shows how technology is revolutionizing the world of weddings
- The author of 'Hitched! Wedding Stories from San Francisco City Hall,' with an introduction by Rosie O'Donnell
- The international event designer featured in major wedding magazines including ‘Martha Stewart Weddings’
- The international consultant who works for women's empowerment in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
- Just a few of the celebrated experts who teach New Wedding Planet's entertaining course video tutorials
Our cake design expert Marina Sousa appeared on the 'Oprah Winfrey Show' and created the wedding cake for Keegan Gerhard, the host of 'Food Network Challenge.'

New York Times environmental writer and New Wedding Planet green wedding expert Mireya Navarro is the author of 'Green Wedding: Planning Your Eco-Friendly Celebration.'



Rosie O'Donnell wrote the introduction to gay marriage expert Cheryl Dumesnil's book 'Hitched! Wedding Stories from San Francisco City Hall.'



Dominic Mitchell, New Wedding Planet’s expert on destination weddings and wedding design, has been featured in major wedding magazines including ‘Martha Stewart Weddings.’

Dominic Mitchell is an internationally acclaimed event designer who has created unique environments for celebrities as diverse as Victoria and David Beckham, Goldie Hawn, Danzel Washington, Salma Hayak, Hugh Hefner, Sarah McLachlan, and Richard Branson.

Daryl Glenney, New Wedding Planet's wedding entrepreneurship expert, worked with Jordan's Princess Basma and conducts women's empowerment training for organizations such as the YWCA and the Anti-Defamation League.

Emmy Award-winning reporter and New Wedding Planet wedding photography expert Kiet Do reports the news on San Francisco Bay Area CBS News affiliate KPIX-TV and shows how technology is changing the way weddings work.


Allen Newman, an economist, ethicist, and New Wedding Planet wedding business ethics expert, was a repeat winner on the 'Jeopardy' game show and collaborated with South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu on world peace.


Arushi Sinha, New Wedding Planet's expert on world weddings, founded 'California South Asian Bride,' a pioneering wedding magazine.


Our course contributors include authors, lecturers, and entrepreneurs who teach essential wedding subjects, and introduce exciting new topics, with unrivalled authority and unmistakable style. Our authors and lecturers work in major media outlets including the New York Times, CBS News, and the Food Network, and with celebrities as diverse as Oprah Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell, and Desmond Tutu. Our entrepreneurs have achieved national acclaim, won industry awards, and built successful businesses in New York, California, and everywhere in between. They share a professional commitment to excellence, education, and the ethical improvement of the wedding industry. They also share personal stories in lively demonstrations that viewers will never forget.
Celebrity experts teach course video tutorials on essential wedding topics and trends:
Roslyn Barak
Cantor, Congregation Emanu-El
San Francisco, California
Jewish Weddings and Music I
Jewish Weddings and Music II
Lillian Benson
Retired Wedding Planner
Flint, Michigan
The Wedding Planner Job and Wedding Planner Profession
Jeanette Blacy
Graduate Gemologist
Owner, Blacy's Fine Jewelers
Los Gatos, California
Engagement and Wedding Rings
Alan Brasington, RADA
Designer, Merchandiser, and Actor
Owner, Alan Brasington, Inc.
New York, New York
Bridal Gowns and Wedding Dresses
Mark Bruce
Vocal Coach, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Music Director, St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Los Gatos, California
Christian Weddings and Music
Kiet Do
Award-Winning Reporter, CBS-5, KPIX-TV
Owner, Kiet Do Photography
San Jose, California
Contemporary Wedding Photography
Cheryl Dumesnil
Award-Winning Author, Teacher, and Poet
Walnut Creek, California
Gay Marriage and Same-Sex Weddings
Cedric Fasbender
Regional Vice President, Dolce Hotels and Resorts
General Manager, Dolce Hayes Mansion
San Jose, California
Hotel and Hospitality Management Principles for Wedding Planners
Melissa Feher-Peiker
Owner, Castle Marne Historic Inn
Denver, Colorado
Bed & Breakfast Weddings
Daryl Glenney
Entrepreneurship and Political Consultant
Washington, DC
Wedding Entrepreneurship I
Wedding Entrepreneurship II
Wedding Entrepreneurship III
Wendy Harrop, CPWP
Award-Winning Wedding Planner
Owner, It's Your Day
Saratoga, California
The Wedding Planning Process I
The Wedding Planning Process II
Outdoor Weddings
Yvonne Horn
Travel and Wine Writer
Founder, WineryWeddingGuide.com
Santa Rosa, California
Winery Weddings and Wedding Wine
Rob Jensen
Owner, Testarossa Winery
Los Gatos, California
Winery Weddings and Wedding Wine
Young Kwon
Floral Designer
Owner, De Young Floral Events
Campbell, California>
Wedding Flowers and Wedding Decorations
Crystal LeQuang
Professional Wedding Planner
Owner, Amazae Special Events
San Jose, California
The Wedding Planner Job and Wedding Planner Profession
Ann Lyons
Award-Winning Caterer
Owner, Melons Catering & Event Planning
South San Francisco, California
Wedding Catering and Wedding Venues
Bruce Mangual
Director of Catering, The Curtis
Denver, Colorado
Boutique Hotel Weddings
Dominic Mitchell
International Event Designer
Cofounder, Raj Tents
Los Angeles, California
Destination Weddings I
Destination Weddings II
Mireya Navarro
New York Times Style Correspondent
Author, 'Green Wedding: Planning Your Eco-Friendly Celebration'
New York, New York
The New Green Wedding
Joel Nelson
Entertainment Booking Agent
Owner, Joel Nelson Productions
San Jose and San Francisco, California
Wedding Music and Wedding Entertainment
Allen Newman, PhD
Economist, Ethicist, and Priest
Rector, Trinity of Morrisania Episcopal Church
New York, New York
The Wedding Business
Maite Ortoll
Wedding Dress Designer
Manager, Novella Bridal
San Francisco, California
Bridal Gowns and Wedding Dresses
Jonathan Pitts
Multimedia Consultant
San Jose, California
High-Tech Wedding Video
Purvi Shah
Indian Wedding Planner
Owner, Avant Planners
San Jose, California
Hindu Weddings and Music
Arushi Sinha, PhD
Publisher, California South Asian Bride
Mountain VIew, California
The World of Weddings
Kevin Smith, MD, BCFP, DFAPA
Clinical Psychiatrist
Kingston, New York
The Principles of Wedding Psychology and Counseling
Marina Sousa
Celebrity Cake Designer
Owner, Just Cakes
Capitola, California
Wedding Cakes and Custom Cake Design
Diana Westphal-Gore
Licensed Aesthetician
Owner, Faces by Diana
Los Gatos, California
Wedding Day Make Up for Her and Him
New Wedding Planet gratefully acknowledges the expertise, dedication, and generosity of each Rapid Video Course™ Celebrity Course Contributor. Special thanks to Kiet Do Photography for the use of wedding photographs and to Quan Do Web Developer for designing our website.



