“I love the ‘new’ Wedding Planner Magazine!”That is the consistent feedback we are hearing on the premier issue. We are awed by your kudos and excitement. You inspire us to continue striving for excellence and building a publication of value for wedding industry professionals.Wedding Planner Magazine depends on your readership and your ideas. When we meet to plan each issue, we review article suggestions from members, business and industry trends, and ideas and news from the Association of Bridal Consultants. For this issue, we also considered the approaching season, which is why we turned our focus to tented weddings. Inside these pages, you’ll see stunning visuals of creative tented weddings that transport guests to another world. ABC experts like David Yargus and Deborah Beggs from Classic Party Rental, Pam Peplinski from Karl’s Event Services, and Kim Horn, MBC™, Arizona state coordinator, will share the latest tented wedding trends as well as tenting terms and preparation tips for your vendor meeting. Plus, you’ll find Real Weddings and a profile of Master Bridal Consultant Brigid Horne-Nestor of Cincinnati. You’ll also learn about the state of the economy for wedding industry professionals, photography copyright issues, customs and culture of Irish weddings, and more.With your enthusiasm, ideas, and interest, Wedding Planner Magazine continues to grow.  You can now find us on the web at www.weddingplannermag.com. As always, tell us what you think.Beth Erickson and Nancy Flottmeyer, PBC™