The latest trends and innovations and the best international information for professionals of the wedding industry and events will gather for “Wedding Trends & Events 2013, The Art of Celebrating” to be held on May 21-22 at the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.

There will be a complete academic agenda that includes relevant topics for organization and execution of weddings. From the Art of Flowers, the image displayed on paper, the business creativity, the relationship between wedding planners and suppliers, the wedding in different cultures and the importance of social networks are some of the conferences that will make part of this conference aimed at organizers, producers, operators and the events industry in general.

The event also features a schedule of visits and inspections to different places in the city so that international and domestic visitors will have a greater knowledge of Cartagena´s potential as wedding destination.

Special guest Jeff Leatham, a highly recognized artistic director, will be on hand for the event. His floral designs have appeared in the Georges V. Hotel, the Paris Four Seasons Hotel and have been awarded as the best in Europe for several consecutive years.

Cartagena is the ultimate destination for brides. It features the charm of the tropics, history and legend of a colonial past, being the main entry port to the West Indies. It also has specialized as a wedding destination and there is a machinery in all respects for the production of weddings such as large themed events of international stature.

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, www.sofitel.com