Frank J. Andonoplas has designed social and corporate events all over the country since 1992. Frank is an active member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, and in 1995 was appointed State Coordinator. He has also earned the designation of Professional Bridal Consultant in 1993. In 1996, the designation of Accredited Bridal Consultant, and Master Bridal Consultant in 1999, then making Frank the 19th in the world to earn that distinction. He is also a member of the International Special Events Society, and served on their Board of Directors.

Frank's work and expertise has been featured on every Chicago television Channel as well as appearances on Lifetime's “Get Married”, CBS’s “The Early Show and ABC’s“20-20”.

Frank speaks regularly at workshops on wedding planning throughout the country, and has been a featured speaker at the Annual Business of Brides, American Rental Association, the Special Event and Event Solutions International Conferences. In 1996, he consulted and assisted in the installation of the exhibition "Threads of Tradition: The Wedding" at the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center in Chicago. Frank also serves as a guest commentator for many bridal fashion shows both locally and nationally.

In 2000, Frank was appointed to the Advisory Board of Special Event Magazine and the Special Event Conference. He also has received the Association of Bridal Consultant's Dorothy Penner Award for his Passion and Excellence to the Wedding Industry. His talent has been recognized by winning numerous awards for his work including the Chicago Excellence Award and Biz Bash Award.

In September of 2003, Frank Andonoplas was featured on FOX News in the Morning w/ Tamryn Hall during their Fantasy Weddings segment. Also in 2003, he was asked by Traditional Home Magazine to design their "Tabletop of the Month" for the June/July issue.

Currently, Frank Andonoplas was TheKnot.com's Chicagoland wedding expert, and had an advice column on their website. In 2001, Modern Bride Magazine named Frank as a Wedding Ambassador for Excellence in Wedding Planning. He also serves as Advisor for the Wedding Track Workshops featured at the annual Special Event Conference.

Mr. Andonoplas was named as one of the Top Ten Wedding Consultants in the Country by the Association of Bridal Consultants. He was voted and ranked first in the Chicago's Favorites 2003 Annual Readers Poll by Today's Chicago's Woman Magazine, and was named Chicago's Top Favorite Wedding Planner.

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