THE Institute of Professional Wedding Planners has awarded Leonie Taylor of Devauden a Diploma in Wedding Planning with Merit.

For the past year Leonie has been studying with the Institute and to achieve the award had to pass 15 written assignments, all based on practical, real life clients.

The Institute has seen an increasing interest in Wedding Planning and acts as a focal point for Wedding Planners.

The Institute, which is based in Wedmore, Somerset, provides training aimed to encourage awareness of the importance of wedding planning.

Now Leonie, who can be contacted on 07912 251 431, has set up her own wedding planning business, Devoted Wedding Planning, and website at www.

devotedplanning.co.uk