Guest speaker Kirsten MacKelden shared her passion by telling the story of Real Weddings magazine which she launched in 2002 with the financial backing of husband. It was the first magazine in the world dedicated to showcasing beautiful and stylish real wedding stories.

Her original magazine concept has changed the landscape of the $5 billion bridal industry and has filled the long ignored gap at the top end of the market.

Kirsten has twice been a finalist in the Telstra business woman's awards