Launched in March 2006, Marziplanner is a consumer software program created by a group of passionate and highly skilled professionals dedicated to helping couples plan their weddings and empowering brides to have fun during what can be a stressful period of their lives. The team does so by offering the latest easy-to-use technological tools and by providing up-to-date industry information and editorial advice, in a stylish modern environment.

Why the name "Marziplanner?"

"Marzipan" is a traditional wedding cake icing & "Planner" is what our product is. We wanted something different and easy to remember, so a cute play on words was obvious..."Marziplanner"

Our name signifies the marrying of tradition and technology...the past and the future.

Ilka Brookes, director of The Stratford Group

is an event planner and marketing professional whose career has spanned the worlds of high fashion, lifestyle publishing and the bridal industry. She worked in marketing and advertising at some of the leading women's lifestyle titles in the UK and Australia including Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and Harpers & Queen. She was also Client Services Director for Australian Fashion Week in 2000-2001.

Before returning to Sydney in 2005, Ilka spent three years in Brisbane and Auckland, where she consulted in event management and marketing roles, for two leading event & catering companies, which designed and coordinated weddings and corporate events. During this time she planned and orchestrated over 200 events, from small intimate weddings to gala corporate launches.

Brookes' experience as a wedding planner and a bride (she married in October 2005 after a three year engagement) led her on a quest to create an easy and modern way for couples to plan and implement their big day. It was from this experience and dedication that Marziplanner was created.

You can contact Ilka directly on ilkabrookes@marziplanner.com.au

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