Island Bridal Travel Consultants have over40 years combined travel experience
Jennifer Huls Wayland, Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist, has been serving business and leisure travelers since 1988. She began her career with Britt Airways and American Arilines in Champaign, IL and began planning romantic Vacations in 1992. Jennifer is also a proud member of Bridal University, a local group of the finest wedding service providers offering an annual workshop. Jennifer’s destination specialties include The Caribbean, Mexico, Ireland, Alaska and Hawaii. You can see Jennifer promote travel LIVE on her local CBS Affiliate station, WCIA3/WCFN49 News. Contact Jennifer at jennifer@islandbridal.com or 217-202-3406.
Julia E. Gibson, our cruise specialist, (who just got married Dec. 31) retired from the University of Illinois in 2010 with thirty (30) years of service. She received her BS degree and working on her graduate degree from EIU Charleston, Illinois. She is the mother of six children (four adopted) and two beautiful grandchildren.
Julia has always loved to travel. She has been to California, Texas, Florida, New York, Michigan, Minniapolis and the states in between. She went on her first cruise in 1985 and has loved it every since. She and her children have been on a cruise every year for the last five years.
Her goal was to become a travel agent after retirement. She loves to travel and plan trips, so other people can enjoy the experiences she has. Contact Julia at jebennet@illinois.edu or 217-377-2870.
Brooke Mumm, is recent college graduate (December 2009) from Illinois State University. She received her BS degree in Sociology and minored in Business. She began working in the bridal/special occasion industry right out of high school and from there her passion continued to grow tremendously (which is why she absolutely loves Island Bridal Travel where she assists Jennifer (specialist in destination weddings and honeymoons.)
Brooke is one busy gal. Besides her part-time career in travel at Island Bridal, she spends most of her days at Elite Entertainment, a full service entertainment company specializing in weddings. She also helps out at the University of Illinois during Premium seating events including weddings.
Since Brooke was a young girl, her family blessed her taking her on many vacations. At just 24 years old, she has already traveled to Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Cancun, Riviera Maya, California, Key West, Minneapolis and Missouri and soon off to jet set to beautiful Jamaica end of January 2011! She always said, “It would be so fun to be a travel agent!” ….And that dream has already become a reality!
The thought of crystal blue waters, white sandy beaches, and sunshine along with the sounds of Caribbean tunes in the office has kept Brooke on her toes in the travel industry. Brooke works specifically with Island Bridal and Island Family Fun Travel guests to help them add fun and romance to their vacation. Although she is usually in the office on Wednesdays, she will be sure to respond to your requests as soon as possible.
Brooke looks forward to helping you plan your activities, saving you valuable vacation time! Brooke can be reached at travel@islandbridal.com
Beth Mills has been with Island Bridal Travel for 2 years. She has worked as an assistant for Jennifer and in the last year has started a new division called Island Family Fun Travel. At Island Family Fun Travel, Beth specializes in planning fun, memorable and seamless family vacations.
Beth is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. After a successful career in sales Beth settled down in St. Joseph, Illinois where she now makes her home with her husband John and her triplet daughters Ava, Bailey and Carson. Beth may be reached at Beth@IslandBridal.com or 217-649-1572.
Ashleigh Graff has been with Island Bridal Travel since 2008. Recently, Ashleigh and Sarah have started a new division called Island Travel. At Island Travel, Ashleigh specializes in honeymoons, destination weddings, girls getaways and family vacations. Ashleigh loves to travel and has been to several Caribbean Islands and most of the 50 US states. Her specialities include the Caribbean, Mexico, the United State and Disney World. Ashleigh graduated from Eastern Illinois University with both her BS and MS degrees. She lives in Springfield with her husband, Travis, and son, Kaesen. Ashleigh can be reached at ashleigh@islandbridal.com or 217-502-1513.
Pat Helm has been married for 57 yrs, and motored the 48 states. We have visited Hawai, Curacao, St. Lucia, Aruba, Margarita Island and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, and Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cancun, and Riviera Maya in MX. We love Riviera Maya , looking forward to our 6th visit. In July 2012, I am planning a group cruise to Alaska, and then we will have visited all 50 United States.
While I was working for the state full time at the Illinois state geological survey, i decided that i would love to be a travel agent after i retired.
I became a student at parkland college in Jan. 1991. I continued my full time job, and went to school. What a wonderful experience. I have worked for several Travel employers, but what a pleasure to join Jennifer. It was a decision which I have never regretted. She has success written all over her. She is a very intelligent young woman with the insight to move her business foreward. patatjenstravel@yahoo.com.
Sarah Solomon graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2003 with a BS in Agribusiness and a minor in Marketing. Post-graduation, Sarah has been employed in international marketing, which has allowed her the opportunity to travel & experience different parts of the world. Her love for travel has grown over the years and she has channeled this passion into a secondary career as an agent with Island Travel. She enjoys using her experiences to help plan corporate incentive trips as well as to help couples and families find the perfect destination for their well-deserved vacations. Sarah can be reached at: 217-473-3475 or sarah@islandbridal.com.
Why use a travel agent
Travel Agents are paid by the service providers that accommodate you. Our goal is to provide you with a vacation that is all you had hoped for - and more! When you are happy, everyone wins, because you recommend the destination and the services of Island Bridal to friends.
Whether you are planning an intimate honeymoon in a secluded villa or an all-inclusive vacation, a Travel Agent’s service is generally Free; their advice is priceless.