In the world of wedding planning, there are different types of businesses. Some planners are logistics-focused, others are planners/designers, and then some are event designers exclusively. You might be wondering what exactly an event designer does for their clients? What are their responsibilities? What services do they offer? Event designers are often referred to as […]

Business Tools for the Creative Entrepreneur True Client Pro software helps Wedding & Event Professionals, like you, achieve amazing organization. It is an extremely user-friendly platform that was developed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs simplify their operations and successfully grow their brand. From contracts, online payments, custom quote creation, e-signature, and design boards, True […]

As an aspiring wedding planner, when you find a position or a company you’re interested in working for, grabbing their attention and making a quality first impression is very important. Your approach, effort, creativity, and attention to detail will weigh heavily on the impression you’re making. Here are 10 Secrets on Getting Hired for a […]

Event planning can be overwhelming. That is why people hire an expert like you to provide the skills necessary to plan the perfect event.  What are the skills that a successful event planner has? Here are 10 essential skills every event planner should possess: 1) Flexibility The event planning process does not always run smoothly. […]

If you have been planning weddings and social events for awhile, you might be considering expanding your services to include corporate event planning. Maybe the idea of planning workshops, retreats, meetings, fashion shows, open house events, launch parties, and conferences sounds appealing. While there are some similarities to marketing for weddings, attracting corporate clients requires […]

As a strategist for the wedding industry, I spend a lot of time thinking about where the industry is headed in upcoming years. I’ve been here since 2004 and have witnessed booms and busts, wins and losses, ins and outs. In the last year alone, we’ve seen some of the biggest changes: Wedding Wire’s merger […]

When I sold my first business I swore I would never do it again, which is what most experienced entrepreneurs say right before we start our next venture. So, I wrote a cookbook after my catering business was behind me and that spun off into Events by Bella. Initially planning events was just a way […]

As a new wedding and event planner, we often think we need to offer a full menu of services as soon as our business launches. This can be a recipe for disaster as a new planner. There are a variety of services that wedding planners offer. There are tons of logistics and details that go […]

For those of you still working a full or part-time job while running your wedding planning business, I know firsthand how frustrating it is punching the clock when you would much rather be focusing on your dream. Patience grasshopper, your time will come. Until then, be grateful for that reliable paycheck and make sure you’re […]

I am not worth the money that clients are paying me. I am bad with money. I tend to ignore my personal and/or business finances. I don’t understand money management. I feel like a fraud when clients pay me. I will never be wealthy. Have you ever had any of these thoughts? For many of […]