Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Insert name and location Name:  Corrie Slagle Business Name & Location:  Lily […]

If you’re a wedding planner, chances are you already know what you’re supposed to be doing when it comes to consistent marketing. You know you should post consistently.You know Instagram isn’t enough on its own.You know blogging, email marketing, and Pinterest matter.You know showing up regularly builds trust, authority, and bookings. So, why does marketing […]

Learn effective strategies for managing seasonal staff to ensure smooth event execution and a positive experience for both your team and clients. Hiring seasonal staff can be an excellent way for you to meet your staffing needs during your busy event season without hiring permanent employees who are not essential during your slower months. This […]

Learn how to set a profitable budget and pricing strategy for your event planning business to attract clients and grow successfully. When setting your budget and pricing strategy for your event planning business, there are many factors to consider including your costs, competition, and your clients’ needs. You want your business to profitably grow, provide […]

You’ve just wrapped up a weekend full of weddings. Your inbox is overflowing, your feet hurt, and you’ve barely had time to breathe, let alone think about Instagram, blogging, or your email list. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Consistent marketing is one of the hardest parts of running a wedding planning business. Not because planners […]

As a wedding planner, you spend most of your energy creating smooth, beautiful experiences for your clients, but how often do you step back and check in on your business. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, second-guessing your pricing, or wondering why bookings feel inconsistent, it might be time for what I like to call a business refinement […]

Planning an event can be overwhelming without the right time management practices in place. As an event planner, you are managing many moving parts and critical details to pull off a complex event. This is why it’s essential to implement a time management system that works for you and your team. Here are five tips […]

You did it. You survived the timelines, the rain plans, the last-minute linen swaps, and the epic dance floors. Now comes the most overlooked (and most profitable) part of the year for wedding planners: the fall reset. The following are 5 things wedding planners should do after a busy season. These five smart, doable moves […]

Marketing is one of the most overwhelming parts of running a wedding planning business, especially for new planners who are still booking their first clients and building their brand. You know you should be posting on social media, writing blogs, sending newsletters, and optimizing your website. But when you’re juggling client work, consultations, and timelines, content creation […]

As a new wedding planner, you probably launched your business because you love weddings, the creativity, the organization, and the magic of bringing someone’s vision to life. Let’s be real: the back end of running a business? Not quite as glamorous. There are emails to send, timelines to create, inquiries to answer, marketing content to […]