For so long, being an entrepreneur was synonymous with constantly hustling and grinding for success. Even if you start your business and work round the clock for a couple of years to launch and grow it, there will come a time when you can’t do it anymore. Often, this is the point that planners burn […]

Weddings are emotional experiences for everyone involved. The couples, their families, their guests…but most people don’t consider the emotional cost a wedding takes on the wedding professionals that bring it to life! We are in the business of hospitality, and a fundamental expectation in the industry is to go above and beyond expectations to please […]

Do you ever feel like you simply can’t keep up with what everyone else is doing? Does it feel like everyone is moving at a much higher speed than you are? Working for myself over the past 16 years, I have to remind myself that there were periods of time when I was the one […]

If you’re feeling tired, stuck, and in need of an energy boost to inspire your creative heart and mind, here are 30 ideas for you! These will help clear your head and get your mind and body in creative mode so that you are ready for busy wedding season! 30 Ways to Boost your Creativity: […]

Your competitors. Whether they are your friends or not, they can make you crazy even if they have no intention of doing that. Someone will always be better at certain things than you are. That fact can be paralyzing when it comes to owning a small business. When our competitors win a big award, get […]

When I first started my wedding planning business, I defined success as making enough money so that I could quit my corporate job and plan weddings full time. After about 2 years in business, I was able to do just that. Then I redefined success for myself in terms of freedom, being passionate about my […]

Balancing career and family is a challenge for any working parent. Wedding planning can be an especially challenging career to find a good balance due to the nature of the job. We often work weekends and evenings to meet our client’s needs and miss time with our families and friends. Below is a list of […]

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 […]

Whether you are just starting out in the event planning industry or you have been working events for years, it is so important to take a few minutes to appreciate how far you have come. At one point, you had NO idea what it meant to plan a wedding or start a business. Look at […]

As a professional event planner, this is so important to remember. There will be many struggles before and after you reach your desired success. Enjoy the journey. It is the most powerful growth tool you will ever find.