You and your clients can do everything you can to plan an optimal outdoor event, like choosing months with better weather. But even the most experienced weather forecasters can’t always predict extreme inclement weather.   If an event is canceled or postponed due to weather, your clients could face considerable losses without insurance. That’s why special […]

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 […]

Wedding planning is a rewarding career filled with fun and creativity. We get to help couples create and execute one of the most important days of their lives! What can be more exciting than that? However, like any profession, it comes with unique challenges. From budget constraints to conflicting opinions from family members, many common […]

When starting a planning business, one of the first things people tackle is branding their business. Branding includes naming your business and creating a logo, but many other factors go into developing your brand. A strong brand identity helps you stand out in a competitive market and connects you with clients who share your vision […]

Starting a wedding planning business can be a dream come true for those passionate about logistics, organization, and executing beautiful events for their clients. The journey, however, from a dream to a thriving business involves careful planning, dedication, and a deep understanding of the industry. This six-part series was created to provide aspiring planners insights […]

Have you planned a wedding where the vendors were challenging to work with? It might have been their attitudes, their perceived role as the “director” of the wedding, ” or simply not fulfilling their contractual obligations. What can you do if you find yourself with post-wedding feelings about what happened with difficult vendors at the wedding? […]

One of our most important jobs as full-service wedding planners is ensuring the event stays within the couple’s preferred budget. While the major costs are easy to track, many unexpected costs arise over the course of wedding planning that can break a budget.  Service Charges and Taxes Most vendors have some additional fees in addition […]

How many times have you sat down with a new client to discuss their vision and they pull out an elaborate Pinterest board filled with amazing inspiration? They explain all the things they are dreaming of and then tell you their budget. You realize that their dream and financial reality are MILES apart. It is […]

One of the first major decisions many wedding planners help their clients make is choosing a venue. All wedding planners have a list of their preferred venues, but sometimes your clients are looking for something different. If you find yourself touring new venues, watch out for some of these common red flags. Identifying potential problems […]

The wedding industry had to make some major pivots during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wedding professionals had to continue to create meaningful celebrations for their clients while also staying profitable. As weddings return to a pre-pandemic normal, there are some trends that are here to stay. Whether these trends were developed in a response to COVID-19 […]