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 […]

One of the most complicated jobs a wedding planner has is to assist a client in the cancellation or postponement of their wedding. Before COVID, this was a rare occurrence. Some planners never dealt with a cancellation or postponement throughout their entire careers. Unfortunately, the pandemic made it a more regular reality for all of […]

There are many lists online that engaged couples will read with “MUST HAVE” wedding day items. These are usually little things to help with minor problems like a loose thread or a wine spill. While these things are essential, as the wedding planner, you will have most of those things already covered with your wedding […]

An important part of being a wedding planner is learning how to effectively source your wedding vendor team. It’s a very important part of the wedding planning process and over the years I have learned a lot in this area. I’m excited to share my secrets to how I source my wedding vendors and how […]

When planning your clients’ weddings, there are many wedding professionals you will be recommending and working with during the entire wedding planning process and on the wedding day. The vendor team is the most important asset to ensure a successful wedding day. As the planner, you are the leader of that team. Since your clients […]

Many wedding planners start their businesses while they are still working full-time jobs. While this is the norm, it can be the most challenging time in the entrepreneurial process. Here are some of our best tips for balancing a growing wedding planning business with the responsibilities of a regular job.  Create Structure Creating structure will […]

“Overnight Success Happens Only in  Fairy Tales, Trashy Novels, and Bad Movies.“ -Ernie J Zelinski Do you get frustrated when a seemingly new event planner appears from out of nowhere and is suddenly being published in multiple places, winning awards, producing stunning weddings, and is the planner EVERYONE is talking about? It’s annoying. It’s frustrating. […]