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 Florida wedding and event planner Beverly Diane today!

Name: Beverly Diane 

Business Name & Location: Beverly Diane Consultants 

Years Working in the Event Industry: 10+ 

Website: beverlydiane.com 

Business Facebook Page: Beverly Diane Consultants 

Instagram:  @beverlydianeconsultants

What is your typical day like?

My day starts early as I sip my Earl Grey tea and get inspired by the morning Instagram feed. Next, I will jump on my email then get to a pilates class before immersing myself in wedding timelines, vision boards, content creation, and client meetings.

I am a type “A” obsessive compulsive personality so time management, organization, communication, and attention to detail are most definitely my strong suits. I will not stop until every task is complete. 

How did you get started in the industry? 

Ever since I was a little girl – even as far back as elementary school – I was always the one who was asked to create something whether it be the title for a science experiment, a teacher’s bulletin board, or the cover of a book report. As I got older, I continued to do such tasks on a more advanced level – and many others – as well as seamlessly coordinate every friend’s birthday party, youth group function, fundraiser, and the list goes on. I even started writing candlelighting poems for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs in middle school. It just came naturally to me, and I loved it. 

I went on to continue my higher education at the University of South Florida where I received a degree in Mass Communications with a major in advertising. I was fortunate to get a job at The Miami Herald where I excelled in the Sales & Marketing department, crushing sales goals and developing significant retail marketing programs. Later it became a natural progression for Special Events Manager to be added to my already prominent position which I ended up working for a total of 10 years. 

Fast forward again, and I teamed up with an incredibly good friend who owns a premier South Florida event company. We did the most incredible parties together for almost a decade. Besides assisting with events, I took care of the marketing end as well. Although we remain the best of friends, I branched out on my own. I am thrilled I have had the luxury of doing the two things I always loved to do – writing and event planning. I have come full  circle and I certainly do not plan on stopping now. 

“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ― Mark Twain 

What inspires you? 

Everyday things inspire me…the outdoors, the ocean, the sunshine… Inspiration awaits around every corner from a magazine at the supermarket checkout and a department store window display to a piece of clothing or fabric on a chair. “They” say one should always “stop and smell the roses” and I believe this to be great advice. 

What are your favorite online resources for your business? 

Social media feeds and websites belonging to the incredibly talented Colin Cowie, Martha Stewart, and Mindy Weiss are always valuable resources. Each has published books that I reference if needed. 

Aside from wedding and event planning, how do you spend your time?

When I am not creating magical milestone moments or witty words for others, I can be found hanging out with my two amazing daughters & fabulous fiancé, spending time with family & friends, relaxing on the beach, or indulging in my guilty pleasure of reality tv. Talk about a “real housewife”, just try “keeping up” with this one. 

Beverly, thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and a day in your life. If you are an event planner and would like to be featured, download our questionnaire today and email it to us along with a photo. If you aren’t sure about being featured, take a few minutes to read how it can help your business.