Adding inventory such as rental items and decor pieces to your planning business may sound like an ideal way to add more income to your bottom line. However, there are various details to consider before investing in inventory and expanding your planning business in this manner. Here are 5 things to consider before adding decor […]

Large scale weddings are simply not a good fit for every couple. Pop-up weddings make it easy to get married and it’s inexpensive compared to a typical wedding. It’s like having an adventurous elopement with your closest friends and family members. There are no hard and fast rules for pop-up weddings. A pop-up wedding could […]

The Be Sage Conference in Dallas, Texas was definitely one of the top wedding industry conferences that I have attended. There were around 60 attendees this year from all over the country, with a large showing from Texas, Seattle, and D.C. The first day started off with a welcome party in downtown Dallas, complete with […]

After years of coaching many wonderful event planners, I see the same struggles over and over again. You CAN succeed in this industry and there are an incredible number of wedding and event planners who are running successful, profitable, sustainable businesses. Top five reasons why wedding and event planners aren’t succeeding AND what to do […]

Have you ever had an outdoor event that needed a weather back-up plan? Seen that deer-in-the-headlights look on your clients face when you tell them that their outdoor event needs to be pulled indoors? Well, don’t worry, Splendor for Your Guests has got your event covered. We rent and sell weather-related accessories to keep guests […]

I am surprised at the number of emails I receive asking if it’s too late to start a career in event planning at age 35 or 45 or even 60 years old. Is there a certain point when you shouldn’t consider going after a dream of starting your own business or a new career? My […]

Are finances causing your bride to settle for the less than perfect venue? Maybe her parents are footing the bill and determined to have the reception in the old church hall or in a not-so-nice event center. Whatever circumstance leaves your clients with a less than desirable venue, don’t panic. If the ugly duckling can […]

Being a wedding and event planner can be hard. If you don’t have thick skin to start with, you have to develop it to survive in this industry. These done-for-you responses will help you handle challenging situations that are common for wedding and event planners. Feel free to cut and paste these done-for-you responses whenever […]

There have been some great articles out on the web this month that I have found real value from.  You might enjoy them as well: 5 Tricks to Using the New Facebook Page Design from Duct Tape Marketing First Steps to Build a Better Brand For Your Business from Oh My Handmade How to Take […]

Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series!  We feature wedding and event planners from across the country with many different levels of experience.  If you would like to featured, just download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photo to info@plannerslounge.com.  We are excited to feature the fabulous Saundra Hadley today! Name: Saundra Hadley Business Name & Location:  planning…forever […]