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 photo to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Georgia wedding planner Gail Johnson today! Name: Gail Johnson Business Name & […]

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 photo to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Tulsa wedding planner Sharon Holm today! Name: Sharon Holm Business Name & […]

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 photo to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Niagara Falls wedding planner Meagan Eagles today! Name: Meagan Eagles Business […]

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 […]

At some point in your event planning career, you may get that nagging feeling that you aren’t good enough or that you are “faking” it. Sometimes this happens after a new event planner books her first paying client or after an event planner books an event that is much bigger (more detailed, bigger decor, higher […]

Sure, you can work for years and build a solid savings before you quit your current job and pursue your event business full time. Or you can consider these creative ideas to make it happen faster: Crowdsource Funding – Crowdsource funding occurs for many reasons, one of which could be the growth of your creative […]

1. Thank your vendors.  This is especially important if a vendor went above and beyond your expectations or if the client was difficult.  A simple email is fine but you can also send a hand written thank you note for a job well done. You can also thank them on their Facebook business page for […]

If you ask twenty professional event planners what education and experience they had before launching their event planning career, you will get twenty completely different answers. There isn’t any required certification or license to become a wedding or event planner in the United States except for a business license if you own your business. For some planners who have […]

This week on Planner’s Lounge, we are sharing the stories of how four different wedding planners changed the course of their business and careers to better fit their lifestyles and passion. I’m continually fascinated and excited when I hear about event professionals making positive changes to be happier, more successful and less stressed. Earlier this week, […]

This week on Planner’s Lounge, we are sharing the stories of how four different wedding planners changed the course of their business and careers to better fit their lifestyles and passion. I’m continually fascinated and excited when I hear about event professionals making positive changes to be happier, more successful and less stressed. Earlier this week, […]