Carissa Kruse Weddings

JULY 19, 2024

It turns out that my assistant made some last-minute changes without consulting the clients or me. Major Dos in Wedding Planning Career: 1) Communications matter the most: The key to success in any service-based business is clear and effective communication. Take it as a rule of thumb – never assume anything, always communicate.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Crafting once-in-a-lifetime experiences while dealing with unpredictable challenges (weather disruptions, equipment malfunctions, and unreliable vendors) often equals intense pressure for event coordinators and wedding planners. Clearly communicate the scope of your services, pricing, and any additional fees or options. But never fear!

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Willow and Rust

MAY 16, 2024

Having a clear vision in mind will guide your supplier selection process and help you find vendors who align with your vision. Schedule Consultations Once you've narrowed down your list of potential suppliers, get in touch and arrange consultations or meetings with each of them to discuss your vision, needs, and expectations.

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OFD Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2023

OFD Consulting LLC is an award-winning boutique agency that focuses exclusively on the wedding industry. Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well have the ability to work independently. appeared first on OFD Consulting. The ideal candidate will have an equal love (dare we say obsession?)

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Rock Paper Coin

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This RPC Unfiltered Talks episode dives deep with Todd Fiscus, an event maestro with 40-plus years of experience in the industry including full-scale event production, floral design, hospitality sales and management, culinary art, interior design and consulting, restaurant design and ownership, event space and logistical consulting, and more!

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Rock Paper Coin

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Yet, many wedding vendors overlook the simple yet effective strategy of encouraging and managing their online reviews. If they are unresponsive after a few attempts to communicate with them. You can also use testimonials in your sales pitches and consultations to build rapport with potential clients.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

You can also partner with vendors who share the same values and offer eco-friendly services. I recommend setting up a virtual consultation with your clients to discuss their options and how you can make their wedding day unforgettable, even if some guests cannot physically attend. I cannot stress this enough.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, there are clear differences between regular SaaS vendors and platforms offering both digital solutions and collaborative partnerships. The platform should effortlessly integrate with other tools and platforms commonly used in event planning, such as CRM systems, marketing automation tools, and communication platforms.

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Villa Tuscana Events

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Rather than managing separate catering, décor, and entertainment vendors, couples have everything bundled into one convenient package. When planning a wedding alone, hidden costs can quickly add up, especially when juggling different vendors. First, it simplifies the entire planning process by providing a total solution.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

MARCH 18, 2024

That is why it could prove very advantageous to consult such the best wedding planners of India. Negotiating with Vendors Don't be shy about bargaining with suppliers. With known vendors and the ability to negotiate on their behalf, a good wedding planner can usually secure even more invaluable extras that you couldn’t get on your own.

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Lovely Day Events

JUNE 10, 2024

Romantic Beringer Winery Wedding Reach Out to your Favorite Wedding Photographers for a Consultation Once you have a short list of your favorite wedding photographers, it is time to start reaching out via their contact forms on their websites (this is better than reaching out via Instagram so that they are sure to see your inquiry).

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Eco + Ivory

MARCH 29, 2023

while they handle the logistics and back and forth details with the vendors involved. A planner allows you, and anyone else involved in the planning process, the chance to focus on the overall details and what most consider the “fun” parts of the planning process (menu tasting, design, etc.)

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

To avoid these situations, focus on creating meaningful connections, differentiate your services, ensure a seamless booking experience, and maintain effective communication. They don’t realize that couples are not just looking for a competent vendor, but rather a reliable partner who understands their vision, needs, and concerns.

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Pleasantdale Château

APRIL 21, 2024

Social media platforms offer the added benefit of direct communication. At Pleasantdale Chateau, we have a list of preferred vendors who are familiar with our estate’s unique features and have proven their ability to capture beautiful moments in our spaces. Don’t hesitate to ask for recommendations.

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Rock Paper Coin

JANUARY 9, 2024

In an industry where deadlines are as tight as the knot being tied, ROT helps you prioritize high-value tasks like networking with vendors, personal consultations, and attending bridal expos, ensuring you spend more time creating magic and less time in administrative whirlwinds. SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY!

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OFD Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Major publications like The Knot, Brides, and Martha Stewart Weddings are seeing more submissions than ever before, making it challenging for wedding vendors to stand out against the noise. Work With Your Vendor Partners If you want to lay the groundwork for a great submission, you’ll need to be proactive with your vendor team.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Staying on top of communicating with clients and prospects without letting anything slip through the cracks. A centralized communications tool that lets you and your team send and receive all emails regarding your leads and events (more on this later). Challenge: Keeping track of and communicating constantly evolving event details.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

JULY 9, 2024

I was involved in everything from selecting venues to coordinating with vendors and managing last-minute changes. There were stressful moments, of course, like when a vendor canceled at the last minute or when there were unexpected weather changes, but these challenges taught me resilience and problem-solving skills.

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Events by Emma Currie

MAY 30, 2022

From our very first consultation, she had everything in hand and made excellent suggestions, but then her attention to detail and live spreadsheets in the lead up to the wedding really blew us away." - Bride, Lucy 3. All our vendors couldn't speak highly enough about both Emma's communication and her organisational skills!

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. Service and staffing requirements (including outside vendors) AV and equipment requirements. Should you communicate with leads via email, text or phone? Well, let’s look at average response rates for all three.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“The crux of this problem is getting the balance right,” says Chris Englund, managing partner of Hungary-based event security firm C2-Training and Consulting. The event security plan should also include a crisis communication plan that outlines how you will communicate with attendees and the general public if disaster does strike.

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Joy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Allocating funds for the engagement ring (if you’re buying one) and ring box are often at the top of the list, but you may need to utilize outside vendors as well. Always consult your jeweler to get an accurate timeline while you’re shopping. As for how much to spend on an engagement ring, the exact number depends.

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Connor & Co.

JUNE 13, 2020

After an initial consultation with our clients, we customize each service based on the personality of each pet; therefore, from the initial pickup, to the care at the venue, to the interaction during photographs, and finally at the end during drop off, our clients rest assured knowing that their pet is safely chaperoned and chauffeured.

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Peerspace

MARCH 18, 2024

You can also consult them for professional photo and video services! The host was amazing, she communicated with me with eased and such lovely lady for helping us set up the tables and chairs. Her communication was impeccable and greatly appreciated. One such example is this private vibrant event space in Vaughan, Ontario.

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 19, 2020

Wedding decorators include varying degrees of design consultation. Hint: While this doesn’t matter too much for most vendors, if your wedding decorator is working other weddings on your wedding weekend you run the risk of some items intended to be used at your wedding being damaged or destroyed at another event.

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OFD Consulting

MAY 25, 2021

This is where you can get crystal clear on your messaging, your go-to communication channels, your timeline, and your key performance indicators (KPIs). Demonstrate your gratitude for your connections by sending small gifts to vendors, clients, customers, and products. Consider how you will know your personal brand is successful.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

And make sure you communicate these guidelines and regulations both in writing (via email, on your event website, etc.) Ensure staff, volunteers, vendors, etc. Check out this great guide on COVID-19 reopening guidelines state-by-state and country-by-country.) and on location (using signage, etc.).

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“The crux of this problem is getting the balance right,” says Chris Englund, managing partner of Hungary-based event security firm C2-Training and Consulting. The event security plan should also include a crisis communication plan that outlines how you will communicate with attendees and the general public if disaster does strike.

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Rock Paper Coin

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

However, wedding planners, vendors, and venues face a unique set of challenges that can turn a dream event into a legal nightmare if not properly handled. From navigating vendor contracts to understanding liability, intellectual property rights, and client disputes, the legal landscape in the wedding industry is complex and ever-changing.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more. 11 – Establish vendor relationships early on. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Junebug Weddings

MAY 26, 2024

That’s why they’re some of the most important wedding vendors to hire when you’re just getting started in your wedding planning journey. All the vendors Isa suggested were absolutely perfect and in line with what we wanted. From our first consultation to the last dance, she exceeded every expectation we had.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Back then, we probably had 8 to 9 systems, and they didn’t communicate with each other, and only certain staff knew how to use certain systems,” said Dianne. “We You can input dates and times, contact assignments, vendor and venue assignments and file attachments for each item. The Event Centre at Camrose Regional Exhibition.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Event Vendor Management. Client CRM – Easily track all the contact and business information for your leads and clients plus staff, vendors, contractors and any other business contacts in one convenient place. Simplifies client management and ensures you team never misses critical communications. Event Budget Management.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Event Vendor Management. FYI … we also have many members of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), American Association of Certified Wedding Planners (AACWP) and Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) who are customers and have used our software over the last decade. Assign items to staff, vendors and clients.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

Professional wedding planners must juggle multiple clients, build and maintain vendor relationships, navigate rentals and decor, and stay on top of their long wedding checklists for each client. Most people have a romanticized idea of what life is like as a wedding planner, but the truth is: running a wedding planning business is hard.

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 21, 2020

Specifically- During the vendor selection process, will you provide options? How many options of each vendor will you provide? Am I able to express my desires/interests for certain vendors? Will you offer guidance if I am unsure what elements I should be considering about certain vendors? Do you require a vendor meal(s)?

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 8, 2020

Locking in a venue will solidify your wedding date & location, provide you with insight into what other vendors you will need, and allow you to manage how the rest of your wedding budget is allocated. You will still need to find vendors like your coordinator, photographer, videographer, florist, DJ, hair and makeup teams, officiant, etc.

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