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Know Your Worth: Educating Your Couples On Your Pricing

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Effectively educating and communicating your worth to your couples is crucial for the success of your wedding planning business. Planning a wedding is filled with excitement, but it is also filled with making decisions, managing details, and stress. Awards: 2022 Wedding Planner on the Rise

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Why Even Budget-Conscious Couples Should Consider a Wedding Planner: Insights from Laurie Hartwell and Krisy Thomas

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As planners progress in their careers, they can take advantage of advanced certifications, such as the Master Wedding Planner Certification, Design Consultation Certification, and more. Effective Communication Strategies Another key topic was the importance of effective communication for wedding planners.

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Navigating Your Workflow While Dealing With On-going Health Issues

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The wedding industry is one that is largely made up of individuals who work by themselves, or may have a small team where they can serve as Lead Wedding Planners. Weekday consultations may now have to be replaced with doctor appointments. Communicate about your ongoing health issues/recovery with your clients.

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13 Smart Questions Every Bride Should Ask at Their Bridal Consultation

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The average wedding dress costs around $2,000, and alterations add another $700 to $1,000 to your budget. The cost matters, but timing matters even more – brides need to schedule their bridal consultations 9-12 months before their wedding day. Your bridal consultation’s success depends on asking the right questions.

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Understanding Private Venues Inside & Out

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Wedding planners must develop robust contingency plans to address weather-related challenges, ensuring the comfort and enjoyment of the couple and their guests. My favorite resources for creating and ensuring that these contingency plans are executed flawlessly (should they need to be implemented), are ,, Merri and ,, CalUp.

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Setting a Realistic Wedding Budget For Your Couples

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In this blog, we'll explore the essential steps and strategies for wedding planners to guide couples in setting a budget that aligns with their vision and financial reality. Initial Consultation and Assessment : Begin by scheduling an initial consultation with the couple to discuss their wedding vision, budget expectations, and priorities.

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The Positive and Negative Effects of Social Media - How to Manage Wedding Client Expectations vs. Budget

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Not only can the price be a shock, but what couples hear on blogs, or Tik Tok, about wedding costs may not be accurate to the city they are getting married in. Managing Wedding Client Expectations vs. Budget: Open Communication: Establish transparent communication with clients from the beginning.