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What does an event planner do?

Souvenir Weddings & Events

An event planner, also known as an event coordinator, is a professional who specializes in organizing and executing events, such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, trade shows, and more. In this blog post, we'll explore the role of an event planner in more detail and provide insight into what they do.

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Starting an event planning business: Your guide to turning a passion for planning into profit

Planning Pod

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. To stand out in a competitive market, consider specializing in specific areas of event planning.

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Embracing Wedding Education: What Wedding Planners Need to Know

Carissa Kruse Weddings

Wedding education covers various topics such as wedding traditions and rituals, budget planning, vendor management, event coordination, and much more. 3) Vendor management As wedding planners, you need to have strong relationships with various vendors such as photographers, caterers, florists, and more.

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How The Coonamessett used catering software to streamline and automate their 25-year-old catering business and bring it to the modern age

Planning Pod

Challenge: Chaotic communication and missing information. When it comes to catering companies, one of the most important ingredients of a well-run kitchen is communication. Solution: Central hub for communications with clients, vendors, and back-of-house staff. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

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7 Tips for Planning a Wedding Weekend

Risa James Events

Consider major holidays and events that may conflict with your wedding date, as they can affect your guest list and the availability of vendors. You'll also want to avoid peak seasons when prices for vendors and accommodations are at their highest. You should also provide your vendors with the itinerary.

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How to start a wedding venue: Tips from two wedding industry experts

Planning Pod

Monique loves the platforms because there are no costs to creating an account for Facebook, Instagram, or Tik Tok and it’s a great way to connect with your community. Andrea has helped build her following by connecting with vendors who shared her style. Working with vendors. Curate a list of preferred vendors.

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Event insurance made easy: A comprehensive guide to different types of coverage

Planning Pod

Protecting your clients to protect your business The foundation: Event host liability insurance Most event insurance policies are built on a foundation of event host liability insurance. Keep records: Be sure to maintain copies of all communication and documents related to your claim for your reference.