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Setting a Realistic Wedding Budget For Your Couples

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Initial Consultation and Assessment : Begin by scheduling an initial consultation with the couple to discuss their wedding vision, budget expectations, and priorities. Encourage open communication about any changes or unexpected expenses that may arise.

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7 Tips to Supercharge Your Venue Management Processes in 2020

Planning Pod

The old school way of doing things may feel more concrete and productive, but moving from bulky binders to digital files and timesaving software can make the venue operation process between you, your staff and your clients smoother, quicker and more organized. Don’t battle busy schedules just to grab a signature.

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How to work remotely from home during COVID-19 – for event professionals

Planning Pod

Once you establish your space, make sure to communicate to your family what that space means – especially kiddos! Make sure you schedule breaks during your remote work day – walking away from your computer to eat a meal with your family, going for a run or sitting in your yard can be a great way to recenter yourself.

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Choosing the Best Event Payment Processing System for Your Business

Planning Pod

Planning an event can be exhilarating, but when it comes to logistics like payment processing, it can start to feel overwhelming. With so many online payment tools available to choose from, how can you choose the best event payment processing tool for your business? What are event payment processing systems?

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The Practical Guide to Short-Term Wedding Planning

The Road to Marriage

Acknowledging this upfront is key to a successful and (mostly) stress-free process. Whether it’s a particular vendor or a design detail, identifying and prioritizing these key pieces will guide your decision-making process. Remember, there is no time to delay, and hesitation can be a roadblock in this time-sensitive process.

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Best Venue Management Software of 2021: Reviews of the Top 4 Solutions

Planning Pod

Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Shown here is our BEO builder, which auto-updates information like event dates, headcounts, schedules and proposal/invoice details.

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9 Proven Steps for Planning Successful Events

Planning Pod

Of course, these three qualities won’t amount to a hill of beans if they aren’t supported by a fourth element: having a process that accounts for the hundreds of details you will need to track and thousands of decisions you will need to make as you work towards and beyond your event date. Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget.