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Good & Bad Qualities of a Freelance Wedding Day Assistant

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Strong Communication Skills Clear and Concise: Communicates effectively with the wedding planner, vendors, and clients. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings and mistakes. This behavior not only disrupts the carefully planned schedule, but also adds unnecessary stress to the entire team.

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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. and how these terms can affect the budget and vendor selection. Remind couples that any tips or gratuity to any vendors should be included in their budget.

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Planning for Pregnancy

Certified Wedding Planner Society

3) Update: Notify your clients and the vendors of the events you have scheduled about your joyous news. Give yourself extra time leading up to your delivery date and afterwards when your work schedule is reduced or shared with someone else so that way if you have need to stop working nothing slips through the cracks.

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The Practical Guide to Short-Term Wedding Planning

The Road to Marriage

Whether it’s a particular vendor or a design detail, identifying and prioritizing these key pieces will guide your decision-making process. Embrace Flexibility: Realize that certain popular vendors or venues may be unavailable. If you don’t like something, say it openly so vendors can adjust and suggest alternatives.

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Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner Before Hiring

Junebug Weddings

We’ve recruited help from wedding professionals providing you tips for hiring vendors , along with the essential questions to ask a wedding planner before making your decision. Robust Portfolio When choosing wedding vendors, don’t forget to dive into their portfolios. You might want to pass.

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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. Clearly communicate the scope of your services, pricing, and any additional fees or options. But never fear!

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13 Event Planning Tips — The Do’s and Don’ts Straight from the Pros (2024)

Peerspace

Tip #1: Do maintain communication between all involved parties Source: Peerspace This means knowing exactly what the venue , vendors, and decision-makers are responsible for and making sure everyone else is also on the same page. Did you know there’s a way you can get everything you need for your event from one vendor?