The Road to Marriage

JULY 1, 2023

Vetting vendors. From recommending vendors to handling any unwelcome surprises, here’s how I’ll help you along your planning journey to help you reach your final destination. From there, I’ll vet and provide vendor recommendations that best complement your priorities, style, and budget. Creating checklists.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

JANUARY 2, 2025

Use platforms like Instagram and Pinterest to share your work, and dont underestimate the power of storytelling. 4) Showcase Your Work at Bridal Shows: If youve never attended a bridal show as a vendor, youre missing out on a massive opportunity. Thats why you need a solid, engaging pitch ready to go for every conversation.

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Grit & Grace

JUNE 19, 2019

Invaluable Things to Look for When Hiring Wedding Vendors…and even share with you some of the ones that are the best of the best in my book! Style + Look Even if you aren’t the bride with the Pinterest board + all the design vision, it’s important to find vendors who look the part. But, how do you know if you can trust a vendor?

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Michael stresses that thinking through these things before you engage a construction contractor will save you many headaches during operations and prevent a remodel down the line. This has got to be part of your contract with each vendor, whether you’re using a general contractor, or you’re contracting things out yourself. “So

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Keep scrolling for our tips for newly engaged couples Congratulations on your engagement ! We completely understand that, once the high of the actual engagement starts to wear off, the reality of planning a wedding sets in, and it can be overwhelming! Tips for Newly Engaged Couples Image by Mikaya Renee Photo 1.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

APRIL 29, 2020

Congratulations to your engagement! We created for a you a checklist for each month before your wedding, to make sure you book the right vendors at the right time. This amount is the number you will communicate to all vendors. Now is the time to go through all those pictures you pinned on Pinterest!

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Style Me Pretty

JUNE 24, 2024

With the expertise of Christina Baxter Weddings & Events and a team of talented vendors, my Pinterest board dreams were brought to life. Deb, a master seamstress, seamlessly constructed the topper to blend with the dress. I was blown away! For my second look, I opted for a cream, feather-trimmed mini dress, which I found on Etsy.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Take a break from writing in your planner and scrolling through Pinterest by switching it up. The publication recognizes that not every engaged couple fits the traditional “bride and groom” roles. The show features new guests in every episode, including wedding vendors, industry experts, and real-life couples.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

SUMMARY: Harnessing social media, leveraging email marketing, utilizing short-form videos on platforms like IG Reels and TikTok, and creating engaging blogs and Pinterest pins are integral elements in the recommended 4-stage content strategy for a thriving wedding business. A robust content strategy could be the missing puzzle piece.

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Wedding MD

AUGUST 31, 2020

When she got engaged, she was suddenly aware of how much she didn’t know about the process. She started looking at a few Pinterest boards, but after being unable to find anything that looked like what she wanted, she called in Martine from Wedding M.D. Once the venue had been decided, it was time to look for her other vendors.

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Availed

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

You might have a perfect vision of your dream wedding in your head, but it can be difficult to describe that vision to your family, friends, and wedding vendors. It will help you find the right vendors to bring each aspect of your vision to life, because they will understand what you are looking for. What does my house look like?

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Pleasantdale Château

APRIL 21, 2024

Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest are not just social networks; they are expansive portfolios showcasing the latest work of professional photographers. Utilizing these platforms can provide you with real-time insights into a photographer’s style, versatility, and engagement with their audience.

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Alinato Events

JUNE 20, 2024

If you are reading this, then you likely are recently engaged and ready to start planning your dream wedding – congrats! With this, you should start making a Pinterest board that you can share with all your vendors – we are visual creative people after all! Cheers to your engagement, and a long happy life together!

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Eco + Ivory

APRIL 27, 2022

Photo Credit: @photos_by_lanty Congratulations on your engagement! This allows you to sit back and enjoy your engagement and wedding day, thus reducing the stress of the wedding planning process. But identifying eco-friendly vendors can be challenging, as some of them don't show up on Google and take more research to find.

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P3 Events

JULY 14, 2024

Because when you do, it becomes a whole lot easier to make decisions, including booking your wedding vendors. 15 months is the average length of an engagement (see how much this varies from a 14-day min in Vegas?!) The best way to find your wedding photography style is to use Pinterest and start pinning! Again, Pinterest!

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Rock Paper Coin

JANUARY 17, 2024

As a wedding planner, you know the feeling of endless to-do lists and overflowing Pinterest boards. Keep things vibrant with regular updates, behind-the-scenes snippets, and engagement with your community. Share industry insights, collaborate with other vendors, and show couples you’re constantly learning and evolving.

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The Wedding Planner LA

JULY 25, 2024

You have gotten engaged, decided on an overall aesthetic for your wedding, booked a venue, and have specific elements for design in mind. Now the time has come to transition your Pinterest boards from dream to reality! Discuss a backup plan with your vendors in case unforeseen circumstances arise.

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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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Rock Paper Coin

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It’s the time when couples begin their journey to saying “I do,” eagerly searching for the perfect vendors to make their dream day a reality. UNDERSTANDING BOOKING SEASON Booking season typically kicks off right after engagement season – think post-Christmas through early spring. Engage with other wedding vendors and venues.

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Rock Paper Coin

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s about identifying which of your marketing efforts – be it stunning Instagram portfolios, captivating bridal show booths, or engaging wedding blogs – are truly resonating with your audience and driving business growth. Harness Social Media : Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are visual goldmines for wedding planners.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

APRIL 19, 2024

If you are one of my students, you know by now that wedding planning is more than just coordinating vendors and creating timelines. I cannot stress enough the importance of building relationships with vendors, venues, and other wedding planners. Tip 1: Build a Strong Network Networking is key in the wedding planning industry.

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P3 Events

JULY 26, 2023

And stay tuned until the end for a stationery DISCOUNT & be connected with a stationery vendor we think you’ll love! Engagement Party Invites A formal engagement party will generally have customized invites sent to guests. DONT hire a wedding stationery vendor and only communicate with them once or twice.

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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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BodaMaestra

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Here, you can host your rehearsal dinner, which can be catered by one of their six approved vendors: Main Event Caterers, Occasions Caterers, Ridgewells Catering, RSVP Catering, Spilled Milk Catering, and Susan Gage Caterers. Because when venues do this, it means that these catering companies are experienced, trusted vendors.

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Ethical Weddings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Our Purpose: Share and create a meaningful experience for guests to learn about who we are as individuals, introduce ourselves as a couple, and make a memory together that invites them into supporting and engaging with us in our commitment to one another. so they felt comfortable and safe to engage in the activities we planned throughout.

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Availed

APRIL 22, 2022

There are tons of ideas on Pinterest for DIY signs using a Cricut! Bring in framed engagement photos from home. Hiring a wedding planner means you’ll have help with every step of the planning process, and we can help with booking vendors and sourcing décor that meet your sustainability goals. You need a wedding planner!

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Sonoma and Napa Wedding Vendor Prices (roughly) Sonoma And Nana Wedding Venue Prices The wedding venue is usually one of the first pieces that a couple of books. Your personal taste and Pinterest board might have gold flatware and pretty water glasses, which would need to be rented. Music options range from $3,000 - $40,000+.

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 1, 2020

Pinterest has had a massive impact on the wedding industry, especially when it comes to design. Since Pinterest first launched, we have seen wedding styles become increasingly more diverse and creative. In addition to Pinterest, Instagram and wedding blogs offer loads of inspiration! That is okay! That is now your “theme.”

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Ethical Weddings

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Little did I know that in 2020, the hardships of the pandemic, and the uncertainties of the year would jumpstart another revolution in how engaged couples and wedding professionals approach weddings. We got engaged at the beginning of 2020, right as news of the Coronavirus started to build more and more.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Attend conferences, workshops, and events to meet fellow photographers, planners, venues, and vendors. Be active on social media platforms and engage with your audience. Building relationships and connections with other professionals in the wedding industry is crucial for success as a wedding photographer.

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 22, 2020

Unlike the engagement or bachelorette party, the bridal shower’s main purpose is for people to bring you gifts. Since dinner isn’t usually provided, a few other activities will take place to keep guests entertained and engaged. For a full list of ideas, click here to visit our Pinterest page! Who should be invited?

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Michigan Wedding Planner

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This accolade represents the top local wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The Knot , a digital wedding planning authority and one of the largest wedding Vendor Marketplaces in the US. Vendors who have received at least 7 reviews on The Knot with an average score of 4.5+

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Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Cassie/bride: Shortly after getting engaged, I found a photoshoot that my florist Deb (From Peonies to Paintchips) had done for New Jersey Bride-it was the custom “picture frame” with all of the florals around it that would soon become my future alter/ceremony spot. It was from the Amsale Spring show in 2002.

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Availed

OCTOBER 28, 2024

You’re engaged! At Availed, our goal is take the stress off of your shoulders, turning your Pinterest board into a reality. We like to split it up into 5 crucial steps: pre-work, design discovery, design proposal, vendor selection, and day-of coordination. Once you sign off on our design we can begin vendor selection!

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