Certified Wedding Planner Society

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hiring a certified wedding planner is hugely important for three key reasons—their expertise, expansive resources, and essential support. First, certified wedding planners have undergone extensive training and testing to demonstrate deep knowledge across all aspects of wedding planning and execution of the event.

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CWP Society

AUGUST 15, 2024

With so much on the line, many couples consider hiring a wedding planner to help them navigate this important journey. However, despite the benefits, misconceptions about wedding planners still persist, causing some couples to hesitate.

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 22, 2024

In today’s world, it seems like anyone with a Pinterest board and a love for weddings can decide to become a wedding planner. The wedding planning industry has become more accessible than ever, with countless blogs, social media influencers, and DIY resources encouraging people to jump into the profession.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Transformative Impact of Social Media on the Wedding Industry The wedding industry has experienced a profound transformation over the past two decades, driven by the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook.

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The Road to Marriage

JANUARY 24, 2025

As your wedding planner, my job is to ensure that every dollar spent is a dollar well spent and aligns with your vision, values, and priorities. Your wedding is a celebration of your love, your journey, and your future together. As your wedding planner, I facilitate those conversations and ensure your voices are heard.

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

MAY 14, 2024

A planner has a million other tasks on event day that pull them in many directions, all while orchestrating every detail to make the day perfect. In the wedding industry , the planner can offer design services that do not include supplying the florals, decor or rental items. The wedding planner !

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Villa Tuscana Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Youre officially engaged, and the excitement is just beginning. While you might feel eager to jump into wedding preparations, stepping back and enjoying the moment is important. There are many moving parts, from choosing a date and securing a venue to selecting vendors and finalizing details. Congratulations!

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One Oake

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a wedding planner, Ive seen it allthe magical moments, the seamless celebrations, and yes, the disasters that could have been avoided with professional guidance. Vendor Coordination Nightmares A wedding isnt just about picking a venue and saying I do. Each vendor has contracts, deadlines, and specific needs.

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

MAY 28, 2024

As a wedding planner, one of your most valuable assets is your team, particularly your freelance wedding assistants. These individuals can make or break the seamless execution of a wedding. Understanding the good and bad qualities of a wedding assistant is crucial for ensuring the success of your events.

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CWP Society

AUGUST 22, 2024

In today’s world, it seems like anyone with a Pinterest board and a love for weddings can decide to become a wedding planner. The wedding planning industry has become more accessible than ever, with countless blogs, social media influencers, and DIY resources encouraging people to jump into the profession.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Having a functional wedding website, a pretty Instagram grid, and some ads in WeddingWire or The Knot used to be enough for wedding planners—but not anymore. Here are some of Shaun’s top lessons to help you build a social following for your wedding planning business. The return?

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 5, 2022

3 days ago we asked San Antonio Brides what was the hardest vendor to book and why. Majority said booking their photographer, which is understandable, the photos are all you have left of the wedding!! Even me, as a professional wedding planner, will have a hard time getting in touch with big-name photographers.

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Style Me Pretty

MARCH 18, 2025

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]sage green, lavender, gold, black [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] The wedding planner, Ellie Clapp of Celebrated Events, has been in the wedding business for 30 years in the Greater Rochester area.

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Style Me Pretty

MARCH 31, 2025

The buildout for the reception required many vendors and staff to ensure everything was perfect from the hand-painted dance floor to the grand piano, to the LED wall installation, our guest’s eyes were always stimulated. Their engagement took place on a beach in Malibu. Any wedding tips? Hire a wedding planner.

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The Road to Marriage

JULY 1, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, professional wedding planning (and event coordination) is about so much more than managing the wedding day. Vetting vendors. And to do it all well, you need a professional planner at the helm. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager.

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The Road to Marriage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Pre-Wedding Details Take Time for Each Other First things first, ask yourself, “Are you taking time for each other and nurturing your relationship while planning?” Yes, your wedding is a celebration of your marriage. Pay Vendors I recommend paying the majority of your vendors 30 days out.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

JANUARY 1, 2025

Before we jump into the details of how to book more weddings from wedding expos, let’s first understand why these events are so important for your business. 1) Targeted Audience: Let me ask you a simple question, who attends wedding expos? The obvious answer is engaged couples. First impressions matter!

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Rebecca Rose Events

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Whether you just got engaged, are in the midst of planning, or are getting married next week, you are likely drowning in details, ideas, emails and everything in-between related to your wedding day. Wedding planning is intense! Hire a full-service wedding planner. Check out our post on full-service planners.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

When hiring your wedding photographer, you want to make sure you choose the right fit for you and your wedding! There are many wedding vendors that you need to hire for your big day (florist, catering, DJ, etc) but there's one particular vendor that is extremely important for your wedding: the wedding photographer!

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The Road to Marriage

MARCH 10, 2023

After reading Quinn and Nate’s inquiry email, I was instantly smitten with their story and engagement photos. One of the ways we were able to achieve that was by pairing them with the best local vendors suited to create their dream wedding. There was no question, I wanted to take this journey with them.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

APRIL 29, 2020

Congratulations to your engagement! Whether you know exactly how your wedding day is supposed to look like, or you have never spent too much thought on it, you need an extensive checklist to make sure you think of every detail. Of course, we highly recommend hiring a Wedding Planner. Classic?

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If you intend to tip your vendors, make sure to budget for it early on to avoid going over budget. Tip wedding vendors that provide great service and write thank-you notes from the heart. Here's a quick rundown of how much you should consider tipping each vendor to help you calculate your overall wedding budget.

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Peerspace

MARCH 2, 2025

This guide will help you pinpoint everything you need to know when touring and booking a wedding venue. Whether youre an engaged couple or a wedding planner, these questions will ensure that no detail is overlooked. Some venues charge for items like parking, cleanup, or bringing in outside vendors. be accommodated?

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Because each of these jobs comes with hundreds of details and tasks that need to be tracked, executed and measured, wedding planners often look for help in the form of software and tools to keep them organized. New wedding planners typically turn to single-purpose software and free wedding apps and business tools to get the job done.

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Eco + Ivory

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The couple wanted a less traditional event, rather than a DJ and dancing, so they opted for “Magician & Storyteller,” Jon Tai, to keep guests engaged. As an eco-friendly wedding planner, I love planning micro-weddings in particular, as they tend to be less traditional and create less waste.

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The Road to Marriage

MARCH 1, 2024

Prioritize Key Elements: Recognize aspects of the wedding that are non-negotiable for you and your partner. Whether it’s a particular vendor or a design detail, identifying and prioritizing these key pieces will guide your decision-making process. Vendors deserve timely compensation for their services.

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Busy Bee's Events

OCTOBER 23, 2023

My advice in the beginning of the process is to enjoy the little butterflies that form when you first get engaged, take in the happiness, and remember no matter where your wedding plans take you, it is not worth losing sleep or fighting with your loved ones. If you want to add vendors like fireworks or afterparty, please do so.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

JULY 19, 2024

If you have been following my previous articles, you probably already have a good idea of what it takes to hold a successful wedding planner career. But today, I want to take a more specific approach and talk about some major dos and don’ts that can make or break your career as a wedding planner.

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Grit & Grace

JUNE 19, 2019

“… I just wish I had a wedding planner to find my wedding planner.” And, as much as I wish I could give you a playbook for finding a wedding planner (Some of the best include—Your Day by MK for my Chicago brides, Details Darling for OC, SD, LA, Palm Springs brides and so many others!) Are they modern?

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

JANUARY 14, 2025

You might question if you should handle everything yourself or consult a wedding planner. Why a Wedding Planner Can Be Helpful 1. They Know What to Do Wedding planners are like superheroes for weddings! They Save Time All the heavy labour is shouldered by the wedding planners.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Keep scrolling for our tips for newly engaged couples Congratulations on your engagement ! This next season of life is going to be one of the best, and we’re so excited to help you through every step of your wedding planning. Tips for Newly Engaged Couples Image by Mikaya Renee Photo 1.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2023

Whether you’re looking to amp up your organic social media strategy, gain inspiration for your next event, or just stay ahead of the curve on industry news, these 8 accounts are worth following and engaging with across social networks. Check out this post featuring one of her recent weddings.

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Eco + Ivory

APRIL 27, 2022

Photo Credit: @photos_by_lanty Congratulations on your engagement! And if you're even considering hiring an eco-friendly wedding planner, you'll be celebrating in a way that shows you care about the earth and the greater good as well. So I strongly recommend working with a wedding planner.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Hiring a wedding planner is one of the best decisions you will make and the best way to get the wedding of your dreams with less work on your shoulders to make it happen. The Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner A wedding planner does more than just "direct traffic" on the big day.

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Availed

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Congratulations, you’re engaged! Wondering where to begin with planning a wedding? Planning your wedding doesn’t have to be stressful, you just need to take it one step at a time. Read on for the first 3 things to do when you get engaged. Set a wedding budget you can actually stick to. We’ve got your back!

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Alinato Events

JUNE 29, 2023

The journey to saying your “I Do’s” can be as romantic and dreamy as it sounds, if you follow these 5 tips from a luxury wedding planner. Be Realistic When you are starting the wedding planning process, it is imperative that you stay realistic with your partner when discussing your budget, guest count, theme, etc.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

JULY 9, 2024

Thinking about becoming a wedding planner? I have been into wedding planning for over a decade and I still learn something new with every event. So, don’t be afraid to keep learning and innovating in your journey as a wedding planner. How to Become a Wedding Planner with No Experience?

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