Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 29, 2024

The wedding industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving field where trends, technologies, and client expectations are constantly shifting. For wedding planners, staying ahead in this competitive landscape requires more than just initial training—it demands a commitment to ongoing education and continuous professional development.

Education 260

Education Wedding Planning Wedding Planner Management 260

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? What are the benefits of event management software? Oh, and no more lost files or emails. Automation of processes.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management Social Media Communication 60

Style Me Pretty

OCTOBER 28, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”][/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] From Lauren: The primary colors were deep plum and lilac, with supporting blues, greens, and taupe. I wanted an event palette that felt fresh and modern, and wasn’t too matchy matchy.

Bridesmaid 98

Bridesmaid Bridesmaids Reception Groomsmen 98

CWP Society

AUGUST 29, 2024

The wedding industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving field where trends, technologies, and client expectations are constantly shifting. For wedding planners, staying ahead in this competitive landscape requires more than just initial training—it demands a commitment to ongoing education and continuous professional development.

Education 195

Education Wedding Planning Wedding Planner Management 195

Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

Are you an event planner looking for a platform? Click here to check out our comparison on event management software. Planning Pod Planning Pod is the ideal solution for any event pro who is dealing with a high-volume of events or wants to take their client’s white-glove experience to the next level.

Event Management 78

Event Management Management Communication Procession 78

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Request a free trial and see how.

Management 148

Management Wedding Venue Event Management Communication 148

Green Wedding Shoes

JANUARY 19, 2024

photo: Jaimee Morse | planning: BTS Event Management Congrats! You recently got engaged and the next step is selecting the perfect location for your wedding. The choice of venue sets the stage for your entire event, influencing the atmosphere, style, and memories of your special day.

Destination Wedding 104

Destination Wedding Event Management Wedding Shoes Management 104

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. 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.

Management 148

Management Electronics Event Management Hospitality 148

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2023

Mindy Weiss – @mindyweiss If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of high-end wedding and event trends, Mindy Weiss is a must-follow for visual inspiration on Instagram and TikTok. Mindy is a celebrity wedding planner who has worked with Ellen DeGeneres, Heidi Klum, Channing Tatum…the list goes on.

Social Media 147

Social Media Media Education Event Management 147

The Road to Marriage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

I first met Christine, a few years ago, when she was a bridesmaid in her brother Robin’s wedding. Imagine how lucky I felt when I got the call that she was getting married, and wanted my help planning her autumn inspired wedding. ” As a corporate event planner, Christine is conscientious, organized, and resourceful. .”

Management 130

Management Event Management Floor Plan Wedding Planner 130

Hello Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event planning is an umbrella term.

Problem Solving 111

Problem Solving Event Management Government Management 111

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. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager.

Management 130

Management Wedding Planning Vendor Event Management 130

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

Social Media 207

Social Media Insurance Media Management 207

Hello Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Users can customize their Trello boards for all kinds of task management. Cons: Trello isn’t specifically for event management, which means it might not be as obvious how to organize things for your event. The app was originally created for weddings, but it’s been expanded to work for all kinds of small and medium events.

Event Planner 125

Event Planner Management Collaboration Event Management 125

Lovely Day Events

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Suzanne Karp Photography Napa Valley is synonymous with stunning vineyards, world-class wines, and of course exquisite cuisine, making it an idyllic setting for a Napa wedding. One of the most crucial elements of any wedding is the food, and selecting the right catering company can elevate your wedding to new heights.

Catering 52

Catering Scheduling Photography Wedding Planner 52

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Event marketing is all about building real connections. How Event Software Makes Planning Easier Event management software makes running events much easier. It helps with things like managing registrations, selling tickets, and promoting your event. Pierre Fabre event managed with Eventtia.

Social Media 62

Social Media Media Management Event Management 62

KJ and Co.

MARCH 14, 2025

As a wedding planner, staying organized is pretty essential. Especially in the case of Full Planning clients where youre acting as Project Manager for likely the biggest event theyll ever host. So how do you manage each wedding and all the details seamlessly? Project Manage Software.

Wedding Planning 52

Wedding Planning Management Collaboration Vendor 52

Planning Pod

MAY 28, 2024

From weddings to corporate conferences, events bring people together under one roof, but they also bring risks. Event insurance is necessary to shield hosts, planners, and venues from the financial losses resulting from these unforeseen circumstances.

Insurance 89

Insurance Event Management Management Procession 89

The Road to Marriage

MAY 22, 2023

Wedding planning is one of the most important and exciting events in a person’s life, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. Many couples work with a wedding planner to help them navigate their special day. But not all wedding planners are created equal. Do I Need a Partial or Full-Service Wedding Planner?

Wedding Planner 130

Wedding Planner Problem Solving Rehearsal Dinner Management 130

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. Shaun Gray, owner of Shaun Gray Events , is a perfect example of what to do when it comes to social. The return? Shaun with his “garden disco” grooms!

Social Media 147

Social Media Media Wedding Planner Vendor 147

Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 26, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]The color palette of white, gold, pink, apricot, and light blue reflected the summery vibe.[/field] field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The venues exude grandeur, capturing the essence of their love.

Destination Wedding 111

Destination Wedding Bridesmaid Bridesmaids Event Management 111

The Road to Marriage

JUNE 30, 2023

When you think of what a wedding planner does, what do you expect or think of? And while it’s true that as a wedding planner I consider myself a Jill of all trades (I can tie a bow tie and create a boutonniere from extra flowers!) , what I don’t think of myself as is an all-encompassing kind of wedding planner.

Vendor 130

Vendor Wedding Planner Management Event Management 130

Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

When it comes to planning a wedding or gala, deciding how and where to seat your guests can be one of the hardest tasks, but it can also play a big role in how much fun you and your guests have. The partier: Some people will never let go of their college days, and that means FUN for your wedding.

Floor Plan 99

Floor Plan Electronics Event Management Utilities 99

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Event technology has become a powerful tool for event planners, offering wide-ranging solutions to elevate any event experience with a wow-worthy impact. From augmented reality to AI-powered chatbots and event management platforms, recent advancements in event tech are taking the events industry by storm.

Social Media 89

Social Media Event Management Engagement Management 89

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Planning Pod is the perfect event management platform for wedding pros, whether you are an event planner or manage a wedding venue.

Wedding Planning 78

Wedding Planning Management RSVP Floor Plan 78

Planning Pod

JANUARY 2, 2024

Planning Pod is an event management platform for wedding professionals, event coordinators, and more. The post Brain Dumping for Event Professionals: Part One, Identifying and Organizing Stressors appeared first on Planning Pod Blog. Want to learn more? See how we compare to Aisle Planner and Honeybook.

Problem Solving 128

Problem Solving Social Media Management Scheduling 128

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Capability of handling all event types. Now the expectation is for all software, including event management software tools like event design software, to be able to be used on all devices, including smartphones and tablets as well as Mac and PC computers. Compatibility with all devices. Compatibility with all devices.

Floor Plan 141

Floor Plan Event Designer Management Collaboration 141

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, running a wedding planning business isn’t just one job … it’s really three: 1) running a business, 2) managing clients and 3) planning weddings and events. New wedding planners typically turn to single-purpose software and free wedding apps and business tools to get the job done.

Procession 78

Procession Wedding Planner Wedding Planning Electronics 78

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. Create special sales materials to “educate” social event leads. source: Spotio ). Here’s why….

Hospitality 104

Hospitality Management Event Management Social Media 104

Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2024

Remember, booking data can only be leveraged if it’s actually documented – even better if it’s centralized and can be reported on in one place, like an event management CRM (customer relationship management) system. By analyzing this data, you can pinpoint recurring slow periods and plan counter-strategies.

Event Management 89

Event Management Social Media Management Engineering 89

The Road to Marriage

MARCH 1, 2024

And sometimes, so do wedding plans. Whatever the reason, planning a wedding in less than six months comes with challenges. Set Realistic Expectations While you might want to create the ultimate fairytale wedding, you may need to accept that time and resources will be limited. Life moves fast.

Wedding Planning 130

Wedding Planning Finance Communication Vendor 130

Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

Summary: Learn what goes into a banquet event order and how they are used. Understand why BEOs are vital to the success of most events and download a free BEO template. There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. Order of Events Timeline. How is a BEO typically used?

Electronics 109

Electronics Management Communication Vendor 109

Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution. Ready to learn more about the features and pricing of Planning Pod’s event management software?

Catering 78

Catering IT Electronics Management 78

Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Planning an event can be time-consuming, especially if you’re in charge of catering for a large crowd. Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience.

Catering 78

Catering Management Event Management Floor Plan 78

Peerspace

MARCH 17, 2024

Answered Wedding venues on Peerspace typically cost $220 — $380 per hour. See unique wedding venues Looking for the most unconventional wedding venues in Chicago that suit your style and budget? Since this venue has its own on-site event manager, you can easily enlist their help as you plan your menu and entertainment.

Wedding Venue 98

Wedding Venue Rehearsal Dinner Catering Wedding 98

Just Marry!

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

THE LOW-DOWN Madeline and Kohners Shades of Green wedding took place last summer in mid-July. Sales and Event Manager, Emylie Rose, had the pleasure of partnering with the couple as their Day-of Wedding Coordinator. The bride wore a beautiful lace wedding dress with a flattering sweetheart neckline. Just Marry!

Event Management 26

Event Management Wedding Planner Management Wedding Coordinator 26

Hello Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Read the blog to learn more about these amazing spaces for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings, such as amenities , attendee capacity , and what the atmosphere is like. The Van Buren team can also help with event production. The Van Buren PHX. The rental costs start at $15,000. They also allow outside catering.

Automotive 96

Automotive Retail Event Management Management 96