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The DON'Ts of Wedding Vendor Relationships

Certified Wedding Planner Society

As wedding professionals, one of our largest referral sources are from other vendors we work with! Maintaining great relationships with them is important, so what happens when we don’t form the best relationship with each vendor we come across? We all have one — the list of vendors we do not work with.

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Unlocking the Door to More Business: How to Get on a Certified Wedding Planner’s Approved Vendor List

Certified Wedding Planner Society

These planners have the expertise, network, and influence to recommend vendors to their clients. But how do you get on their coveted approved vendor list? The Importance of Approved Vendor Lists Certified Wedding Planners rely on trusted wedding professionals to ensure every event runs smoothly and meets their clients’ expectations.

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Wedding Planner Podcast: Wedding Shaming & Fostering Vendor Relationships

Certified Wedding Planner Society

In this wedding planner podcast we pivot to the importance of vendor relationships in ensuring a successful wedding and offering invaluable insights into the significance of these relationships, alongside the detrimental effects of 'ghosting' within the industry. But it's not all doom and gloom!

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The Blissfully Oblivious Guide to Wedding Planning Chaos

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Vendor Roulette: Why let a professional with years of experience and industry connections handle vendor bookings? On your wedding day, instead of basking in marital bliss, enjoy the thrill of simultaneously getting married AND coordinating a small army of vendors. Aunt Edna hasn't spoken to Uncle Bob since '85?

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Don't Go It Alone! How Certified Wedding Planners Set You Up for Success

Certified Wedding Planner Society

As established vendors in the wedding realm, certified planners have cultivated relationships with caterers, florists, photographers, entertainers, transportation providers, and much more. Simply put, their expansive expertise lets couples enjoy their big day rather than stressing over questions and issues along the way.

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Why do I need a Wedding Planner? I have a venue coordinator.(insert sigh)

Busy Bee's Events

From budgeting and vendor selection to timeline management and design, a wedding planner offers comprehensive guidance and support throughout the journey. Vendor Management Vendor management is another area where the roles of venue coordinators and wedding planners diverge.

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5 Myths About Wedding Planners Debunked

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Certified Wedding Planners are skilled at managing budgets and can actually save couples money by suggesting vendors who will fit your vision and budget, avoiding costly mistakes, and securing discounts through their industry connections.