Carissa Kruse Weddings

JANUARY 1, 2025

2) Face-to-Face Interaction: It’s hard to make a lasting impression through email or social media posts. However, at wedding expos, you can meet and interact with potential clients face-to-face. This personal connection can go a long way in building trust and establishing your credibility as a wedding professional.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

OK, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but having a tightly kept schedule is still extremely important for event professionals. Email and social media management software. Finding ways to reach potential attendees and drive ticket sales with social media advertisements and email campaigns can feel like a full-time job in itself.

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Junebug Weddings

MAY 26, 2024

Keep scrolling to see some of the best Mexico wedding planners Wedding planners can help you bring the dream you’ve had for years to life while saving you the stress of trying to do it yourself. From Cabo to Tulum, these planners are some of the best of the best in the industry. Image by Michelle Gonzalez.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Before hiring a photographer, there's a couple of things you should consider: The 'click' between you and the photographer Having an engagement or a pre-wedding shoot The photographer's experience Let me go more into detail: 1. However, it's extremely important that you meet with the photographer at least through video call, if not in person.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event project management – For managing budgets, calendars, tasks/to-do’s, schedules/timelines, checklists, files, dashboards and reporting. Marketing and promotion – For creating and deploying event websites, email marketing, event mobile apps, surveys/forms, video marketing and social media promotions. Eventbrite.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Hire a Destination Wedding Planner Planning a destination wedding is exciting, but it can be overwhelming too. This is when a seasoned wedding planner is useful. Whether you’re considering Indian destination wedding planners or exploring other experts, this checklist will help you make the right choice.

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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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Timeline Genius

APRIL 9, 2024

But seeing real results is way more complicated than throwing a few bucks toward social media ads. And, Mark’s #1 advice for wedding planners. Schedule a meeting with Mark here. You’re eager for new clients (or at least the right clients) – so you’re ready to start paying for advertising.

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Grit & Grace

MARCH 15, 2022

If you're dreaming of planning weddings, but you don't know where to start, this blog post is just for you. Working alongside wedding planners who have been in the industry will kick start your learning like no other. We don't offer internships at the moment, but there are a TON of wedding vendors who do!

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Brilliant Event Planning

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Unlike other occupations, there is not one clear path toward becoming a wedding planner. While you do not technically need a certification or degree to become a planner, getting experience within the industry is essential. There are so many exciting ways to get involved with the wedding industry.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

APRIL 19, 2024

2024 has been a great ride for the wedding industry and the demand for wedding planners has been on a continuous rise. As a senior wedding strategist and trainer, I have received numerous requests from aspiring wedding planners wanting to know how can you become a wedding planner.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I will be talking to you about why wedding education is important and how it can benefit you as a wedding planner. But before I start, let’s make sure we’re on the same page and understand what wedding education actually means. Also read: Tackling “Questions to Ask Wedding Planner” with 5 Tips!

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In addition to her position as a wedding planner at Hidden Barn Venue, she also holds down a full-time day job as a project manager at a local hospital, where her focus is on organization. “I’m Believe it or not, wedding planning and project management are very similar as far as trajectory and planning goes.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Note that we will mainly discuss event sales tips here and leave topics like event marketing strategies, social media tactics and target audience outreach for other articles. Then you can back out from there when you would want to provide a proposal, schedule a site visit and set a decision date with them.

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Brilliant Event Planning

MAY 26, 2020

Are you doing everything you can to ensure you are ready when we are all suddenly back in action for our 2021 wedding season? As wedding planners, we’re rescheduling events and still planning for next year. But, without events, we do have a little bit more flexibility in our schedules. We know you’re still busy now.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event project management – For managing budgets, calendars, tasks/to-do’s, schedules/timelines, checklists, files, dashboards and reporting. Marketing and promotion – For creating and deploying event websites, email marketing, event mobile apps, surveys/forms, video marketing and social media promotions. Eventbrite.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

We built Planning Pod for busy event professionals and business owners who run event- and hospitality-related businesses of all sizes, including: Event planners Wedding planners Event management firms Event venues and spaces Small hotels, B&Bs and restaurants. Scheduled invoice auto-payments. Who Is It For.

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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. Since we launched in 2013, our tools have helped 10,000+ wedding industry pros run their businesses and manage 200,000+ events.

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Joy

MARCH 26, 2024

When should I start collecting addresses for a wedding? While you’ll want tackle this task well in advance of your wedding day, the timing for gathering details from your guest list depends on the number and schedule of pre-wedding events such as engagement parties or bridal showers. Need inspiration or advice?

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You keep on asking what does it take to become a wedding planner. The short answer is reaching out to experienced event planners. I will try to make it more specific with actual steps and tips that you can follow to become a wedding planner. Follow them on social media. Let’s start!

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Meanwhile, their deposits and scheduled payments helped bring in some much-needed revenue that Andrea used to purchase appliances, venue furniture, and other materials that her construction loan didn’t cover. “It It was a big investment, but we booked 50 weddings because of it, so I have to believe that it was worth it,” she says.

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The Wedding Planner LA

JULY 25, 2024

Below are 5 of the most frequent mistakes people make while planning a wedding and (more importantly) how to avoid them! Mistake 1: Forgetting to Budget Before Spending The internet is a wonderful tool full of wedding inspiration - but all of the picturesque weddings popping up on social media don’t include price tags.

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Lovely Day Events

MAY 4, 2023

The maid of honor is in charge of the bachelorette party and bridal shower, as well as leading the rest of the bridesmaids throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding. We've tapped wedding planners, Betsy Krug and Lindsey Nickel, to share their advice for making the most out of your maid of honor experience.

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Rock Paper Coin

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In a world of instant messaging and social media, email might feel a bit old-school, but it remains the most professional and reliable form of digital communication. Guide your visitors towards their next step, be it signing up for a newsletter, making a purchase, downloading a free guide or scheduling a consultation.

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P3 Events

JULY 26, 2023

Do’s & Don’t of Wedding Stationery DONT just compile “inspo” photos for your OWN wedding stationery needs DO compile a detailed list of your stationery must-haves and absolutely-nots. DONT hire a wedding stationery vendor and only communicate with them once or twice.

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My Wedding Planner

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Both 180 slider and 360-degree videos are shareable on social media platforms, allowing friends and family who couldn’t attend the wedding to experience it virtually. Seeing others’ creative weddings and wanting to make their own mark in the wedding world motivates couples to think outside the box.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

You can add an appointment setting module to the form so prospects can select a time slot for a tour at your venue, turning your website into its own appointment-scheduling platform. Having a built-in floor plan tool is a game changer when it comes to working closely with clients, event planners and vendors. The kicker? Floor plans.

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Joy

AUGUST 25, 2023

We spoke to wedding photographers and industry experts around the country offering various service options and found two key things. Social media has and will continue to drive up wedding expectations and those placed on photographers,” says Sarah Klingman, CEO and founder of gthr , a wedding planning company that serves 17 U.S.

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Joy

JUNE 10, 2024

Users can also personalize their wedding website to views for specific guests, and create digital or print invitations to match. Joy also makes it easy for guests to RSVP, find travel information, access schedules, and even integrate rideshare apps. The app serves as a digital guest book and keepsake of all your memories.

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Event Planning

AUGUST 24, 2023

As long as you are organized and detail-oriented, you can make a great living as an event planner. And the best part about event planning is that you can do it on your own time and make your own schedule. Two Ways To Start Event Planning As a new event planner, we suggest that you choose from one of two options.

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 29, 2020

Will you be posting any of our photos on your website and social media? What is your payment schedule like? Hint: most photographers take payments in 2-3 installments: 1st payment is the deposit, the remainder is due at varying times before the wedding. The exact payment schedule varies from photographer to photographer.)

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 30, 2020

Will you be posting our video on your website and/or social media? What is your payment schedule like? Hint: most videographers take payments in 2-3 installments: 1st payment is the deposit, the remainder is due at varying times before the wedding. The exact payment schedule varies amongst professionals.)

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 15, 2024

My last memory was of me taking a photo for my obligatory social media picture of my plans for the day. During my stay, I had clients who I had appointments with that I clearly did not make it to, and events that were scheduled that I could not physically work. The next thing I know, it’s Tuesday.

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The Road to Marriage

JUNE 23, 2023

Visit their social media pages, look at comments, and read reviews. Step 5: Schedule a Tour You can find plenty of beautiful photos of a potential venue, but will the images match the real thing? And don’t assume that the venue coordinator will be your wedding planner. Did they deliver what they promised?

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

Most people have a romanticized idea of what life is like as a wedding planner, but the truth is: running a wedding planning business is hard. According to Shaun, being able to manage all of the details and logistics of each of your client’s weddings is the differentiator between a good wedding planner and an unsuccessful one.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Follow these ten steps, and you’ll be set up for wedding planning success. Take The Time To Soak Up Being Engaged Trust us, we know how tempting it may be to run right to social media after getting engaged. They’ll be so happy you took the time to let them know before updating your social media.

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Lovely Day Events

JUNE 1, 2023

You take your own pictures and post them on social media. You surprise the couple (and the wedding planners). Surprise speeches are a wedding planner’s nightmare. Surprises or added speeches or toasts can throw a wrench in a perfectly planned schedule,” says Hayden. Hear, hear!

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