KJ and Co.

JUNE 13, 2024

THIS POST WAS UPDATED IN JUNE 2024 The other day, I received an email invoice for my social media content calendar. That must be how my clients feel when they pay for coaching and wedding planning with their credit card. I had paid it on my credit card and printed the invoice for my bookkeeper within seconds.

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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. When Brandee discovered Planning Pod’s all-in-one online wedding planning software, she knew she had found her solution.

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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. Our founders have been building tools for wedding professionals for over a decade. Planning Pod Pricing.

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Junebug Weddings

MAY 1, 2024

If you’ve already done a Google search and find yourself burnt out jumping from website to website, turn to social media. Instagram and Pinterest are both visual search engines that can help you narrow down your wedding planner options. On Instagram, use hashtags to find wedding planners in your desired area.

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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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Brilliant Event Planning

MAY 26, 2020

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. You also might want to consider tools to automate your social media posts, meeting scheduling, task management, and client reminders.

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Joy

MARCH 26, 2024

One of your first wedding planning tasks, after nailing down your date and location, will be to collect addresses for your wedding invitations and more. In the past, gathering and organizing wedding guests’ addresses was time consuming. When should I start collecting addresses for a wedding?

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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. For any wedding around Tulum, Cancun, or Playa del Carmen – this team is the only wedding planning crew you want to work with.

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Pleasantdale Château

APRIL 21, 2024

A photographer who excels in capturing the natural beauty of outdoor weddings might be the perfect match for a summer ceremony in our vast, picturesque grounds. In today’s digital age, social media is a powerful tool for researching and vetting potential photographers.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

In the event management industry, artificial intelligence provides innovative tools that save time with planning and elevate the attendee experience. AI technology can help with a wide range of event planning tasks, such as event schedule optimization and attendee follow-up, to simplify the process for event planners and organizers.

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Grit & Grace

MARCH 15, 2022

I get a lot of questions in my DM’s, but there is one question I get super often: “How do I start a wedding planning business?” If you're dreaming of planning weddings, but you don't know where to start, this blog post is just for you. First things first - focus on gaining education and experience.

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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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Brilliant Event Planning

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Starting a career in wedding planning can be intimidating, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Employers in the wedding planning industry typically look for individuals with three to five years of experience. Luckily, our team at Brilliant Event Planning has been in your shoes and has some advice!

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Hidden Barn relied on a makeshift system of various tools and systems to manage their venue bookings, wedding planning, party rentals, invoicing, finances and more. Believe it or not, wedding planning and project management are very similar as far as trajectory and planning goes.

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Ebeling Events

JANUARY 2, 2021

Ultimately, if you want to pull off a gorgeous set up as a surprise, we can schedule, arrange and execute that for you so you can spend the day with your soon-to-be fiancé and throw them off track. We can add lights, schedule a romantic carriage ride followed by dinner at your favorite restaurant, a limo ride home and so much more.

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Willow and Rust

MAY 16, 2024

Research extensively Once you've defined your vision, start researching potential wedding suppliers in your area. Utilise online resources such as wedding directories, supplier websites, and social media platforms to explore your options and gather information about their services.

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OFD Consulting

DECEMBER 21, 2023

High-end but playful, timeless but always trendy, Brides is the go-to place for fresh, modern weddings. We love their commitment to diversity and the emphasis they place on the story element of wedding features. Vogue This is a publication that needs no introduction.

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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. Tip 1: Build a Strong Network Networking is key in the wedding planning industry. Tip 3: Always Have a Plan B In the world of wedding planning, the unexpected should be expected.

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Also read: Tackling “Questions to Ask Wedding Planner” with 5 Tips! What is Wedding Education? So, what is wedding education? In simple terms, it refers to the learning process of acquiring knowledge and skills related to weddings and wedding planning. Not as easy as it sounds, huh?

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Hello Endless Events

APRIL 21, 2023

I started with bartending and then worked my way to wedding planning, a whole different ball game. We had an AirTable where we’d manage the schedule on. The first thing he says they did right was to have an underlying plan driving the event’s schedule. “It Then we’ll get into the Partner Hacker story.”

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Lovely Day Events

MAY 4, 2023

After being asked, the maid of honor should initiate a conversation with the bride to discuss how best she can support her during the wedding planning process. Don't assume they'll be able to cover the costs after you already have a girls' getaway to Cancun scheduled in the books. How much does a Napa wedding cost?

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Joy

JUNE 10, 2024

From securing venue details to travel and accommodation updates, communication is a key element in successful wedding planning. Having a wedding website can definitely reduce stress for everyone, serving as a centralized RSVP tool and information hub between you and your guests. So, which platform has the “best” wedding website?

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Ethical Weddings

OCTOBER 19, 2020

“Which face masks best matches our wedding colors?” These are the wedding planning questions of our pandemic 2020 reality.Girl, I get it, you didn’t think you’d be in this position planning your wedding. Even for a small wedding like ours. Can our florists do contact-less delivery?”These

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Joy

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s important to factor photography into your total wedding budget. But like everything else that comes with wedding planning, it helps to know what you’re budgeting for. Even though most pros charge by the hour, the pricing for wedding photography is never black or white.

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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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Villa Tuscana Events

JUNE 8, 2022

From sunny days and beautiful flowers to delicious seasonal produce and lighter evenings, it’s no surprise that the summer is prime time for wedding planning. But if you’re looking to get married in Phoenix during the hottest season of the year, there are lots of pros and cons that come with planning a summer wedding.

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Junebug Weddings

APRIL 11, 2024

Image by Efege Whether you’re planning a wedding in your home country or you’re jetting off to Mexico for a destination wedding , one of the most important aspects of wedding planning is finding a wedding photographer. This can be especially difficult when you’re hundreds of miles away.

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Joy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Remember, you’ll also have the chance to schedule formal engagement photos later with your partner.) Don’t post on social media until your closest friends and family have heard the news straight from you. When you’re ready to start prepping for the big day, Joy can be your go-to resource for all things wedding-related.

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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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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. Shaun Gray, the owner of Shaun Gray Events, understands the stress of running a wedding planning business. Event planning software. Planning Pod does it for you.

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The Road to Marriage

JUNE 23, 2023

Choosing the perfect wedding venue is an essential and exciting part of wedding planning. 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?

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Below, you’ll find ten things to do right after saying “yes”—from spreading the news to finding your wedding vendors. Follow these ten steps, and you’ll be set up for wedding planning success. 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.

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