Busy Bee's Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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.

Wedding Planner 162

Wedding Planner Vendor Management Vendor Management 162

Busy Bee's Events

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Sometimes the best route for finding the best vendors is asking your venue if they have any recommendations? Disclaimer For Booking Vendors: It’s preferred to go in the order that is listed in this ebook but if you KNOW that you want to book your photographer first then go for that!

Vendor 130

Vendor Videographer Transportation Catering 130

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 5, 2024

SNEAK PEAK: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH COLUMN TITLE: The Prudent Path to Nuptial Perfection: Trusting One's Wedding Planner in the Delicate Art of Vendor Selection (make sure to check back to read the juicy details of Lady Whistlewed's take) *Copyright of the CWP Society 2024

Vendor 493

Vendor Wedding Planner Wedding 493

CWP Society

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Lady Whistlewed graces the CWP Society pages each Monday, so be sure to check each week for her new bit of gossip. If you would like to listen to Lady Whistlewed's column in her own voice, click "play" below. Do you want to join the CWP Society (Free/Premium/Certified memberships available)? Click here to learn more!

Vendor 195

Vendor Wedding Planner Wedding 195

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 15, 2024

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.

Wedding Planner 493

Wedding Planner Collaboration Management Vendor 493

Rock Paper Coin

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At Rock Paper Coin, we designed a simple CRM that solves wedding vendors exact pain points to meet the unique needs of the industry. Heres how What Wedding and Event Vendors Need Now (And Always) The wedding industry is full of magic moments, but behind the scenes, theres a lot to manage. No surprises here. We Do It (All) For You.

Vendor 52

Vendor Management Communication Procession 52

Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

These platforms have reshaped how couples plan, vendors market, and guests experience weddings, creating a multi-dimensional digital space where personal milestones, professional artistry, and social trends converge. Another consequence of this trend is the rise of the "wedding content package" offered by many vendors.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Pinterest Videographer 130

CWP Society

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Lady Whistlewed graces the CWP Society pages each Monday, so be sure to check each week for her new bit of gossip. If you would like to listen to Lady Whistlewed's column in her own voice, click "play" below. Do you want to join the CWP Society (Free/Premium/Certified memberships available)? Click here to learn more!

Vendor 195

Vendor Wedding Planner Wedding 195

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 2, 2024

From coordinating transportation for the wedding party and guests, to ensuring smooth vendor access, navigating the logistics of these venues demands a comprehensive and detail-oriented approach.

Education 490

Education Wedding Planner Floor Plan Vendor 490

Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JANUARY 7, 2025

They manage vendor relationships, create budgets, develop timelines, and coordinate logistics on the big day. You don't want a newbie to handle your 14 legal vendor contracts! Their established vendor connections can also lead to cost benefits, saving you money in areas like catering or decorations.

Wedding Planner 100

Wedding Planner Day-Of Coordinator Social Media Wedding Coordinator 100

The Road to Marriage

JANUARY 24, 2025

For example, a vendor offers me a kickback or concession, potentially worth thousands of dollars, based on my client’s spending. I’m here to advocate for your best interests, not to line my pockets with vendor kickbacks. And vendors should be transparent and accommodating regardless of the event type.

Wedding Planning 130

Wedding Planning Communication Wedding Planner Vendor 130

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JULY 18, 2024

Their expertise covers every aspect of wedding planning, from budgeting and vendor coordination to design and execution. Certified Wedding Planners take the burden off couples by managing timelines, handling communications with vendors, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.

Problem Solving 260

Problem Solving Wedding Planner Engagement Vendor 260

Junebug Weddings

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Keep reading for expert advice from Junebug vendors on making the most of hosting your wedding ceremony and reception in the same space. Here’s how to make the most of your shared space while avoiding common pitfalls with expert advice from Junebug vendors who’ve seen it all. Image by Elizabeth Salazar.

Reception 88

Reception Wedding Ceremony Ceremony Vendor 88

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JUNE 27, 2024

Networking: Once you've established some familiarity with other vendors on a one-to-one basis, consider attending a networking event with them.Networking events are a great opportunity to meet new wedding professionals and form new relationships on a larger scale! Her educator specialty is cultivating vendor relationships.

Wedding Planner 260

Wedding Planner Education Vendor Management 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

MAY 14, 2024

As wedding planners, we have the task of setting up the personal items, supervising over 30 hired vendors to ensure that the couples vision is coming to life as one cohesive look, ensuring that it is done in the correct order so that nothing is left out or undone, and things are completed properly.

Education 260

Education Collaboration Vendor Wedding Planner 260

Offbeat Wed

JANUARY 6, 2025

Vendors from our curated Vendor community are not only attending these events. Thats where the magic happens. Think inclusive, weird, artsy, colorful, queer as hell, and tailored for people who cant quite picture themselves in a big-box bridal shop. And guess what? Theyre creating some of them!

Vendor 98

Vendor Wedding 98

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 18, 2024

Explaining the complexity of logistics, vendor coordination, timeline creation, and unforeseen challenges, can help couples understand the need to hire a CWP. Explain to your couples that managing and planning a wedding alone is a challenging task. A wedding is an intricate event that demands hours of planning.

Education 492

Education Consulting Communication Utilities 492

Vegas Weddings Planner

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A Team of Talented Vendors Creating a flawless experience in such a short time required collaboration with an amazing team of vendors. The combination of these vendors ensured that this event was nothing short of spectacular. We actually had a lot of weddings with Kristen Joy Photography this year.

Celebrant 98

Celebrant Collaboration Vendor Wedding Coordinator 98

Style Me Pretty

MARCH 13, 2025

The Internet is full of resources for brides and grooms on how to hire vendors, but these resources arent always based on expert advice. As a photographer, Ive read those 30+ questions to ask your photographer posts and many of them make me shudder.

Groom 97

Groom Vendor Bride Wedding 97

Certified Wedding Planner Society

MARCH 5, 2024

and how these terms can affect the budget and vendor selection. Research and Vendor Recommendations: Utilize your industry expertise and network of contacts to research potential vendors and obtain competitive pricing quotes for the couple. Provide them with recommendations based on their budget and preferences.

Wedding Budget 260

Wedding Budget Education Consulting Vendor 260

Willmus Weddings

MARCH 4, 2025

Catering and Kitchen Facilities: Jeune Perche offers a fully equipped kitchen and flexibility to work with your preferred vendors, along with catering packages and recommendations to make planning seamless. Can we use our own vendors? Yes, you can bring in your preferred vendors, or choose from the venues recommended list.

Groom 98

Groom Vendor Reception Event Coordination 98

Certified Wedding Planner Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Timeline Genius for your event timelines which allows you to collaborate with your vendors and clients at the same time. Utilize software such as Rock Paper Coin for contracts and invoicing. You don’t have to worry about sending invoice reminders to your customers. Quickbooks is great for bookkeeping.

Hospitality 493

Hospitality Consulting Utilities Electronics 493

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JUNE 24, 2024

Even as a vendor, there were so many things that I learned and I am SO excited to help my couples more than ever. ” - Michaela Thibert Join the world's largest membership of Certified Wedding Planners and Professionals! CWP Society is Proud to Feature: Michaela Thibert who is a team member with Harmon Entertainment. “

Education 260

Education Vendor Wedding Planner Wedding 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 20, 2024

This credential not only reassures couples but also instills confidence in other wedding professionals and vendors. Comprehensive Knowledge and Expertise CWP Society certification involves extensive training that covers all aspects of wedding planning, from vendor management and budgeting to event design and logistics.

Education 260

Education Social Media Vendor Management Wedding Planner 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 22, 2024

Certified Wedding Planners undergo rigorous training that covers every aspect of the profession, from event design and budgeting to vendor management and crisis resolution. Certification is a critical safeguard that protects you as an engaged couple from the risks associated with working with untrained or inexperienced vendors.

Wedding Planning 260

Wedding Planning Education Social Media Wedding Planner 260

Love Inc. Mag

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

we’ve scoured the sales to curate the absolute best wedding deals of the season, spotlighting inclusive brands and innovative vendors who are bringing the wow factor at a fraction of the cost. At Love Inc.

Vendor 98

Vendor Engagement Wedding Celebrant 98

Certified Wedding Planner Society

MAY 28, 2024

Strong Communication Skills Clear and Concise: Communicates effectively with the wedding planner, vendors, and clients. Whether it's a sudden weather change, a vendor running late, or an unexpected guest issue, a good wedding day assistant remains calm and provides crucial support to the lead wedding planner.

Wedding Assistant 260

Wedding Assistant Problem Solving Education Communication 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

From selecting the perfect venue and coordinating with top-tier vendors to designing exquisite décor and managing all logistics, NXT LVL Weddings & Events ensures a seamless and stress-free planning process.

Wedding Planner 260

Wedding Planner Vendor Management Procession 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

MARCH 20, 2024

Bristol Echeverria Master Certified Wedding Planner Sustainable Soirées Illinois Being a Master Certified Planner means that I have both advanced formal training and experience to draw upon as a wedding planner and, most importantly, hold myself and the vendors I work with to higher standards.

Wedding Planner 260

Wedding Planner Consulting Vendor Wedding Design 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 13, 2024

From vendor management and budgeting to understanding cultural traditions and navigating complex logistics, certified planners are equipped with the knowledge needed to handle any challenge. This network can be invaluable when it comes to securing the best vendors, negotiating deals, and staying informed about industry trends.

Problem Solving 260

Problem Solving Communication Vendor Management Wedding Planner 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Vendor Discovery: Platforms like Facebook and wedding forums facilitate the discovery of talented vendors. Couples can read reviews, view portfolios, and connect with vendors who align with their vision.

Social Media 260

Social Media Media Management Rehearsal Dinner 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 10, 2024

We'll guide you through the challenging journey of collaboration and understanding among wedding professionals, highlighting the importance of having a professional's perspective and working with approved vendors.

Collaboration 260

Collaboration Wedding Planner Communication Vendor 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this wedding planner podcast, wedding planner gone wrong and the engagement gap, Laurie Hartwell, founder and CEO of the Certified Wedding Planner Society, shares invaluable insights, highlighting the critical need for couples and wedding professionals alike to thoroughly vet vendors before shelling out any cash.

Wedding Planner 260

Wedding Planner Engagement Vendor Bride 260

Style Me Pretty

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Our vendors turned into family. Even if something did not go as planned, I or the guests would not have had a single clue because our team of vendors was nothing but positive, supportive and absolutely amazing the day-of. We postponed our wedding to April – 5 months after our original wedding date.

Vendor 96

Vendor Reception Wedding Gown Management 96

Offbeat Wed

MARCH 19, 2025

Thats why Offbeat Weds vendor community is now becoming WAY more than a directory. Were talking group coaching calls, AI-powered biz tools, and exclusive features all included with your listing, and all catered to the unique needs of offbeat vendors. Running a wedding biz in 2025 is wild.

Vendor 52

Vendor Catering Wedding 52

Offbeat Wed

MARCH 19, 2025

Thats why Offbeat Weds vendor community needs to be WAY more than a directory. Were talking group coaching calls, AI-powered biz tools, and exclusive features all included with your listing, and all catered to the unique needs of offbeat vendors. Running a wedding biz is wild.

Vendor 52

Vendor Social Media Media Catering 52

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JULY 5, 2024

Setting egos aside and working together leads to better experiences for clients and vendors alike. The conversation also highlights the critical role of collaboration and mutual support among wedding professionals.

Wedding Planner 260

Wedding Planner Collaboration Communication Vendor 260