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. Here are some of Shaun’s top lessons to help you build a social following for your wedding planning business. Shaun with his “garden disco” grooms!

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Hiring a wedding planner is one of the best decisions you will make and the best way to get the wedding of your dreams with less work on your shoulders to make it happen. The Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner A wedding planner does more than just "direct traffic" on the big day.

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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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Carissa Kruse Weddings

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Want to know how to become a wedding planner? This blog is going to be an all-in-one resource for everyone who dreams of being a wedding planner and are looking out for some guidance. Being in the wedding industry for 15+ years and excelling in this craft have made me share my experience with you. Well, well, well!

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 24, 2023

One question I get asked all the time is how to get the most out of a wedding budget, what to splurge on, what to skip, and what is a must-have. One of my favorite clients described her Calistoga wedding as “bougie on a budget” and she used quite a few of these tips for a wedding day that was beautiful, memorable, and unique to them.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As a wedding planner, I've seen more engagement and wedding rings than I can count. The bottom line is that synthetic stones have the quality and appearance of a natural stone, are budget-friendly, and are environmentally sustainable. That leaves more room in your wedding budget for other things.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

This is literally going to be the hardest part of your wedding planning process. It’s the reason why wedding planners sometimes double their price from full service to partial planning packages because it is such a long and drawn out process. Also ask for any added fees that need to be considered for the wedding budget.

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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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Elegante by Michelle J

APRIL 7, 2024

Throughout a decade of designing and delivering Italian weddings, I’ve developed great connections with an array of venues across the length and breadth of the country. I now want to give you the opportunity to discover some of these hidden gems, even if you’re not looking to work with a wedding planner.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 31, 2023

First of all: If this is you, please hire a wedding planner! But let's chat about when you know you need to prioritize your wedding budget to include a planner. You may need a planner if: You're in a busy career field, student, or parent. If you're nervous. It's going to be beautiful - no matter what!

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Busy Bee's Events

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Try to also keep this in mind when attending friend’s weddings or when you have family members consistently calling/texting asking wedding questions that frankly don’t need an immediate answer because the wedding is nowhere near in time and the family can wait until you update your wedding website with helpful wedding information.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 19, 2022

As a wedding planner, I think the wedding venue search is quite possibly the most fun. There are so many options for a couple's wedding day! As a wedding planner, I have to believe reviews. In short, I recommend hiring a wedding planner for every venue search. What type of venue is this?

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

JUNE 20, 2024

To keep your dream wedding within your financial reach, effective budgeting is key. Destination wedding planners in India can help you navigate through the costs, ensuring that your big day is beautiful without breaking the bank. Setting Your Wedding Budget The first step in wedding planning is setting a budget.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

All of them are possible if you choose India as your wedding venue! We have also talked to some of the stellar destination wedding planners in India to guide you in choosing the right destination for your wedding day. One of the key aspects of organising a destination wedding is the venue. That's where we step in.

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Lovely Day Events

JUNE 10, 2024

The big question is how do you go about picking the right Napa wedding photographer? I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. If we haven’t met yet, hi!

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. Most wedding planners offer services ranging from Event Management to Full service with design.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It can also seem overwhelming when you start thinking about all the things you need to do to bring your wedding day to life. Here are 5 things that need to be decided when you first begin planning your wedding. Your budget drives every decision in the planning process. Planning a micro wedding opens you up to more venue options.

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By Chenai

JULY 9, 2024

The words ‘luxury’ or ‘high-end’ have become quite the marketing tool across the wedding industry in recent years. Together, the vision, concept and design form the foundation of your wedding planning, helping steer the direction whilst acting as an anchor to refer back to. Consider the itinerary and timeline carefully.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

MAY 10, 2023

Remember that vendor prices can vary greatly, so be diligent in your research to make sure you're getting the best deals within your budget. Be Mindful of Guest List and RSVPs The size of your guest list can significantly impact your wedding budget. Contact us for all of your wedding needs – we can help!

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

APRIL 29, 2020

Of course, we highly recommend hiring a Wedding Planner. They can help you plan your wedding from A to Z, or you can hire them for specific parts of the journey. Wedding Planning Checklist: 1 year - 9 months before your wedding Budget It's time to sit down with your future spouse and make a budget plan.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 12, 2023

Many wedding venues have a workaround for this, offering event buildings with giant doors that open for an indoor-outdoor feel and dancing can go past 10:00 pm. I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Check out my list of The Best Sonoma And Napa Wedding Venues 2.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Don’t stress if you’re not sure what your wedding style should be. Hiring a great wedding planner can help you have the wedding of your dreams, even if you’re not sure what that looks like yet. These important questions to ask before you start wedding planning will be a big help too.

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In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It's critical to establish open lines of communication with your vendors and to be open about your budget and expectations as early on in the planning process as possible. Budgeting for Your San Diego Wedding Setting a wedding budget is one of the most important steps in the planning process.

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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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Brittany Allen Photography

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Those long step-by-step timelines are meant to help you plan an average wedding (and you are not average!). From booking a wedding planner to securing your essential wedding vendors, here are my personal recommendation (as a Detroit wedding photographer)! Should you plan your wedding for 2023 or 2024?

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Weddingsr

APRIL 9, 2024

FAQs How far in advance should I start planning my wedding? It’s advisable to start planning your wedding at least 12-18 months in advance to secure your preferred vendors and venues. How can I stick to my wedding budget? What should I include in my wedding emergency kit?

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White Dots Weddings

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Average cost of a Portugal destination wedding day 50 guests — starting at 25,000€ 100 guests — starting at 50,000€ 150 guests — starting at 75,000€ As wedding planners, it is crucial to know our clients’ budget and expectations, because it’s from that number that we allocate an amount for each expense.

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Events by Emma Currie

JUNE 13, 2023

Remember, everyone is in a different financial situation, and both of you know what your realistic budget looks like. Your venue will determine the majority of your wedding budget, so start looking at venues to see what their cost is - ceremony cost, reception cost, per head cost, minimum spend, etc. Do you really need this ?

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Junebug Weddings

JULY 10, 2024

Set a Budget Before diving head first into wedding planning, you’ll need to have a clear understanding of your wedding budget. Regardless of your wedding size, hiring a wedding planner is always a good idea—especially for those planning a destination wedding.

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Junebug Weddings

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We know that the budget and the wedding size might not be the most fun topic of conversation, but they are the foundation of your wedding planning. To make things a little easier on you, we’ve developed a free wedding budget tool where you can keep track of your expenses, vendor information, payment details, and more.

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Connor & Co.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Venue: Memphis Botanical Gardens How to plan a micro wedding Photography: Dani Brewer Photography Planning & Florals: Connor & Co. Still hire a wedding planner You’re probably thinking, “why do I even need a wedding planner if I’m not having a traditional, full-blown wedding?”

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Our number one tip is to find an experienced wedding planner who is familiar with the venues (local or even a destination wedding venue if that’s what you dream of for your wedding day.) This outdoor wedding at Highlands Ranch Mansion was captured by Elevate Photography.

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LLG Events

JANUARY 18, 2023

While wedding budgets are driven by the client, wedding spend is driven by your vendors and their costs. If you do not know how much to allocate per vendor then ultimately you will not know what a realistic budget is for the vendors you desire to work with. Includes end of the night transportation.

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Junebug Weddings

JANUARY 16, 2024

This critical piece of information will guide you throughout the vendor search, whether you’re hiring a local photographer in that area or bringing in a photographer to capture your wedding in the chosen destination. Destination Wedding 2. Determine how much you’re willing to spend in each major wedding category.

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Joy

AUGUST 25, 2023

Wedding photography can help you fill in those holes. 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. Of course, that coverage will be a separate line item in your wedding budget.

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Lovely Day Events

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m Lindsey Nickel and I’m a local Sonoma and Napa wedding planner and the owner of Lovely Day Events. Since 2010, I have helped stylish, fun-loving couples (and their dogs) plan destination weddings. This does not include your wedding attire (for example wedding dress), honeymoon, and if you are having a DJ instead of a band.

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Availed

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Planning your wedding doesn’t have to be stressful, you just need to take it one step at a time. Set a wedding budget you can actually stick to. Before you can plan your dream wedding, you have to set a realistic budget. Hire a wedding planner to help with everything else! We can help with that!

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