The Planner's Lounge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Wedding planners work closely with our couples throughout the planning process. Educate on the Planning Process Remember that although you have planned many weddings, most couples have never handled an event on the scale of their wedding. Ensure your clients feel like you understand their vision for their wedding day.

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The Planner's Lounge

AUGUST 24, 2022

Since the client lifecycle is so different in the wedding industry this method does not work. Email marketing can still be a powerful tool for building know/like/trust with potential clients. The reason most people in the wedding industry do not use email marketing is that the lifespan of a client is usually a year or less.

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Event Certificate

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A styled shoot can be a powerful tool to achieve various goals in your event planning journey. Whether you aim to enhance your portfolio, attract more clients, […] The post How to Plan a Styled Shoot appeared first on The Event Certificate | Marketing Coach & Consultant for Event Planners and Wedding Planners.

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Event Certificate

JULY 20, 2023

In this post I’ll be reviewing the following social media tips for event planners: Social media is one of the best free tools for marketing your event planning business. It provides you with access to a pool of potential customers and you don’t have to spend a dime.

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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. Aisle Planner. Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Sign up for a free trial ! Sign up for a free trial !

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. One powerful way is with top-tier event planner website design. With that being the case, we gathered some of the industry’s top examples of event planner website design.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. ” Additionally, it reads: “If you are an event planner, wedding planner, event rental company, caterer, florist, event entertainment company or any other professional working in events, The Special Event is for you.”

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Attendease

JANUARY 22, 2020

Event Planner Expo. With three exhilarating days already planned, this year’s Event Planner Expo will focus on building industry relationships, allowing top influencers to network with professionals from the industry. Wedding MBA. What to expect -. Over 500 suppliers. The event will be held on January 24th–27th, 2020.

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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. 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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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 6, 2024

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. On Mondays, team meetings, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, apart from emails, are designated for online meetings with vendors and clients and email correspondence for new weddings and existing ones.

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some essential tips for wedding planners building a successful wedding planning brand. For example, are you an expert in destination weddings in your area? Do you specialize in planning weddings in unique locations? Or do you only plan second weddings? Resource Articles What Exactly is a Brand?

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EventPlanning

AUGUST 20, 2023

By using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool, event planners can create a big advantage for themselves. ChatGPT can help with planning a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, team building experiences, and countless other functions. and specifically ChatGPT as a tool. It truly is an exciting new world with A.I.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Request a free trial and see how.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Formerly known as Allseated , the company started in 2014 as a tool for wedding planners to model seating charts and, after being used for some 500,000 events and significantly adding to the cataloged inventory in the U.S. Now it is unified,” Lipshitz said.

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 23, 2023

Let’s discover seven ways to know if you are ready to start using Pinterest for marketing your wedding business! For the wedding industry – that would be a resounding yes! According to Sprout Social , forty million people a year utilize Pinterest to plan for their weddings. Is your ideal client using the platform?

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? Why Should I Choose Online Wedding Planning Courses Over In-Person Classes? Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Why Choose QC?

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For many planners in our community, the fall and winter seasons are the slowest time of year for events. If you are one of those planners, you are approaching the time of year when you can focus on your business instead of your client’s weddings. Do you want to feel confident and professional as a wedding planner?

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The Planner's Lounge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When it comes to booking new wedding planning clients, trust is everything. Today, let’s explore why testimonials are crucial for wedding planners, how to ask for them, and what to do if you receive a poor testimonial. Why are Testimonials Important for Wedding Planners? What Makes You Unique?

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Whether you’re experienced or just getting started in wedding planning, there will inevitably be times when you make blunders that could have been avoided. The important thing is to take these mistakes, learn from them, and become a better wedding planning professional as a result. After all, it’s your job to anticipate the unexpected!

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The Planner's Lounge

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the US, many wedding shows and expos occur at the start of the calendar year. Let’s explore how you can effectively prepare for wedding shows and have a solid strategy for turning prospective couples into booked clients. Do they collect data on their wedding budget? They are a tool for engagement and can reflect your brand.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. 7 Factors That Impact Salary How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? For careers like wedding planning, there’s a lot that goes into the salary conversation, and the answer isn’t as simple as a dollar amount.

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 10, 2023

There is so much exciting stuff happening here at Planner’s Lounge, that time is simply flying by. It is the same feeling you get on a wedding day during set-up when you glance at the clock and realize that hours have passed and it felt like a moment. New digital products added to the tools and resources page throughout the year.

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The Planner's Lounge

JULY 18, 2023

Have you planned a wedding where the vendors were challenging to work with? It might have been their attitudes, their perceived role as the “director” of the wedding, ” or simply not fulfilling their contractual obligations. Since this is common, some vendors will take on this role even when a planner is in place.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The wedding industry thrives on personal connections and word-of-mouth referrals. For instance, if you specialize in luxury weddings, connect with vendors who cater to a similar market. Meet potential partners at industry events, wedding shows, and local business gatherings. Be authentic, it will go a long way.

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QC Event School

AUGUST 12, 2022

There’s no one definitive answer to the question, “How much money do wedding planners make?” However, there are a number of ways that wedding planners can make a very good living in this industry. Dream of being a wedding planner, but have no experience – and no idea how to get started?

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Social Tables

MARCH 10, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. In addition to checking out our post on how to become a wedding planner , one of the first things we recommend doing is exploring some of the best online wedding planner courses the web has to offer.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Wedding planning is a mixture of fun, excitement and stress, with an extra dose of stress thrown in when it comes time to do the wedding floor plan. But before you go all Runaway Bride regarding your DIY event planning, try taking this three-step approach to organize, plot and arrange your wedding seating chart.

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Milestone Events Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Planning a wedding is a joyous but often overwhelming task. If you’re tying the knot in the picturesque state of California, here’s your comprehensive guide on how to have a stress-free wedding. Need help figuring out your wedding budget? We know that all weddings are unique and so are wedding budgets.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. By using Livestreaming tools and collaborating with Virtual Event Providers, we are able to host small to large scale events, meetings, and conferences including weddings.

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QC Event School

JULY 26, 2022

Running a wedding planning business can be extremely lucrative… But it’s not always easy to generate the same level of revenue month after month. In this article, we’ll reveal how to boost revenue for your wedding planning business. Not yet a certified wedding planner but dream of becoming one?

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The Planner's Lounge

AUGUST 10, 2022

This is a question that comes up over and over in the wedding planning industry. Many planners get nervous about increasing their fees because they think it will turn business away. Are wedding inquiries coming in faster than you can handle? You either need to increase capacity (add associate planners) or raise your prices.

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QC Event School

JANUARY 19, 2023

Are you an event or wedding planner looking to make more money? When you send personalized emails to potential event/wedding planning clients, you can build relationships with them, drive sales, and increase your number of bookings through targeted campaigns. Related: Need help getting clients as an event planner?

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QC Event School

JUNE 1, 2021

If you’re reading this article, it’s because you want to know how to start a wedding planning business of your very own. In addition to the countless awards she has received over the years, Mwai has also written and published her very own book about wedding planning. . Well, you’ve come to the right place!

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QC Event School

JULY 6, 2021

Want to know how to become a wedding planner? In addition to the countless awards she has received over the years, Mwai has also written and published her very own book about wedding planning. Not to worry, aspiring planners! Let’s get to it… How to Become a Wedding Planner: 4 Tips for Developing Client Trust.

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Social Tables

MAY 22, 2019

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. We’ve gathered some ideas — from wedding favors to decor — to help you provide the bride and groom with the most memorable wedding possible. Explore Ideas For Amazing Fall Wedding Receptions 1.

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QC Event School

JUNE 6, 2022

Starting a business as a wedding planner can be an extremely rewarding experience! Not sure how to brand your wedding planning business? With the right tools and knowledge, YOU can create a successful wedding planning brand that will attract new customers and help your business grow! What Is a “Brand”?

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QC Event School

JULY 14, 2022

As a wedding planner, it’s important to know how to market your business in order to attract potential clients. That’s why today, we’re going to break down the top 10 tips to market your wedding planning business. What Is The Target Market for Wedding Planners?

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