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The Perfect Bride Guide

March 10, 2017

Please enjoy the first of our 4 Guides in our March 2017 Wedding Guide Series. Click on the pop out arrow on the top right corner to interact, download and share.

Planners: Get Hired with These 7 Steps for Writing Marketing Copy

August 10, 2016

7 Steps of Writing Marketing Copy that Motivates Clients to Hire You Guest post from Kristie Lorette McCauley of The Wedding Planner Copywriter If you are like most planners, it can be a struggle to find the right words for your website, emails, a brochure, and other marketing materials. Most make the mistake of writing marketing … More Planners: Get Hired with These 7 Steps for Writing Marketing Copy

The House Guest Checklist

April 13, 2016

Having people stay over? Be prepared with our house guest checklist so your guests can enjoy themselves and you can maintain your sanity. IN THE ROOM Make your guests comfortable while planning ahead. Having things they may need already available to them in the bedroom can make your guests feel more at ease. Don’t make them feel … More The House Guest Checklist

How to Plan a Fundraising Event (And Get the Most From It)

August 8, 2014

Planning a fundraising event can be a very daunting task. There are usually some common challenges that most non-profit and fundraising planners face: budget, resources and how to maximize your profits. While many of the details can vary, the ultimate goal is to create an event that will get you what you need, which is … More How to Plan a Fundraising Event (And Get the Most From It)

Read of the Month: Bitchless Bride

March 5, 2014

March is wedding month and to kick it off right, the Read of the Month is the real but funny book, named from it’s blog, Bitchless Bride. Event planners and brides alike can appreciate the candid honesty on how a bride can avoid being the nightmare Bridzilla so many fear. So if you’re up for … More Read of the Month: Bitchless Bride

5 Ways to Plan an Event in a City Where You’ve Never Been

November 13, 2013

One of the most challenging things we can do as event planners is to put together an event somewhere we haven’t been. Even if planning events outside your area is what you do, there are the little details of local culture like not taking this street at this time if you want to ever make it … More 5 Ways to Plan an Event in a City Where You’ve Never Been