Many people dream of becoming a wedding or event planner. They imagine designing beautiful celebrations, working with creative vendors, and helping clients celebrate some of the most meaningful moments of their lives. Then reality hits. Most aspiring planners quickly start asking themselves questions like: “Do I need experience before I start?” “Where do I even… Read more »
Starting a wedding or event planning business is exciting. You set up your Instagram, tell your friends, and maybe even design a logo. Then you wait. And wait. And wait. Weeks pass…sometimes months…and no one hires you. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. After coaching hundreds of planners, I’ve noticed the same patterns over… Read more »
Starting an event planning business is exciting, but many beginners jump into marketing before they’ve built the basic structure of their business. That’s like building a house without a foundation. Before you book your first client, there are five essential pieces every planner should have in place. 1. Your Event Planning Niche One of the… Read more »
One of the most common questions aspiring planners ask me is whether they need a certification to get started. It’s a fair question; in many industries, credentials are the price of entry. But wedding and event planning isn’t one of them. The short answer is no. Unlike medicine, law, or finance, there is no governing… Read more »
Getting your first client is often the hardest part, not because opportunities don’t exist, but because most new planners don’t know where to look. The good news is that you don’t need a large following, a big advertising budget, or years of experience to land your first booking. You just need to start where you… Read more »