One of the most common questions I receive from aspiring planners is: “Through your experience, what is fundamental knowledge for starting a wedding planning business and planning your first successful wedding? And what mistakes should new planners avoid?” If you’re new to the industry, this is exactly the right question to ask. Because wedding planning […]

If you work weddings in the South, you’ve likely heard the term: Bridal portraits. Yet many newer planners — and even some experienced ones — aren’t fully confident on what they involve or how to prepare a bride correctly. Let’s clear it up. What Are Bridal Portraits? Bridal portraits are a pre-wedding photo session featuring […]

Tented and private property weddings are some of the most beautiful events to design — but behind the scenes, they’re also among the most complex to plan. Unlike traditional venues, these weddings require planners to think beyond timelines and décor. You’re often building an event space entirely from scratch, which means logistics, infrastructure, and contingency […]

If you’re a new wedding planner, here’s something important to understand: Guests don’t judge weddings by timelines. They judge them by experience. And nothing disrupts a guest experience faster than standing in long lines for drinks or food. Most planners think lines are unavoidable. They’re not. They’re usually the result of poor flow planning. Why […]