There are many lists online that engaged couples will read with “MUST HAVE” wedding day items. These are usually little things to help with minor problems like a loose thread or a wine spill. While these things are essential, as the wedding planner, you will have most of those things already covered with your wedding […]

To say this past year was a challenge for wedding planners is an understatement. Not only did our day-to-day lives change overnight but our wedding planning businesses were in complete upheaval. We became accustomed to a completely different work schedule, often with periods of intense pressure when working to reschedule events and working with couples […]

This year has thrown the whole world off balance and brought about so many changes, especially in the wedding and events industry. With the influx of constantly changing information on COVID-19, we, as wedding planners, do our best to keep up with current state restrictions and guidelines for different types of gatherings. So what happens […]

Can we all agree that 2020 has been an unprecedented life-changing year for the wedding industry?! As wedding and event planners, we have drawn from all of our past experiences and developed new skills we never thought we would need in this career. We’ve adopted the mindset to “make it work” within the mandatory rules […]

My brother and brand new sister in-law were planning a big wedding in Wisconsin in May. With the spread of Covid19, they had to postpone their original plans, but opted to exchange vows and celebrate their love with a sweet ceremony and an intimate nine person soiree in their backyard on their original wedding date.  […]

A tent makes it possible to have a wedding nearly anywhere. It also acts as a contingency plan when bad weather such as rain or excessive heat decides to make an appearance on the big day. Even if a wedding couple only needs a tent as their backup plan, the wedding planner will need to […]

Who doesn’t love being told why they’re amazing and how much they are appreciated? Sometimes it is hard for us to translate these feelings into a meaningful gift for a loved one. The solution? NoteCube.  NoteCube is a beautiful collection of printed, personalized notes and photos that express your love and appreciation for your significant […]

As wedding planners, it is our job to help manage our client’s weddings, even when they are canceled or postponed. Even though we would like to, we can’t plan for everything and unforeseen occurrences like extreme weather, accidents, pandemics, or illness could very well leave you and your clients in an uncomfortable position. To make […]

When we are accustomed to putting other people’s needs first, we often neglect ourselves. By creating healthy habits and self-care rituals during wedding season, we will have the energy and resilience to deal with the hassles and demands we experience as professional wedding planners. Wedding planners are notorious for getting burned out. Don’t let that […]

Event insurance is a necessity for event planners looking to keep themselves and their clients protected. Event liability insurance protects your client if someone or something causes property damage to the venue or someone is injured at their event. Each year, Markel Insurance sees numerous liability claims for things like damage to reception hall furnishings such […]