In the world of wedding planning, there are different types of businesses. Some planners are logistics-focused, others are planners/designers, and then some are event designers exclusively. You might be wondering what exactly an event designer does for their clients? What are their responsibilities? What services do they offer? Event designers are often referred to as […]

From a beautiful backdrop to world-class catering, every couple wants a one-of-a-kind wedding that checks all the boxes. Meanwhile, as a wedding planner, you want to ensure that everything comes together without a hitch. Finding new solutions for each unique client can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there is a way to make the whole […]

The Event Leadership Institute (ELI) is an incredible resource for online wedding and event planning, design, and business-related classes and certification courses. Their courses and classes are taught by industry leaders such as Lindsay Landman, Sasha Souza, Jes Gordon, Howard Givner, Mark Addison, and other event industry experts. On-demand classes can be purchased individually or […]

Lighting is an essential part of event design. Not only does lighting help you create a great atmosphere, but it can also help you control the flow of guests, draw attention to particular parts of a room, and highlight different features of the venue or decor. Most importantly, good lighting can help you blow away […]

Adding inventory such as rental items and decor pieces to your planning business may sound like an ideal way to add more income to your bottom line. However, there are various details to consider before investing in inventory and expanding your planning business in this manner. Here are 5 things to consider before adding decor […]

So, you’re new to the event decor and design and you’ve just booked your first wedding for decor, congrats! Your client has selected fuschia and teal as her colors..and then, the panic sets in. Should I purchase fuchsia and teal sheer fabric for her draping? Or maybe I should purchase all satin…or taffeta…or crushed taffeta…ahhh! […]

Event design is such a relative term. There isn’t a set way of doing event design and if you asked 100 event planners how they do design, you would get 100 different answers. Event design means working with clients to create the overall look, feel, and style of the wedding or event. This includes everything […]

Belief, an international network for wedding planners, just announced the results of the 3rd edition of their exclusive online contest for wedding professionals. Four times a year, the Belief Awards honors the very best weddings produced by top wedding planners from around the globe. This week, Belief Wedding Planners announced the results of the 3rd edition of […]

In our industry, there are many different roles that we play. Some of us our wedding planners, some are designers, and some are a combination of both. Wedding Planner A wedding planner works on the logistics of the wedding. They create and run timelines, offer vendor recommendations, and work as a liaison between the client […]

Are you looking for wedding design inspiration? Here are some of our favorite blogs for design ideas and inspiration! 1) Hey Gorgeous Events blog On the Hey Gorgeous Journal, you will find categories to explore including: business advice, project & recipes, and visual editorial projects. It is a very elegant and well-detailed resource for planning ideas […]