As an aspiring wedding planner, when you find a position or a company you’re interested in working for, grabbing their attention and making a quality first impression is very important. Your approach, effort, creativity, and attention to detail will weigh heavily on the impression you’re making. Here are 10 Secrets on Getting Hired for a […]

Hiring a team is an exciting part of business ownership. Whether it is an intern, event planning assistant, or full-time employee, setting clear expectations is a key component of a healthy working relationship. Here is what you want to have in place for your staff: Contract/Employee Agreement The most important thing you can have for […]

For many wedding and event planners, hiring an associate planner is a huge step in the progression of their business. As soon as we start turning business away because we are booked for a date, we automatically think we need to bring on additional help instead of turning away business. This is a natural thought […]

As wedding and event planners, many of us start out as a one-person operation. We are the owner, manager, lead planner, bookkeeper, marketing person, accountant, and so much more. As our business grows, it is absolutely critical that we hire help so we can focus on transitioning from event planner to CEO of our business. […]

Building a good team for your event planning business starts with the owner setting the example. As team members represent your company and themselves, opportunities will come for each team member to work on their strengths and weaknesses. These are called team development strategies. As a team, we are all growing and will be stretched […]

When thinking about working with interns in your wedding planning business, there are several factors to consider. The internship program details under The Fair Labor Standards Act states the following 6 criteria for internships: The internship, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities of the employer, is similar to training which would be […]

Up until last year, I owned my own wedding photography business for nearly seven years. I spent day after day marketing, following up, emailing, doing bookkeeping, and of course meeting with clients and photographing weddings. I did this while going to school full time and holding down a full time job. My relationship with my husband […]

If you are hiring or working with an assistant for your events, take time to prepare your assistant and communicate as much as possible before and during the wedding or event. The more information and details your assistant has in advance, the better prepared they can be for the event. Prior to each event, confirm […]