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Happy Woo Wednesdays!Meet Tracy Bowles and Falynn Thompson, a mother-daughter duo in the wedding and event industry. Tracy owns and operates Flawless Weddings and Events, LLC, and Falynn is the proud owner of Flawless Flowers by Falynn under the umbrella of Flawless Weddings and Events. Tracy is the Best Wedding Planner in OC 2022 & 2023 and recently won Best of 2024 Overall Wedding Professional in Orange County, CA. She also sits on the board of the Wedding Industry Professional Association for SoCal as the President. Falynn is known for creating fabulous, timeless floral designs and was a 2024 finalist for Best of Florist of OC.www.flawlessweddingsandevents.netHot Topic: Trust the process and release the outcome - Flawless Tracy and FalynnSponsorskickstartaccountinginc.com - Use code heckyes17hats.com - Use code heckyeshttps://aftershoot.com/friends?ref=carissawooConnect with Carissahttps://instagram.com/carissawoohttps://heckyesmedia.co/Connect with Tracy and Falynnwww.flawlessweddingsandevents.net

Today, Kristin talks with Wendy Kay a wedding planner and educator from Birds of a Feather Events and E3, all about pricing tiers as a wedding photographer in 2024. They talk about each tier, how to price accurately for the tier you're in, and what it takes to move up as you grow in your business. Wendy shares her advice and experience as a planner and coach and shares valuable insight into some of the ins and outs of reaching those luxury wedding goals as a wedding photographer.  Thriving on creating something from nothing, Wendy welcomes the creative challenge and complex logistics required to (literally) build an event from the ground up. From design conception to collaborating with the creative team and directing the day-of execution, Wendy respects each stage of the wedding planning process, considering the journey just as important as the destination. A former television producer, Wendy transferred her talents from directing live TV to weddings. Over a decade since creating Birds of a Feather events, she continues to lean on her problem-resolving skills while remaining quick on her feet on event days. Named a Top Wedding Planner and Event Designer by Martha Stewart Weddings and Best Wedding Planner in America by BRIDES, Wendy really is an “Idea Machine.” Whether cozy interiors, artful window displays, or wizardly worlds, Wendy uses her love of set design as inspiration to translate the stories of her clients through unexpected details. Wendy's clients connect to her calm demeanor, sharp wit, and surprising knowledge of pop culture. A diplomatic straight shooter, she guides her clients through potentially sticky situations with transparency, tact, and, most importantly--humor.  Today, after 14 years of owning her own planning and design business, much of Wendy's time is focused on educating other vendors on best business practices to transform their own businesses through honesty and “tough love”.  When not taking care of business, you'll find Wendy on the couch watching Ru Paul's Drag Race with her husband and four cats: Monkey, Kitten, Bobbi Newport, and Pooter. Grab your free pricing spreadsheet, here! Grab Wendy's Wedding Investment Levels Guide By Tier ($198 value, free!) ⁠here⁠! Ways to Work with Us in 2024:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Road to 100k Mastermind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Study Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danger School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advanced Mastermind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Wendy Planning Instagram ⁠@birdsofafeatherevents Website ⁠https://birdsofafeatherevents.com/ E3 Instagram @EducateEmpowerEncourage Connect with Kristin Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shammydee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenmadigancreative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Last week ended on a huge cliff hanger! So, whats happens next?Let's navigate the uncharted waters of premarital courses and their pivotal role in forming a strong and successful relationship. I believe that learning about conflict management, fostering intimacy and trust, and acknowledging each other's feelings together through these courses can provide the necessary tools to manage perennial issues. Hear about the art of post-conflict conversation and the importance of establishing conflict rules. You'll get a peek into some of the highly recommended courses for both premarital and married couples.The last leg of this journey explores the importance of shared values in long-distance relationships and how to formulate a timeline to progress the relationship. The episode expands on the necessity of an equal investment in relationships and the significance of setting boundaries and maintaining respect for your partner. As my relationship unfolds, the underlying uncertainties push me towards trusting Allah to guide me through. My reliance on dua, vision board, and other tools keep me grounded, and I aim to share this strength and hope with all single Muslim women embarking on their journey in the realm of relationships.Here are the courses I highly recommend: Shaykh Bilal Dannoun's Five C's of marriage https://www.muslimmarriagecourses.com/The Gottman Institute courses https://gottmanconnect.com/couplesHaleh Banani's 5 Pillars of Marriage https://courses.halehbanani.com/5-pillars-of-marriage-programDr Sue Johnson's Hold Me tight https://holdmetightonline.com/Discover your values and relationship values https://www.sheempowermentcoaching.com/discoveryourvalues

Educate | Empower | Encourage Learning Library - Sign up HERE! Our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠17hats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code "Dangerous" to receive 50% off your first year.  What is luxury? Can we be ourselves and still thrive in the luxury wedding industry? In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin, Julie Bunkley and Courtney Wolf from Invision Events dive into that exact question. They chat about creating luxury in your brand based on your values, understanding your client, and how embracing who you are is your golden ticket to thriving and succeeding as a creative entrepreneur.  Julie Bunkley is the owner & creative director of Invision Events, a Birmingham, Ala. and Atlanta, Ga. based award winning design and plan firm as well as a founder of Educate | Empower | Encourage, an online learning community for creatives who serve or desire to serve the high end niche. A public relations and design maven as well as a long-term, strategic visionary, Julie's aesthetic and passion for building a brand is well over a decade in the making. Her eye is always on the long game, reminding us that a sustainable and successful business is a marathon and not a sprint. Julie and her team at Invision serve couples from coast to coast and are most well known for their refined and tailored aesthetic as well as their thoughtful and intentional approach. Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, People, The New York Times, Fortune, BRIDES, In Style, Town & Country and Bridal Guide, they've been named twice by BRIDES as a Best Wedding Planner in America and by Southern Living as one of the South's Best Wedding Planners. Courtney Wolf, Invision's principal planner and a founder of Educate | Empower | Encourage is a business and life coach wrapped up in a wedding planner's body. She's been dubbed a “personal trainer for your small biz” and a “small business therapist." Her background includes a degree in Marketing as well as her MBA and with this lens she views our industry objectively and runs all things operational and client facing for Invision. Consider her your personal cheerleader and someone who will transform you into part of the "get it done" crew.Connect with Invision Events: www.invision.eventswww.educateempowerencourage.com  Instagram:@invisionevents @courtney_invision @thejuliebunkley Currently Launching:⁠⁠⁠⁠Study Abroad Trips ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advanced Photographers Mastermind - ⁠⁠⁠APPLY NOW!⁠⁠⁠ Road to 100k Mastermind - Info HERE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see which one of our programs might be best for you! Connect with Kristin: ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danger School Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits:  Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠shammydee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jen Madigan Creative⁠

Thank You ⁠Educate | Empower | Encourage⁠ for sponsoring Today's Podcast Episode. I'm chatting with Wendy Kay all about how to know when you've entered the Luxury Wedding Market. Wendy breaks down the new cost of entry into luxury weddings, explains what luxury clients are looking for, and how to work seamlessly inside the luxury market. A little bit about Wendy before we get started, She is the creative director of Birds of Feather Events and co-owner of Educate, Empower, Encourage. She's been named a Top Wedding Planner and Event Designer by Martha Stewart Weddings and Best Wedding Planner in America by BRIDES. With over 12 years of experience, Wendy is focused on educating other vendors on best business practices to transform their own businesses through honesty and “tough love”. Visit Website: www.birdsofafeatherevents.com Visit Website: www.educateempowerencourage.com Learning Library: https://www.educateempowerencouragelibrary.com/store Instagram: @birdsofafeatherevents / @educateempowerencourage Love the podcast? Please leave a 5 ⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts. Want to learn how to curate and submit weddings on your own? Join our Monthly Membership Submission Support. Our Investment Guide Template for Wedding Photographers is available in our online shop. Need help submitting your wedding to publications? We offer 1:1 and Done for You Wedding Curations + Submission Services - click here to book your spot today! Get our Wedding Submissions E-Mail Templates to help make your next online or print submission easier! Stay Connected:Follow @teawithjaine & @jainekershner on Instagram We are looking for Sponsors just like you! Visit Our Website to Apply: www.teawithjaine.com

Parris Balazs is a wedding planner based in Chapin, SC serving the midlands of South Carolina. Parris Claytor Balazs is the Founder, creative director, and lead planner of Eventfully Chic by Parris. She discovered her niche in event planning beginning in her younger years and went on to obtain a four-year degree in psychology. After graduating college, she entered into the world of marketing where she was able to couple her admiration for the psychology field and her aspirations for professional event planning. Leading up to planning weddings, Parris gained years of experience directing various events for nearly a decade as the marketing director of a multi-state law firm including charitable functions, large corporate events, black-tie affairs, and other special occasions. Parris became her own first client when she said “YES!” to her fiancé in 2018. In true Parris fashion, she moved swiftly, becoming a Certified Wedding and Event Planner and securing all of her own wedding vendors within the first month of being newly engaged. Because of Parris' diligent work throughout 2019, she was awarded "Best Wedding Planner" in the 2020 Free Times Best of Columbia and Post & Courier campaigns. In 2021, she was a Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Awards winner and was also the 2021 Best of Columbia winner for "Best Wedding Planner" in the Columbia Living Magazine. For 2022, she was nominated as "Best Wedding Planner" in the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine and is also a 2022 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards winner in the wedding planner category. Parris's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventfullychicbyparris/ Website: https://www.eventfullychic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eventfullychicbyparris Our Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hereforthehealthofit Website: https://www.hereforthehealthofit.com/ ​

Parris Balazs is a wedding planner based in Chapin, SC serving the midlands of South Carolina. Parris Claytor Balazs is the Founder, creative director, and lead planner of Eventfully Chic by Parris. She discovered her niche in event planning beginning in her younger years and went on to obtain a four-year degree in psychology. After graduating college, she entered into the world of marketing where she was able to couple her admiration for the psychology field and her aspirations for professional event planning. Leading up to planning weddings, Parris gained years of experience directing various events for nearly a decade as the marketing director of a multi-state law firm including charitable functions, large corporate events, black-tie affairs, and other special occasions. Parris became her own first client when she said “YES!” to her fiancé in 2018. In true Parris fashion, she moved swiftly, becoming a Certified Wedding and Event Planner and securing all of her own wedding vendors within the first month of being newly engaged. Because of Parris' diligent work throughout 2019, she was awarded "Best Wedding Planner" in the 2020 Free Times Best of Columbia and Post & Courier campaigns. In 2021, she was a Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Awards winner and was also the 2021 Best of Columbia winner for "Best Wedding Planner" in the Columbia Living Magazine. For 2022, she was nominated as "Best Wedding Planner" in the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine and is also a 2022 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards winner in the wedding planner category. Parris's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventfullychicbyparris/ Website: https://www.eventfullychic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eventfullychicbyparris Our Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hereforthehealthofit Website: https://www.hereforthehealthofit.com/ ​

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I have a very special guest, Renee Sabo, named Best Wedding Planner by Boston Magazine. She is incredibly detailed oriented and personal with her clients! They all mean a great deal to her and she gives them the best client experience.I was on her podcast called The Confetti Hour for a while chatting about how to get on the preferred vendor list. I spill my most embarrassing wedding stories, it's so funny. Renee is also an educator like me. https://www.urbansoireeboston.com/mentoring-1Hot Topic today: Using Emotional Marketing to Attract your Ideal Luxury ClientConnect with Reneehttps://www.urbansoireeboston.com/podcast-2https://www.urbansoireeboston.com/https://www.instagram.com/urban_soiree/grab a free ticket for my Masterclass on January 31st " Fill your inbox with inquiries"https://www.getaheckyes.com/

Imagine working with only FOUR clients per year. And not only that, these clients trust your vision and expertise so implicitly that they reached out to you exclusively to do the job. You're able to take a sabbatical each year, pick up your kids from school each day, travel the world, or whatever you decide YOUR rich life looks like. Your confidence and a few insider tips could get you there, so listen to this episode with Wendy of Birds of a Feather Events for all the details.   About: With a background in producing and directing live and recorded television for the better part of 10 years, Wendy is the definition of “quick on your feet.” She prides herself on being a solution-oriented problem solver—which has served her well in her 12 years of planning and executing flawless events. Wendy's passion to create and execute original ideas for each of her couples' weddings means that in addition to running smoothly, they are a fun, enjoyable, memorable, and tangible pieces of fine art. With a straightforward approach, Wendy builds a rapport with her clients. She believes that the more she gets to know her couples, the better (and more personal) the wedding will be. Wendy has been deemed a Top Wedding Planner and Event Designer Worldwide by Martha Stewart Weddings, and Best Wedding Planner in America by BRIDES. As a co-founder of Educate | Empower | Encourage, Wendy finds immense joy in assisting other creatives in leveling up their own businesses. SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/wendy-kay

Are you following your dreams? In this segment, Keith Willard shares how to start from scratch and follow a path you love. He walks us through his versatile background, career transitions, starting something new, and then following his intuition and running a successful business he loves. See video here - https://youtu.be/XvlReleP2bc WHO IS KEITH? Keith Willard is the owner of Keith Willard Events - A social and corporate event planning company, in business for over seven years. Before restarting his company, Keith spent more than a decade working for hotel in social catering. Starting as an entry level catering salesperson staring in 2004 and working his way up to Director of Catering for Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour. in 2014. Previously Keith was the Executive Director of a local not for profit in Dallas, Texas, where he honed his skills of working with small budget. He then continued his love of events as a senior event planner with a company called Event Presentations, where he traveled the world putting together events for notable clients such as Nokia and AT&T. Along the way, Keith was responsible for thousand person galas and Madam Tussauds in London as well as planning Mark Cubans 40th birthday party which included a concert by John Melloncamp. Since starting his business in 2015, Keith has been the recipient of numerous awards including Best Of From The Knot, Best Wedding Planner from Wedding Wire, Top Ten from Modern Luxury Magazine, and Innovator of The Year From the National Association of Catering & Events. Now Keith continues his excellence with corporate and wedding planning service while producing an award-winning podcast called Behind The Veil. This weekly live podcast has had notable guests such as David Tutera, Colin Cowie, and Monte Durham from Say Yes to The Dress - which led to winning the Telly Award for best unscripted online series. KEITH'S CALL TO ACTION Jump in with both feet and don't be afraid to start something. Connect on socials @KeithWillard www.keithwillardevents.com www.youtube.com/c/BehindTheVeilByKeithWillard/ www.bit.ly/4BehindTheVeil www.linkedin.com/keithwillard1 GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

I'm chatting with Wendy Kay from Birds of A Feather Events all about understanding the wedding industry tiers and how to break into the next level. Wendy shares what each level consists of, why understanding where you are and want to go is important and how to break into the next level of your business. A little bit about Wendy, she has been deemed a Top Wedding Planner and Event Designer Worldwide by Martha Stewart Weddings, and Best Wedding Planner in America by BRIDES. As a co-founder of Educate | Empower | Encourage, Wendy finds immense joy in assisting other creatives in leveling up their own businesses. Visit Website: http://birds-of-a-feather-events.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdsofafeatherevents/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Birdsofafeatherevents Educate | Empower | Encourage: https://www.educateempowerencourage.com/ Love the podcast? Please leave a 5 ⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts. Our Investment Guide Template for Wedding Photographers is available in our online shop. Need help submitting your wedding to publications? We offer 1:1 and Done for You Wedding Curations + Submission Services - click here to book your spot today! Get our Wedding Submissions E-Mail Templates to help make your next online or print submission easier! Stay Connected: Follow @teawithjaine & @jainekershner on Instagram We are looking for Sponsors just like you! Visit Our Website to Apply: www.teawithjaine.com

In this weeks episode we talked to Power Couple Victoria (wedding planner) & Mike Music (DJ) on how to balance a business, Marriage & Family Life. Victoria Lartey-Williams is the Owner, Lead Event Planner and Designer at Victorious Events NYC, a boutique event planning company specializing in producing unforgettable celebrations of love. Her amazing weddings have been featured in some of the top magazines and blogs in the country including The Knot, Brides, Essence, InStyle, New York Magazine Weddings, Manhattan Bride, Huffington Post, Grace Ormonde, Munaluchi Bride, Black Bride, and The B Collective. She has leveraged her experience working as a former Press Secretary in New York City government and politics to create a unique and effective planning style that allows her to prepare for and troubleshoot any situation. She has received the WeddingWire Couple's Choice Award consecutively for the past four years demonstrating excellence in quality, service, and professionalism. And most recently she was nominated for the "Best Wedding Planner" category at The B Collective Awards 2020. Not many words can sum up the powerhouse of talent that encompasses MikeMusic: musician, producer, but most importantly a deejay that transcends genres. He has attended some of the most prestigious institutions for musical training, including The Julliard School, to nurture his natural talent on the trumpet. “Music is my passion. I take listeners on a journey, whether it's through my horn or through the speakers." “Not many people can say that they are as well-versed in so many genres and that is the key to what sets me apart." As a purveyor of eclectic beats and soul tapping sounds, he instinctively knows the perfect soundtrack for any celebration. To witness MikeMusic on the turntables is to take a ride through his mixed spectrum of musical influences. Check out Victoria's website for all your wedding planning needs: http://www.victoriouseventsnyc.com Check out Mike Musics website for all your DeeJay needs: http://www.iknowmikemusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tableforfour/message

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I have a very special guest, Renée Sabo, named Best Wedding Planner by Boston Magazine. She is incredibly detailed oriented and personal with her clients! They all mean a great deal to her and she give them the best client experience. I was on her podcast called The Confetti Hour a couple weeks ago chatting about how to get on the preferred vendor list. I spill my most embarrassing wedding stories, it's so funny. You are going to love this Hot Topic today. I wish I knew this when I started my business 12 years ago: 5 Steps to Strategically Position Yourself in the Wedding Marketplace. Brand positioning is an often-overlooked piece of formidable marketing strategy. Still, it's the key to setting yourself apart from competitors and presenting your brand as a unique solution to clients' problems. Attendees will walk away with Renee's five easy steps to position oneself in the right market and attract a clientele that fits in with their goals, including tips for those who are building all-new brand strategies from scratch. Takeaways include: - How to divvy up your market into well-defined segments that drive your marketing approach. - All the questions you need to ask to analyze your current position in the market (and how the answers influence what you do next). - Tips for revisiting and refining your brand position to ensure you're always up to date with the current market and where you stand. Connect with Renee When I was on Renne's podcast talking about getting on the preferred vendor list. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confetti-hour-podcast/id1449103699?i=1000555900339 Connect with Carissa Woo Watch this episode live on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGbAMczPCg0 https://instagram.com/carissawoo https://www.instagram.com/carissawoophotography/ https://heckyesmedia.co/

A wedding planner can save so much sanity, but finding the best one for your event is a delicate balance of budget, personality and style, so we've asked Boston-based wedding planner Renée Sabo of Urban Soirée to share tips on finding the best wedding planner for your event. Guest Info: Website: urbansoireeboston.com Instagram: @urban_soiree More from Love Inc.: Buy the magazine Follow us on Instagram Read the blog

Join Christian and Regan with their guest Felicia Rabb as they talk about the Harry Potter universe and their fandom experiences. Felicia is the lead wedding planner and owner of Felicia By Design. Her love for Harry Potter began when the first book came out, and ever since then, that love only grew stronger. Today, she shares with us her story of finding a sense of belonging in the Potterhead community, along with her favorite character, book, and movie from the series. There is a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!  The Boy Who Lived and Inspired a Generation  Harry Potter has reached such a sizeable wide-net community that anyone in it can connect over something as small as a Harry Potter accessory. In this episode, Felicia, Christian, and Regan share what it was like growing up being part of such a significant phenomenon. Felicia shares that she's not even ashamed to run up to someone in a store and ask someone if they were a Potterhead after showing any indication of being one. Even a simple question such as “What is your house?” can make the conversation last for hours! While some people still make fun of Potterheads for it, that has never stopped the fandom from enjoying what they love. It is undeniably impressive how big the community is and how you can immediately connect with someone at a certain level.  In the end, Harry Potter is no longer just the boy who lived but the character who inspired generations to read again.    Harry Potter and The Future of its Property  People often wonder where such a beloved property like Harry Potter could go. In today's episode, Felicia and the hosts discuss their opinions on whether or not the Harry Potter universe should end while it is still good. With rumors of a new movie and tv series in the works, part of them does want to see more from the world, but another knows that “all good things must come to an end.” And, as with most things, these additions might not even be as magical as the first. But with a property as beloved as Harry Potter, businesses will always try to find opportunities to make it popular with the next generations to keep profit going. Hence, Potterheads are often conflicted with future iterations and projects based on the wizarding world. Then again, despite feeling conflicted, Felicia, Christian, and Regan pitch what they would love to see if the property does live on like the character.    About Felicia Rabb:  Felicia Rabb is the lead planner and owner of Felicia By Design. She was named Best Wedding Planner in VIP Pensacola's 2021 Best in Pensacola Reader Choice Awards. She has been doing events in the gulf coast area for over six years. Felicia first got her taste for events while working as a marketing coordinator for a local orthodontist. When she began planning the client events, the rest was history. She quickly fell in love with creating unique and detailed celebrations that brought people together.  ​  Throughout her extensive career as an event planner, she has worked for well-known organizations, such as the Studer Community Institute and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, gaining valuable knowledge and event experience along the way.    When she is not planning weddings and events, Felicia is most likely on the water. She loves paddle boarding and frequently visits different beaches with her mini–German Shepherd, Sniper. She absolutely loves to travel, and she is so excited that many brides are bringing her all over the community this year.    Outline of the Episode:  [03:11] What is it like to be a certified wedding planner  [04:08] Felicia's experience from growing up in Asheville to living in Panama City Beach  [07:20] How accents can be “weird”, and the many accents southerners can have  [11:27] Harry Potter: Felicia and the hosts' first experience with it  [15:59] How Harry Potter brought different people together  [17:27] The boy who lived and inspired a generation to read again  [19:56] What made Felicia a huge fan of the Harry Potter series  [22:20] Finding a sense of belonging in a fan community like Harry Potter  [24:06] How Harry Potter deals with adult themes, making it a good book for kids  [27:14] Who's your favorite Harry Potter movie characters?  [30:21] Dealing with main characters dying in the series  [31:11] How many times Felicia read the Harry Potter books  [33:52] The value of spending downtime in reading books  [35:26] Felicia and the hosts' favorite Harry Potter movie and why  [39:25] What's your least favorite book and movie?  [45:35] Felicia's take on where the Harry Potter universe will be going  [40:00] Where Felicia falls between Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts  [48:57] What to do with a beloved property like Harry Potter in the future    Resources  Felicia By Design Website: feliciabydesign.com        Instagram: instagram.com/feliciabydesign         Facebook Page: facebook.com/feliciabydesignweddingsandevents     Connect with The FANtastic People Podcast!  Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/4254286477937983  Facebook Page: facebook.com/FANtasticPeoplepod   Instagram: instagram.com/fantastic_peoplepod/   Twitter: twitter.com/FANtasticPeopl 

"Keep doing what you are doing, but work extremely hard at it. You have to work from the heart." Listen as Andy and his guests, Arun Bablani, discuss at what age his interest in event planning became clear and his decision to make it his career. They also talk about what motivated him to start his own company, his courage and his belief that anything worth having doesn't come easy, and when he began to specializ in South Asian weddings, plus much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz.   Arun is the founder of Vivaah Weddings, a premier wedding planning, and management company operating globally for destination weddings with offices in the UAE. They specialize in South Asian weddings in the form of Indian, Pakistani, Srilankan, and Bangladeshi weddings. Vivaah Weddings was rated the best wedding planning and management company in the Middle East by Brides Awards 2020, the Best Wedding Planner 2020 global wedding category at the International Wedding Awards, Best Wedding Planners 2020 Best Wedding Concept and Destinations wedding category at the Belief Weddings Awards, and the prestigious WOW Awards Middle East 2019 under the category of Wedding Celebrations of the Year.   Listen as Arun shares what he believes has to align in order to have a successful business, when he decided to specialize in South Asian weddings, and what he feels sets him apart from other planners who produce and manage South Asian weddings. Arun talks about a wedding he planned and designed at Disneyland Paris and all the intricacies that went into the event.   Arun shares how he integrates the creative side of his company with the business side, the most difficult aspect of what he does, and how he stays relevant with the constant change in technology. Arun talks about some weddings he has designed with unique challenges, from creating level ground out of a mountain to designing a full-on wedding for six people with no holds barred.   Have you heard about the brand new show on The Wedding Biz Network, Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show: If you are so inspired: contribute.    Show Highlights: [01:46] Welcome to the show, Arun! [02:23] Arun shares the age he became interested in event planning and when he decided this was what he wanted to do as a career. [05:04] How long ago did you start your own company? [06:58] Arun shares what he believes are the biggest things that have to align to become successful. [08:16] He had no experience with South Asian weddings, but a friend asked him to plan his wedding, which led him to specialize in South Asian weddings. [10:50] What sets you apart from other planners that produce and manage South Asian weddings? [13:00] Arun discusses his process from the first meeting with the client through to the event. [15:36] Managing families along with the bride and groom are his forte. [17:17] Arun shares an example of a wedding he did at Disneyland Paris and how he managed all the different moving pieces. [22:47] Do you see many interracial marriages and does it make it more complex to plan and design? [25:10] Arun speaks about how he integrates his company's creative side with the business side. [28:07] With the pandemic he had to lay people off, but since weddings have started back up, he believes he will be able to get fully staffed again soon. [29:04] What is the most difficult aspect of what you do? [31:45] Arun discusses staying relevant to the constant change of technology we are all facing. [33:27] Arun shares some examples of weddings he designed that were challenging. [35:41] Arun speaks about another fun instance he had with a Dubai wedding for six people where cost was not an issue. [38:36] Arun gives one piece of advice he would give a young planner that would like to reach the level he is at. [40:04] Thank you for being on the show! RESOURCES   Find Arun: Vivaah Weddings @weddingsbyvivaah Instagram | Facebook | Vimeo Videos Jas & Roma Prerna & Shaun Varun & Anisha (Disneyland Paris)   On Clubhouse, follow Andy @andykushner and join his club, “The Wedding Biz” to get additional content and to get direct access to Andy.   Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   The Wedding Biz Network The Music Makers   Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here. 

Listen as Andy and his guests, Tara Fay and Bruce Russell, discuss how they have handled the past year both personally and professionally, what they see happening in 2021, and the new online business they launched, plus much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz.   Tara is the owner of Tara Fay Events, based in Dublin, Ireland. She has produced some of the most high-profile events and weddings in Ireland, Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean. Tara has won several event industry awards, was previously voted Ireland's Premier Wedding Planner by Social and Personal Magazine, and is a sought-after speaker at wedding events and lectures students on wedding and event planning. Tara was the co-star of RTE Ireland's TV production of My Big Day: Home or Away, along with Bruce Russell.    Bruce is the owner and managing director of By Bruce Russell, based in London. He is a planner, designer and coordinates wedding parties and other events around the globe. He was awarded Best Wedding Planner by Belle International Bridal Awards and has been featured in numerous International Publications. His TV appearances include his co-star role with Tara in RTE Ireland's production of My Big Day: Home or Away.   Bruce and Tara discuss what they learned through the pandemic about themselves and their businesses and the changes they hope to carry over post-pandemic. They share the new business they started and why they took the year to refine their offering to make sure it was the best it could be before launching it. They also speak about the time they took to give back to the industry and give couples advice and tips on planning their dream wedding.    Have you heard about the brand new show on The Wedding Biz Network, Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show: If you are so inspired: contribute.    Show Highlights: [03:13] Welcome back to the show, Tara and Bruce! [04:02] Bruce shares how they are doing personally after this last year of the pandemic. [05:43] Tara speaks about learning a lot about herself during the past year and that she has to stay busy. [08:45] Bruce discusses where he is in his business right now and how the future looks. [11:11] Tara talks about being open and honest with her clients and letting them know she would be by their side. [14:03] Did either of you pivot or transition anything in your businesses? [15:39] Tara shares what she will do differently as we advance post-pandemic. [17:50] Bruce talks about refining the new business they had been discussing. [19:15] They wanted to remain positive and give back to the industry. [20:06] Tara discusses what she believes will happen in the industry in the future. [21:08] Bruce speaks about what is happening with their TV show, Bruce and Tara live, and the other things they have in the works. [22:34] Tara shares the series of videos, books, and templates for couples with checklists to help them plan their weddings. [24:49] Thank you both for being on the show!   RESOURCES   Find Tara: Tara Fay Tara Fay episode 226 on The Wedding Biz @tarafayevents Twitter | Facebook | Instagram YouTube   Find Bruce: Bruce Russell Bruce Russell episode 224 on The Wedding Biz @bybrucerussell Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest YouTube   Find Tara & Bruce Together: Bruce and Tara Live @bruceandtaralive Twitter | Instagram | Facebook  Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   The Wedding Biz Network The Music Makers   Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here.   

Tara Fay and Andy discuss Bruce Russell in this episode of The Next Level. Tara is a brilliant planner and designer based in Dublin, Ireland, who is also the co-star of RTE Ireland’s production of My Big Day: Home or Away along with Bruce Russell. Tara will also be on The Wedding Biz next week, so tune in then to hear more about her and her events. Bruce is the owner and managing director of By Bruce Russell, based in London. He is a planner, designer, and coordinates wedding parties and other events around the globe. He was named Best Wedding Planner by Belle International Bridal Awards and has been featured in International Publications such as Brides, Mayfair Magazine, and Hello Fashion, to name a few.  Listen in as Tara shares how she handles clients that aren’t a good fit and why she feels it is her job to help couples make more informed decisions around their weddings. Tara also speaks about teaching hoteliers how to show venues for wedding couples. Tara and Andy discuss timelines for events, they talk about digital agencies, and how she is so fascinated by what they do. Tara’s perspective on Bruce is top-notch. You can tell that they are great friends. Listening to her allows you more insight into the event planning and design industry, and her input on the fascinating interview with Bruce shows the intricacies they face with each event.   Show Highlights: [01:05] Welcome to the show, Tara! [02:31] Tara shares that when a couple comes to you to plan their wedding, it is almost like being a therapist because usually, they haven’t talked about what they want as a couple. [03:44] How do you handle clients if you feel they are not a good fit for you? [05:09] Tara shares her techniques for managing a client.   [06:26] Tara agrees with Bruce that clients make emotional decisions around finances when it comes to their weddings. [07:51] Tara believes she is responsible for slowing couples down and getting them to realize the implications of what they want. [08:46] Tara agrees with Bruce about the fact that hoteliers are not trained to show a venue as a wedding venue. [11:01] Tara shares that you shouldn’t have a timeline template for a wedding because each wedding is different. [14:19] Tara speaks about working with a digital brand marketing agency and how fascinating it has been. [16:06] Thank you, everyone, for listening! Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment  www.KushnerEntertainment.com   Find Bruce: Bruce Russell @bybrucerussell Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest Bruce and Tara Live YouTube   This Week's Guest Co-Host, Tara Fay  Tara Fay @tarafayevents Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Bruce and Tara Live YouTube  

“An event is theatrical, and it’s more than just a wedding or an event; it brings people together.” This is what fuels the passion that Bruce Russell has for planning weddings and events. His goal with each event is to produce the most memorable experience possible. Listen as he shares how he started in the industry and his journey to success.    Bruce is the owner and managing director of By Bruce Russell, based in London.  He is a planner, designer and coordinates wedding parties and other events around the globe. He was awarded Best Wedding Planner by Belle International Bridal Awards and has been featured in International Publications such as Brides, Mayfair Magazine, and Hello Fashion, to name a few. He is the co-star of RTE Ireland’s production of My Big Day: Home or Away, with Tara Fay, and has appeared on many other TV shows.   Bruce shares his journey of growing up in a small fishing village in Nova Scotia to  New York after 9/11 to end up in London. He speaks about leaving his corporate job, starting his event business, and the creative way he got his first clients plus the recognition that he needed. Bruce also talks about his process with prospective new clients and making sure that they understand how he works.   Listen in as they discuss Bruce and Tara Fay’s TV show My Big Day: Home or Away, what it’s like to have a camera follow you around, and how the two co-stars get along on and off the show. They also talk about Bruce and Tara’s YouTube channel, and how they are helping people with questions they don’t know to ask. Bruce is one of those guys who doesn’t take anything for granted and is a joy to listen to so you don’t want to miss this episode. Show Highlights: [02:23] Bruce, welcome to the show from Engage in Mexico. [03:00] Bruce shares his upbringing in a tiny fishing village in Nova Scotia. [05:02] In school, did you do anything that led you toward the career you have today? [07:17] Bruce chats about working at a hotel after college for fifteen years, moving around the world with the Fairmont chain, and ending up in New York after 9/11. [09:33] How did you end up in London? [12:24] Bruce enjoyed hosting and entertaining people so much that he decided to launch his own event planning business. [13:45] Were you scared to leave the corporate job and start your own business? [15:20] Bruce shares how he used his previous contacts at the Savoy Hotel to get his first wedding clients and get his name out there. [17:52] Bruce says that an event is theatrical, and it’s more than just a wedding or an event. It’s bringing people together. [19:10] Bruce chats about his process when consulting with a prospective new client. [22:22] Bruce believes that weddings are when couples are making their most significant financial decisions with their emotions. [25:46] Bruce shares a story about a wedding he did in Marrakesh, which started the destination wedding side of his business.  [28:15] How do you go about finding local experts whom you can trust? [29:44] Bruce chats about flow and entertainment and what he means by that. [30:48] He gives us an example of an event where the flow was interrupted, but the guests were so entertained that they never noticed. [35:13] Since wedding planning is one of the top ten most stressful, how do you handle the stress? Does stress keep you focused? [37:26] Bruce speaks about the TV show he hosts with Tara Fay and the concept of the show. [40:40] Bruce tells us that he and Tara are experts, not influencers; they are trying to educate people on how to do things well. [41:04] What is it like having a camera follow you around everywhere? [43:55] Bruce chats about the new YouTube channel that he and Tara have to help people with things they don’t think to ask. [45:04] Bruce shares how he balances everything he has on his plate. [46:52] Thank you so much for being on the show, Bruce! LINKS & RESOURCES Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment  www.KushnerEntertainment.com Find Bruce: Bruce Russell @bybrucerussell Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest Bruce and Tara Live YouTube   Mentioned: Tara Fay

About LornaLorna Reeves is an award-winning business owner & entrepreneur. Recently awarded Best Wedding Planner 2019 by the National Wedding Awards, the founder of MyOhMy Events and MyOhMy Weddings, Lorna takes care of occasions for big corporates to happy couples, every event is nothing but exceptional. MyOhMy Weddings is dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community to create their perfect day without any limitations.Lorna’s career didn’t begin the world of event planning, but in fact Lorna was a member of the Met Police, spending over 15 year in Forensics. It is everything you are imagining; evidence, fingerprints and serious investigations.Lorna made the leap to pursue her passion for creating experiential, game changing events, spreading and sharing the wedding love, down to every last intricate detail.Best-selling co-author, public speaker and leader, Lorna is a force for change, driving and establishing a representation and a voice for the LGBT+ community.Website: www.myohmyweddings.co.uk www.myohmyevents.co.ukFacebookTwitterInstagram:@myohmy_events@myohmyweddingsConnect with Lorna on LinkedIn--------------------------------------------------------LGBT History Month - Diversity Role Models' '4 campaign' - DONATE HERE

Do you work in a highly competitive industry and need to figure out how to stand out from your competition and have plenty of clients? Do you know how to be successful by sticking to your niche, and saying “no” to clients who are all wrong for you? In this episode of The Sassy Strategist, Moira Thompson & Natalie Pinney of Whim Events share with us how they created a niche, boosted sales, and became a leader in their industry. We talk about how taking risks and being honest about who you really want to work with, as well as differentiating yourself from the competition, helped them build a high-end, luxury wedding planning, floral and design company, winning Boston Magazine's “Best of Boston” for Best Wedding & Event Planner in 2018. Natalie & Moira share their amazing story of how they found each other and created a wildly successful business, along with what they've learned, and the mistakes they've made along the way. Listen in for more! About Whim Events Once upon a time, a dreamy floral designer met a spreadsheet-obsessed event planner. It was the perfect match. Together over a lot of coffee, crazy ideas and a mutual love for making people's dreams come true, Moira Thompson & Natalie Pinney founded Whim Events in 2011. Whim Events has since blossomed into one of Boston's leading full-service wedding planning, event design and floral studios. With over ten years of experience, we specialize in joyfully and thoughtfully guiding couples through every stage of the engagement. From scouting your ideal venue to curating well-crafted, intelligent design pieces that hone in on your life together, our team treats each wedding day with the utmost love & care. Whim has been named one of New England's Top Wedding Planners by My Weddings Magazine, awarded Boston's Best Wedding Planner by the Improper Bostonian, and voted one of Boston's Top 5 Florists on the Boston A-List.

Together over a lot of coffee, crazy ideas and a mutual love for making people's dreams come true, Moira & Natalie founded Whim Events in 2011. They have designed and planned hundreds of weddings throughout the New England, and were named Best Wedding Planner in Boston by Boston Magazine in 2018. With over ten years of experience, the two specialize in joyfully and thoughtfully guiding couples through every stage of the engagement, and believe planning should be as joyful and fun as the day itself. Moira is a New England native, and studied art and interior design at Suffolk University before starting her career in floral design. Before founding Whim, Moira worked in some of Boston's top floral shops including Winston Flowers, designed weekly florals for the Vera Wang boutique on Newbury Street, and created the floral set for the Boston-based movie "What's Your Number." Natalie moved to Boston in 2003 to receive her Masters in marketing at Emerson College. She began her career in working as the brand manager and event planner for the global alcohol brand Magners Irish Cider in Boston and Germany before co-founding Whim Events. In addition to planning and producing weddings all over New England, Moira and Natalie are also active in the Boston small business industry and are passionate about uniting other local creatives in the community to engage in collaboration over competition. You will hear ALL about their incredible services for both couples and creatives, as well as their insight and expert advice on ‘Essential Dynamics of a Successful Business Partnership.' We will finish up with what these ladies wish other vendors knew and their confetti hour confessions! Featured Guests: Natalie Pinney and Moira Thompson of Whim Events Instagram: @whimevents Website: www.whimevents.com

“Natalie Pinney and Moira Thompson are the co-founders of Whim Events, a full-service wedding planning, design and floral studio in Boston, MA. (We LOVE Boston!) Together over a lot of coffee, crazy ideas and a mutual love for making people's dreams come true, Moira & Natalie founded Whim Events in 2011. They have designed and planned hundreds of weddings throughout New England, and were named Best Wedding Planner in Boston by Boston Magazine. With over ten years of experience, the two specialize in joyfully and thoughtfully guiding couples through every stage of the engagement, and believe planning should be as joyful and fun as the day itself. In addition to planning and producing weddings all over New England, Moira and Natalie are also active in the Boston small business industry and are passionate about uniting other local creatives in the community to engage in collaboration over competition.” These ladies share their take on wedding planning and wedding flowers, East Coast style, and the retrospective wisdom of hundreds of couples they surveyed after the wedding day. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Big Takeaways Whim is a planning company that only does Full Wedding Planning with floral and design. They also offer floral design separately. But if they're the planner, then they're doing the flowers. This set-up ensures that the Whim team takes the clients from start to finish and the design is completely cohesive in the actual logistical planning of the event. Moira does utilize pinterest to help create her client's vision. She still has to sift through things to make sure budget is considered with each and every pin. It's helpful to see what elements many of the photos have in common, and it's also helpful for Moira to see pin boards that aren't necessarily wedding related. Like seeing a client's home can really inform a designer of their style, and priorities. The biggest thing that came back from the survey Whim did was that people did not know how to budget for the wedding. It's difficult! It's overwhelming. Also, it's expensive. The best thing you can do is to learn as much as possible about the actual costs of wedding vendors and services in your area, educate yourself before you sign contracts and pay deposits. Research ways that you can save money (Friday wedding? Small desserts instead of a huge cake? DIY flowers? Maybe!) and decide what your wedding priorities are. How much time does it take to plan a wedding? For Natalie and Moira - they've tracked it and for full planning by professionals, it's 265 hours in a year. We think you can easily add 100 hours of browsing Pinterest alone. WED. This is an education and inspiration event for wedding planning. There are going to be speakers and panelists from all over the country that are going to have honest conversations about costs, services and processes. Boston, March 31. Not a wedding expo. We're going to be there and we would love to see you!! Links we referenced https://whimevents.com https://www.experiencewed.com - remember you get a big discount when you buy a ticket for WED, promo code BIGWEDDING Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is… Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Natalie Pinney and Moira Thompson are the co-founders of Whim Events, a full-service wedding planning, design and floral studio in Boston, MA. (We LOVE Boston!) Together over a lot of coffee, crazy ideas and a mutual love for making people's dreams come true, Moira & Natalie founded Whim Events in 2011. They have designed and planned hundreds of weddings throughout New England, and were named Best Wedding Planner in Boston by Boston Magazine. With over ten years of experience, the two specialize in joyfully and thoughtfully guiding couples through every stage of the engagement, and believe planning should be as joyful and fun as the day itself. In addition to planning and producing weddings all over New England, Moira and Natalie are also active in the Boston small business industry and are passionate about uniting other local creatives in the community to engage in collaboration over competition.” These ladies share their take on wedding planning and wedding flowers, East Coast style, and the retrospective wisdom of hundreds of couples they surveyed after the wedding day. Big Takeaways Whim is a planning company that only does Full Wedding Planning with floral and design. They also offer floral design separately. But if they're the planner, then they're doing the flowers. This set-up ensures that the Whim team takes the clients from start to finish and the design is completely cohesive in the actual logistical planning of the event. Moira does utilize pinterest to help create her client's vision. She still has to sift through things to make sure budget is considered with each and every pin. It's helpful to see what elements many of the photos have in common, and it's also helpful for Moira to see pin boards that aren't necessarily wedding related. Like seeing a client's home can really inform a designer of their style, and priorities. The biggest thing that came back from the survey Whim did was that people did not know how to budget for the wedding. It's difficult! It's overwhelming. Also, it's expensive. The best thing you can do is to learn as much as possible about the actual costs of wedding vendors and services in your area, educate yourself before you sign contracts and pay deposits. Research ways that you can save money (Friday wedding? Small desserts instead of a huge cake? DIY flowers? Maybe!) and decide what your wedding priorities are. How much time does it take to plan a wedding? For Natalie and Moira - they've tracked it and for full planning by professionals, it's 265 hours in a year. We think you can easily add 100 hours of browsing Pinterest alone. WED. This is an education and inspiration event for wedding planning. There are going to be speakers and panelists from all over the country that are going to have honest conversations about costs, services and processes. Boston, March 31. Not a wedding expo. We're going to be there and we would love to see you!! Links we referenced https://whimevents.com https://www.experiencewed.com - remember you get a big discount when you buy a ticket for WED, promo code BIGWEDDING Quotes “For us, the entire goal is to tell our clients' stories.” - Natalie “If you see something on Pinterest and it doesn't say ‘This costs ten thousand dollars', you might think it costs one thousand dollars.” - Christy “Most of the pins all have a common thread...we've been doing this for so long and we can see it.” - Moira “You should always be transparent about your budget. Then your vendor will tell you, here's what I can do with that. Negotiation is not just asking for money off the total. That's a big misconception out there.” - Natalie “Be upfront about your budget and don't nickel and dime people...I don't think that's the right approach.” - Michelle, on negotiating...you don't have to be a hard ass “We want people to leave feeling empowered and inspired to go out there and create a celebration that is all their own.” - Natalie, on WED's mission “We hear a lot about an uneven division of labor when it comes to wedding planning...this is a great way for both people to hear the same information and they can both go away with a joint understanding of what is to come.” - Christy, on WED's target audience of attendees Get In Touch EMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @TBWPpodcast INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcast BE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatwedding TWITTER: @TBWPpodcast PHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! PATREON: www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast

As a small business owner, it's easy to be focused on client work and just trying to survive the day to day demands, but taking the time to work ON the business can be a bit more difficult. In this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting with a Seattle-based wedding planner who has used "workcations" to get more done in her business. Listen in as she talks through the process of working on the business with her industry peers. About our guest:  Holly Patton Olsen founded Perfectly Posh Events in 2010.  Since then, Holly has built up a team of award-winning wedding planners who quickly became known as the go-to-gals in the Seattle and Portland area for stylish and city chic weddings.  Holly and her team have received numerous accolades, including being awarded Seattle Bride Magazine’s Best of Awards for “Best Wedding Coordinator” in 2018, “Best Wedding Planner” in 2016, 2015 and 2014, and “Best Overall Wedding Vendor” in 2015, and winning “Best Wedding” in the ILEA Emerald City Applause Awards in 2018. Having grown up in the Seattle event industry with a family business, Holly was fortunate to attend amazing events that inspired a passion for wedding planning at an early age. After graduating with a degree in Business Manager from Seattle Pacific University, Holly spent over six years working for various companies in the event and wedding industry prior to launching Perfectly Posh Events. Holly brought a vision for creating a collaborative community of wedding planners to the Seattle industry and co-created a “support group” of established wedding planning companies in  2012.  This group has developed into a trust based network where planners share calendars to easily refer business to each other, provide honest feedback on vendors, help each other with business issues, and attend regular “workcations” together.    Holly adores all things pretty and feminine, is obsessed with anything Kate Spade, and loves any excuse to celebrate with bubbly! When she’s not busy planning weddings, Holly can be found watching Jeopardy with her husband (they’re slightly obsessed and record each episode!), wine tasting with her girlfriends, and cheering on the Seahawks during football season.  In this episode, listeners will hear about: Holly's background and how she went from event industry legacy to small business owner How Holly began a group of fellow wedding planners to share information and collaborate How the workcation process works and what the "rules" are for them Holly's tips for structuring a workcation to get the most done Want to connect with Holly? On the web: https://perfectlyposhevents.com/  Instagram: @perfectlyposhevents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectlyPoshEvents 

Did you know that one-third of all engagements wedding engagements happen in November and December? I guess something about the holidays gets people feeling romantic. Which means my guest this week is about to be very busy! I am talking to award-winning wedding planner and fellow nerd and crazy cat lady Kristeen LaBrot. Kristeen has planned over 160 weddings and has been named the Best Wedding Planner in Los Angeles for the last five years by California Wedding Day magazine.

How much do you know about European weddings? Oh... not much? Neither do we, so we're getting our learn on with two ladies who know all about weddings in France! About our guests:  Anne Mulvihill Prior to forming Fête in France, Anne worked in marketing, public relations and communications in a large international corporation. The inspiration for starting her own agency came when she organized her most favorite event: her own wedding.   Nancy LaTart After beginning her professional career on the corporate track in strategy consulting and marketing, Nancy joined the world of event planning and hasn’t looked back. Nancy received her MBA from INSEAD. Fête in France Since starting the business in 2006, Anne and Nancy have planned more than 300 events over the past 11 seasons for an international clientele. Thanks to their high-touch, concierge-level service we have built a strong reputation in the industry, cultivated privileged relationships with vendors and created memories of a lifetime for our couples. Their aim is to help clients navigate the wedding planning process from vision to execution, and overcome the distance, language and cultural barriers in order to have the wedding of their dreams.  Fête in France's work has been featured in Brides, Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Grace Ormond Wedding Style, WedLuxe, Style Me Pretty, Junebug and 100 Layer Cake.  They have also been named Best Wedding Planner in Paris 2 years running by Expatriates Magazine. In this episode, listeners will hear about: How European weddings differ from American weddings Working with vendors in Europe How important face-to-face meetings are for working with European vendors Want to connect with Anne and Nancy? Website: https://feteinfrance.com/ Instagram: @feteinfrance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feteinfrance

Spring into wedding season with Heather Pasko, Executive Wedding Planner and Owner of LEO Design Gallery, 2013 Winner for BEST Wedding Planner on the PHL17 Philly Hotlist and recently featured guest on an episode of America’s Best TV show.