8 Things You Need to Know If You Aren't Hiring a Wedding Planner

With dozens of decisions (colors! cake! flowers!) and dozens more logistical details, planning nuptials can daunt even the most intrepid couple. It's no wonder that so many choose to hire a wedding planner to coordinate their big day so they can focus on the fun. But if you're up for handling it on your own, you can pull it off — as long as you approach it with a pro's mindset.

1. Hire a Pro on a Limited Basis

2. If You Go DIY, Know Where to Start

3. Think Twice Before Hiring Family & Friends

4. Be Ready to Tackle the Basics

5. Choose Organizational Tools Wisely

6. Be Diligent When Hiring Vendors

7. Anticipate Challenges

8. Keep the Process in Perspective

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"I'm of the opinion that as a DJ you must always play what you love and ignore what's 'trendy', because true passion always eclipses what's fashionable, and quality is always fashionable." 

7 Productivity Tips for Event Planners

Event planning is one of the most demanding fields. With multiple stakeholders and tight budgets, a good planner is equal parts economist, social worker and magician. And the best-of-the-best are true output masters, able to tackle mountains of tasks.

1. Incorporate “no” into your daily vocabulary.

2. Establish a project manager system.

3. Take time to tune your instrument.

4. Stop trying to be so darn creative.

5. Become a master “monotasker.”

6. Routine. Routine. Routine.

7. Eat the frogs first.

15 Reasons Why Everyone Should Marry A Montrealer

1. They Will Introduce You To Poutines

2. They Will Take You To A Rooftop Terrasse

3. They Are Full Of Diversity

4. They Can Speak Two Languages

5. They Have A Great Style

6. They Play Hockey And Will Teach You How To Skate

7. They Will Take You To Unique Restaurants

8. They Will Bring You To Festivals

9. They Will Teach You To Avoid Potholes

10.They Will Introduce You To Smoked Meat Sandwiches

11.They Will Take You To A Habs Game

12.They Will Buy You A Bagel Every Morning

13.They Will Teach You How To Avoid Traffic Because Of Construction

14.You'll BIXI Everywhere together

15.They Will Teach You To Love Winter

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10 Essential Event Planning Tips

While there's almost always something that goes wrong during the event planning and execution process, a good event planner is well-prepared and ready to take on the challenges.

We've put together a list of 10 essential event planning tips to help you put together a successful event.

1. Set clear goals and objectives

2. Gather the right (and reliable) team

3. Get to know your stakeholders and target audience

4. Create a plan - and always be one step ahead

5. Select a location and a date

6. Brand your event

7. Promote your event

8. Take note & take notes

9. Say "thank you" to attendees

10.Measure success

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