Friday, September 22, 2017

7 easy ways to take the stress out of wedding planning

Planning a wedding is notoriously stressful. But for wedding planners, putting on a huge event is a piece of cake.

1. Set a budget.

2. Prioritize.

3. Consider your guests.

4. Use online planning resources.

5. Don't forget to have fun.

6. Make it personal.

7. If you can afford it, hire a professional.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

What to DIY vs. What to Leave to the Pros on Your Wedding Day

Handling some wedding tasks yourself can be a great way to personalize your event and save money.

SMART DIY CHOICES:

Invitations & Other Paper Items

Decor Items

Fashion Accessories

Favors

LEAVE THESE TO THE EXPERTS:

Music

Food

Flowers

Photos

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

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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

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

"I'm of the opinion that as a DJ

"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.