In the last few years that I have been building my wedding business, I have very rarely spoken out against the obvious lack of racial diversity and equality in our industry as I was worried about being seen as the angry Indian woman. I now realize that this was a massive part of the problem โ the problem being systemic racism and how it has seeped its way into even as something as happy as the celebrations we all get to be a part of.
Wedding Pros Share Strange Experiences at Weddings
I asked our WPIC Certified Wedding Professionals: “What is the weirdest/funniest/strangest experience you have had as a Wedding Professional?” Their stories didn’t disappoint!
Taking the Plunge and Following Your Destiny
When it comes to taking the plunge and following your true destiny, it comes down to two major factors; being able to change your mindset from limiting your ability to dream, and following through with your plans by executing a flawless business strategy. Itโs scary, change and the unknown are terrifying things and when you are about to venture into new territory, your inner saboteur can sometimes take over. We are all guilty of putting things off whether it be a phone call to a family member, a visit with a friend, or leaving your day job to fully launch your own personal business. I’m here to let you know that the fear is nothing in comparison to the fulfillment you will get from truly taking the plunge and following your destiny.
Designing With Margo
The concept is very unique. This is not your average talk show, and the host is wickedly funny and informative. It’s a talk show with a design twist. You really need to watch it until the very end because the BLOOPERS are so very funny ๐
Stellar Tips for Vendor Communication
By: Amanda Douglas, WPICC of Amanda Douglas Events You might think that as a Wedding Planner your job is all about the couple. And part of it is, but a lot of it is really about great communication and great relationships with your vendors. Your vendors are such an amazing resource that should never beRead More
How to Get Your First (and Second) Clients
When I started my wedding planning business, I truly enjoyed the preparation โ coming up with a business name, designing my website, and purchasing all the chic and pretty details for my home office. However, when all this was done, I was at a standpoint โ what do I do now? Of course I can post beautiful pictures on Instagram and Facebook, and promote my website all day long, but how was I going to make myself visible in the wedding world and attract my first client? Clients were not going to come knocking on my door so I can plan and design their wedding. I had work to do!
Destination Weddings in a Post Covid-19 Environment
by Lesley Pinder, WPICC, of Lesley Pinder Wedding and Events You have met the couple, heard the vision and youโve been hired. Contract signed and the wedding planning is well underway for a multicultural destination wedding. Then without any warning, forethought or preludeโฆ. here comes the COVID-19 Pandemic; a deadly contagious virus that has beenRead More
Gloria and Teddy’s Destination Wedding in Mexico
It was definitely a week-long celebration! The bride incorporated some of the traditional Chinese wedding elements into their wedding celebrations. Time was set aside to have the bride’s hair combed before her wedding day. It symbolizes the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Navigating this โnew normalโ while making the best choices for yourself, your family and your community
Let’s be honest, no one really wants to wear any PPE and/or makeshift type-of-face covering, but with the “new normal,โ quickly becomingโฆwellโฆnormal, the world economy starting to reopen, is under great economic pressure. As professionals, we need to do what we can to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe.
Small and Intimate Weddings Are Being Embraced
While the pandemic has changed what weddings will look like for the near future, it definitely doesnโt mean that a wedding this year should be any less special and beautiful than pre-Covid weddings. In fact, these upcoming โmicro-weddingsโ will often feel even more heartfelt and emotional than weddings of the past because now, absolutely nothing is taken for granted.
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