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By Milena Santoro, CMM, CMP, PIDP, MS Productions, Edmonton, AB, Canada Photos by Riccardo Bestetti, Studio Fotografico Bestetti, Lecco LC, Italy “When you write the story of two happy lovers, let the...
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By Angela Hall, ABC™, Vestar, Fort Worth, Texas Photos by Amy Karp Photography, Dallas After planning hundreds of weddings and events of all shapes and sizes, I’ve witnessed a variety of traditions...
View ArticleInternships—A Wedding Business Owner’s Best Path To Good Social Media
By Brian Lawrence, www.BrianLawrence.com, River Edge, N.J. Who in the wedding industry has 25 years of experience in social media? Nobody. Who are the most experienced and qualified people to help you...
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Allison Kline, MBC™ sash&bow www.sashandbow.com, Green Bay, Wis. ABC Member since: 2007 Employees: 1 full-time, 8 part-time Revenue breakdown: 50% consulting, 40% rentals, 10% stationery Contact:...
View ArticleThe ABCs of Reviews
By Alan Katz, Great Officiants, Long Beach, Calif. If you don’t have reviews, you don’t exist in the minds of wedding couples. Now, more than ever, couples want to see reviews on vendors before they...
View ArticleThe Ins and Outs of Hotel Room Blocks
By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting, Richmond, Va. Accommodations. Practically every couple needs them for their wedding, whether they are throwing a huge local fete with inbound guests or an intimate...
View ArticleWhat is your company’s mission statement?
“Our mission is to become the essential wedding consultant for vineyard weddings in North Carolina by providing exemplary customer service, implementing with extreme organization for a smooth flowing...
View ArticleReal Wedding Florida
ABC Member planner: Cindy Morley, ABC™, Eventful Moments, LLC, www.eventfulmomentsbycindy.webs.com, eventfull1@aol.com. Photography: Michael & Josephine Photography. ABC member businesses involved:...
View ArticleStay Fresh on the Latest Food Trends
By Beth Erickson, Wedding Planner Magazine editor, La Crosse, Wis. Photos contributed What are the flavors, products, and trends on the rise in 2015? Consumers want bolder flavors and more variety on...
View ArticleReal Wedding Michigan
ABC Member Planner: Kate McClellan, PBC™, Purple Clover Events, www.PurpleCloverEvents.com, Kate@PurpleCloverEvents.com. Photographer: A Girl in Love Photography. Non-member businesses involved: Misty...
View ArticleGrooming the Groom— How to Get Him Actively Involved in His Big Day
By Kim Trehan, Soirée Planners/Soirée Lounge, Vancouver, BC, Canada Photos by Jelger & Tanja Photographer Between Canada and the United States, weddings are a multi-billion dollar industry. And...
View ArticleBarefoot Elegance: A Grand Cayman Destination Wedding
By Tracey Schultz, Travel Writer/Blogger, Hartland, Wis. photo Courtesy of The Wyndham Reef Resort Grand Cayman Island is one of the world’s most perfect locations for a destination wedding, honeymoon,...
View ArticleFour Reasons Businesses Fail—and How to Avoid Them
By Alan Berg, CSP, www.alanberg.com, Kendall Park, N.J. The things that make you great at planning weddings don’t necessarily make you great at business. That’s a harsh reality, but one you have to...
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Gail Johnson, MBC™ Gail Johnson Weddings & Events www.gailjohnsonweddings.com, Decatur, Ga. ABC Member Since: 2005 Employees: 1 full-time, 1 part-time, 1 intern Revenue breakdown: 80% consulting,...
View ArticleWedding Planner Magazine Advisory Board Tackles Your Toughest Questions
By Tonia Adleta, PBC™, Aribella Events – Frank J. Andonoplas, MWP™, Frank Event Design – Alan Berg, www.AlanBerg.com – Donnie Brown, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events – Merryl Brown, CWP™, Merryl Brown...
View ArticleStriking Gold with Sandals
By Laurie Beckmann, MWV™, The Appel Inn and A Gracious Event, Altamont, New York Photos Courtesy of Sandals Resorts “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” –...
View ArticleShould Wedding Planners List Pricing on Their Websites?
By Kristie McCauley, Action Marketing Copy, Fairfax, Va. If you take a look at wedding planners’ websites, you might notice a rising trend toward listing prices. Is this the way to go? The fact of the...
View ArticleReal Wedding California
ABC Member Planner: Merryl Brown, MA, CWP™, Merryl Brown Events, www.merrylbrownevents.com, merryl@merrylbrownevents.com. Photography: Elizabeth Messina Photography. ABC Member Businesses Involved:...
View ArticleWhat’s new in wedding paper?
Explore These Top Stationery Companies By Allison Kline, MWP™, sash&bow, Little Suamico, Wis. photos courtesy of carlson craft Working with paper is one of the many joys of wedding planners who...
View ArticleReal Wedding Las Vegas
ABC Member Planner: Janice Board, Spectacular Soirees Wedding & Event Planning, www.spectacularsoirees.com, spectacular.soirees@gmail.com. Photography: Adri & Fabio Photography. Non-member...
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