As summer comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on amazing memories, treasured friendships and spending time on what really matters. When we are wedding planning with clients, it's easy to get caught up in the glitz and glam, the decor and the theatrics of it...
As an entrepreneur, social media is often the back bone to our marketing efforts. So it's no wonder that it's important to know how to use it well. Over the years, I have read blogs, followed best practices and made some mistakes. I think I've learned a thing or two...
I am thrilled to share that I hosted my first workshop this past weekend and it was a huge success! It's also been featured on Eventsource.ca. It was such a pleasure to meet all the attendees and I wish them tremendous success as they put to practice what we learned....
This February, I invite you to join me for a workshop focused on helping wedding planners grow and thrive in their business. I developed this workshop after hearing from so many up-and-coming wedding planners asking the same questions and sharing the same concerns on...
Coming early 2018! Hey there, friends! Are you new to wedding planning and don't know where to start? Are you ready to take the next step in your business? Are you looking to learn from an experienced planner? This winter, I will be offering a one-day intensive...
With my Cityline segment airing this week, I reflected on the experience and wanted to share some candid thoughts. Photography: Mango Studios TV is not easy. You prep for countless hours to ensure vendors are secure and everything is ordered. It is almost always...
When I started out planning weddings and events eons ago, I was the Type A personality who had a vision for what I wanted done and I would set out to execute it myself. If I gave the task to someone else, chances are they would do it wrong, so I opted to do...
Whether you are a budding photographer or wedding planner hopeful, you have to start somewhere. I am often asked what steps are needed to get started in the wedding planning biz and I've put together a few simple and practical tips below if you are just getting your...
Pricing for any service-oriented industry where you set your own rates can been a challenge. When do you raise your prices? How do you deal with people asking for a discount? What about friends and family? After almost a decade in the wedding industry, I think I...
Two years ago, I made the leap to go from working weddings on the side to working weddings full-time. I haven't looked back since and I have never once regretted my decision to pursue this full-time. One of my most frequently asked questions from colleagues is if I...
