Hold on to what’s important

Hold on to what’s important

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...

Lessons I have learned about social media

Lessons I have learned about social media

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...

Workshop for wedding planners

Workshop for wedding planners

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...

TV is not easy

TV is not easy

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...

Getting started in the wedding industry

Getting started in the wedding industry

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 Strategies for Wedding Planners

Pricing Strategies for Wedding Planners

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...

Tips before calling it quits

Tips before calling it quits

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...

BEHIND THE BUSINESS

How to be a wedding planner with Rebecca Chan Weddings and Events

I love weddings! But I also love the business of weddings. I have been planning weddings under my own business since 2009 and have learned a few things along the way. I am also learning as I go. I started this section to reflect on what happens behind the scenes, in hopes it may benefit you in your work too, whether you are a fellow planner, photographer or other creative profession looking to hustle hard.
- Rebecca

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Welcome!

Every great wedding or event starts with an inspiration. What is yours?

Rebecca brings you her ideas and insights to help you in your event or wedding planning journey. The best part is that it is all at your fingertips here on her personal blog. Enjoy!

Welcome!

Every great wedding or event starts with an inspiration. What is yours? Rebecca brings you her ideas and insights to help you in your event or wedding planning journey. The best part is that it is all at your fingertips here on her personal blog. Enjoy!