Having launched To Be Loved Events in February 2018, last year was a pivotal year for my company! All while in college as a full-time student, I accomplished so much.
Read MoreToday I thought I would talk some more about Aisle Planner, the amazing online event planning platform that streamlines the process from start to finish! I used Aisle Planner for the planning of my first styled shoot, and I have also become a master at the program through organizing and setting up accounts for Moxie Events and Event Crush, two wedding and event planning companies in Eugene, Oregon.
Read MoreOver the past year, I have had the privilege to assist several weddings and photoshoots and plan different styled shoots with a countless number of vendors in Eugene and Los Angeles. The main takeaway that I gathered was that it is so important to create relationships with vendors in order to be successful as a wedding and event planner. Having a certain level of professionalism and making sure vendors know that your job as a planner is to support them throughout the event is of utmost importance.
Read MoreAs a wedding and event planner, I have learned to be prepared for any issue that may arise. This skill definitely comes with practice, which is why I believe assisting other planners is so important to gain that valuable experience. Troubleshooting is a huge part of this job, and it becomes easier when you are always on your toes and aware of what is happening, or should be happening, at all times.
Read MoreOver the past year, I have learned more about the wedding industry than I could have ever imagined. The people I have chosen to surround myself with, including planners and other vendors, in Eugene and Los Angeles, have had the most uplifting and generous attitudes towards helping and teaching me about their work. The idea of community over competition has stuck with me, and my goal now is to implement this mindset throughout my business and help those who are in my shoes when they are starting to learn about this line of work.
Read MoreAs I begin blogging about what I have learned about wedding planning over the past two years, I want to start by saying how my experience at LVL Academy not only taught me everything I need to know within three days, but it also inspired me to reach for my dreams and taught me how to do so in the most elegant way possible.
Read MoreWith this blog, I will be sharing a lot about what I have learned over the last two years working with other planners, vendors and clients. Before I do so, I want to recognize the planners who have been my mentors over the past year and have taught me all that I know.
Firstly, Deanna Nash from Deanna Nash Events has been a spectacular role model and has taught me a lot about the planning process, coordinating and the industry. I am so grateful to be learning from a wedding planning expert like her.
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