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Emily Post's Wedding Planner

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Emily Post's Wedding Planner


Planning your wedding can be tons of fun with Peggy Post's new edition of <i>Emily Post's Wedding Planner</i>. Beautifully designed, this book helps you decide the kind of wedding you want and walks you through all the big and little decisions along the way. Peggy's straightforward advice leaves you feeling confident, informed, and more eager than ever for the big day to arrive! Every page of this remarkable wedding planning book is designed with busy couples in mind, including: <br><br></b> Planning lists detailing what needs to be doneand when <br></b> Questions to ask before selecting wedding professionals, such as a consultant, florist, caterer, DJ, band, baker, limousine service, and photographer <br></b> Worksheets for tracking expenses, as well as the gifts you received <br></b> A master guest list organizer and an address book you'll refer to again and again <br></b> Handy pockets to hold brochures, price lists, photos, and fabric samples <br><br> <i>Emily Post's Wedding Planner</i> helps you bring your dream wedding to life! When used as a companion to <i>Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette</i>, you can stay organized and maintain harmony with friends and family, resulting in a special day that's special for everyone involved.
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Dallas Wedding Planner: How To Conduct Interviews And Consultations

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Dallas Wedding Planner: How To Conduct Interviews And Consultations

The Initial Interview

Your initial interview with a prospective client begins with the first telephone call or email inquiring about your services. The object of the initial email or telephone call is to schedule a personal interview or consultation.

Your voice should convey confidence, professionalism and knowledge and you should have a courteous attitude. If you have a form at hand during your initial discussion with the bride or whoever is representing her, you will be able to gather important information for use of follow up or at the first meeting.

• Determine the planned date of the wedding
• Find out how they were referred to you
• Find out what type of event they are planning
• Find out what services they need
• Tell them what you can do as a Dallas wedding planner
• Tell them what you will discuss during the interview
• Write down the date, time and place of the interview
• Get directions and address of meeting place
• Get home, work and cell phone numbers
• Get a mailing address

The Personal Interview or Initial Consultation

Once your initial consultation has been scheduled you will have an opportunity to show your signature style – the one that will set you apart from the other Dallas wedding planners that the bride may have interviewed. The bride will be looking at your presentation style, your personal appearance, your office area, your literature, your planning skills and education. Developing your signature style will not happen immediately but it will evolve over time as you make more and more presentations. Take a few minutes to relax before your appointment. A warm, enthusiastic greeting goes a long way toward establishing goodwill and trust.

You will be assessed from the moment you meet the bride to their drive back home and until they sign your contract. Many brides will form their opinion of you and your company in the first few seconds of observation. Making a connection during the initial interview is important in making your own decision whether this bride will fit into your company client base. It is important to remember that every potential client that you meet will not necessarily be the best fit for you.

There are important items to have available at your consultation meeting:

List of services or service packages

You may have a “Full Service, “Weekend of” or a middle of the road package listing services in each category.

Portfolio

Pictures say a thousand words and capture the overall feeling of the event. A well- designed portfolio is a benefit.

Service Fees and Contract

As with any profession, a contract is needed to secure the relationship between you and the bride.

As you listen to their ideas throughout the meeting don’t just look interested – be interested. Show genuine enthusiasm and take notes as they speak. Follow the rule of 95% listen and 5% talk. Potential clients don’t care about you – they care about what you can do for them.

After listening to their needs, it is time for your presentation. Keep them involved in the decision process. Have a form with you in the form of a questionnaire and if something has not been answered while the bride is telling you about her vision, take a few minutes to get this form completed so you have a correct perception of her thoughts. Go through each of the services you think would be appropriate for their particular event and tell them why. Explain what your services will include and be sure the bride understands them clearly.

When the interview is complete, be sure to ask for the sale if you want it. Many Dallas wedding planners make the mistake of going through the interview process and not asking for the business. Ask when the client will be making a final decision and request that they let you know either way.

Unlike photographers, florists and venues, consultants do not have anything tangible to offer our clients except our expertise. We have ourselves to represent and we are our own product. Clients make the decision to purchase our services based on the perception of us that we present through our appearance, literature, advertising and personality. Be sure to put your best foot forward!

The Importance of Certification

A professional with credentials will have experience in wedding-related activities through accredited training and will be able to handle all aspects of wedding planning. The confidence level of a certified Dallas wedding planner will be gained through knowledge and preparation. Confidence breaks down the barriers of uncertainty and doubt and will be transferred to your clients during your interview process.

Shari Johns is the owner and founder of As you wish… wedding & event planning of Dallas. She has been a Dallas Wedding Planner for 6 years & founding AACWP member.


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The Knot Deluxe Wedding Planner – Swirl

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The Knot Deluxe Wedding Planner – Swirl


The wedding experts at The Knot designed this just for you, with insider tips and tricks on how to plan a seamless wedding in style. Eight tabbed sections (Ceremony, Reception, Photography & Music, Honeymoon, Attire & Attendants, Guests & Invitations, Timeline & Budget, and Contacts) will keep you organized and prepared every step of the way. Designed in our "swirl" motifs, the 3-ring planner measures 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" and in addition to the many checklists and worksheets, has plenty of note paper and four folder pockets.
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Wedding Videography – A Career As an Event Planner

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Wedding Videography – A Career As an Event Planner

Special events often pop in and out of our everyday lives. We are so busy working that it is often difficult to plan them ourselves. The solution to this problem is an event planner. When you think of an “event”, we have a perception of something extravagant like Mardi Gras, Academy Awards and other big occasions we see on television. However, an event planner works on smaller events as well like weddings and business conferences.

An event planner’s main job is to guarantee that all details of an event are taken cared of and the program will flow as smoothly as possible. If you are planning to have a career in event planning, you must have the ability of juggling many things at once without forgetting even the smallest details. You must also be goal oriented, time conscious and patient. In this kind of business not everything will turn out the way it’s supposed to so you have to be creative enough to provide alternatives to your client.

Special events occur for different purposes. It may be celebrations like reunions and weddings. An event planner can act as a wedding planner in charge of booking the ceremony and reception locations, and hiring a good studio for the wedding videography among others. She can also be the one to facilitate educational conferences and meetings.

Event planning can also be business related. Big companies hire event planners for their promotions. Some of these companies include hotels or resorts, non profit organizations, country clubs, theme parks and convention centers. They usually hold charity events, fashion shows, product and service launching.

There are a number of good schools and online universities that offer event planner certification. A good program will usually include technical instruction on the planning process of events and the business end instruction on how to run the business. Opportunities for internships under experienced event planners may also be offered. In some event planner certification programs, students are also required to have hands on experience by planning their own event and this will eventually help them develop their portfolio for future clientele.

When starting your career as an event planner, consider first the type of event you want to pursue. If you are more into weddings like handling flower arrangements, bridesmaid dresses and wedding videography then consider tackling celebration events. If you prefer planning corporate affairs, then you may choose to plan board meetings, conventions and product launches.

Once you get a head start as an event planner, you will begin to like it and eventually love your job. You will have this drive in you to learn more about the business. And this is where passion and determination for the job sets in. Every event you attend will be a time for learning and growth. You will find yourself searching for professional improvement and striving to be better in everything you do. Once you acquire all these qualities, you are definitely on your way to becoming a successful event planner.

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