The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – L is for Level Headed
June 6, 2011 by Kylie Carlson · Leave a Comment
This should go without saying but you will be amazed just how many planners don’t have this trait. What do you do when you find out the band have got stuck on the motorway because there has been an accident and they can’t make the sound-check? What suggestions will you make when your bride informs [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – K is for Knowlegeable
May 31, 2011 by Kylie Carlson · Leave a Comment
This trait is probably true of most industries, but when relating it back to the industry of wedding and event planning or even design & styling, we are referring to the fact that you need to be knowledgeable when it comes to your suppliers and their products or services. E.g. to really understand and plan [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – J is for Jazzy
May 16, 2011 by Kylie Carlson · Leave a Comment
This is a slightly left of centre trait but one I like and think is quite important. In my opinion being jazzy is all about the ability to be edgy and hip. You need to be able to take a traditional theme and modernise it whilst still keeping it authentic. As a wedding or event [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – I is for Inspirational
April 11, 2011 by Kylie Carlson · Leave a Comment
Your job as a wedding or event planner is to inspire others with your ideas and thoughts. Being inspirational allows you to motivate others and let them see things through your eyes. What is inspirational to you though will mean next to nothing for someone else. It’s down to you to show why you are [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – H is for Happy
April 4, 2011 by Kylie Carlson · Leave a Comment
Remember the 7 dwarfs? Well one of them was happy and that is certainly one of the personality traits required of a wedding or event planner. You need to be of a happy and cheerful disposition not only for your clients, but for your staff and suppliers too. I always remember being told by a [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – G is for Grounded
This may seem like a strange one but it all comes back to being in control of your thoughts. As a planner you need to feel secure in who and what you are. Stress levels can run very high in our industry and it could be easy to become unglued at any moment. To really [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – E is for Energetic
March 15, 2011 by Kylie · Leave a Comment
If you aren’t full of energy then you need to choose a different career. Being a wedding or event planner requires boundless amounts of energy. The hours you work are unsociable, long and tiring. Add to this the fitness level you need in order to be on your feet for a 16 hour stretch, sometimes [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – D is for Determined
March 4, 2011 by Kylie · Leave a Comment
As with many industries it takes guts and determination to succeed and special events is no different. I have always been a big believer in the phrase ‘If you want something badly enough you’ll get it’. This is a great phrase and very true in most cases, but it won’t work on its own. You [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – C is for Creative
February 21, 2011 by Kylie · Leave a Comment
This word is probably the most overused word in the Special Event Industry. There are many different definitions of creative, but the one I think that most applies to wedding and event planners is the ability to have a creative mind. Whilst it is great if you are able to design and make fabulous table [...]
The ABC’s of being a Wedding Planner – B is for Believable
is for Believable. Your clients need to believe in you and what you do. In Special Event Planning you have no product to sell other than yourself and if what you are selling isn’t believable you won’t get very far. Believe in yourself, believe in your ability and believe in what you do – if [...]
