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Comment on RSVP by Ann Mattis

Ann Mattis — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:12:14 +0000

Looking forward to attending!

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner by sedona bride {destination wedding photojournalism}

sedona bride {destination wedding photojournalism} — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:53:45 +0000

Cicely you rock! Nicely said. Having a great planner always helps us out a TON as well as the bride and the guests. Weddings with planners always run smoother and the brides and guests always seem like they have so much more fun than weddings without planners. I wish more vendors would stress the importance of having a planner.

I think prioritizing and making vendors like planners and amazing photographers a must is so much better than lets say inviting everyone you know and having a huge guest count with people you probably won’t have a close relationship with in 5 years. It’s all about the priorities with the budget and I say having an amazing time with your closest family and friends should be top priority and having a planner really makes that possible.

xo
Katrina

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner by Laura Sokol

Laura Sokol — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:46:32 +0000

I love what you had to say! It is so true. “Here’s my business card… refer me.” Um and you are??? I am a photographer and hear this all the time from florists, officiants, caterers and even other photographers but it isn’t often that they offer to take my card first for referrals. If you want vendors to refer you please make an effort to build a relationship. There is nothing like giving a client a referral and finding out that the referred vendor fell through, flaked out, or just wasn’t even close to what they expected.

#2 makes such a huge difference. If the brides only knew that having a good wedding planner really does make a difference in how stress free their day would be they would all have them. I can’t tell you how many times I had to put on the fix it hat and problem solve for a bride who can’t find the ribbon for the corset, is wearing RED underwear and doesn’t realize that they will show through her white dress, calm a bride who’s parents are late, who’s minister is missing, and on and on. If they only had a planner most of these things wouldn’t have happened or would have been quickly and quietly handled while I took photos of the day.
Thank you for writing an article that all people in the wedding industry should read and learn from.

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner :: PART II by Karin L. Crawford

Karin L. Crawford — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:17:44 +0000

Hear, hear! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE working with planners! You make it a wonderful, fabulous day for everyone, including all of the rest of us vendors. What a pleasure to partner! I promote planners to all my brides – they enjoy the day more, and so does their family. They are less stressed, and so it’s better for EVERYONE!

Comment on Go! Tell it on the mountain! by Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:42:03 +0000

To add to the Rev. Ted’s comment; Many DJ’s are not as professional because most DJ’s are part-timers who hold a full-time job during the week. Therefore have much less time to properly plan and prepare for weddings on the weekend. I play basketball part-time, but I’m certainly not a pro ball player.
It is improbable that a DJ will set up equipment for a rehearsal, however it should be a very possible for a DJ to arrive early to give themselves enough time to not only set up, but to make the proper sound checks necessary before guests arrive. Just because a sound system works fine one day, does not mean it will work properly the next.

When you pay for professional full time service you get much better results.
Good post Curtis, keep climbing those mountains.

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner :: PART II by Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:03:50 +0000

I would personally like to meet this planner. This is a very good post, and she really seems to get it. I conquer with Curtis.
#8 needs to be rephrased to good DJ’s. Other than that I completely
agree with everything.

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner :: PART II by Chris

Chris — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:29:01 +0000

Number 5 is soooo important! All the vendors need to be fed. Lately it seems like we are forgotten about more often. We might not be in the room with the reception but we are still there. Put some one in charge to make sure every vendor is included.

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner :: PART II by Curtis Whipple

Curtis Whipple — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:57:27 +0000

Thanks for #8 too. It goes for the good DJs anyways. The untrained and unqualified hobbyists or other beginners really drag us all down. Sadly, there are brides who have resigned themselves to the thought that “Well, that’s just the way DJs are…” No! Spend the time to select a good one and budget for a professional fee.

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner :: PART II by Aleasha Shelton - A Day to Cherish

Aleasha Shelton - A Day to Cherish — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:41:04 +0000

Cicily, I adore everything you have written in this series. If this message gets through to the industry, we will see massive change for the better in every element of every wedding. Next step: let’s rent a billboard to put this on!

Comment on Dear Industry Professionals :: A few words from a Wedding Planner :: PART II by Tony Laub

Tony Laub — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:16:23 +0000

I totally agree with #1…and never really thought about it before!
Yes…give them at least 10 minutes. They just took a huge step in their life. Let them digest and savor this huge emotional plunge!