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ARTICLE BY COLLECTIVE MEMBER: SHELLIE REID WARNER OF REL(EVENT) PLANNING Engagement Photo Tips The ring is on your finger and it’s time to capture the love between the two of you now that you are engaged!  Engagement photos can be so much fun and a great way to get to know the photographer you will be […]

In this episode of Refine for Wedding Planners, I’m chatting with Joe Rogers, a fellow Refiner and seasoned wedding & event planner, all about working with influencers and celebrities. We cover the following in our chat: What it’s like to work with influencers (quirks and all) How to handle the billing & branding A mindset […]

Our industry has had some really fantastic conversations about inclusion and diversity over the last couple of years. We still have a lot of work to do, and in this episode, I want to highlight a few overlooked areas. In this conversation, we talk about: Not taking away from the broader issues of race and […]

In this episode, we cover the general nuances of working for less or for free. I talk about: Why someone might work for less or for free Understanding your value When is it okay to work for less or for free Having boundaries when working for less or for free Check out the Wedding Planning […]

In this episode, I talk about the process of re-onboarding our postponed clients. I cover the nuance of lacking energy and motivation. I also share the things I’ve tried as I get back into as well. This is new for all of us and I’m not claiming to have figured it out, but I do […]

In this episode, I talk all about working in shifts during the wedding day. We cover the following in our chat: What I even mean by this How I got started Shift timing Properly staffing Benefits and “selling” it to your clients Risks and pushback   Grab your Wedding Planning Process Kit and more at […]

In this episode, I talk about the process of firing clients. We cover the following in our chat: Why you might need to fire someone Trying to avoid it How to do it Handling the fallout   Resources from this episode: Check out our email template kits here! Listen to Episode 06: Worst Response to a […]

In this episode, I talk about naughty clients and how to redirect them. We cover the following in our chat: • Contracted clients • Non-planning partners that invade our inbox (their moms) • Giving benefit of the doubt • Initial redirection and education, all the way to firing them • What to say and how […]

In this episode, I have guest Lauren Chumbley, Co-Owner of Eclipse Event Co., sharing her experience with Partial Planning. We cover the following in our chat: The nuances and grey areas of Partial Planning Best practices Maintaining boundaries How it’s a great upsell option and can be a major cash driver for your business Staffing […]

In this episode, I talk about Family Assistants and how they can benefit not only your personal life, but your business too! We cover the following in our chat: What a Family Assistant does The cost and how to afford one (spoiler: they actually offset their cost in many ways) How to find one Why […]