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The ACPWC’s plan called DIVO – Direction, Influence, Value and Organization – is a series of articles designed to help you successfully get started in your own wedding planning business and is paramount to your success. Our final article covers the topic of Organization. ORGANIZATION Organization is essential to your success and is one of the top qualifications that make
The ACPWC’s own member, Jo Ann of Apropos Creations, who received her certification through the ACPWC, shares with brides why a wedding planner is necessary. 10 Reasons Why You Need a Wedding Planner You’re engaged. Congrats! Hopefully you already did the 3 things we recommend doing after getting engaged: 1. Create a Vision 2. Select a
Each year The Knot sends out a survey to over 10,000 brides that have married during the year and figures out the national average spending on a wedding budget. Here are the results for last year: – – W- While this may be the national average, in many cities across the –United States it is
We’d like you to meet one of our Members, Jutta Lammerts, Professional Wedding Consultant and Owner of A Day Like No Other. What got you into the business, Jutta? When our son and his wonderful fiancee announced their wedding plans, we were “over the moon,” and even more so when the two promoted me to
Every couple wants their big day to be a smooth-running, stress-free, fairytale wedding that will be remembered as a wonderful celebration for years to come. However, there are so many details involved in planning a wedding, it is normal for mishaps to occur. It is a good idea to have a trained professional to handle
by Deborah Moody What difference does a Wedding Consultant make to a wedding? Let me address this question by saying: What difference does a coach make to a championship game? Think of your wedding as a championship game. The dating process and engagement parties have been the winning games leading up to the playoffs. Now
Tracey Irish, Certified Wedding Consultant and a member of the APCWC, has been recognized by Wedding Chicks for her incredible creativity. “A glistening gold theme threaded its way through the entire shoot, from spray painted eucalyptus leaves,
For the last few weeks we have discussed how to eliminate blurred lines in your business practices in order to be successful and move forward. We have covered: Why some brides should be denied. Every bride is not your client. Giving proper credit and honoring agreements Managing Expectations by setting guidelines early and making them
When it comes to defining and managing expectations, it is important that no blurred lines exist. When your client has signed the contract, both you and your client should know what to expect. You have responsibilities to your clients, but they also have responsibilities to you. Lines come blurred when we forget that the bride has hired
Having good manners and ethics in today’s world is becoming increasingly harder to find. Unfortunately, this has affected the wedding industry, including Wedding Planners. Couples don’t know who to trust. Bad business ethics (dishonesty) and improper manners (rudeness) have left couples fearful of trusting business owners without getting great references from family, friends, or colleagues.