Category: Your Event Career

Do you have an interest in becoming an event and/or wedding planner, but don’t quite know what exactly that means? For instance, what sort of things would be a normal part of your job? Are there different kinds of event planners? If so, what sets them apart? Here, we’ll break down an event planner’s job […]

What’s in a name? Well, when it comes to your event and wedding planner career, your name often acts as the spokesperson of your entire business. When promoting yourself, it’s one of the first things out of your mouth to introduce yourself. Online, your business name is what others will either first see or look […]

Corporate event planning is often times a whole other experience, compared to organizing regular events and weddings. But just like at weddings, showers, birthday parties, etc., corporate events are regularly known for giving some sort of gift to the guests. In the world of event management, these gifts are called “swag”. And just like with […]

Destination weddings are on the rise across the globe! Whether you’re wondering how to become a wedding planner, you’re already a destination wedding planner, or you’re organizing your own destination wedding, you might be looking for the best destination wedding locations. Lucky for you, the QC staff just LOVES to travel! Here are our top […]

At most weddings, it’s considered a common practice – and a long-standing tradition – to provide the guests with a token of the couple’s appreciation for attending their big day. There are no rules when it comes to wedding favors; they’re completely up to the couple, and what they feel their guests would like. That […]

Alyssa Perna has over a decade of event operations experience for leading multinational business-to-business conferences, festivals and trade shows, press conferences, large-scale fundraisers, complex social events, and more. She is the founder of Experience Events, and the Managing Director of Ingenuity Cleveland. She’s also the lead instructor (and tutor!) of the event management course at […]

It’s the start of a brand new decade, and you’ve worked really hard to get where you’re at professionally. You’ve started your career in event and wedding planning, you’re beginning to get some clients, and things are on an upward trajectory. Good for you! Now the truly difficult part will be maintaining this respectable work […]

In a perfect world, nothing would ever go wrong on your clients’ big day. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned, and emergencies can happen. Luckily, you’re there to help! No, while you may not always be able to solve every problem that arises, as a certified wedding planner, you can be prepared to fix […]

Amira Harris is the owner and destination wedding specialist of Aisle Travel™ based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Aisle Travel™ provides Canadian couples with full group travel services, destination wedding planning, and customized wedding group experiences. Today, she shares her insight on 10 templates that all wedding event planners should have ready and in their arsenal – […]

Bridal shows and wedding expos are truly priceless a gift to any wedding planner! You get to meet all sorts of different vendors, make connections and network, and seriously get inspired! The best part? It’s usually dirt cheap to attend. Sometimes, even free. With such a golden opportunity at your disposal, why not take full […]