Category: From the Experts

What You Need to Know About Event Planner Internships: Part I

What You Need to Know About Event Planner Internships: Part I

Heather tells us all about the basics of event planner internships—and why you should go for one!
Alicia Haniford

Lauren De Koster: Ask Me Anything!

Lauren De Koster: Ask Me Anything!

Got questions about your event planning career? Lauren De Koster has your answers!
Alicia Haniford

The Art of Saying No

The Art of Saying No

Saying "no" to your clients is never easy, but sometimes you have to do it. Regina shares her methods!
Alicia Haniford

Athena DeVonne: Ask Me Anything!

Athena DeVonne: Ask Me Anything!

Missed Athena's AMA in March? Not to worry—we've recapped your questions (and her answers) here!
Alicia Haniford

Elopement Planning: Part II

Elopement Planning: Part II

Heather explains her own elopement planning package and tells us how to make it work.
Alicia Haniford

Elopement Planning: Part I

Elopement Planning: Part I

QC tutor Heather Vickery is the Owner and Event Director of Greatest Expectations Special Events and Weddings, one of Chicago’s most celebrated event planning and design firms. All photos in this post are from events produced by Greatest Expectations. Have you ever considered adding elopements, or as I like to call them mini-weddings, to your […]
Corina Wan

Packaging Your Event Planning Services

Packaging Your Event Planning Services

Packaging your services is tricky when you're just starting your career. Regina shares her tips!
Alicia Haniford

Heather Vickery: Ask Me Anything!

Heather Vickery: Ask Me Anything!

Do you have questions about your event planning career? Heather Vickery has your answers!
Alicia Haniford

Event Planners: Have You Made These Major Mistakes?

Event Planners: Have You Made These Major Mistakes?

Regina's seen a lot in her time—but there's two major mistakes she's noticed planners making over and over.
Alicia Haniford

Top Event Planner Interview Questions

Top Event Planner Interview Questions

Regina Osgood walks us through the top interview questions she uses to hire a new planner for her team.
Alicia Haniford