Pointers for Planners

Dive into the world of event and wedding planning on our blog, where experts share their insights, tips, and tricks. Stay ahead of the curve and elevate your skills with the latest trends and practical advice from seasoned professionals.

Finding the Right Vendors and Suppliers for Your Destination Wedding

Finding the Right Vendors and Suppliers for Your Destination Wedding

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. In addition to running her own business, Amira is also one of QC’s leading tutors for the Destination Wedding Planning course. With so […]
Sarah Cavanagh

3 Ways Charities & Nonprofit Organizations Can Help You Become an Event Planner

3 Ways Charities & Nonprofit Organizations Can Help You Become an Event Planner

In your journey to become an event planner, you’ll inevitably be faced with the tell-tale challenge of getting your name established within the industry. In the beginning, this may seem a bit overwhelming. After all, you need to build a portfolio of your work to help entice potential clients to hire you… But you need […]
Sarah Cavanagh

How to Become a Party Planner: Organizing Milestone Parties

How to Become a Party Planner: Organizing Milestone Parties

I’m going to get real with you for a moment, and be perfectly honest… When I used to think of party planning, I would typically just think of birthday parties – and that’s it. Before I started properly learning about the industry, I would have never guessed just how many opportunities a certified party planner […]
Sarah Cavanagh

Graduate Feature: Savanna Wharton-Lake

Graduate Feature: Savanna Wharton-Lake

Name: Savanna Wharton-Lake Location: Trinidad and Tobago QC Courses you’ve taken / are taking: Event & Wedding Planning Event Décor Your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakemanagement/ Tell us a little bit about yourself! I’m from Trinidad and Tobago, a small island in the Caribbean. I have lived here my entire life, except for the four years I spent […]
Sarah Cavanagh

7 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Truly Innovative Event Decor

7 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Truly Innovative Event Decor

In the world of event and wedding planning, event decor plays a huge role in making your client’s special occasion come together! Event decor allows you to customize your client’s special occasion to include sentimental touches and reflect personality. If you’re a certified planner, adding event decor training to your repertoire is a smart way […]
Sarah Cavanagh

Why Corporate Event Planners Need to Know Risk Management

Why Corporate Event Planners Need to Know Risk Management

As a corporate event planner, it’s your job to take your client’s vision and turn it into a reality. Sometimes, though, the unexpected can happen. Every single event you plan will come with potential risks (a lackluster turnout, inclement weather, damaged property, or even an unexpected pandemic). Though the majority of the time, none of […]
Sarah Cavanagh

3 Do’s and Don’ts for Planning an LGBTQ+ Wedding

3 Do’s and Don’ts for Planning an LGBTQ+ Wedding

Although there are admittedly some parts of the world that still have some catching up to do, it’s truly wonderful that we finally live in an age where LGBTQ+ marriage is accepted the way it should be. In many ways, LGBTQ+ weddings are pretty much the exact same as ‘traditional’ weddings. There are guests, a […]
Sarah Cavanagh

How to Get Real Experience During Your Event Planner Training

How to Get Real Experience During Your Event Planner Training

We’ve all been there when breaking into a new career: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to gain experience. This can be especially tricky if you’re planning on launching your event planner business straight out of school. But there are ways to get real-life experience during your event planner […]
Mireille Pitre

How to Incorporate Stepparents into Your Client’s Wedding

How to Incorporate Stepparents into Your Client’s Wedding

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. In addition to running her own business, Amira is also one of QC’s leading tutors for the Destination Wedding Planning course. Now that […]
Sarah Cavanagh

Get Sponsorships for Festivals and Live Events with These 4 Tips!

Get Sponsorships for Festivals and Live Events with These 4 Tips!

Once social distancing rules are safely lifted, there are going to be tons of businesses, corporations, and brands who will be eager to promote themselves and start gaining back business. One popular way to do this is by throwing a festival, or some other type of live event. If you’re a corporate event planner, you’re […]
Sarah Cavanagh

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