I have some game-changing news to share…
Timeline Genius now lets you set text reminders for the activities in your timelines! And these reminders will automatically go out on the event day — to you, your team, vendors, venues, clients, and event guests.
This way, everybody knows what to do and when to do it. And you stand out like a rock star for being so organized and thorough.
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As a professional planner, you’re well-aware that creating and executing a thorough wedding day timeline is never just a one-person job. Weddings are complex events that involve multiple parties – from venues and vendors, to the wedding party and event guests. You know that before you can finalize your wedding day timelines, you need to incorporate input from all of these parties. Getting feedback from relevant people helps you ensure that everybody is on the same page, so the big day goes off without a hitch.
But you may be thinking… collaborating on wedding day timelines is easier said than done. Having interviewed hundreds of experienced wedding planners over the last six years, I know this to be true. So I ask you to consider two important questions: First, what makes collaborating on wedding day timelines so challenging, even for seasoned planners? And second, is there a way to do it better, faster, and more easily? (Hint: Keep reading, and you’ll find there is.) READ MORE
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For the 45th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Bron Hansboro—better known as The Flower Guy Bron—an award-winning wedding floral designer and international speaker based in Richmond, Virginia.
Bron is the founder of The Flower Guy Bron, a wedding and events floral company that offers a bespoke approach to luxury floral design. A former teacher, Bron leveraged the “listen, observe, anticipate” model he honed during his time in education to build a floral brand that understands client needs and exceeds their expectations. After realizing he was turning away thousands of dollars of business from clients whose budgets didn’t fit his luxury brand, he found a way to tap into that additional revenue stream. He opened Pastel Posies, a second floral design company that serves couples who are seeking a lower price point.
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For the 44th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing David Stark, a renowned New York-based event designer and artist who’s seen over 25 years of career success.
David is the founder of David Stark Design and Production, an acclaimed event planning firm known for its inventive approach to visual storytelling. With everything from celebrity weddings to high-profile galas under his belt, David has designed for brands like Target, SNL, and Kiehl’s, and is most known for the annual event he designs for The Robin Hood Foundation. His background in painting and his education in art allow him to bring an imaginative eye—and an undeniable element of artistry—to each event he produces.
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Do you have an effective system for managing your company’s finances? Or are you operating and making key decisions without having a firm handle on your cash flow?
If you wanna grow your company the right way — being intentional and strategic about your financial planning — then this podcast episode is for you!
Michelle Loretta is a business consultant and financial strategist for wedding and event professionals. As the founder of Sage Wedding Pros, she draws from her past experience in accounting, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship to strengthen wedding businesses worldwide. Michelle is also the founder of the Be Sage Wedding Conference, a master-level summit for wedding professionals.
For the 42nd episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Kirsten and Maria Palladino, the brilliant minds behind Equally Wed — an acclaimed online LGBTQ+ wedding resource.
Kirsten is the editorial director of EquallyWed.com and the author of Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding. Maria is the creative director of EquallyWed.com, and she has 20+ years of graphic design and web development experience. Kirsten and Maria are also the co-founders of Equally Wed Pro, a leading LGBTQ+ wedding certification program.
In this interview, Kirsten and Maria share their combined expertise and reveal how to authentically serve the LGBTQ+ community. They also share valuable tips for using content marketing and blogging to elevate your business.
Here are some of the key points Kirsten and Maria address:
To hear this insightful interview, press the play button below. And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast in iTunes.
I want to say a special, heartfelt thank you to Kirsten and Maria for sharing their expertise with the Timeline Genius community.
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It’s the final countdown to Wedding MBA and we are looking forward to connecting with you while sharing all of the great things Timeline Genius has to offer. We’re finalizing task lists and busting out our most comfortable footwear, but before we head out, here are a few tips to make the most of the…
Timeline Genius now lets you easily create your timelines even when you don’t have all the vendor information upfront! It happens, right? Sometimes you need to start a timeline, and some of the vendors are still to be determined. Well, now you have a simple solution for this… Timeline Genius lets you start your timelines with placeholder…
I’m writing this post to address two important questions that come up a lot in my conversations with our Timeline Genius users. (Note: I’ve also provided a short clip above to share my answers in video format.) Question 1: “How do I handle a situation where I have more than one contact person at a…
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I’m delighted to announce that we have now added an autosave feature for you! This feature was requested by an awesome group of planners in our new Timeline Genius Facebook Group, and we think it’s going to be super helpful for everybody. In short, you don’t have to worry anymore about losing edits when you’re working on timeline…
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