Your source of all things wedding biz from around the web. All Things Weddings: Wedding Startups Say ‘I Do’ To Cannabis- The legalization of marijuana in some states is (slowly) starting to alter the wedding industry in those areas- Big perk of cannabis weddings… more ‘mellow’ bridezillas! The Real Reason Weddings Cost So Much- Finally […]
By Megan Miranda Giving back to your community, whether locally or globally, is good for your soul and your wedding business. You will help others, build loyalty and create good PR. Dr. Mark Hassad, who gives free dental care to those who can’t afford it, says, “We hardly got any of the people we treated […]
Taking time out of your busy day to post on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest can be exhausting. But, as a successful wedding pro, you know it’s necessary. Follow these tips to optimize your social media marketing and drive more leads to your website. 1. Post the Right Content While your Facebook fans may want […]
Cheeky Copy, Niche Targeting & Facebook Video Ad Success Amanda Greville of Rock Paper Gifts is a solo-entrepreneur with a big personality who markets her wedding invitation business locally. By laser targeting her ideal clients and showcasing her cheeky personality, her business has grown by leaps and bounds. I caught Amanda sharing her superhero powers […]
Your source of all things wedding biz from around the web. All Things Weddings: The No Cell Phone Wedding– Leave the wedding hashtags and selfies at the door; see why more and more brides are telling people to leave their cell phones at home (much to professional photographers’ delight)! The 25 Weirdest Wedding Proposals of […]
There are great benefits to being known as a destination wedding photographer, planner or makeup artist. You get to travel around the country — or world! — all expenses paid. But, let’s be honest, it’s never that easy and not always as fun as it sounds. Focus on a Narrow Market While it is a […]
Your source of all things wedding biz from around the web. All Things Weddings: Anti-Gay Business Accidentally Caters Wedding for Gay Couple– Indianna couple makes their own “Memories” when local restaurant refuses to cater their reception. Things Real Guys Think as their Bride Walks Down the Aisle– It’s not a fairytale moment for all- Guys […]
By Megan Miranda 1. Keep Your Startup Costs Low Fortunately, starting a wedding planning business isn’t as expensive as opening a store or restaurant. You won’t have the cost of renting a large office space (at least at first) or purchasing expensive tools. However, there are some startup costs that you need to consider before […]
By Megan Miranda I know what you’re thinking, entrepreneurs don’t have time for breaks! These days, people equate taking a 15 minute break to being lazy. While you may cringe and the idea and think it is counter-intuitive, taking regular breaks from your work can actually make you more productive. Think of your brain as […]
By Bonnie Dannen As a wedding professional, you have to be constantly on the lookout for new ways to attract more clients so you’re always booked. With your profiles on social media, you’re probably already trying to reach out to everyone you can—word of mouth is the best advertisement, after all. But there are some […]