Planning your dream wedding shouldn’t feel like a frantic race to the altar. Here’s your key to a stress-free and organized journey—our meticulously crafted Ultimate Wedding Checklist! Follow these steps and ensure every detail is meticulously planned, leaving you free to focus on the joy of starting your forever together. Let’s Break Down Your Dream Wedding into Manageable Steps: 1. Setting the Stage: Initial Planning Budget Bliss: Determine your overall spending limit and allocate funds for key areas like venue, catering, attire, and more. Prioritize what matters most and create a real ..read more

In the ever-evolving world of weddings, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. As a wedding planner, your expertise is your magic touch, transforming dreams into unforgettable celebrations. But how do you ensure your skills stay as sharp as a freshly cut diamond? Here, we unveil expert tips to elevate your wedding planner prowess and craft truly magical experiences for your clients. Stay Ahead of the Curve: A keen eye for the latest trends is your secret weapon. Follow wedding blogs (e.g. “[wedding planning blogs]”) , attend bridal shows, and network with industry colleagues to stay informed ..read more

Styled shoots are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your new skills, not to mention a great time for networking and building relationships with other wedding suppliers.  I organised a styled shoot when I was very new in the game, it served a great purpose as I obtained images of my work from a professional photographer which I used on my website and social media to advertise my business.  Styled shoots are expensive for florists as it’s very rare that any other suppliers will assist with the cost of flowers, however, this is your opportunity to create designs that you want to showc ..read more

Tired of chasing couples down the aisle? It’s time to become the go-to wedding planner with a captivating online presence! In today’s digital age, savvy couples searching for their dream wedding architect turn to the internet first. Here’s where we unveil the secrets to attracting your dream wedding clients with powerful digital marketing strategies for wedding planners. Craft a Website Worthy of “I Do.” Your website is the digital storefront for your wedding planning magic. Make it visually stunning, user-friendly, and brimming with details about your services, pricing, and a showstopping po ..read more

Conjure a wedding celebration bursting with personality! Ditch the color wheel confusion; we’ve curated the hottest wedding color palettes of 2024, designed to inspire every bride and groom. From classic elegance to bold statements, discover the perfect hues to paint your dream day with style. Mystical Moonlight (Deep purple, midnight blue, silver, and touches of gold): Embrace the celestial magic of a moonlit night. This enchanting palette evokes a sense of mystery and romance, perfect for a celestial-themed wedding under the stars. Golden Hour Glow (Warm shades of peach, coral, gold, and ivo ..read more

Team Management Hey there, Wedding Enthusiasts! It’s Stef, and I’m thrilled to dive into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: team management in the world of wedding venue management. As the head of our esteemed course, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding countless aspiring professionals on their journey to mastering the art of creating unforgettable wedding experiences. Today, I want to share with you the essential principles of effective team management and why it’s a crucial skill for success in this dynamic industry. Setting the Stage for Success Managing a team in the realm of we ..read more

In the podcast, Amber Rose Thomas discusses the importance of targeting ideal couples with precision through Facebook ads. She highlights the unique targeting options available on Facebook, such as targeting couples who have recently gotten engaged by their relationship status. This allows wedding professionals to reach their ideal clients in a highly specific and effective way. One of the key advantages of using Facebook ads for targeting ideal couples is the ability to automate the process and save time. By creating targeted ads that reach a larger audience beyond their own followers and em ..read more

Embracing Art Movements: Influences on Style as a Wedding Stylist As a wedding stylist, finding inspiration is a constant journey, and one of the richest sources of creative influence lies in the world of art movements. From the romanticism of the Renaissance to the avant-garde spirit of modernism, each movement offers a distinct aesthetic that can be translated into breathtaking wedding designs. The Renaissance: Elegance and Romance The Renaissance era is renowned for its emphasis on beauty, proportion, and harmony. Drawing inspiration from the art of this period, wedding stylists can crea ..read more

Following on from my March live training, I want to speak abit about starting out and building your portfolio for potential clients.  When you start out, its only natural that you won’t have images to showcase your work. However, you will need images if you want couples to book you, because let’s be honest, before anyone books you, they need to feel confident that you can deliver their dream wedding flowers.  This is why I would never advise using images which are not your work, to advertise your services.  So what can you do?  Unpaid work Experience  Styled shoots&nbs ..read more

The key to making the most of your couples flowers is to repurpose the designs throughout their wedding.  This means that flowers from the ceremony can be moved into the wedding breakfast or other areas around the venue. One excellent example of this and one of my most popular designs are floor arrangements.  Floor arrangements can sit in front of the registrar table and at the end of every or every other row, they are the perfect arrangement to frame the aisle, and after the ceremony they can be moved to in-front of the top table to create a floor meadow. They really do provide the ..read more