Posts by Corina Wan

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 […]

Check out part 1 of our Client Series: What Trendy Clients Look for in a Wedding Planner and Decorator As every event and wedding planner knows, anxious brides and stressed out hosts can be demanding. This is especially true if they’re putting large sums of money on the line. Extravagant clients who are willing to […]

Destination weddings are a great opportunity to escape the cold weather, but there are some important details you'll have to keep in mind. Check out our list of what to consider while planning your clients’ dream destination wedding!

The best planners and decorators are versatile and up-to-date with latest trends. What are your trendiest clients looking for in a wedding planner? Read this list and evaluate whether clients will see these qualities in you!

Planning a winter wedding is a unique opportunity to get creative, but the weather can present its challenges. Here are 10 tips on how to plan the perfect winter wedding!

As long as your invitations can survive delivery, your options are basically endless! Here are 8 creative alternatives to traditional invitations your clients will love!

Being a terrible guest is your right as an invitee. It’s the event planner’s responsibility to deal with any problems that you cause. Here are nine helpful tips on how to be a really bad guest.

You want to be informative and respectful during your first client conversation. Here are 10 ways to make a good first impression!

Offering your clients a tailored version of your usual wedding package can increase your client base. Read this blog to learn how you can provide your clients with partial wedding planning services!

Now that you're a certified event planner, how do you turn your training into practical work experience? Here are 8 steps on how to start building client base.