Category: From the Experts

I’m Ayla Otto, owner and founder of Events by Ayla, LLC, a full-service wedding design and planning company based in Alaska. My husband, Kyle, and I were both born and raised in Homer, Alaska. Kyle and I met when I was 18 and we’ve been together for 11 years! We currently live in the MatSu Valley with our three sons (who are all 4 years old and under). In 2017, I graduated with my Bachelors in Hospitality and Event Management from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. In 2019, I started dreaming of a way I could help people while also incorporating my passions. That’s when Events by Ayla was created! I’ve been in business for 4 years and love it more every single year!

I’d graduated with my Bachelors Degree in 2004, and I decided to go back and pursue my Masters Degree in 2007. In those 3 years, I was trying to find a job that I really thought I would be happy doing. My dream was always to work for an advertising agency in New York City! However, when I met my (eventual) husband in 2005, I decided this was no longer the path I wanted to take. I hated every job I had that required me to be stuck in an office from 9am – 5pm every day. I just knew I wasn’t cut out for that. So, I gave some thought as to what really made me happy…

Photographer: Eric Jordan of Jordan Viision Meet QC Event School graduate, Tyler Reid! Location: Atlanta, GA QC Courses you’ve taken: Luxury Wedding & Event Planning Destination Wedding Planning Website: https://www.eminentevents.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EminentEventsPlanning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eminent.events/ Pinterest: https://bit.ly/45c5LAx Tell us a little bit about yourself, Tyler. Hi there, I’m Tyler and I’m a QC Event School graduate! […]

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School—or thinking of enrolling? Are you looking for some tips to help you stay motivated in your online course? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? One way […]

When it comes to finding the right event planning school, there are a lot of things to consider. For instance, what should the school criteria include? How can you tell if an event planning academy is reputable or not? In this article, we’ll show you how to choose an event planning school that’s right for […]

Do you want to know how to become an event planner? Then look no further, because you’ve come to the right place! I’m willing to bet that you have tons of questions about this new, exciting career path. Luckily, I’m going to help answer ALL of them for you in this article! All you need […]

Are you ready to learn how to become a wedding planner? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! Chances are, you have a ton of questions about this new, exciting career path. Well, you’re in luck – because we’ve answered ALL of them for you right here in this article. Let’s dive in! What […]

Do you dream of working as a professional event and/or wedding planner? QC Event School can help you turn this dream into a reality in as little as 3-6 months!  We get it: going back to school always feels like a daunting decision for some of us. This is why we’re committed to making the decision to […]

Is QC Event School accredited? What is the learning environment like at our institution? Moreover, will we truly prepare you for a long-term, successful career as an event/wedding planner? Today, our wonderful Student Ambassador, Afton Romrell, is here with all the details! Join Afton as she answers 16 frequently asked questions we get from new […]

Thinking of becoming a wedding planner? Then you’ll need to know how to properly set your service rates! Luckily, QC Event School tutor, Mwai Yeboah, is here to help with 5 awesome tips to get you started! With over 15 years of industry experience, Mwai is the proud owner of Love, From Mwai. In addition to […]