Move over, NYC! There’s a new list of the top US cities for event and wedding planners, and you’re going to be surprised! Smaller cities are the place to be this year. While large metropolis areas will always be sure bets for any professional planner, we want to explore the lesser-known areas of the country […]

Updated 2026 Key Points A professional event portfolio is essential for booking clients. Your portfolio should live on your website — not just social media. 7 core elements make a strong event planning portfolio. Real QC Event School graduates showcase powerful examples. You can become certified in as little as 3 months with QC Event […]

Frances Steiner is a graduate of QC's Event & Wedding Planning Course. Read her story and learn more about her event and wedding planning business!

Alyssa Perna has over a decade of event operations experience for leading multinational business-to-business conferences, festivals and trade shows, press conferences, large-scale fundraisers, complex social events, and more. She is the founder of Experience Events, the Managing Director of Ingenuity Cleveland. She is also the lead instructor (and tutor!) of the Corporate Event Planning course […]

December is officially here, which means holiday music is playing everywhere you turn, you’re forever cleaning snow off the car, and you’re always feeling frozen. But it’s also a time for friends, family, and showing them just how much they mean to you—and we definitely think that’s a reason to celebrate! This holiday season, if […]

If you’re organized, love attention to detail, and always take charge of a situation like the leader you are, you may have a future as an event planner! Now the big question is: are you interested in event planning or event management? “But wait, aren’t those the exact same thing?” A lot of people tend […]

As a professional Event Planner, when sitting down with your clients for your first consultation, how can you possibly know which specific questions to ask to ensure you not only know exactly what they want, but how to deliver it as expected for the big day? In the beginning, this can be a little daunting. But […]

QC Event School tutor and owner of Aisle Travel, Amira Harris share her 10 wedding planning tips from a pro wedding planner.

More & more people today are hiring party planners for their special occasions. Here’s how you can cash-in your passion and become a party planner!

QC Event School tutor Alyssa Perna recounts her journey on how she quit her job to start a successful Event Planning Business. Check out her story!