{"id":12729,"date":"2017-11-23T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T12:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=12729"},"modified":"2017-11-23T07:00:22","modified_gmt":"2017-11-23T12:00:22","slug":"student-feature-michael-donovan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/student-feature-michael-donovan","title":{"rendered":"Student Feature: Michael Donovan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Name:<\/b> Michael Donovan<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> Ottawa, ON<\/p>\n<p><b>QC courses you\u2019ve taken:<\/b><br \/>\nEvent &#038; Wedding Planning<br \/>\nLuxury Wedding and Event<br \/>\nEvent Decor<\/p>\n<p><b>Currently:<\/b> Destination<\/p>\n<p><b>Your website:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.donovandreamdesigns.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.donovandreamdesigns.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Blog:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.donovandreamdesigns.ca\/blog.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> http:\/\/www.donovandreamdesigns.ca\/blog.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Your social media: <\/b> <\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/donovandreamdesigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/donovandreamdesigns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/donovandreamdesigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/donovandreamdesigns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DonovanDream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/twitter.com\/DonovanDream<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/student-feature-michael-donovan\/#Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\" >Tell us a little bit about yourself!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/student-feature-michael-donovan\/#You_started_planning_events_while_you_were_a_figure_skater_for_Disney_On_Ice_Is_this_where_you_realized_event_planning_was_the_career_for_you\" >You started planning events while you were a figure skater for Disney On Ice. Is this where you realized event planning was the career for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/student-feature-michael-donovan\/#Whats_the_most_rewarding_aspect_of_running_your_own_event_and_wedding_planning_business\" >What\u2019s the most rewarding aspect of running your own event and wedding planning business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/student-feature-michael-donovan\/#It_looks_like_youve_done_a_lot_of_traveling_and_even_offer_destination_wedding_packages_What_are_some_of_the_main_challenges_of_planning_these_weddings\" >It looks like you\u2019ve done a lot of traveling, and even offer destination wedding packages! What are some of the main challenges of planning these weddings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/student-feature-michael-donovan\/#You_offer_planning_services_for_nearly_every_type_of_event_in_the_industry_How_do_you_think_QC_Event_School_has_prepared_you_for_planning_such_an_array_of_events\" >You offer planning services for nearly every type of event in the industry! How do you think QC Event School has prepared you for planning such an array of events?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/student-feature-michael-donovan\/#What_do_you_see_in_the_future_for_Donovan_Dream_Designs\" >What do you see in the future for Donovan Dream Designs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\"><\/span>Tell us a little bit about yourself!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I am a former professional figure skater who toured the world for nearly a decade with Disney On Ice. Just a little over a year ago, I started working on my Wedding and Event Planning Company Donovan Dream Designs. I got educated on my new passion, researched the trends and always-changing industry and built my vendor base before I officially launched. Donovan Dream Designs launched on February 18th, 2017 at the Tie-The-Knot Wedding Show in Ottawa, ON.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception-28-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"event ideas\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception-28-1-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception-28-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.davidphoto.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Morris Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_started_planning_events_while_you_were_a_figure_skater_for_Disney_On_Ice_Is_this_where_you_realized_event_planning_was_the_career_for_you\"><\/span>You started planning events while you were a figure skater for Disney On Ice. Is this where you realized event planning was the career for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Planning company soir\u00e9es for sure made me realize that this was something I was good at. Especially planning them in different countries and no matter what the circumstances were it always came together and the event went off seamlessly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_rewarding_aspect_of_running_your_own_event_and_wedding_planning_business\"><\/span>What\u2019s the most rewarding aspect of running your own event and wedding planning business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For me it\u2019s meeting amazing couples and clients, getting hired and bringing their vision to life before their eyes and surpassing all expectations. I really like designing the event space and seeing the puzzle pieces come together in the end.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception29-1.jpg\" alt=\"QC Event School\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception29-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception29-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenphotos.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sheen Photos<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_looks_like_youve_done_a_lot_of_traveling_and_even_offer_destination_wedding_packages_What_are_some_of_the_main_challenges_of_planning_these_weddings\"><\/span>It looks like you\u2019ve done a lot of traveling, and even offer destination wedding packages! What are some of the main challenges of planning these weddings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main challenge about destination is just getting direct communication with the venue\/resort and making sure that what you want is there when you arrive. I always arrive on site days before the clients just to make sure everything is in place and correct. It\u2019s always good to leave some extra time to make changes and adjust if needed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception3-0-1.jpg\" alt=\"event planner course\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception3-0-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reception3-0-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idreamstudios.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">idream studios<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/flamingo-1.jpg\" alt=\"event planner career\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/flamingo-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/flamingo-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idreamstudios.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">idream studios<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_offer_planning_services_for_nearly_every_type_of_event_in_the_industry_How_do_you_think_QC_Event_School_has_prepared_you_for_planning_such_an_array_of_events\"><\/span>You offer planning services for nearly every type of event in the industry! How do you think QC Event School has prepared you for planning such an array of events?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I feel QC Event School gave me the very basics to get started and then I was able to go out and get into my market and adjust the information I learned to work. Learned some great information and for sure set me up for success.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/SSP_0978.jpg\" alt=\"event planning for beginners\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/SSP_0978.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/SSP_0978-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/staceystewartphotography.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stacey Stewart Photography <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_see_in_the_future_for_Donovan_Dream_Designs\"><\/span>What do you see in the future for Donovan Dream Designs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I see Donovan Dream Designs continuing to grow and booking more clients for both weddings and events. I see a successful year ahead with a new logo and lots of fun opportunities. I look forward to my 2018 clients and can\u2019t wait to see all these fun new visions come to life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CHILDRENEXPO-HIGHRESO-28-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"event training online\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CHILDRENEXPO-HIGHRESO-28-1-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CHILDRENEXPO-HIGHRESO-28-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idreamstudios.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">idream studios<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keep your eyes open for Donovan Dream Designs and thank you all for the love and support.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Ready for a rewarding career like Michael\u2019s? Learn everything you need to know about the events industry with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">QC\u2019s online courses!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/i><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get to know QC Event School student and business owner Michael Donovan &#8212; find out how QC prepared him for the field, and the challenges he&#8217;s faced in his role!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":12737,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[350],"class_list":["post-12729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-studentgraduate-features"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Student Feature: Michael Donovan - Pointers for Planners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn all about QC Event School student and business owner Michael Donovan! 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