{"id":13313,"date":"2018-01-23T07:00:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=13313"},"modified":"2018-01-23T07:00:16","modified_gmt":"2018-01-23T12:00:16","slug":"professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Professional Wedding Planner\u2019s Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The life of a professional wedding planner is an adventure. You\u2019ll inevitably meet all kinds of different people and deal with plenty of day-of disasters! <\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry! We understand the nature of the grind and have put together a survival guide that\u2019ll prove useful to all wedding planners. Stick with us as we run through 8 ways of mastering stress-free weddings while maintaining your sanity.<\/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\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Over_prepare\" >Over prepare<\/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\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Get_certified\" >Get certified<\/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\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Expect_the_unexpected\" >Expect the unexpected<\/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\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_questions\" >Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions<\/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\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Always_stick_to_the_budget\" >Always stick to the budget<\/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\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Be_patient\" >Be patient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Let_go_of_perfectionism\" >Let go of perfectionism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/professional-wedding-planners-survival-guide\/#Avoid_burnout\" >Avoid burnout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_prepare\"><\/span>Over prepare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good rule of thumb for professional wedding planners? It\u2019s simple &#8211; over prepare. You don\u2019t want to miss a single detail when planning weddings. To help you survive in this role we recommend finding an organizational system that works for you. Binders, lists, and apps are just some examples of what can work for you. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival1.jpg\" alt=\"man working on wedding planner checklist\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you choose your method, use it as much as possible to track important details. The wedding and your own stress levels depend on it! <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_certified\"><\/span>Get certified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can\u2019t expect to be a successful wedding planner without the right training. The good news is that you don\u2019t need to spend all your time in a classroom! Online wedding planning courses will provide you with professional certifications, while you work at your own pace. You\u2019ll learn about the full range of services you can offer, and how to focus on acing specific details and requests. With your certification, you\u2019ll also set yourself apart from your competition. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expect_the_unexpected\"><\/span>Expect the unexpected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any seasoned wedding planner will tell you that disasters can and will happen in this role. You may have prepared as much as possible for the big day, but sometimes you\u2019re thrown a curveball, such as a vendor turning up late or missing rings (the worst)! These may sound like terrible emergencies, but with a plan in place, you\u2019ll know exactly how to save the day. Speak to fellow wedding planners for their advice, and have plans written down for when disaster strikes.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/02\/top-wedding-disasters-plan\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top Wedding Disasters and How to Plan for Them <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/08\/6-struggles-certified-wedding-planner\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">6 Struggles of a Certified Wedding Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/07\/deal-cancelled-wedding\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Deal With a Cancelled Wedding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_questions\"><\/span>Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Believe us, you\u2019re going to be astonished by the number of couples who don\u2019t know what they want. After all, they\u2019re seeking out your professional wedding planning services! You\u2019ll need to guide them through choosing colors, menu items, and other details. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival2.jpg\" alt=\"food for event and wedding\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival2.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To survive the planning process, you\u2019ll need to ask constructive and hopefully revealing questions during the first client consultation. Focus on their budget, the wedding party, and what they don\u2019t want on their big day. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_stick_to_the_budget\"><\/span>Always stick to the budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Professional wedding planners are trusted to make the best recommendations based on their clients\u2019 finances and vision. Trustworthy wedding planners get more referrals and business than planners who go against, or don\u2019t listen to, their clients. So this trust is key! Budget is extremely important when planning a wedding! You don\u2019t want to disappoint your clients by suggesting ideas that aren\u2019t achievable. A major survival tip for planners is to stick to the budget no matter what, even if it ends up being more work for you. Staying within the budget while also making dreams come true will enhance your reputation and your clients\u2019 big day!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_patient\"><\/span>Be patient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a good thing you\u2019re a people person since you\u2019re going to meet all kinds in this role! Professional wedding planners work closely with their clients to make sure their wedding day is unforgettable. Because of this, you\u2019ll need to be a very patient, compassionate person. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival3.jpg\" alt=\"bride looking at her cell phone\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival3.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/survival3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wedding planning can often cause friction within families and frustration for the couples themselves. It\u2019s all part of the process! As a professional wedding planner, you\u2019ll need to be a great listener and problem solver. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_go_of_perfectionism\"><\/span>Let go of perfectionism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Event planners are, by nature, attentive to detail. It\u2019s what you do! However, there\u2019s a real difference between wanting things to be the best they can be and micromanaging. If you want to survive in the world of event planning, you need to let go of perfectionism. Make suggestions to your clients, but know that at the end of the day it\u2019s not your event. You\u2019ll be much happier this way, and your clients will appreciate that you\u2019re not a control freak.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_burnout\"><\/span>Avoid burnout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, your mental and physical health takes priority. Professional wedding planning is an extremely busy and challenging career. It\u2019s just how it is! Because of this, it\u2019s so important to take the time to recharge. Make sure you\u2019re sleeping enough, eating well, and making time for your own interests and hobbies. You know what they say \u2013 you can\u2019t pour from an empty cup! <\/p>\n<p>What tips would you offer to professional wedding planners to help maintain their sanity?<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>With Wedding Month on the horizon, find out why you should enroll in a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/01\/february-wedding-month-get-ready-wedding-planner-course\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wedding planner course<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<p><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master stress-free weddings (and maintain your sanity) with our survival guide for professional wedding planners. 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