{"id":17027,"date":"2019-07-16T07:32:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T12:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=17027"},"modified":"2019-07-16T07:32:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T12:32:14","slug":"event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Feature: Jenna Pelcher"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17029\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-2.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Pelcher - QC Event School graduate - professional wedding planner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-2.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-2-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><b>Name:<\/b>\u00a0Jenna Pelcher<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> Charlotte, North Carolina<\/p>\n<p><b>QC Courses she&#8217;s graduated from:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Event and Wedding Planning Course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Event Decor Course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/luxury-wedding-and-event-planning-specialization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luxury Wedding and Event Planning Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Her Website:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.willaandrose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.willaandrose.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Social Media:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/willaandrose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram.com\/willaandrose\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#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\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#Why_did_you_switch_from_a_career_in_fashion_design_to_a_career_in_wedding_planning\" >Why did you switch from a career in fashion design to a career in wedding planning?<\/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\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#How_has_your_fashion_design_background_helped_you_become_a_successful_wedding_planner\" >How has your fashion design background helped you become a successful wedding planner?<\/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\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#Whats_your_wedding_planning_business_most_popular_service_What_do_you_do_differently_from_your_competitors\" >What\u2019s your wedding planning business\u2019 most popular service? What do you do differently from your competitors?<\/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\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#How_did_you_make_the_decision_to_own_and_rent_your_own_event_decor\" >How did you make the decision to own and rent your own event decor?<\/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\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#Whats_one_thing_you_wish_you_knew_before_earning_your_event_planning_certification_online\" >What\u2019s one thing you wish you knew before earning your event planning certification online?<\/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\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#Why_did_you_decide_to_enroll_at_an_online_event_planning_school_over_a_physical_school\" >Why did you decide to enroll at an online event planning school over a physical school?<\/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\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#Wow_youre_a_social_media_goddess_How_much_time_and_effort_do_you_dedicate_toward_your_Instagram_marketing\" >Wow, you\u2019re a social media goddess! How much time and effort do you dedicate toward your Instagram marketing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/event-planning-certification-online-graduate-feature-jenna-pelcher\/#What_is_your_biggest_career_highlight_so_far\" >What is your biggest career highlight so far?<\/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 originally from New Jersey. I went to school in New York for Fashion Design and made a living designing children\u2019s clothes, jewelry, sunglasses, shoes, and bags! Eventually, I moved down south for an opportunity to start a design department for a small company.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17035\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145333.060.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning group of bridesmaids with bride\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145333.060.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145333.060-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17041\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145735.074.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning wedding reception venue setup with chairs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145735.074.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145735.074-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I am a creator and artist at heart. I like a good craft project and getting lost in Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or AtHome. I also love to cook, entertain, and dance\u2014I\u2019ll challenge anyone to a dance off! I have a sweet boxer dog named Willa (after my company). I am very close to my family and they are a huge support system for me and my endeavors. I don\u2019t know what I\u2019d do without them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_switch_from_a_career_in_fashion_design_to_a_career_in_wedding_planning\"><\/span>Why did you switch from a career in fashion design to a career in wedding planning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I have NOT fully switched\u2026yet! I am still in the early stages of my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding planning career<\/a>, just going into year 2. I have some financial goals to meet before I take the plunge!<\/p>\n<p>I decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/08\/start-event-planning-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start my event planning business<\/a> because I wanted to feel rewarded after creating something. Right now with product design, I design <em>so<\/em> much <em>so<\/em> quickly that I do not get to see the end result of the consumer buying my product. With events, you are part of someone\u2019s special day. To <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/12\/6-lifestyle-perks-wedding-planning-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see people so happy<\/a> and enjoying themselves makes the planning and designing process worth it. Your hard work <em>does not<\/em> go unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17033\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145122.886.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145122.886.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145122.886-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17034 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145109.032.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning outdoor wedding shoot\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145109.032.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145109.032-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_your_fashion_design_background_helped_you_become_a_successful_wedding_planner\"><\/span>How has your fashion design background helped you become a successful wedding planner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My background in design has 100% helped me so far with my wedding planning business. I am educated and proficient in many digital graphic design programs that allow me to fully render a design space for clients. They have the chance to see what their event will look like before it actually happens. Besides helping my clients visualize their event, it also keeps all vendors on the same page!<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, I have been able to expand my wedding and events business into a one-stop-shop for planning, styling, and design. I have goals to eventually add <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/07\/quick-guide-floral-design-event-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floral design<\/a> and stationery to my business as well when the time is right.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_your_wedding_planning_business_most_popular_service_What_do_you_do_differently_from_your_competitors\"><\/span>What\u2019s your wedding planning business\u2019 most popular service? What do you do differently from your competitors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17036\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145414.125.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning Styled shoot setup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145414.125.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145414.125-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17037 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145429.563.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning table of treats\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145429.563.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145429.563-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My design and styling services are the most popular. I don\u2019t just use the generic, event planning-specific programs out there. With my design background, I am proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator. Therefore, I take my event design renderings to the next level, and I make them as \u201cphoto-real\u201d as possible. This has been critical when working with clients.<\/p>\n<p>This service makes my clients excited to work with me. They can visualize the event so there are no surprises. I create a detailed design packet with their decor options and include mood boards and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/05\/event-decor-series-creating-color-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">color swatches<\/a>. Sometimes, if I hand-sketch initial concepts of the event, I\u2019ll frame a sketch and send it after the event as a nice little gift to the client!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_you_make_the_decision_to_own_and_rent_your_own_event_decor\"><\/span>How did you make the decision to own and rent your own event decor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17039\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145508.315.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning Catering style\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145508.315.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145508.315-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17042\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145939.049.jpg\" alt=\"wedding venue of Willa and Rose event planning business\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145939.049.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145939.049-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/03\/guide-event-decor-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renting event decor<\/a> is still very new to my wedding planning business. In fact, I am still figuring it out! It is a <em>huge<\/em> endeavor, so I am still working out some kinks&#8230; but I try to source or make different decor pieces that other local companies don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n<p>I call my decor business a \u201cboutique\u201d, offering exclusive products. I am lucky to have my talented father\u2019s help in making some of my custom pieces. He has built me custom shelving, display pieces, and backgrounds that are exclusive to my brand. I am still in the process of building my decor inventory. Right now, if my client books the Design Suite or my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willaandrose.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cWhole Enchilada\u201d package<\/a>, the client has full access to my inventory since it is a big purchase. My goal by next year is to curate my inventory to become more cohesive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_one_thing_you_wish_you_knew_before_earning_your_event_planning_certification_online\"><\/span>What\u2019s one thing you wish you knew before earning your event planning certification online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I have no regrets about obtaining the actual wedding planning certification. I am glad I did it. There is some basic knowledge geared towards events that I didn\u2019t know. Having this background and knowledge really prepared me and made me more confident about my decision in starting a business.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17045\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T150429.555.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning event setup before and after with guests\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T150429.555.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T150429.555-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17051\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151619.883.jpg\" alt=\"loving couple getting married Jenna Pelcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151619.883.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151619.883-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In my area, it is uncommon to have the certification, so I do think that sets me apart as well. Having a solid background allows my clients to feel secure when hiring me. I believe credentials and education are important.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_enroll_at_an_online_event_planning_school_over_a_physical_school\"><\/span>Why did you decide to enroll at an online event planning school over a physical school?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was working full-time, balancing my personal life, and wanting to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/04\/use-event-planning-career-second-income\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start a side business<\/a>&#8230; I did not have time to actually go to a physical event school. I loved how QC\u2019s online event and wedding planning courses were affordable and I could complete them on my own schedule.<\/p>\n<p>QC\u2019s tutors work in the actual industry. They gave me a good, basic knowledge of event planning standards and industry terminology that I wasn&#8217;t exposed to at the time. As a current student in my Luxury Event and Wedding Planning course, I\u2019m still learning. So far, the most useful thing I learned is to ask <em>tons<\/em> of questions. No event or client is the same.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17044\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T150336.148.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning Catering special occasion party cakes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T150336.148.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T150336.148-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17040\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145641.990.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning Catering style\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145641.990.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T145641.990-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I believe knowledge is power! So the more I learned in my planning courses, I only added to my success. I also <em>love<\/em> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCEventPlanning\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">live webinars QC has on Facebook<\/a>. I still tune into them\u2014I will never stop learning!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wow_youre_a_social_media_goddess_How_much_time_and_effort_do_you_dedicate_toward_your_Instagram_marketing\"><\/span>Wow, you\u2019re a social media goddess! How much time and effort do you dedicate toward your Instagram marketing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thank you! I try to dedicate one to three full days toward social media when planning out my posts. I try to map out a whole month\u2019s worth of posts out. I then use third-party apps to schedule the actual posting to make things easier.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/09\/event-planners-heres-step-social-media-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dedicate more time to Instagram<\/a> if I could. I believe social media is extremely important as it legitimizes your company to your potential clients and vendors. The more you interact with people, the more responses you get! Clients typically gravitate toward someone who is approachable and relatable. Therefore, it is key to engage through these social media outlets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17047\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151036.530.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Parcher Willa and Rose Event and Wedding Planning Catering special occasion party cakes and tablescape event decor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151036.530.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151036.530-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17049\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151156.870.jpg\" alt=\"event decor styled shoot by Jenna Pelcher\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151156.870.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-07-15T151156.870-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_your_biggest_career_highlight_so_far\"><\/span>What is your biggest career highlight so far?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was asked to sponsor a local charity event. My team and I decorated the space, and I got to really showcase what I am able to do since there weren\u2019t any restrictions. It was great marketing for my event and wedding planning company and it also showed that we give back as a company, too. The fact that I could be part of an event that gives back to the community is an awesome feeling!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>How can you take your portfolio to the next level? Find out how to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/02\/boost-your-event-business-with-a-video-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create a video portfolio for your wedding planning business<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fashion designer by day and wedding planner by night, QC graduate Jenna Pelcher shares her story!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":17054,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,7],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[351],"class_list":["post-17027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-graduate-features","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>Graduate Feature: Jenna Pelcher - Pointers for Planners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With a background in fashion design, she earned her event planning certification online and launched a decor and planning business! 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