{"id":18139,"date":"2020-02-04T07:00:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18139"},"modified":"2020-02-04T07:00:16","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T12:00:16","slug":"graduate-feature-emili-kopiec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Feature: Emili Kopiec"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-3.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-3.png 444w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-3-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/karalynnphotography1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Photography by Kara Lynn Photography.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name<\/strong>: Emili Kopiec<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Salem, Oregon<\/p>\n<p><strong>QC Courses you&#8217;ve taken:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\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<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Event D\u00e9cor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/corporate-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Event Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegant-outcomes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.elegant-outcomes.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elegantoutcomeseventssalem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elegantoutcomeseventssalem\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elegant_outcomes_events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elegant_outcomes_events\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 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and event coordinator?<\/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\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#What_made_you_specifically_interested_in_planning_luxury_weddings_and_events\" >What made you specifically interested in planning luxury weddings and events?<\/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\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#Having_graduated_from_all_these_different_QC_courses_would_you_say_youve_caught_the_attention_of_MORE_clients_because_of_your_additional_training\" >Having graduated from all these different QC courses, would you say you&#8217;ve caught the attention of MORE clients because of your additional training?<\/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\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#Can_you_describe_your_event_and_luxury_wedding_decorating_style\" >Can you describe your event and luxury wedding decorating style?<\/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\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#In_addition_to_weddings_and_private_events_you_also_provide_corporate_event_planning_Do_you_have_a_preference_out_of_the_three_and_if_so_why\" >In addition to weddings and private events, you also provide corporate event planning. Do you have a preference out of the three, and if so, why?<\/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\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#What_wasis_the_most_difficult_part_about_starting_your_luxury_wedding_and_event_planning_business\" >What was\/is the most difficult part about starting your luxury wedding and event planning business?<\/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\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#Why_did_you_decide_to_attend_an_online_event_planning_school_over_a_physical_school_become_a_certified_wedding_planner_and_event_coordinator\" >Why did you decide to attend an online event planning school over a physical school become a certified wedding planner and event coordinator?<\/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\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#Why_did_you_ultimately_decide_to_get_your_certification_through_QC_Event_School_compared_to_the_other_online_schools_you_researched_How_was_the_experience_at_QC_overall_for_you\" >Why did you ultimately decide to get your certification through QC Event School, compared to the other online schools you researched? How was the experience at QC overall for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#What_was_your_proudest_moment_as_a_certified_event_and_luxury_wedding_planner\" >What was your proudest moment as a certified event and luxury wedding planner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/graduate-feature-emili-kopiec\/#What_do_you_have_in_store_for_Elegant_Outcomes_in_2020\" >What do you have in store for Elegant Outcomes in 2020?<\/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 26-year-old business owner, wife, and mama to a two-month-old baby girl! I\u2019m an Oregon native, with a love for the outdoors. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking with our dogs, horseback riding, fishing, riding quads, and going dirt biking. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to work from home and raise our baby\u2026 I love seeing her grow each and every day!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_become_a_certified_wedding_planner_and_event_coordinator\"><\/span>Why did you decide to become a certified wedding planner and event coordinator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/5-obvious-signs-you-should-become-an-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">had a love for events<\/a>, but I started to seriously pursue it after my first engagement. That was shaping up to be a complete DIY wedding, and I quickly realize why there are certified wedding planners and event coordinators! After the engagement ended, I decided that I wanted to help other brides.<\/p>\n<p>I enrolled in both the <strong>Luxury Wedding &amp; Event Planning<\/strong> and <strong>Event D\u00e9cor<\/strong> classes while I was working a full-time position in Sales. At the time, I thought it would just be something I did on the side. But then the opportunity came for me to able to open my own company, and I took it!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-27.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-27.png\" alt=\"Kay Gilgan Photo - 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-27.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-27-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kaygilganphoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Photography by Kay Gilgan Photo.<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_made_you_specifically_interested_in_planning_luxury_weddings_and_events\"><\/span>What made you specifically interested in planning luxury weddings and events?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My thought process was that if I became certified in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/learn-the-true-meaning-of-luxury-with-event-planning-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">luxury events<\/a>, I\u2019d be able to handle <em>all<\/em> events &#8211; because if you can handle large, high-end functions, you can handle the smaller-scaled ones, too. However, I love the idea of large events, and I always welcome the challenges they present.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Having_graduated_from_all_these_different_QC_courses_would_you_say_youve_caught_the_attention_of_MORE_clients_because_of_your_additional_training\"><\/span>Having graduated from all these different QC courses, would you say you&#8217;ve caught the attention of MORE clients because of your additional training?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Definitely! I think that having these certifications absolutely gives me an advantage and helps me to stand out from the crowd. There are quite a few planners in my area, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">competition can be pretty fierce<\/a>. Having these certifications from QC has helped (and continues to help) me build my company as a newer planner entering the industry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_describe_your_event_and_luxury_wedding_decorating_style\"><\/span>Can you describe your event and luxury wedding decorating style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Elegant and clean. Although it may vary from client to client, the overall feel that I\u2019m trying to achieve in everything I organize is elegance, simplicity, and cleanliness. I want every individual experience to be readable; for each person who sees the event (in-person, via pictures, etc.) to be able to easily tell what\u2019s going on, and not be overwhelmed by the d\u00e9cor. D\u00e9cor should <em>enhance<\/em> the event, but not overwhelm it!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-28.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-28.png\" alt=\"DavidAnn photo - 1\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-28.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-28-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidann.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Photography by DavidAnn.<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_addition_to_weddings_and_private_events_you_also_provide_corporate_event_planning_Do_you_have_a_preference_out_of_the_three_and_if_so_why\"><\/span>In addition to weddings and private events, you also provide corporate event planning. Do you have a preference out of the three, and if so, why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I don\u2019t have a preference, but I do look at each of them differently. I love weddings and private events for the creativity that they provide. I\u2019m able to be more creative, and I find that they offer their own challenges in terms of coordinating and day-of stresses.<\/p>\n<p>But I also love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/the-difference-between-event-planning-and-event-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event management<\/a> for the different challenges that corporate events present. They have a different kind of goal to achieve. Helping to make that happen is fun!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_wasis_the_most_difficult_part_about_starting_your_luxury_wedding_and_event_planning_business\"><\/span>What was\/is the most difficult part about starting your luxury wedding and event planning business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In my area, there aren\u2019t a lot of clientele specifically interested in this area of planning services. So I\u2019m constantly learning how to adapt and appeal to <em>all<\/em> facets of potential clients, while being mindful not to undermine my value as a planner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_attend_an_online_event_planning_school_over_a_physical_school_become_a_certified_wedding_planner_and_event_coordinator\"><\/span>Why did you decide to attend an online event planning school over a physical school become a certified wedding planner and event coordinator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I chose an online event and wedding planning school because at the time, I was working full-time. Having the ability of doing it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/choose-online-wedding-planning-courses-over-in-person-wedding-planning-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">on my <em>own<\/em> schedule<\/a>, while still being able to focus on my job, was important to me. Not to mention that when I started, I still wasn\u2019t fully certain that I wanted to do this full-time, let alone start my own business!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-29.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-29.png\" alt=\"Kay Gilgan Photo - 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-29.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-29-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kaygilganphoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Photography by Kay Gilgan Photo.<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_ultimately_decide_to_get_your_certification_through_QC_Event_School_compared_to_the_other_online_schools_you_researched_How_was_the_experience_at_QC_overall_for_you\"><\/span>Why did you ultimately decide to get your certification through QC Event School, compared to the other online schools you researched? How was the experience at QC overall for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I chose QC because it\u2019s more relaxed, in the sense that there\u2019s no set schedule. Your schooling is all done <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/about-qc\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">at your pace<\/a>, which is really convenient. \u00a0QC also doesn\u2019t put any unwanted pressure on you. You don\u2019t have to constantly worry about deadlines or timelines when you\u2019re busy with everyday life, having a full-time job, running a company, being a mom\u2026 All of these everyday things that you can\u2019t always get time away from &#8211; but that other schools wouldn\u2019t be so accommodating towards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC understands<\/a>, and puts <em>my <\/em>needs first! I\u2019ve loved every experience with this school. They\u2019re always so helpful, friendly, and great to work with!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_your_proudest_moment_as_a_certified_event_and_luxury_wedding_planner\"><\/span>What was your proudest moment as a certified event and luxury wedding planner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Booking my first wedding! It was an amazing and rewarding moment as a planner <em>and<\/em> as a newer business owner. I was very proud of myself. It was the feeling of, \u201cI did it! I can do this! I <em>am<\/em> doing this!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_have_in_store_for_Elegant_Outcomes_in_2020\"><\/span>What do you have in store for Elegant Outcomes in 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Big things: weddings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/best-tradeshows-event-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trade shows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/6-ways-style-wedding-planning-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photo shoots<\/a>, other private events! I can\u2019t wait to be able to share with the world!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-31.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-31.png\" alt=\"DavidAnn photo - 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-31.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-31-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidann.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Photography by DavidAnn.<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you possess <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/3-skills-business-owners-overlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these 3 traits<\/a> needed in a successful business owner? Read on to find out!<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photography by Kara Lynn Photography. Name: Emili Kopiec Location:\u00a0Salem, Oregon QC Courses you&#8217;ve taken: Luxury Wedding and Event Planning Event D\u00e9cor Corporate Event Planning Your website: https:\/\/www.elegant-outcomes.com\/ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elegantoutcomeseventssalem\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elegant_outcomes_events\/ Tell us a little bit about yourself! I am a 26-year-old business owner, wife, and mama to a two-month-old baby girl! 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