{"id":18778,"date":"2020-08-18T08:48:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T13:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18778"},"modified":"2020-08-18T08:48:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T13:48:01","slug":"the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best (and Worst) Moments of My Wedding Planning Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Amira Harris is the owner and destination wedding specialist of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aisletravelcalgary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aisle Travel&#x2122;<\/a>\u00a0based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Aisle Travel&#x2122; provides Canadian couples with full group travel services,\u00a0<a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/destination-wedding-planning-specialization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">destination wedding planning<\/a>, and customized wedding group experiences. In addition to running her own business, Amira is also one of QC\u2019s leading tutors for the Destination Wedding Planning course.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Over the years, I\u2019ve had my highs and lows in the wedding industry. There have been countless great times, but admittedly, there have also been some&#8230; <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/01\/6-common-emergencies-youll-face-the-day-of-the-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>not-so-great<\/em> times<\/a>. The thing is, whether my experience was good or bad, they were all moments that helped me learn how to be better at what I do!<\/p>\n<p>No <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/02\/how-to-excel-in-your-event-and-wedding-planning-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding planning course<\/a> can prepare you for every situation. This is just a fact. A wedding planning course can help guide you, but you will not always know how to handle a given scenario until you\u2019re actually in the trenches, doing the work. Today, I\u2019ll share my personal experience as an industry expert and let you in a few of the greatest moments in my career &#8211; and a few moments I easily could have done without!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/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\/2020\/08\/the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career\/#1_My_First_Wedding\" >1: My First Wedding<\/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\/2020\/08\/the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career\/#2_Saving_the_Day\" >2: Saving the Day<\/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\/08\/the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career\/#3_The_Cake_Mishap\" >3: The Cake Mishap<\/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\/08\/the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career\/#4_Client_Appreciation\" >4: Client Appreciation<\/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\/08\/the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career\/#5_The_Case_of_the_Missing_Bride_and_Groom\" >5: The Case of the Missing Bride and Groom<\/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\/08\/the-5-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-wedding-planning-career\/#Food_for_Thought\" >Food for Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_My_First_Wedding\"><\/span>1: My First Wedding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seeing all the details and hard work come together on the wedding day is the BEST feeling. It\u2019s a fast-paced day, with numerous check lists to ensure it all goes off without a hitch. It requires long hours, and at the end of the evening, your poor feet long to be propped up. After <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/02\/wedding-planning-career-finding-new-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">my first wedding<\/a>, I was on Cloud Nine!<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t want the day to end, even though I was physically exhausted. It was that very day that I knew I&#8217;d found my calling and would never look back. Even to this day, when I face challenges in this industry, I always look back to my first wedding and get re-charged again. It&#8217;s important to remember why you do this, and why <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/11\/5-obvious-signs-you-should-become-an-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you chose this career<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I really do love my job. There\u2019s nothing like it!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>VERDICT: <\/strong>This moment was definitely one of my best!<\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Saving_the_Day\"><\/span>2: Saving the Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This happened recently, actually, in light of all the border travel restrictions brought on by <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/05\/overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19<\/a>. My clients were having a destination wedding in Mexico. Family was coming from the UK to Canada for a week, before departing to Mexico for the wedding festivities. Family arrived and within days, restrictions were put in place and flights were cancelled to Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, this kind of situation would be completely devastating for <em>any<\/em> couple. Think about it: not only could\u00a0<em>they\u00a0<\/em>not travel abroad as they&#8217;d planned, but their family had <em>already <\/em>traveled such a long way&#8230; for a wedding that couldn&#8217;t even happen anymore!<\/p>\n<p>After lots of teary-eyed phone calls, the couple wanted to have a local wedding on the original wedding day. Their family was there, after all, so they figured, <em>&#8216;Why not make the most of it?&#8217;<\/em> In less than a week, we made that happen. We hired new vendors, and had a micro-wedding at the couple\u2019s home. One perk to this happening was that guests who couldn&#8217;t originally attend the wedding were now able to <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/04\/how-to-live-stream-your-clients-wedding-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">watch it live<\/a>, via Zoom.<\/p>\n<p>It was the most challenging wedding to do in such little time, but I&#8217;m so glad we were able to make it happen. It was truly magical &#8211; and even better that they still had their dream day, despite the circumstances. Sure, it wasn&#8217;t exactly Mexico on the beach, but Plan B was still pretty terrific!<\/p>\n<h4>VERDICT: Challenging, but definitely one of the most rewarding points of my career!<\/h4>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Cake_Mishap\"><\/span>3: The Cake Mishap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of those times where the worst thing that could have possibly happened, well, happened. And by that, I mean that the <a href=\"\/blog\/2015\/10\/infographic-cake-serving-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coveted wedding cake<\/a> fell flat on the dance floor, as it was being delivered into the reception area. We were overseeing the set-up at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Let me tell you: to watch it from across the room, happening in real time, was horrific. As the delivery person dropped it, it felt like my heart had stopped beating. Luckily, the cake was in a box, but that was only able to help the situation so much. We still needed to salvage it and work wonders to make it presentable. I won&#8217;t lie, it was in <em>rough<\/em> shape.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of the venue&#8217;s catering team, my client&#8217;s cake was re-configured from 4 tiers to 3. The icing was re-done and patched up. By the end of it, even though the backside of the cake didn\u2019t look all that aesthetically pleasing, the front looked a LOT better. It was in <em>no <\/em>way perfect, but we&#8217;d needed to improvise. After all, only the front of the cake needed to be seen for photos, right?<\/p>\n<p>This is a perfect example of the importance of reaching out and relying on your vendors, in order for them to assist you when a problem arises. We all have the same goal in mind: to create the wedding of our clients&#8217; dreams! What happens in the background may not always be pretty, but as wedding planners, we <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/05\/9-disasters-all-wedding-and-event-planning-schools-should-prepare-you-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">always need to be creative and keep moving things forward<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mishaps are guaranteed to happen sometimes. It&#8217;s how you <em>handle<\/em> them that will truly define both you and your business!<\/p>\n<h4>VERDICT: One of the worst moments, hands-down&#8230; But still one of the best lessons in quick thinking!<\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Client_Appreciation\"><\/span>4: Client Appreciation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The relationship that develops while <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/01\/wow-event-planning-clients-customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with couples<\/a> is a special one. Often, I&#8217;ve found that even after the wedding, the friendship you&#8217;ve cultivated with your clients will only continue to grow. I keep in contact with most of my couples, and love to hear updates on their life journey. I had one particular couple that delivered a beautiful, heartfelt &#8216;Thank You&#8217; at their reception. It was not only directed to the family and bridal party, but to me as well!<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, it caught me off-guard. A couple days prior to the wedding, I had been asked to review that particular speech, and there had originally been no mention of me (which is to be expected). To say that I was surprised would be an understatement. It got me right in the feels! Their words were some of the most thoughtful and kindest things ever said to me.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s human nature to be emotional on wedding days. I get that way for most weddings. But at <em>this<\/em> wedding, that speech made me straight up ugly cry. I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ll <em>ever <\/em>forget how incredible those clients were. <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/01\/wow-event-planning-clients-customer-service-part-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grateful clients<\/a> like this are what keep us going!<\/p>\n<h4>VERDICT: Easily one of the single greatest moments of my wedding planning career!<\/h4>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Case_of_the_Missing_Bride_and_Groom\"><\/span>5: The Case of the Missing Bride and Groom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your wedding planning course will teach you all about the importance of creating <a href=\"\/blog\/2015\/05\/what-should-be-on-your-event-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strict schedules<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/2015\/09\/free-download-a-wedding-day-timeline-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">timelines<\/a>. Likewise, you&#8217;ll discover how critical it is to abide by them. Unfortunately, some things can only be taught through real-world experience. One such thing that your wedding planning course <em>won&#8217;t<\/em> be able to<em>\u00a0<\/em>totally prepare you for is the sheer panic that can occur when those timelines are thrown out the window, and you&#8217;re forced to improvise!<\/p>\n<p>I remember one time, after the ceremony, the bridal party and the couple went off-site for pictures. They had a limo to transport them all. After pictures were complete, the limo was to take the bridal party back first, and then return to pick up my clients and take them to the reception. The only problem? The limo driver ran into some car issues, and the limo wasn\u2019t able to go back for the couple. Ugh!<\/p>\n<p>Our clients&#8217; phones were in the limo, so they had no way of getting a hold of me! Thank goodness <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/08\/look-for-great-event-photographer-getting-into-event-planning-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the photographer<\/a> was with them. They had a cell phone, and contacted me right away to let me know what was going on. After a lot of panic, and scrambling to find a solution, we ultimately ordered an Uber for the couple and their photographer.<\/p>\n<p>This story DOES end on a high note, though. Miraculously, they actually arrived back with <em>minutes<\/em> to spare! They were beaming and laughing. Even though it wasn\u2019t a big deal to them, it surely was to me. I was beyond relieved that they were able to make it back in time &#8211; and have a memorable story to tell!<\/p>\n<h4>VERDICT: 10\/10 wouldn&#8217;t recommend, but if something like this happens, it&#8217;ll all be fine if you just stay calm!<\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_for_Thought\"><\/span>Food for Thought<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I could have easily gone on and one, listing <em>100+<\/em> memorable moments and reminiscing for hours&#8230; In this line of work, there&#8217;s rarely ever a day that doesn&#8217;t bring some sort of life lesson, learning curve, or feeling of joy. I&#8217;m sure this is a truth you&#8217;re all very familiar with.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-3.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-3.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wedding planning isn\u2019t easy. Those who say it <em>is <\/em>clearly aren&#8217;t doing it right. On the contrary, it definitely challenges you. But those challenges are part of what makes this profession so, so rewarding. A <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/03\/choose-online-wedding-planning-courses-over-in-person-wedding-planning-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding planning course<\/a> can (and will) teach you all about the foundation and the theory behind the craft. It&#8217;ll prepare you to be a qualified industry expert. But some of the most incredible parts of this job can only be learned out in the working world.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how excited you are in the beginning, and no matter how amazing you find your learning experience, I promise you: it&#8217;s only going to get THAT MUCH BETTER as your journey continues to unfold!<\/p>\n<p>As always, stay safe and healthy, my friends. Happy planning!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/august-offer-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Until August 21st, get TWO QC Event and Wedding Planning Courses for the price of one &#8211; plus FREE Virtual Events Training!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amira Harris is the owner and destination wedding specialist of\u00a0Aisle Travel&#x2122;\u00a0based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Aisle Travel&#x2122; provides Canadian couples with full group travel services,\u00a0destination wedding planning, and customized wedding group experiences. In addition to running her own business, Amira is also one of QC\u2019s leading tutors for the Destination Wedding Planning course. 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