{"id":5152,"date":"2015-08-31T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/?p=5152"},"modified":"2015-08-31T07:00:11","modified_gmt":"2015-08-31T12:00:11","slug":"why-i-love-my-job-as-an-event-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/why-i-love-my-job-as-an-event-planner","title":{"rendered":"Why I Love my Job as an Event Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is event planning and decor your calling? Do you fantasize about planning romantic weddings or gorgeous styled shoots with all the latest trends? For QC Event School tutor Athena DeVonne, her dream job is a reality. She works every day working with clients and vendors to pull off stunning events to remember. 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