{"id":9347,"date":"2016-06-27T07:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T12:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=9347"},"modified":"2016-06-27T07:00:55","modified_gmt":"2016-06-27T12:00:55","slug":"graduate-feature-makenna-stevens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/graduate-feature-makenna-stevens","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Feature: MaKenna Stevens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-2.jpg\" alt=\"QC Event School graduate MaKenna Stevens hard at work\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-2.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-2-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><b>Name<\/b>: MaKenna Stevens<\/p>\n<p><b>Location<\/b>: Newark, CA<\/p>\n<p><b>Program<\/b>:\tEvent and Wedding Planning<\/p>\n<p><b>Website<\/b>:\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.perfectlyplannedmoments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.perfectlyplannedmoments.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Social media<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/perfectlyplannedmoments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/perfplanmoments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/perfectlyplannedmoments\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/makennajstevens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingwire.com\/biz\/perfectly-planned-moments-newark\/e7caea38984569fb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeddingWire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meet MaKenna Stevens. A recent graduate of our event and wedding planning program, and founder of Perfectly Planned Moments. We caught up with MaKenna to learn more about her up and coming business and her passion for event planning.<\/p>\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\" 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\/2016\/06\/graduate-feature-makenna-stevens\/#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\/2016\/06\/graduate-feature-makenna-stevens\/#Why_did_you_decide_to_go_into_event_planning_What_about_it_appeals_to_you\" >Why did you decide to go into event planning? What about it appeals to you?<\/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\/2016\/06\/graduate-feature-makenna-stevens\/#Whats_one_thing_that_you_wish_someone_had_told_you_when_you_were_just_starting_out_in_the_business\" >What\u2019s one thing that you wish someone had told you when you were just starting out in the business?<\/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\/2016\/06\/graduate-feature-makenna-stevens\/#How_do_you_think_QC_Event_School_has_prepared_you_for_working_in_the_field\" >How do you think QC Event School has prepared you for working in the field?<\/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\/2016\/06\/graduate-feature-makenna-stevens\/#Congratulations_on_becoming_a_QC_Event_School_graduate_What_do_you_think_the_future_holds_for_you_and_your_business\" >Congratulations on becoming a QC Event School graduate! What do you think the future holds for you and your business?<\/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 college student working part-time for a wedding design company, part-time toward my Associate degree in English, and the rest of my time at my wedding and event planning business. My hobbies include cake-decorating, clothing-design, baking, floral-design, blogging, playing my guitar, hiking, and eating chocolate cake.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_go_into_event_planning_What_about_it_appeals_to_you\"><\/span>Why did you decide to go into event planning? What about it appeals to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-13.jpg\" alt=\"Photography credit to Emily Jean Images, Wedding Planning by QC Event School Graduate MaKenna Stevens\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-13.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-13-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Photography: Emily Jean Images<\/i><\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t always known I wanted to be a planner, but I\u2019ve always been one. When I was eight, I planned my parents a surprise anniversary party complete with party d\u00e9cor, a German chocolate cake, my extended relatives showing up to my family\u2019s house with potluck dishes, and my very surprised mom and dad. I love the details that go into planning and orchestrating social events, and have developed a deep adoration for the beauty of weddings. I\u2019m a very organized, social person and am still in near-disbelief that a job position so perfect for my personality exists. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_one_thing_that_you_wish_someone_had_told_you_when_you_were_just_starting_out_in_the_business\"><\/span>What\u2019s one thing that you wish someone had told you when you were just starting out in the business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-1.jpg\" alt=\"MaKenna Stevens planned event - Photography by Emily Jean Images\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-1.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-1-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Photography: Emily Jean Images<\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Morgan Hydinger Photography for MaKenna Stevens Event - QC Event School graduate\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Photography: Morgan Hydinger Photography<\/i>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>I wish more people would have told me that I COULD do it. It&#8217;s true that business-ownership is a heavy responsibility requiring maturity, wise decision-making, and more than a little pocket-change. Many of the people I talk to about it are skeptical of my ability to manage it. Event and wedding planning, however, is something that I\u2019m hard-set on doing. It is my hope that any success I come upon will stand as an example to other young entrepreneurs proving that they can do anything and everything that they dedicate themselves to. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_think_QC_Event_School_has_prepared_you_for_working_in_the_field\"><\/span>How do you think QC Event School has prepared you for working in the field?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When I first started the course at QC Event School, I thought I would need years of experience before feeling comfortable planning anybody\u2019s wedding. However, as I neared the end of the course, I realized that I wanted to start my own business\u2014right now! Not only did I want to, but I felt comfortable that I could successfully do so. I honestly, whole-heartedly encourage any wannabe planners to seriously consider QC Event School as your career launching-pad. If I can do it, you certainly can, too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-12.jpg\" alt=\"Photography credit to Kindred Weddings Co. Wedding Planning by QC Event School Graduate MaKenna Stevens\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-12.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Photography: Kindred Weddings Co.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Congratulations_on_becoming_a_QC_Event_School_graduate_What_do_you_think_the_future_holds_for_you_and_your_business\"><\/span>Congratulations on becoming a QC Event School graduate! What do you think the future holds for you and your business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I just got my website up and running, put my up profile on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingwire.com\/biz\/perfectly-planned-moments-corvallis\/e7caea38984569fb.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WeddingWire<\/a>, and signed my business license this week! Things are moving fast, and I hope to become a prominent wedding and event planner in Oregon and the California Bay Area soon. Thank you so much, QC Event School!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Inspired by MaKenna\u2019s story? All of QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding and event planning courses<\/a> will give you the industry knowledge and business know-how you need to start your own event planning career!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch up with QC Event School Graduate MaKenna Stevens to find out how she found her calling in event planning and how her course has helped her!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":15799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[351],"class_list":["post-9347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","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: MaKenna Stevens - 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