...Brittany Durrance HFT 1000 2/19/2012 I. Becoming a Wedding Planner A. Intro (Rubric #2) 1. History of weddings 2. More than 2 million weddings in U.s in 2008 (last recorded) (Wickford) 3. $59 billion spent 4. More than half used a wedding consultant which brought $1.2 million into the wedding planning industry. 5. Annual income: $40,000-$90,000 (Denmark) a. Depends on if part/full time and how many weddings done in a year B. Thesis statement (Rubric #2) This research paper will be exploring the wedding planning industry and the complexities of wedding planning. It will explain the parts of wedding planning and steps needed to take to create a unique wedding. Also, the skills and certifications that a wedding planner should obtain will be discussed along with organizations one should belong to. There are many websites, books, and interviews that will be utilized to help obtain more information for this paper. Finally, background information as to why this profession was chosen will be mentioned in a self-analysis, conducted to ascertain where further development is needed. C. Parts to plan (Rubric # 4): 1. Venues- site tours 2. Vendors- pricing, availability 3. Décor/Design- color schemes, theme 4. Set up- tables, decorations 5. Cues- bridal party, toasts, eating 6. Time line- when to order dress, bridesmaid attire, floral, invitations, etc. D. Skills (Rubric #6) 1. Calm- work under pressure and in time...
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...period of time, managing your wedding planner and vendors without losing it is crucial. Time management and knowing what you want are key factors here. Communication and Managing Your Budget Efficient communication is crucial during the planning of your wedding with both your planner and your vendors. Proper communication during this time will consist of constant open lines, whether it be through social media, phone, email, etc. Try to reply as quickly to your planner and vendors as possible and remind them that things need to be in motion as frequent as possible....
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...PLANNING FOR A PERFECT WEDDING On every girl’s mind, when planning a wedding, all you really want is the wedding of a lifetime, the one that will be everyone’s talk in the town for some months. The little details like wedding supplies can make a difference between a great wedding and unforgettable ones. Supplies vary from wedding dresses to wedding labels. Each of this is selected according to the theme of the day. Some supplies are must have. For the bride’s gown it should be well fitting, flattering to her figure and to her dream design. The right lingerie should be worn so as to be comfortable. The groom’s attire should be well fitting. It should not only give him confidence but also make him feel special and comfortable. The bridesmaid, groomsmen and pageboys should also be dressed according to the theme and the design of the bride and groom. The bouquets should be according to the theme and color of the day. The ladies hairstyles should be exotic and eye catching. Accessories should blend well with the attires they have on and not too much extravagant. The reception and venues should be well decorated according to the theme. The tables should be set, wedding napkins available, name tags available to avoid confusion on who sits where. If it is an evening wedding, the lightning should be perfect; candle holders, candle, chandeliers and floral lights create a more romantic atmosphere. We have different types of cakes. The wedding cake should be a flavor enjoyed by both...
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...Learn how to successfully plan and manage a wedding! Run your own wedding planning business, or plan your own wedding Learn about the tasks involved in managing a wedding event - hiring the band, liaising with the photographer, organising catering, finding the best deal for hiring venues and equipment, and much more! Learn procedures that will enable you to be VERY well organised Learn about all the different options open to a bride and groom when planning what kind of wedding they would like to have. The wedding planner needs to be able to stay calm when everyone around is not... and this course will show you how! Lesson Structure There are 9 lessons in this course: Introduction: Covers the nature, scope, opportunities and options available when planning a wedding. Looks at different types of weddings, understanding ceremonies (different religions, celebrants etc), receptions and working with wedding photographers, reception centres, churches etc. Planning: Choosing locations, services, products to use from reception centres, rings, the church or venue, catering and flowers. Also covers themed weddings, destination weddings and off-beat weddings. Managing People: Handling different personalities and the role of different members of the party. Managing Locations: Reception, Church, Photo Shoot Location, Pre Wedding Hen/Stag Parties etc. Managing the Programme: Arrivals, Departures, Ceremonies, Speeches, Entertainment, Eating, Drinking, Dancing etc. Other Issues:...
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...for Vision Events Planning MM522 Marketing Management James Peacock May 30, 2010 Executive Summary Vision Events Planning (VEP) has the energy and know how to make events a one-of-a-kind occasion. VEP is a new company that will provide high quality event planning services to its clients, using nine years of experience. The company is located at PO Box 625, Rock Hill, North Carolina. VEP emphasizes excellent customer service for all of its events, regardless of size. The foundation of the company is Rachel Cook. Originally trained in management, Rachel brings along with her experience, knowledge and creativity to every event. Her plan is to inject new life into the event planning business, leveraging her skills to develop creative event design and decor options for her clientele. The business is a sole proprietorship, with Rachel Cook being the only employee. As growth warrants, additional event consultants and/or outside office location can be realized. Our keys to success: 1. We will service our clients' needs on time and efficiently. 2. We will maintain excellent working relationships with suppliers, 3. We will maintain a professional image in our industry and community. Mission Statement The mission of Vision Events Planning is to create lasting memories. To do this VEP will offer high quality event planning. VEP offers complete consulting services for private social events, corporate functions, non-profit events and weddings. We are in business...
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...Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7 Welcome to the Wedding Planner's Handbook!....................................................................................7 How to Use This Guide........................................................................................................................ 7 What is a Wedding Planner?................................................................................................................. 8 Chapter 1: A Day in the Life of a Wedding Planner............................................................... 9 What a Typical Weekday Looks Like.................................................................................................... 9 What a Typical Saturday Looks Like.................................................................................................. 10 Take a Break!.......................................................................................................................................11 Should You Be a Wedding Planner?....................................................................................................12 Organization Skills.............................................................................................................................. 12 People Skills......................................................................................
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...Project chosen: Wedding Planner This industry always fascinated me and being I work in this industry this project will only help my continued growth as an up and coming wedding planner. According to the Wedding Planners Institute of America, statistics has found that the American wedding industry involves $6 billion per year. Wedding planning professionals are part of this industry. The theories, methods, and concepts developed by project management and project managers can usefully be applied to the wedding planning business. In fact, skills identical to those used in project management are essential to successful wedding planning. Without first-rate management skills, there is a grave risk that “the wedding plans will become disorganized and ineffectively run. In combination with the widespread boom in the wedding business in general, this need for expertise in wedding planning has given rise to the advent of professional wedding planners. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.(PMBOK 6) Wedding planners, just like all project managers, typically perform the following steps in order to manage a project: • Identify requirements • Address the various needs, concerns, and expectations of the stakeholders as the project is planned and carried out • Balance the competing project constraints including: o Scope o Quality o Schedule o Budget o Resources o Risk Variations...
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...0 Situation Analysis While A Splendid Soiree has experience planning social events and working with brides who don’t live in the area, it is currently a home-based company and opening a brick and mortar office will incur costs. Additionally attaining the right inventory to attract brides in the target market is essential. Also, marketing strategies will have to be synergistic and are critical to reaching A Splendid Soiree’s target audience and achieving profitability. The company plans to differentiate itself by offering in addition to the planning services with vendor expertise, an in-house retail area for wedding gowns and accessories along with a spa experience for the bride and her bridesmaids that can be before the wedding day or on the day of. Macro environment forces that need to be considered are the instable economic climate, threat of hurricanes, legal implications of required licenses and insurance and cultural diversity in South Florida. 2.1 Market Summary A Splendid Soiree caters to medium to high net worth brides, grooms and family members in South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach) in addition to those looking for Destination weddings, which enjoy the finer things in life but may still be budget conscious. The average age of brides is 29 and of grooms is 30 years old. Identifying exactly how much money the wedding industry brings in annually is challenging because the wedding industry is comprised of many subcategories such as, caterer, musicians...
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...Project Management for wedding Plan Table of Contents I. Executive Summary. 4 II. Scope of the Project. 5 3.1 In and out Scope 8 3.2 List of Project Deliverables 8 III. Project Description 6 4.3 Project Organization Chart. 7 4.4 Goals/Objectives (using SMART criteria) 8 4.5 List Assumptions 9 4.6 List Constraints 9 IV. Time Management. 10 5.7 Schedule 10 5.8 List of Milestones 11 V. Communication plan 11 5.1 Stakeholder Communications 11 5.2 Document and Meeting Descriptions 12 VI. Risk Management plan 12 7.9 Risk Identification 12 7.10 Risk Analysis 13 7.11 Risk Response 13 Vll Project Budget and Financial Analysis 15 7.1 Budget 16 7.2 Financial Analysis 16 VIII Quality Management 18 8.1 Quality Assurance 18 8.2 Quality Control 18 IX Change Control 19 9.1 Describe Change Control Process in Your Project 19 9.2 Change Control Diagram 20 9.3 Identify Any Change Control Documents 21 X Supporting Documents 23 10.1 Status Report 24 10.2 Progress Report Template 25 10.3 Change Management Template 26 10.5 Project Charter 26 XI Other Documents 27 11.1 Project Plan 27 11.2 Project...
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...Planning a wedding project Instructions 1. o 1 Finalize the wedding date and time. If the couple plan to get married in a church, contact the church secretary to confirm the wedding date and time. The secretary should also be able to give you pertinent information for a church wedding such as required legal documents and in some cases pre-marriage counseling with a priest. If the wedding will take place outside a church, contact the manager of that venue to confirm details. o 2 Make the guest list. The number of guests will determine how big or small your wedding will be, which in effect will determine your budget. o Sponsored Links ▪ Free Wedding Planner The easiest to use wedding planning tools and they are absolutely free! WeddingWire.com/MyPlanner o 3 Set the budget. Create a checklist of the projected wedding costs, including costs for the florist, caterer, event stylist, church rental, photographer, decorations, souvenirs, bridal dress, tuxedos, limousine rental, entertainment, etc. It is always to better to budget for extra, unforeseen costs so you don't come up short. o 4 Find an online wedding planning program or design your own to help you stay on track, stay within budget, and meet projected deadlines. Just keeping a detailed to-do list with budget details, deadlines and upcoming tasks can greatly reduce the stress involved in planning a wedding. o 5 Send save-the-date...
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...Assignment description: Business Plan Paper WEDDING CONSULTANT BUSINESS PLAN BY SHABBIR AHAMMED Table of Content: 1. Executive Summary 2. Company Overview 3. Management Plan 4. Market Analysis and Marketing Plan 5. Competitive Edge 6. Financial Plan 7. Personal Reflection 8. Sources Wedding consultant business Executive Summary: “Happy Ceremony” Wedding Consultants is a full service company that provides complete consulting services for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and every other special event. Our consultants are experienced and dedicated professionals with many years of event planning experience. “Happy Ceremony” is unique in that we give our clients our undivided attention. We listen to their needs and work with them to create the event of their dreams. In addition, we appreciate our client’s feedback to improve our service. Our clients' wishes become our commands. Therefore, whether our client wants a Western, Tropical, Las Vegas or more traditional wedding, we can help. Our services include weddings, honeymoons, receptions, anniversary consultations, budget planning, answers to etiquette questions, as well as full-service florists, hair stylists, entertainers, musicians, etc. We also provide the inventions and thank you notes Whether this is our client's first wedding, a renewal of their vows or their anniversary, we want every...
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...Planning a wedding project Instructions 1. o 1 Finalize the wedding date and time. If the couple plan to get married in a church, contact the church secretary to confirm the wedding date and time. The secretary should also be able to give you pertinent information for a church wedding such as required legal documents and in some cases pre-marriage counseling with a priest. If the wedding will take place outside a church, contact the manager of that venue to confirm details. o 2 Make the guest list. The number of guests will determine how big or small your wedding will be, which in effect will determine your budget. o Sponsored Links ▪ Free Wedding Planner The easiest to use wedding planning tools and they are absolutely free! WeddingWire.com/MyPlanner o 3 Set the budget. Create a checklist of the projected wedding costs, including costs for the florist, caterer, event stylist, church rental, photographer, decorations, souvenirs, bridal dress, tuxedos, limousine rental, entertainment, etc. It is always to better to budget for extra, unforeseen costs so you don't come up short. o 4 Find an online wedding planning program or design your own to help you stay on track, stay within budget, and meet projected deadlines. Just keeping a detailed to-do list with budget details, deadlines and upcoming tasks can greatly reduce the stress involved in planning a wedding. o 5 Send save-the-date...
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...Marketing Organization 11 Contingency Planning 11 Conclusion 11-12 Bibliography 12 TLC Luxury Destination Weddings Marketing Plan 1.0 Executive Summary My luxury destination wedding company will focus on high end weddings for wealthy couples. The idea is to promote my wedding planning skills and help highlight my daughter as a photographer. I can help with every aspect of the destination wedding from announcing the engagement to closing the reception, even taking care of your pets and home while the family is away. Caterers, music, photographer, videographer, visas and passports, limo service to airport and destination hotel, airline travel, private concierge, and florist; will be all inclusive. I can do an a la carte service, whatever the couple desires. My company plans to cater to the bride with whatever her fantasy wedding maybe. My wedding planning service is based on a family run business that will treat our customers with respect, kindness, and care. I will do my utmost best to make my customers feel comfortable and welcome. I will also ensure my events are always done down to the last detail. Ensuring events are well done and customers are happy, will help build my clientele. In the Dayton, Ohio area there are no companies advertising this type of service, so I believe this can be a big niche for the Dayton regional area. 2.0 Situation Analysis 2.1 Market Summary TLC Luxury Destination Weddings has searched out good information on...
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...How to Plan a Wedding Josh Odle Terry Mathias English 121 – Spring Semester 02 March 2013 How to Plan a Wedding Thesis Statement: Planning a wedding can be stressful and overwhelming. I. “Where do I start? What comes next? Am I doing this right?” are all said by a bride or groom at one time during their engagement. A. This is supposed to be the happiest day of your life and with a little bit of help, it can also be enjoyable. B. The dress, the venue, and the honeymoon, are just icing on the cake compared to the many details involved in planning this process. C. Planning a wedding can be stressful and overwhelming. II. After the excitement of the engagement dies down, the planning begins. A. Money is one of the most stressful topics when it comes to planning a wedding. 1. Sit down with the families and discuss your options. 2. Is there a savings account somewhere? 3. Whether the wedding is big or small, it’s all based on your budget. B. Whether you have a savings account or paying as you go, there’s a lot to buy. 1. Invitations, a cake, a photographer/videographer, florist, caterer, DJ or musicians, and the officiant, are just the start of things to consider. 2. After setting a date, finding the venue, booking a honeymoon, shopping for shoes, dresses, tuxedos, transportation, maybe, just maybe you’ll remember to ask those you love to join you on your special day. 3. Wedding insurance is always encouraged to protect the unexpected. III. Grab yourself a binder with paper...
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...Hosp 590 Keller Graduate School of Management October 20, 2013 Introduction The event that will be planned will be the wedding between Jenna and Rob. This wedding is themed “A midnight walk in the park” and offers a variety of different activities and amenities for guests. The event will occur at a major Chicagoland hotel with a centralized location to airports, shopping and other tourist activities. One notable impacting factor to the event is the demographic of guests. The bride’s family contributes to over half of the attendees. The bride’s parents have also been divorced for over fifteen years with lots of tension between the families. It will be critical when planning the event that components are added into the wedding plans to help prevent conflict and reduce the risk associated with guests not being able to attend a joint event together. Planning to match the selected theme and carry tones of the theme through all elements of the event will lead to events success and ensure that the happy couple and other guests are attend a wedding to remember. Stakeholders The wedding between Rob and Jenna has a variety of different stakeholders with many different goals and objectives. The first set of stakeholders includes the bride and groom, Jenna and Rob. The happy couple have the goals to have a successful event day, memorable wedding with each guest feeling as though they have escaped the Chicagoland area for an evening and entered a park at midnight. The...
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