Bonjour from Project Wedding HQ
Well I have many excuses for not blogging, but I won’t go into them, but I will try and make up for it this week with 2 blogs. On the weekend I participated in a Wedding Expo in the City and met many many Brides and on the odd occasion was thrown the question “Why should we hire you over some of the other exhibitors”. It is a difficult question to answer when there is other people in the Industry there. However I have also been interacting with Brides on a particular Facebook Page and have been hearing some very sad stories of late, with wedding suppliers letting them down. I also met with a lovely couple yesterday who have been let down by there venue. I am very passionate about the Industry and this upsets me as this is a couple’s special day and they need to know they can rely on us as suppliers to ensure everything goes perfectly without them having to worry.
Therefore I thought I would give you a little background on myself and my business, as for me I know the people in the Industry and I know who to select for my wedding and have started making some progress with this.
I come from 17 years in the Industry from starting off as a Waitress in a venue, to moving up to Wedding Coordinator and then managing 2 Venues. Prior to that I worked in the Corporate World. As a Wedding Planner I am of the belief that a Certificate of Wedding Planning does not make you an experienced Wedding Planner if you start your business just after you have graduated. This piece of paper does not teach how to handle a Brides emotions, deal with the mishaps of a Wedding Day and other organisational tools required.
I am down to earth and will not sugar coat anything I tell you how it is whether it be you are hiring me as a Wedding Planner, Decorator, to do your Floristy, to make your Stationery or the other services we offer. This honesty and my experience over the years and since relaunching my business 11 months ago, has got me to where I am.
This blog is not meant to be controversial and have a go at other suppliers, far from the case and it is not meant to frighten Brides at all as there is a lot of businesses in the Industry who are very professional, but in the recent months I have just heard to many sad stories.
For Brides who don’t know where to start I host group Wedding Workshops and I educate you on the pitfalls you can come across when planning. This workshop has proven to be very successful with past Bridal Couples. If you would like to know more just email me at firstclassevents@bigpond.com.au
TODAY’S TIP – When selecting a Supplier:
- Ask around about the particular supplier you want to go with, get reviews and check their testimonials
- Have a list of questions ready for when you go for your consultation
- Make sure the images they are using are not royalty free, they are actual images of there work
- Read the fine print in the contract
These four tips are just to start you off, but are important. I hope today’s blog has opened your eyes as it was truly educational for me on the weekend when I went to the Expo myself. Until next time.
Au Revoir, The Savvy Bride
The Savvy Bride
