I am a planner I primarily do partial planning and month of coordination. I am having a hard time getting my business of the ground and was thinking of partnering or teaming up with someone we would both have our own separate business but we would put some type of package togehter that we could market. This could even be a designer who does not do planning, photographer or any vendor or venue that does not offer a planner / coordinator. I thought this might help with my business as well as helping the other parties involved. Have any of you done this or what do you think of the idea.
Keisha
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Permalink Reply by Sharon Danley on I do both HD makeup and hairstyling for weddings, special events and television. Often I'm called by other makeup artists to do the hairstyling portion for their client as there are fewer mobile hairstylists than makeup artist in Toronto. Most hairdressers at Salons don't travel to the venue. So yes, partnering is great for me and for the makeup artists that can offer both services to their clients.
I also carry cards for photographers I feel are good and vice versa. So make connections and advertise or spread word of mouth. Double the marketing, double the success.
Permalink Reply by PartyFavorStudio.com on Hi Keisha,
I too have been wanting to do the same thing. I move from the Kansas area to Westport CT 2 years ago. I run my online store for the last 6 years. However, after moving to the area, I received many requests and feedback about having a local showroom. I just opened it up last week. I was wanting to try and work with local wedding and event planners, hotels, caterers, etc to see how we could help each other out. But I haven't figured out a way to where it would be a win win situation. I also know that many event planners that are starting out do not have an office so I was thinking that my location could also be a meeting place for them and their clients too. Maybe rent the office for the hour or something. And if you are working with brides or whomever that needs invitations we have those and the favors as well, so I was thinking of a commission paid to the planner. What do you all think about doing something like this?
Permalink Reply by Maglente on yEAH, I did partnering, As A wedding planner here in the Philippines, when my partner made his/her client unsatisfied of the service. I'll make sure to patch it up to our future client and do the necessary changes so to improved his/her service.You should also team up with you like or loved most in the aspect of the wedding in that way you can share things for improvement...
Permalink Reply by Rachel Wattson Photography on Hi Keisha,
I think your idea is a great one. I have done this before with people in a related feild and not so related. I have a DJ who I trade referrals with, a bridal shop owner who I trade photos for referrals, and a videographer that I team up with when the bride needs both. Make sure you jive with the people you network with and keep constant contact when working together. The package idea is a wonderful way to get business and give the bride two services for a better price. One word of advice... keep your identities separate and recipricate referrals as often as you can. The only person I have ever thought about creating a side "identity" with is my videographer. We are still considering......
Permalink Reply by Sarah Alice Andrews on Hi Keisha,
Yes I have had a lot of referrals from photographers and in turn I often send my clients to them as well. It's great for us because often the bride will pick either her photographer or her gown first. We also use our blogs to refer clients as well, particularly if I have used them to photograph my gowns and they in turn can mention my gowns on their blog with some photos from the shoots.
Definitely very beneficial but you must ensure whoever you are referring is someone you particularly admire their work. As when the client views their work they will also form an opinion about you and your judgement and taste. Sarah
