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With the exception of snow which came to Arizona a day later (yes even to parts of Phoenix!) we walked into a beautifully themed Winter Wonderland wedding and reception.   The attention to detail started with the invitations and carried through to the gift cards waiting for each guest on the table.…

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Have you ever gone to a wedding or party where you thought WOW someone did a great job? Everyone had fun, the vendors were busy and knew exactly what to do when. Now how many times did you think this could have been better or even jumped in to assist yourself? People do not know where to go, meal is served late, items have disappeared during the 'wedding day crazies', vendors look scattered?…

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I don’t know about you, but logic says to me that if I have planned, if I have prepared the final days leading up to a trip, event, or something important in my life should be a breeze, BUT experience tells me not the case.   Just the opposite happens.

 

It is almost time for my dream trip I have saved for, asked for friend’s experiences, have passport ready and SURPRISE a little “wreak havoc gremlin” knocks on my door and something goes wrong.  Stress and maybe even panic…

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Close your eyes.  Picture your wedding…what is the first image that comes to mind?  For most of us, a beautiful, model pretty bride in the most gorgeous gown.  We see beauty, elegance, and money!  Pick up a wedding magazine…what do you see?  Beauty, elegance, and money…

 

 That may be you, but maybe not.  Now this is not meant to depress you, but reality is we are not all models and really do have to keep to some semblance of a wedding budget.  So can we have that beautiful…

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Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life.…

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I'm looking for ideas others have for gaining new business. A lot of inquiries coming our way, but I have found personally and from several other vendors (not just planners) that after the intial inquiry there is not much more from the customers.



I'm finding the free sites or those with link exchange to be invaluable. I do pay for advertising, but being a 'young' business cannot do it on all. Word of mouth is key too so I believe reputation is very important.



How do you… Continue