Posts Tagged ‘wedding planners’
MoneyTalks Recap: Crediting Isn’t Just Nice—It’s Smart Marketing
Giving credit where it’s due isn’t just polite, it’s one of the smartest moves you can make in the events world. In this MoneyTalks session, RPC’s Katie Mast and PartySlate founder Julie Novack showed how proper vendor crediting can protect your reputation and even grow your bookings. Why it matters: Miss a credit, and you…
Read MoreHow Wedding Vendors Can Book Clients Faster Using Contracts
Guest blog written by Ann Koppuzha, @powerhouselegal I’m sure you’ve read a contract before and thought it was unnecessarily harsh. Those contracts are packed with phrases like “failure to comply will result in”, “indemnify and hold harmless”, “hereinafter”, “provided, however, that”, and other legalese that makes you want to run away and question whether you…
Read More3 Wedding Vendor Contract Clauses You Can’t Live Without
Guest blog written by Ann Koppuzha, @powerhouselegal I recently remembered a story that went viral on TikTok about a bride who freaked out over her wedding photos. This bride went on about how her photos were atrocious and nothing like how she wanted, trying to destroy her wedding photographer online. But as more and more…
Read MoreMoneyTalks Recap: Client Said You’re Too Expensive? Here’s How to Get a YES Anyway
We’ve all been there: you quote your price, and a client pushes back with, “That’s too expensive.” Ouch. But here’s the good news—getting more “yeses” doesn’t have to mean lowering your prices. In our latest RPC MoneyTalks workshop, Katie Mast sat down with Maria Bayer, high-ticket sales strategist and creator of Irresistible Selling. Maria showed…
Read MoreNavigating Processing Fees: Should You Pass Them on to Clients?
As a wedding or event vendor, credit card payments are a convenient option for clients. But for businesses, those processing fees can really add up. Many vendors are now considering whether to pass those fees onto their clients. Is it the right choice? In this blog, we’ll break down the pros and cons, explore why…
Read MoreWedding Vendors Rejoice: The Easy, Affordable Alternative to HoneyBook
When you’re running a wedding business, every tool in your toolkit needs to work for you, not against you. From managing leads to staying on top of invoices and contracts, you need a solution that’s straightforward, reliable, and most importantly, cost-stable. At Rock Paper Coin, we designed a simple CRM that solves wedding vendors’ exact…
Read MoreMental Health Day: A Reminder for Wedding Professionals
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a global initiative to raise awareness of mental health issues and promote support for those affected. For wedding professionals, who often face high levels of stress and demanding schedules, this day serves as a timely reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health. The wedding industry can be…
Read MoreRPC Unfiltered: The Hard Truths in Wedding Marketing
Featuring Adrienna McDermott, Wedding Marketing Expert from Ava and The Bee In this episode of RPC Unfiltered, Adrienna McDermott from Ava and The Bee gets real about what actually works in wedding marketing—and what doesn’t. If you think you’ve got it all figured out, you might want to hear her take. Our biggest takeaways: Adriana’s…
Read MoreRPC Unfiltered Talks: Navigating The Chaos of Entrepreneurship with Dana Kadwell
Are you constantly afraid that you are not navigating the chaos of entrepreneurship the right way? Or running on empty feeling like you can’t keep up with the demands of your event planning business? You’re not alone. In this episode of RPC Unfiltered Talks, we sit down with Dana Kadwell, a seasoned event planner and…
Read MoreRPC Unfiltered: Thriving, Not Just Surviving, with Natalie Good
Ever wondered what it really takes into building a thriving wedding planning business? In this episode of RPC Unfiltered, we’re getting real with Natalie Good from A Good Affair Wedding and Event Planning. Natalie doesn’t just talk about the highlights—she’s diving into the grit and grace it takes to overcome challenges and create a sustainable…
Read MoreStay Ahead of the Curve: Embracing Wedding Planning Technology
As a wedding planner, you’re no stranger to the ever-evolving wedding planning technology landscape of the industry. With each passing year, new trends and technologies emerge, reshaping the way couples envision and execute their wedding weekend. In today’s digital age, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of technology to…
Read MoreProposals for Planners: A Ring on It, or Not?
So, you’ve got a potential client all fired up about your event planning skills. But before you go into the nitty-gritty, should you send a formal proposal? The answer, like most things in the wedding world, is a resounding “It depends!” Let’s break down when proposals for planners as your planning BFF, and when they…
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