Hiya
the reason for this post is to get some feedback on an idea I've had for a business.
Following 5 years of event planning from large corporate conferences to very small intimate gatherings I've decided I want to pursue my dream of wedding planning. Now I know a lot of people will steer away from wedding planners because they are costly and the fact people want to do things themselves which is why my idea is to offer something a little different. Packages would include
full planning from beginning to end
part planning
invitations and RSVP monitoring
day coordination for those who want help on the da and aren't going to places where there are wedding coordinators
one off consultation to get the bride and groom on the right track.
I would also like to offer day packages where brides to be and their families can come to a personalised workshop around event design, planning and colour etc. This would be a good chance for them to have some fun, a glass of bubbly and afternoon tea and learn how to make wedding planning enjoyable, hassle free ( to an extent) and learn how to get the look and feel they want without breaking the bank.
To publicise my business I would make links with local suppliers and perhaps do offers for instance get 10% off a package of your choice if you book your photography with.... As well as attending local wedding fayres, have a decent website and local press publicity. The cost of setting the business up isn't of concern but I wanted some initial thoughts
What do you think?
