Your videos have helped me A LOT! So I thank you so much for investing your time to teach other people as lost as I am find the right track lol! my one question is about the camera. I want to invest in one to take good photographs to build my portfolio. Is there any specific one that you would you recommend? Thank you :)
Thank you Kasandra! I really appreciate that sweet comment. Luckily these days you can find a lot of affordable digital cameras that take great photos, even most peoples iphones will do the trick to start with. I love amazing picture quality though, so I splurged for a DSLR. I bought and still use to this day my Nikon D5100. However, the type of camera is not as important as investing in a high quality lens. Sometimes lenses can cost as much as the camera itself, but it's worth it in the end for me. But then again I not only use my camera for my event planning portfolio, but also for blogging, TH-cam, family pictures, etc. I googled some and you can find the same camera I use "used" for less than $300 now or "new" for about $500. If you're just using the camera for event planning I would go with a high end digital camera or a low end DSLR. You don't need to spend an arm and a leg if it will only have one use. Just make sure you're shooting in great lighting (daylight is always best) and work on your angles and you should be able to get some amazing shots with almost any camera you choose. Well I wish you the best in your business and let me know if you have any more questions!
thanks for the video! now... how did you land your first client without experience? i mean most people want to see the work before they invest in you as an event planner...i guess fake it till you make it
Thanks for the advice. I'm a startup that engages, educates and empowers emerging independent businesses, so this is helpful in where to invest my limited money.
So is being an event planner a great part time job? Would you recommend it for a teacher looking to do it on the weekends and through holiday breaks/summer breaks for some extra cash?? Love your videos btw!
Hi Jada, Yes, of course! That would be great actually, especially if you do children's events, as you have access to so many potential clients through all the parents you meet on a weekly basis. For someone who has a regular full-time job, especially one as time-consuming as yours..(By that I mean work doesn't stop when school lets out, you still have to grade papers, plan lessons and such at home)...then I would recommend doing something similar to my business concept at least in the beginning until you figure out how much extra work you can take on. What I offer is a selection of pre-priced and pre-packaged themes (Spa, Cupcake Decorating, Painting, etc) for clients to choose from. Your packages can be themed or include whatever you want them to of course, but this way it helps not having to estimate pricing every single time you get an inquiry. It's already spelled out and clients can choose exactly what they want and know the prices already, so you get a lot less unnecessary or repetitive questions and less people trying to negotiate. This is key to making your event planning #sidehustle more manageable in my opinion because the customer service aspect can get very tiresome and time consuming if you don't set a structure upfront for your clients to follow. A structure that works best for you and your schedule! For instance, setting your phone hours or only speaking if phone consultations are scheduled, maybe primarily communicating through email. I do all three. Thanks for watching and good luck! Also, keep me posted I'd love to hear about your progress! :)
Hello, I just recently came across your videos! And i want to say THANK YOU! I’m planning to start my own event planning business. But definitely don’t know where or how to begin. My question(s) are “ How can I setup my business name?” I know you mentioned on the list permits or business licenses, but how can I obtain all of that information? I already have a name for my event planning business but I definitely need help on making sure it’s available and start to use it for websites, business cards, and social media accounts. Can you please advise? Again, Thank You for this videos. It clarified a lot.
Hi Rosario, Thank you so much for your sweet comment, it really warms my heart! It's best, if you have absolutely no idea where to start, then begin your business with the research and planning phase. I always recommend researching the industry for at least 6 months to a year before making yourself available to clients. This is because a lot of knowledge can be acquired through that time that will help you feel more prepared and avoid costly and time consuming mistakes! Setting up your business name is definitely a great place to start, so you can get it reserved before someone else takes it. At your local city hall is where you'll be able to Register your Business and file a "Doing Business As" name form. There they will also instruct you on whether you need any additional licenses or permits for your city or state if you ask them. If you want to see if someone already has your name used as a website. Go to godaddy.com and type in your business name you came up with (RosariosBusinessName.com or RosariosBusinessName.org for example) and it will show you if it is taken or available to purchase. If it's available then you can purchase it right then and there online for about $15/yr usually. I hope I was able to help! If you really are in need of a step-by-step plan, you might want to think about getting my guide. :)
You'd have to speak with your local insurance representative in your area. Different states, regions, cities require different permits, licenses, and/or types of insurance. Any insurance company will tell you what you need and give you a quote, from there you can shop around for the best price! :)
Hi.. I’ve been designing my friend’s kids birthday party for free 😃 but now I think it’s time for me to move forward and make some money with it. I just want to ask a question if how did you do the flyers when you started the business.? Did you put sample pictures on it.?
Hello Yulonda, that is a very good question actually. It depends on what all you plan to do with the computer. If you plan to take lots of photos (which I recommend) then you need a laptop with a large amount of memory. Or you'll be using tons of SD Cards and USBs to store them all. If you plan to create your own website and edit photos, I'd go with the largest screen possible. Next, you'll want a laptop with programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat. Now, of course you can start without the "Adobe" programs and do what you need to in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel (the basic window programs.) However, eventually you're going to want to upgrade especially if you edit photos, make your own printable designs, or most importantly want to make a PDF file. I personally started with a HP computer, but in hindsight I wish I would have just splurged for a Mac with all the extra programs. So, it's just up to how much you want to invest at first. The laptop is primarily where you'll do most of your business emails, edit photos, edit website, so if you have the luxury I would spring for one that suits all your needs from the start. If that's not in option almost any laptop will do and you can always upgrade as you figure out what exactly you need for your business. So before buying anything I would make a list of what you'll be using your laptop for. If it's just answering emails, storing music, etc. I would go with a basic laptop for the best price you can get. If you plan to edit photos, create video content, and such you're going to want to be a little more precise on what you purchase. As I said more memory, faster speed, larger screen, making sure the upgraded software you want us compatible, etc. If you have any more questions please let me know. Thanks for watching! :)
Hey, I use Photoshop for everything, creating marketing materials and editing photos, making logos, etc. I use Filmora and/or Movavi for editing my videos! ❤️
My question is how can I book my first client if I don't have pictures? I'm willing to invest in the tables and chairs and start with a spa theme for little girls. I'm thinking of taking pictures of my setup and putting on Craigslist. How many parties can I expect to book using just Craigslist just starting out? Or better yet how many parties did you average just starting out in comparison to where you are now? Thanks!
Hi Jasmine, if you are already doing nails, I would use those pictures on your website as proof of your work. If you have any nieces or sisters pull them aside one day and do their nails and make-up, then have a little photo shoot. Also, you can use stock photography. If you start a wix website (wixstats.com/?a=12826&c=124&s1=) they offer stock photography for like $2.99 a picture. You can use those where you need to as well. You don't even have to purchase tables and chairs yet, if you don't want to. You can buy a table linen and some decor and decorate your own dining table or a family members and shoot that to start off with. The amount of parties you can book will always vary. I don't know where you live or the clientele you are looking to obtain. What I have found though with Craigslist in my area is that the cheaper you are the more inquiries you will get for parties. I didn't know at the time, but when I started out my prices were ridiculously low, like in the 100s and 200s, but my phone was ringing off the hook. So, if you're just looking to get that first booking, keep your prices low until you get the photos you are looking for or the reviews you need, then raise them gradually. These days my prices are fairly high for spa parties in my area, but I get a lot less inquiries obviously. So, generally the cheaper you are the more parties you'll book. However, in my experience I would rather do nicer parties for more money and do less per month, than the other way around. Then again I have a husband and two kids and you may find that you have more time to do more parties than me. It's all up to how much you want to work and how much your time is worth to you! You can definitely supplement your income, it will take time though doing only spa parties. However, if you take your regular nail and make-up clients during the week and do the spa parties on the weekend, you'll be killing the game! Good luck with everything!
The Makeover Mom Hey girl! Thank you so much for this very detailed response! I'm just going to read this again and again lol because it's giving me so much clarity on which direction I'm trying to go! I think I very well will start off in the $100-$200 range until I get some parties and photos under my belt then I'll graduate on to what you've got going on (can't wait!) I'm so excited about this endeavor and it's so reassuring to see someone close to my age (I'm 26) succeeding at this and I most definitely will take your advice for the photos and website because I don't want to take such a huge risk if I don't have to! Thank you again for your response and help! May your business continue to flourish. You may see me again updating you on my first client haha I hope to see a little more video footage of some other parties too
Hi Jasmine, I'm glad I was able to give you some ideas and thank you for the kind words! I think you got it all going for you, so I look forward to that update soon girl! I will try to get more videos up as well. I'm trying to get a good work/family/TH-cam balance going, but I'm slacking on the TH-cam part a little bit lol I do take more photos, rather than footage, so I'll start posting up the photos on my blog soon too..especially if I'm unable to use the videos of the children because of the photo release. Thank you again for watching and let me know if you have any more questions! :)
Hi Natasha, thank you and yes, but it's super easy! You basically just use your email address and create a password. Then they'll send you a confirmation email or text and once you click the link in the email to verify you're done. Voila! Then you just choose the city or county you want to advertise in, select Create Post, add some text and some photos, and click Publish! Sometimes the ad will run for 7 days and some will run for 30, but if they are about to expire, you just sign in and click renew. Once you have a lot up, you can just keep up with them by renewing them and you won't have to create new ones every week. Hope that answered your question! :)
Hello, Of course, thanks for watching! Yes, your logo, flyers, car magnets, anything to get you booking clients and making money! Take your deposits and then purchase other items you might need once you know exactly what you need. I wish you the best! ❤
Hi! I'm trying to start my own business as Event Decorator. I have my first event this June and it will be a bridal shower. Do I have the client purchase the decorations I need or do I purchase everything?
Hi Jemelah, congratulations!! Well it depends. A typical event stylist will purchase the decor and set it up the day of the event. Now, there are some people whom work as day-of party coordinators, who just show up the "day-of" to make sure everything is decorated, set-up and goes as planned. In this scenario the client will buy everything and you just show up to execute. The amount charged for these two different services should be way different amounts as you would imagine. If you are styling the event and purchasing the decor, the decor expenses should have been accounted for in the total cost of the event. I recommend purchasing decor yourself, clients don't always know whats best to buy for events, that's why they pay us for our expertise! :)
Hello Jazzy, Thank you for watching! No I did not get certified. When I first started my business I researched it to see if it was necessary, but I didn't have the money (it's like $1000), plus I realized you need about a couple years experience to qualify. After that I never really revisited it, as I do smaller scale children's events and it's not necessary. I've never even been asked if I was certified by a client now that I think of it. If I ever started taking on corporate events or weddings though I would attain certification, as it adds credibility to your business...I still might anyways though, just to say I have it, you kinda got me thinking! lol :)
Hello, Thanks for checking out my channel! I've unlinked my site for the time being, so I can focus on getting my TH-cam channel going, I'll upload a video once it's up and running again! :)
Hello Chela, I have access to the Fashion District where I buy linens from several different stores, but there are many online companies you can Google that sell the same quality linens online and they will ship them to you. Thanks for watching! :)
Of course! I personally started with Wix.com to create my website and still use it til this day. There are also other options like WebsiteBuilder, SiteBuilder, and Weebly. I've never personally used them so you'd have to do your research on what works best for you! :)
Hi Ryan, to start off you might just have to get creative. If you don't have a camera, use your phone to take pictures of your work. If you don't have a computer, go to your local library or community college and use theirs to build your website. You can start a website for free! Use opportunities like family events to help decorate and use as images for your portfolio. As you grow you can acquire more tools, more supplies, and equipment. Just get started with what is available to you right now! :)
Hi I'm very much interested in this business but I'm afraid of the investment it'll be huge by watching your video I thought I can but I can't say that much confident in doing this without investment can it really possible pls ansr me
Hi Anny, what exactly do you think you need to invest in to get started? That's the first question. There are lots of things that we often feel we need right away to do business, but actually don't. Most of the items I bought when I first started are sitting in my garage right now getting absolutely no use. That is not to say that you won't ever need to invest in your business!!...and of course you will eventually have to for it to grow and to make improvements. Just getting started in the beginning though, I promise you that you don't need as much "stuff" as you think you do. Would it be nice to have? Yes. Would it make things easier? Yes. But do you really need it in this present time to accomplish the task or tackle the event that your working on right now. Most likely the answer is no! Also, with every event you should be accepting a deposit to help with those upfront costs, so you're not coming out of pocket for every event before you get paid. Use your money from each party to re-invest in your business until you get it to where you are happy with, then charge more! ;)
Hello 😊, so you should have some type of body of work at this point to show the clients. This is created through “styled shoots” of your work and/or assisting in others events and using those photos. (whether that be a family member, church event, etc). Also, faking it is in more of the terms or being confident and conveying that you’re able to handle the job with the experience you have, so the people feel confident in hiring you. So you have to “fake it” within reason. For instance, someone needs you to plan or decorate for a rehearsal dinner…well essentially you’ve planned a dinner before, right? You probably just haven’t done it and got paid for it. That’s still experience, just not “professional” experience. So that would be reasonable. As opposed to “faking it” by portraying your experience far beyond your actual skill set, like telling a client you can plans 300 person luxury wedding and you’ve never ever done an event of that magnitude or know what it entails. Good luck to you hun, you got this! 💪🏽💕
Hello Annie, Yes, you can definitely make event planning a full time job! It all depends on what you will offer and who your target market is. I wouldn't recommend quitting your job, thinking that you're going to immediately replace you income with event planning. I would instead start out planning small events on your off days. Then once you've built up a portfolio/website/clientele then switch over to make it your full time career once your sure it can act as your full time job. Generally speaking you can make as much or as little as you want. You determine the prices and how much or often you are willing to work! :)
Definitely it pays the bills and some... let's just say that. Especially if you start out being competitive, offering luxury decor at a reasonable price you'll realise that A LOT of customers will flood your e-mail hence bookings will come into effect. The first thing to decide is which facet(s) of event will you get into. Weddings Parties & Special Events Corporate Events Production & Entertainment Trade Shows Booth decor Company Launches Floristry Coordination Styling Travel Agent* ( outsourcing only) The list goes on and on.... Good luck! Blessings.
Hello Anvesh, how much is completely up to you? I would also say it depends on how much experience you have and what your ultimate goals are. If you are opening an event venue, you'd have to put up a lot of money of course. If you are just starting as a freelance event planner, the most you really need is to invest into tools to book clients. I.e. website, cards, camera, computer, etc.) Then you can acquire more items as you book more clients. Never invest more than you can stand to lose though, start with a small comfortable amount. You really don't need much to get started!
Someone also asked the same question a few days ago!!....ask yourself this question. What do you think you need to be an event planner? What comes to mind? Most times when you really think about it, it's not as much as we make ourselves believe. Here's what I told another viewer the other day... To start off you might just have to get creative. If you don't have a camera, use your phone to take pictures of your work. If you don't have a computer, go to your local library or community college and use theirs to build your website. You can start a website for free! Use opportunities like family events or volunteer to help decorate and use as images for your portfolio. As you grow you can acquire more tools, more supplies, and equipment. Just get started with what is available to you right now! :)
Your videos have helped me A LOT! So I thank you so much for investing your time to teach other people as lost as I am find the right track lol! my one question is about the camera. I want to invest in one to take good photographs to build my portfolio. Is there any specific one that you would you recommend?
Thank you :)
Thank you Kasandra! I really appreciate that sweet comment. Luckily these days you can find a lot of affordable digital cameras that take great photos, even most peoples iphones will do the trick to start with. I love amazing picture quality though, so I splurged for a DSLR. I bought and still use to this day my Nikon D5100. However, the type of camera is not as important as investing in a high quality lens. Sometimes lenses can cost as much as the camera itself, but it's worth it in the end for me. But then again I not only use my camera for my event planning portfolio, but also for blogging, TH-cam, family pictures, etc. I googled some and you can find the same camera I use "used" for less than $300 now or "new" for about $500. If you're just using the camera for event planning I would go with a high end digital camera or a low end DSLR. You don't need to spend an arm and a leg if it will only have one use. Just make sure you're shooting in great lighting (daylight is always best) and work on your angles and you should be able to get some amazing shots with almost any camera you choose. Well I wish you the best in your business and let me know if you have any more questions!
The Makeover Mom Thank you a lot for your answer. I will deff take your advice!!! :)
thanks for the video! now... how did you land your first client without experience? i mean most people want to see the work before they invest in you as an event planner...i guess fake it till you make it
Thanks for the advice. I'm a startup that engages, educates and empowers emerging independent businesses, so this is helpful in where to invest my limited money.
You're very smart, mature, and wise for such a young lady!
Thank you, I really appreciate such a sweet comment! :)
Thanks for the information. Your videos are so helpful!
Of course Tasha and thank you for watching! ❤
You gotta act like you've been doing this""😘😘 I love you girl. This was super helpful 😍
Girl yes, sometimes you gotta fake it til you make it! 😆 Love you too boo, thanks for being here! 💕
Your welcome. I'm here to stay🤗
Give an example of what you purchased that you don’t use and sits 8n storage? Thanks!
I love your channel! Very inspirational.
Thank you, I'm so glad!! Best wishes with your business endeavors!
So is being an event planner a great part time job? Would you recommend it for a teacher looking to do it on the weekends and through holiday breaks/summer breaks for some extra cash?? Love your videos btw!
Hi Jada,
Yes, of course! That would be great actually, especially if you do children's events, as you have access to so many potential clients through all the parents you meet on a weekly basis. For someone who has a regular full-time job, especially one as time-consuming as yours..(By that I mean work doesn't stop when school lets out, you still have to grade papers, plan lessons and such at home)...then I would recommend doing something similar to my business concept at least in the beginning until you figure out how much extra work you can take on. What I offer is a selection of pre-priced and pre-packaged themes (Spa, Cupcake Decorating, Painting, etc) for clients to choose from. Your packages can be themed or include whatever you want them to of course, but this way it helps not having to estimate pricing every single time you get an inquiry. It's already spelled out and clients can choose exactly what they want and know the prices already, so you get a lot less unnecessary or repetitive questions and less people trying to negotiate. This is key to making your event planning #sidehustle more manageable in my opinion because the customer service aspect can get very tiresome and time consuming if you don't set a structure upfront for your clients to follow. A structure that works best for you and your schedule! For instance, setting your phone hours or only speaking if phone consultations are scheduled, maybe primarily communicating through email. I do all three. Thanks for watching and good luck! Also, keep me posted I'd love to hear about your progress! :)
Hello, I just recently came across your videos! And i want to say THANK YOU! I’m planning to start my own event planning business. But definitely don’t know where or how to begin. My question(s) are “ How can I setup my business name?” I know you mentioned on the list permits or business licenses, but how can I obtain all of that information? I already have a name for my event planning business but I definitely need help on making sure it’s available and start to use it for websites, business cards, and social media accounts. Can you please advise?
Again, Thank You for this videos. It clarified a lot.
Hi Rosario,
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, it really warms my heart! It's best, if you have absolutely no idea where to start, then begin your business with the research and planning phase. I always recommend researching the industry for at least 6 months to a year before making yourself available to clients. This is because a lot of knowledge can be acquired through that time that will help you feel more prepared and avoid costly and time consuming mistakes!
Setting up your business name is definitely a great place to start, so you can get it reserved before someone else takes it. At your local city hall is where you'll be able to Register your Business and file a "Doing Business As" name form. There they will also instruct you on whether you need any additional licenses or permits for your city or state if you ask them. If you want to see if someone already has your name used as a website. Go to godaddy.com and type in your business name you came up with (RosariosBusinessName.com or RosariosBusinessName.org for example) and it will show you if it is taken or available to purchase. If it's available then you can purchase it right then and there online for about $15/yr usually. I hope I was able to help!
If you really are in need of a step-by-step plan, you might want to think about getting my guide. :)
This is so helpful thank you so much!!
Thank you hun for watching! 💕
What type of insurance would you recommend? Especially if my company would be setting up the event as well.
You'd have to speak with your local insurance representative in your area. Different states, regions, cities require different permits, licenses, and/or types of insurance. Any insurance company will tell you what you need and give you a quote, from there you can shop around for the best price! :)
Hi.. I’ve been designing my friend’s kids birthday party for free 😃 but now I think it’s time for me to move forward and make some money with it. I just want to ask a question if how did you do the flyers when you started the business.? Did you put sample pictures on it.?
Thanks for the free website info...you’re a life saver.
Of course, good luck with your business! :)
hello thank you for the great advise I was wonder when looking for a laptop am I looking for anything specific
Hello Yulonda, that is a very good question actually. It depends on what all you plan to do with the computer. If you plan to take lots of photos (which I recommend) then you need a laptop with a large amount of memory. Or you'll be using tons of SD Cards and USBs to store them all.
If you plan to create your own website and edit photos, I'd go with the largest screen possible.
Next, you'll want a laptop with programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat. Now, of course you can start without the "Adobe" programs and do what you need to in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel (the basic window programs.) However, eventually you're going to want to upgrade especially if you edit photos, make your own printable designs, or most importantly want to make a PDF file.
I personally started with a HP computer, but in hindsight I wish I would have just splurged for a Mac with all the extra programs. So, it's just up to how much you want to invest at first. The laptop is primarily where you'll do most of your business emails, edit photos, edit website, so if you have the luxury I would spring for one that suits all your needs from the start. If that's not in option almost any laptop will do and you can always upgrade as you figure out what exactly you need for your business.
So before buying anything I would make a list of what you'll be using your laptop for. If it's just answering emails, storing music, etc. I would go with a basic laptop for the best price you can get.
If you plan to edit photos, create video content, and such you're going to want to be a little more precise on what you purchase. As I said more memory, faster speed, larger screen, making sure the upgraded software you want us compatible, etc.
If you have any more questions please let me know. Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you looking forward to more helpful videos
So which app do you use for graphic design (posters, pricing brochures etc)... And app for making those wonderful you tube videos
Hey, I use Photoshop for everything, creating marketing materials and editing photos, making logos, etc. I use Filmora and/or Movavi for editing my videos! ❤️
Is necessary to join the event management couse.. coz I dont have any experience in dis field but I want to do
This girl is truly smart.
Thanks!
My question is how can I book my first client if I don't have pictures? I'm willing to invest in the tables and chairs and start with a spa theme for little girls. I'm thinking of taking pictures of my setup and putting on Craigslist. How many parties can I expect to book using just Craigslist just starting out? Or better yet how many parties did you average just starting out in comparison to where you are now? Thanks!
I'm trying to do this full time (booked up every weekend) in hopes of quitting my day job! 😩😅
Hi Jasmine, if you are already doing nails, I would use those pictures on your website as proof of your work. If you have any nieces or sisters pull them aside one day and do their nails and make-up, then have a little photo shoot. Also, you can use stock photography. If you start a wix website (wixstats.com/?a=12826&c=124&s1=) they offer stock photography for like $2.99 a picture. You can use those where you need to as well. You don't even have to purchase tables and chairs yet, if you don't want to. You can buy a table linen and some decor and decorate your own dining table or a family members and shoot that to start off with.
The amount of parties you can book will always vary. I don't know where you live or the clientele you are looking to obtain. What I have found though with Craigslist in my area is that the cheaper you are the more inquiries you will get for parties. I didn't know at the time, but when I started out my prices were ridiculously low, like in the 100s and 200s, but my phone was ringing off the hook. So, if you're just looking to get that first booking, keep your prices low until you get the photos you are looking for or the reviews you need, then raise them gradually. These days my prices are fairly high for spa parties in my area, but I get a lot less inquiries obviously. So, generally the cheaper you are the more parties you'll book. However, in my experience I would rather do nicer parties for more money and do less per month, than the other way around. Then again I have a husband and two kids and you may find that you have more time to do more parties than me. It's all up to how much you want to work and how much your time is worth to you! You can definitely supplement your income, it will take time though doing only spa parties. However, if you take your regular nail and make-up clients during the week and do the spa parties on the weekend, you'll be killing the game! Good luck with everything!
The Makeover Mom Hey girl! Thank you so much for this very detailed response! I'm just going to read this again and again lol because it's giving me so much clarity on which direction I'm trying to go! I think I very well will start off in the $100-$200 range until I get some parties and photos under my belt then I'll graduate on to what you've got going on (can't wait!) I'm so excited about this endeavor and it's so reassuring to see someone close to my age (I'm 26) succeeding at this and I most definitely will take your advice for the photos and website because I don't want to take such a huge risk if I don't have to! Thank you again for your response and help! May your business continue to flourish. You may see me again updating you on my first client haha I hope to see a little more video footage of some other parties too
Hi Jasmine, I'm glad I was able to give you some ideas and thank you for the kind words! I think you got it all going for you, so I look forward to that update soon girl! I will try to get more videos up as well. I'm trying to get a good work/family/TH-cam balance going, but I'm slacking on the TH-cam part a little bit lol I do take more photos, rather than footage, so I'll start posting up the photos on my blog soon too..especially if I'm unable to use the videos of the children because of the photo release. Thank you again for watching and let me know if you have any more questions! :)
hi! great video! so how do you do the whole craigslist thing? do have to set an account?
Hi Natasha, thank you and yes, but it's super easy! You basically just use your email address and create a password. Then they'll send you a confirmation email or text and once you click the link in the email to verify you're done. Voila! Then you just choose the city or county you want to advertise in, select Create Post, add some text and some photos, and click Publish! Sometimes the ad will run for 7 days and some will run for 30, but if they are about to expire, you just sign in and click renew. Once you have a lot up, you can just keep up with them by renewing them and you won't have to create new ones every week. Hope that answered your question! :)
amazing, Thank you so much for the help....
Of course, let me know if you have any more questions! :)
Do you age!!!? Your makeup looks amazing!
Thank you for all the tips!
Yes girl, that’s why I need the makeup! 🤣...Of course, I’m glad you found them helpful!
This was very helpful ty for sharing.
Of course, thank you for watching! 🖤
thanks for advice. I well invest in branding
Hello,
Of course, thanks for watching! Yes, your logo, flyers, car magnets, anything to get you booking clients and making money! Take your deposits and then purchase other items you might need once you know exactly what you need. I wish you the best! ❤
Hi! I'm trying to start my own business as Event Decorator. I have my first event this June and it will be a bridal shower. Do I have the client purchase the decorations I need or do I purchase everything?
Hi Jemelah, congratulations!! Well it depends. A typical event stylist will purchase the decor and set it up the day of the event. Now, there are some people whom work as day-of party coordinators, who just show up the "day-of" to make sure everything is decorated, set-up and goes as planned. In this scenario the client will buy everything and you just show up to execute. The amount charged for these two different services should be way different amounts as you would imagine. If you are styling the event and purchasing the decor, the decor expenses should have been accounted for in the total cost of the event. I recommend purchasing decor yourself, clients don't always know whats best to buy for events, that's why they pay us for our expertise! :)
Thank you! You give great information. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your videos!!Did you get certified to be a event planner?
Hello Jazzy,
Thank you for watching! No I did not get certified. When I first started my business I researched it to see if it was necessary, but I didn't have the money (it's like $1000), plus I realized you need about a couple years experience to qualify. After that I never really revisited it, as I do smaller scale children's events and it's not necessary. I've never even been asked if I was certified by a client now that I think of it. If I ever started taking on corporate events or weddings though I would attain certification, as it adds credibility to your business...I still might anyways though, just to say I have it, you kinda got me thinking! lol :)
great videos,I think I have watched them all.Iv tried to find your website but cant .
Hello,
Thanks for checking out my channel! I've unlinked my site for the time being, so I can focus on getting my TH-cam channel going, I'll upload a video once it's up and running again! :)
The Makeover Mom .ok.thanks. are you still a party planner?
Yes, I am! :)
Hello, where did/do purchase your linen for your tables
Hello Chela, I have access to the Fashion District where I buy linens from several different stores, but there are many online companies you can Google that sell the same quality linens online and they will ship them to you. Thanks for watching! :)
What free websites would you use? Thanks for all of tour tips. :)
Your
Of course! I personally started with Wix.com to create my website and still use it til this day. There are also other options like WebsiteBuilder, SiteBuilder, and Weebly. I've never personally used them so you'd have to do your research on what works best for you! :)
Were you working a regular job when you first started??
No, I was a full time college student and stay at home mom.
Thank you so look much!!!
Thank you for watching!
thanks for the video!
Of course, thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thank you!
Your very helpful
Thanks! 💕
Its my dream to become event planner.. but i dont have any tools to use
Hi Ryan, to start off you might just have to get creative. If you don't have a camera, use your phone to take pictures of your work. If you don't have a computer, go to your local library or community college and use theirs to build your website. You can start a website for free! Use opportunities like family events to help decorate and use as images for your portfolio. As you grow you can acquire more tools, more supplies, and equipment. Just get started with what is available to you right now! :)
Hi I'm very much interested in this business but I'm afraid of the investment it'll be huge by watching your video I thought I can but I can't say that much confident in doing this without investment can it really possible pls ansr me
Hi Anny, what exactly do you think you need to invest in to get started? That's the first question. There are lots of things that we often feel we need right away to do business, but actually don't. Most of the items I bought when I first started are sitting in my garage right now getting absolutely no use. That is not to say that you won't ever need to invest in your business!!...and of course you will eventually have to for it to grow and to make improvements.
Just getting started in the beginning though, I promise you that you don't need as much "stuff" as you think you do. Would it be nice to have? Yes. Would it make things easier? Yes. But do you really need it in this present time to accomplish the task or tackle the event that your working on right now. Most likely the answer is no! Also, with every event you should be accepting a deposit to help with those upfront costs, so you're not coming out of pocket for every event before you get paid. Use your money from each party to re-invest in your business until you get it to where you are happy with, then charge more! ;)
Thank you so much
great ideas!!!!!!!!
Thank you! :)
So what do you do when they ask to see your work? Lol how do you fake it pass that point ?
Hello 😊, so you should have some type of body of work at this point to show the clients. This is created through “styled shoots” of your work and/or assisting in others events and using those photos. (whether that be a family member, church event, etc).
Also, faking it is in more of the terms or being confident and conveying that you’re able to handle the job with the experience you have, so the people feel confident in hiring you. So you have to “fake it” within reason.
For instance, someone needs you to plan or decorate for a rehearsal dinner…well essentially you’ve planned a dinner before, right? You probably just haven’t done it and got paid for it. That’s still experience, just not “professional” experience. So that would be reasonable. As opposed to “faking it” by portraying your experience far beyond your actual skill set, like telling a client you can plans 300 person luxury wedding and you’ve never ever done an event of that magnitude or know what it entails.
Good luck to you hun, you got this! 💪🏽💕
Would you reccomend event planning as a full time job?
Hello Annie,
Yes, you can definitely make event planning a full time job! It all depends on what you will offer and who your target market is. I wouldn't recommend quitting your job, thinking that you're going to immediately replace you income with event planning. I would instead start out planning small events on your off days. Then once you've built up a portfolio/website/clientele then switch over to make it your full time career once your sure it can act as your full time job. Generally speaking you can make as much or as little as you want. You determine the prices and how much or often you are willing to work! :)
Definitely it pays the bills and some... let's just say that.
Especially if you start out being competitive, offering luxury decor at a reasonable price you'll realise that A LOT of customers will flood your e-mail hence bookings will come into effect.
The first thing to decide is which facet(s) of event will you get into.
Weddings
Parties & Special Events
Corporate Events
Production & Entertainment
Trade Shows
Booth decor
Company Launches
Floristry
Coordination
Styling
Travel Agent* ( outsourcing only)
The list goes on and on....
Good luck!
Blessings.
I wana start event planning..how much I should invest??
Hello Anvesh, how much is completely up to you? I would also say it depends on how much experience you have and what your ultimate goals are. If you are opening an event venue, you'd have to put up a lot of money of course. If you are just starting as a freelance event planner, the most you really need is to invest into tools to book clients. I.e. website, cards, camera, computer, etc.) Then you can acquire more items as you book more clients. Never invest more than you can stand to lose though, start with a small comfortable amount. You really don't need much to get started!
The Makeover Mom I don't have any money n tools can I start it??
Someone also asked the same question a few days ago!!....ask yourself this question. What do you think you need to be an event planner? What comes to mind? Most times when you really think about it, it's not as much as we make ourselves believe. Here's what I told another viewer the other day...
To start off you might just have to get creative. If you don't have a camera, use your phone to take pictures of your work. If you don't have a computer, go to your local library or community college and use theirs to build your website. You can start a website for free! Use opportunities like family events or volunteer to help decorate and use as images for your portfolio. As you grow you can acquire more tools, more supplies, and equipment. Just get started with what is available to you right now! :)
Tanq fr ur valuable suggestion.. 😘😘
Of course, best wishes!
Hello mam am from India and my my is florist bt I also want to become a event orgniser can I join u
That sounds like a great idea. Being a florist should help in gaining new clients for your event planning business. Best wishes!
What would you say is your must haves for planning your events?
Great question! Would this be a list strictly for event planning or event decorating as well?
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@@BashBesties also what is your website???
Such a beautiful smile & your teeth are so white!!😬😬
You're so kind, thank you Roxy!
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Thanks hun! ❤