Everyone knows that adequate preparation is key to executing a successful event. However, what happens when your normal preparation measures don't quite cut it? Knowing when to step into high gear and over prepare can make all the difference in how smoothly everything runs on the big day. Listen as Angela and her co-host Alison discuss a time when a restaurant's first time catering experience taught them a valuable lesson in over preparation that they will never forget.  

In an ever-changing world, technology is no exception. From new ways to capture wedding footage to LED dance floors, technology keeps us on our toes and so do the requests of our clients. As an event planner, it is important to educate yourself on what new trends might be coming down the pike and who the right vendor is for those services. In this episode, Angela and her co-host Alison Burry talk about a time when technology almost got the best of them. Listen as they discuss valuable lessons in preparation and partnership, and how their experience can help you stay ahead of the curve.

Successful partnerships are essential in any business, and that is especially true in the world of event planning. With so many venues and vendors to choose from, it is important to consider what each one is capable of and if you can rely on their consistent follow through. Covering these points from the beginning sets you up for a successful event and helps you avoid unnecessary stress. That being said, even with the most trustworthy of venues, you need to know when it’s appropriate to follow-up. In this episode, Angela and her co-host Alison discuss a situation when a new wedding venue didn't know what they didn't know until it was almost too late. Listen to the full episode to hear how knowing the right time to follow-up helped them avoid a major obstacle on their client’s big day.

When the big day rolls around, emotions are running high and it is easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the to-do list. In this episode, Angela shares ways to counter these challenges by making sure clients remain stress-free during their big event. The good news is this isn’t hard to do when you have formed a relationship of trust with your client and have created an environment of flexibility. Listen as Angela and her co-host Alison discuss an occasion when maintaining a flexible environment was essential to making a bride’s special day a little more stress-free.

There is nothing better than being able to do what you love for the people you love. As Angela says throughout this episode, you can pick your clients but you can’t pick your family. Being able to successfully walk the line between personal relationships and professionalism is essential when planning a memorable event for those closest to you. It can definitely be a challenge to keep that “I know best” attitude at bay, but take a listen as Angela shares an experience when doing just that made for an unforgettable night for her family.