Best Krisy Thomas Cwp Society Podcasts (2024)

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Harnessing Tech/AI for Wedding Ceremonies, Vows, and Toasts: Introducing PROVENANCE 36:00

8d ago36:00

36:00

Imagine a world where AI transforms wedding ceremonies into unforgettable, deeply personalized experiences. Today, we bring you an exclusive conversation with Steven Greitzer, CEO and founder, and Josh Fagel, head of business development, as they unveil Provenance, an AI-driven tool revolutionizing ceremony, vows, and toast writing. Steven shares h…

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Wedding Industry News: Can Technology Match Human Touch? 40:43

27d ago40:43

40:43

In this episode, we will be discussing new Certifications and Membership through the CWP Society, as well as how couples are trying to use AI as wedding planners, and how it can all go terribly wrong. Tune in to hear Laurie Hartwell and Krisy Thomas from the CWP Society as they reveal the secrets behind the new Wedding Ministry Team Certification P…

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Misconceptions of Building a Team: Hint: Large ≠ Success 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

Discover the unexpected truths behind successful team dynamics in the wedding industry with our special guest, Shane Presley of DJ Shane Entertainment. We're peeling back the layers to reveal why a bigger team doesn't always mean a better business or more success. From the challenges of aligning passion and vision, to the art of impeccable coordina…

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Wedding Industry News: The RSVP Dilemma; Venue Shutdown Shocks; and After Parties 32:47

2M ago32:47

32:47

Ever encountered the puzzling silence after sending out wedding invitations? We all know the feeling, but our latest episode tackles the RSVP conundrum head-on with insights from wedding industry mavens, Laurie Hartwell and Krisy Thomas of the CWP Society. We dissect the bold strategy of a past bride's 'missed RSVP card' and debate its effectivenes…

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The Unsung Importance of Vendor Meals: The Why, When, and Where 28:21

3M ago28:21

28:21

Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the hidden truths behind vendor meals at weddings, a topic that's sparked more debate than you might think. Krisy and Laurie delve into the ins and outs of the "why, when, and where" those working your special day should eat. It's a candid look at the wedding industry, where we're setting the record straigh…

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Wedding Industry News: Navigating the Romance and Realities of Destination Weddings, and Protecting Precious Memories 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

Embark on an enchanting journey with us, Aisha Garnett, and Courtney Justice, a Master Certified Wedding Planner and owner of Just Us Weddings and Events, as we walk you through the dreamy realm of destination weddings. Uncover the magnetic pull of picturesque countries such as France and Italy, and the practicalities of orchestrating an unforgetta…

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Wedding Industry News: Crafting Unforgettable Nuptials and Navigating Venue Legalities 24:14

4M ago24:14

24:14

Step into the world of weddings with us, as we unravel the key ingredients that make or break the most special day of a couple's life. Joining me is Laurie Hartwell, the woman behind the CWP Society, where we dissect the latest findings from The Knot and delve into how wedding planners can transform any nuptial into an affair to remember. Ensure ev…

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Beyond The Trends: Pitfalls of Trends Preventing Pros from Curating Weddings That Reflect Our Couple's Love Story 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

Are wedding trends pressuring you into creating a celebration for your couples that feels more like a fad than a reflection of their love story? Fear not, for Krisy Thomas and Laurie Hartwell have joined forces to guide you through the maze of wedding industry "do's and don'ts," unleashing the secrets curating a day that's unmistakably designed to …

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Wedding Industry News | Triumph Over Tragedy; Pop Up Weddings; Cake Cutting Considerations 33:24

5M ago33:24

33:24

When Brianne Ackerland, a seasoned Master Certified Wedding Planner, faced a sudden cardiac arrest, it changed not only her life, but the way we think about emergency strategies in our bustling industry. Our latest episode is a wakeup call, detailing the harrowing account of Brianne's experience and the critical lessons in preparedness it offers fo…

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The Evolution of the Wedding Industry - An Interview with Laurie Hartwell 39:43

6M ago39:43

39:43

Wedding planning isn't just about selecting the perfect centerpiece or the most photogenic venue—it's an art form honed over years of personal growth and industry evolution. Laurie Hartwell, founder & CEO of the CWP Society, brings this to life, sharing her thirty-year voyage through the ebbs and flows of the wedding industry. As she unfolds her st…

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Wedding Industry News - January 2024: Giving Back; Wedding Budgets; Friends/Family Officiating Weddings 22:23

6M ago22:23

22:23

In this episode, we interview the Executive Director of Wish Upon a Wedding, Lacey Wicksall, where we discuss the organization, and celebrate the industry's spirit of giving and highlight the incredible resilience found in the face of adversity. Our conversation is a tribute to the impact of community support, as we delve into the process of creati…

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A Couple's Journey in the Business of Bliss: Tips To Succeed 44:39

6M ago44:39

44:39

Navigating the wedding industry can be a dance of love and logistics, even more so when you're stepping to the rhythm alongside your soulmate. Philip and Laurie pull from thier own experiences to offer a candid look at the synergies and complexities of running a wedding planning business as a married couple. They explore the essential role of commu…

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Wedding Pros: The Symphony of Trust, Collaboration, and Understanding 48:22

7M ago48:22

48:22

What happens when wedding professionals fail to communicate effectively and misunderstand each other's roles? Listen to our heart-to-heart chat as we unpack this. We'll guide you through the challenging journey of collaboration and understanding among wedding professionals, highlighting the importance of having a professional's perspective and work…

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Wedding Industry News: Elevating The Wedding Industry; Combatting Wedding Crashers; and Creative Guestbook Ideas 32:44

7M ago32:44

32:44

Ever been to a wedding and thought, "I could do this better?" I, Aisha Garnett, used to think the same, until she found her path from TV production to becoming a Certified Wedding Planner. Her journey was shaped by the Certified Wedding Planner Society (CWP Society). Together with its founder and CEO, Laurie Hartwell, they explore the mission of th…

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The Value and Impact of Formal Education in the Wedding Planning Industry: A Critical Exploration 38:00

8M ago38:00

38:00

Ever wondered about the risks couples are taking when entrusting their big day to a wedding planner with no formal education? This episode grapples with this substantial issue, spotlighting the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on experience alone, and the discomfort it could breed in couples investing their hard-earned thousands into their…

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Wedding Industry News: Wedding Planner Gone Wrong; The Engagement Gap; and a New Trend 27:14

8M ago27:14

27:14

Listen in as the host of the Wedding Industry News Series, Aisha Garnett, unravels the shocking tale of a bride swindled out of a whopping $12,000 by her seemingly trustworthy wedding planner. Laurie Hartwell, founder and CEO of the Certified Wedding Planner Society, shares invaluable insights, highlighting the critical need for couples and wedding…

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Setting Up Events With Your Soulmate - Unpacking the Challenges and Victories 20:08

8M ago20:08

20:08

Over this 3-part series, we are going to tackle how personal relationship can evolve into a successful professional partnership? My husband, Philip and I embarked on this journey in the wedding planning industry and let me tell you, it was no easy ride. We braved the storm of transitioning from soulmates to professional partners with a fair share o…

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Authenticity Over Comparison: A New Approach To Being A Wedding Planner 34:40

9M ago34:40

34:40

Ever felt like you're falling behind as you constantly compare your wedding planning business to those perfectly crafted posts on social media? Say no more! We're here to unmask the misleading perception built by these highlight reels. Trust us, it's time to focus on your journey, set your own goals, and embrace authenticity! Let's not ignore the e…

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Wedding Industry News: Wedding Shaming & Fostering Vendor Relationships: A Deep Dive into the Evolving Wedding Industry 25:15

9M ago25:15

25:15

Picture this: you're scrolling through your social media, and you stumble upon a stunning wedding cake made by the bride herself. This is what happened to Lily Mendoza, who skyrocketed to viral fame, navigating a deluge of both cheers and jeers from netizens worldwide. Caught in the crosshairs of 'wedding shaming', she turned this into an opportuni…

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The Reality of Balancing Wedding Planning with Personal Life: A Candid Look at the Industry and Parenting Challenges 40:37

9M ago40:37

40:37

Strap in as we pull back the curtain on the wedding and event industry, offering a raw and honest look at the personal impact and challenges that come with this demanding career. Ever wondered why we're often absent from social gatherings and family milestones? It all boils down to our commitment to our clients and the events we've been tasked to o…

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Mastering Wedding Budget Conversations and How Instagram Has Impacted The Way Wedding Planners Approach Their Clients 31:39

10M ago31:39

31:39

Ever felt awkward broaching the subject of budgets with your clients? Rest easy; we're here to guide you through it with empathy and professionalism. This episode removes the same of the budget conversation, and we discuss the pros and cons of asking about it upfront. We also delve into how to educate couples about the realities of wedding planning…

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Wedding Industry News: Classifying Workers, Inviting Children To Weddings, and Innovating Wedding Traditions 28:27

10M ago28:27

28:27

Navigating the evolving world of the wedding industry just got a whole lot easier. Join Aisha Garnett, Certified Educator and Master Certified Wedding Planner, as she teams up with Laurie Hartwell, CEO and founder of the Certified Wedding Planner Society, to bring you a timely and in-depth conversation. Ever wondered about the impact of the US Depa…

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Supporting Your Soulmate on their Journey as a Wedding Planner 31:43

11M ago31:43

31:43

Planning weddings, managing a family, all while balancing a business can be a tough journey. Well, you're in for a treat listening to our latest episode as we delve deep into the world of wedding planning, revealing the strains and stresses of this high-pressure job, and the impact it can have on their soulmates. We shed light on the importance of …

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Streamlining Wedding Planning with Technology: A Conversation with Nora Sheils of Rock Paper Coin 44:35

11M ago44:35

44:35

Ever wondered how to navigate the realm of wedding planning with professionalism and ample technological support? We bring you deep insights from Nora Sheils, founder of Bridal Bliss and co-founder of Rock Paper Coin, a multifaceted platform that streamlines sending contracts and invoices. We delve into how this software fortifies the booking proce…

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Wedding Industry News - August 2023: Supreme Court Ruling; David's Bridal; and Evolving Trends 27:57

11M ago27:57

27:57

Wedding Industry News - August 2023: Have you ever thought about how a Supreme Court ruling could rock the entire wedding industry? Our esteemed guest, Matt Mitchell, an LGBTQ+ community member and Master Certified Wedding Planner, helps us dissect a recent ruling that tilted in favor of a Colorado website designer who wanted to refuse service to L…

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Creating a Lasting Legacy in the Wedding Industry 40:31

12M ago40:31

40:31

What does it mean to create a lasting legacy in the wedding industry? Today, we find ourselves in the company of Eddie Babbage, CEO of Timeline Genius, as we dissect the nuances of this very question. Eddie's philosophy is simple yet profound: live each moment right, fueled by selflessness, integrity, and service. His belief is that these ingredien…

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The Realities of Having a Soulmate as a Wedding Planner: A Behind-the-Scenes Look 34:04

1y ago34:04

34:04

Are you a Wedding Planner who has ever wondered how your career affects your soulmate?? Join us, your hosts and married couple, as we reveal the behind-the-scenes reality of living with and loving a wedding planner. My husband Phil and I open up about the challenges we've faced in balancing our personal relationship with the demands of a high-stake…

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Krisy Thomas, CWP Society VP & Wedding Planner of the Year 43:57

1y ago43:57

43:57

This month we had the pleasure of interviewing the fabulous Krisy Thomas, owner of Southern Sparkle Weddings and Events, and Vice President of the Certified Wedding Planner Society. We were so happy to have 2 guest hosts for this special edition of our podcast, they were: Aisha Garnett, and owner of Sheree Amour Weddings & Events, and Amanda Borrer…

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2019 Wedding Planner of the Year - Nicole Smith 35:07

1y ago35:07

35:07

The Certified Wedding Planner Society was excited to interview their 2019 Wedding Planner of the Year, Nicole Smith, owner and Certified Wedding Planner with Vision Events located in North Carolina. Learn about her journey and how she achieved all her success! Become a VIP of The Wedding Planner Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933700/subscribe…

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2020 Wedding Planner of the Year - Analyn Calderon 32:13

1y ago32:13

32:13

Listen as the amazing, Analyn Calderon, award winning wedding planner from the Philippines, talk about her secrets to all the success that she has experienced over the years. She was the Certified Wedding Planner Society's "Wedding Planner of the Year" recipient in 2020, she recently won the "Philippine Event Industry Legend Award", and she has wor…

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2021 Wedding Planner of the Year - Melanie Snyder 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

The Wedding Planner Podcast, hosted by the Certified Wedding Planner Society - the world's leading wedding planner certification programs, sat down with the 2021 Wedding Planner of the Year, Melanie Snyder - owner of Melanie Paige Events & Design. We discussed the goals she had, and how she achieved them. Do you want to learn how to raise your bar …

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2022 Wedding Planner of the Year - Courtney Justice 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

42:53

The Wedding Planner Podcast, hosted by the Certified Wedding Planner Society - the world's leading wedding planner certification programs, sat down with the 2022 Wedding Planner of the Year, Courtney Justice - owner of Just Us Weddings & Events. We discussed the goals she had, and how she achieved them. Do you want to learn how to raise your bar an…

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Why Buy The Cow... 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

28:02

So many wedding planners are making the mistake of giving away our trade secrets on their social media pages and at their initial consultations. Listen in as we discuss how this not only hurts your business, but the industry as a whole. If you would like more information on how to join the largest membership of Certified Wedding Planners, visit our…

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Referral Fees, Commissions, and Kickbacks 25:27

1+ y ago25:27

25:27

Listen in as we discuss how Certified Wedding Planners handle referral fees, commissions, and kickbacks. These fees may be the norm in other industries, but in the wedding industry it is a little different... learn how in this episode. Certified Wedding Planner Society The World's Leading Wedding Planner Certification Program The World's Largest Me…

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The Crazy Life of A Wedding Planner 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

Wedding Planners have seen and heard it all. There are some crazy stories we could tell. Wedding Planners in general feel misunderstood because they face so many different situations, and not always good ones. If you're a wedding planner and need to know you aren't alone, listen to The Wedding Planner Podcast! www.cwpsociety.com Certified Wedding P…

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Single Point Of Contact 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

40:53

At some point in the planning process, a wedding planner becomes the "Single Point of Contact", and the timing all depends on what package a couple chooses. In this episode, we discuss what it means and why it is one of the most important parts of a wedding planners job description. If you want to gain your wedding planner certification and receive…

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Exploring the difference between: Consultants, Coordinators, Planners, & Venue Coordinators 50:33

2y ago50:33

50:33

Listen in as the CEO and VP of the Certified Wedding Planner Society explore the differences between: Wedding Consultants, Wedding Coordinators, Wedding Planners, and Wedding Venue Coordinators. These titles sound similar, but each have a very unique job and set of duties. This episode will help you explain the difference to your couples, as well a…

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Automating Yourself Out Of Business 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

Wedding Planners have very difficult jobs - so it only makes sense to try to make the job easier by creating automations. The problem is, 75% of planners are making a big mistake by turning their business into one big automation and throwing all the personalization out the window. Listen to this episode to learn ways that you can provide your clien…

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The Unexpected Bestie of a Wedding Planner 40:28

2y ago40:28

40:28

Join Laurie Hartwell (founder and CEO of the Certified Wedding Planner Society) and Krisy Thomas (owner of Southern Sparkle Events and co-instructor for the Certified Wedding Planner Society’s Wedding Planner Certification Program), as they discuss who your unexpected bestie in the industry should be! Krisy talks about when she first found the Cert…

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Wedding Bells or Alarm Bells? Vetting Your Couples 44:55

2y ago44:55

44:55

There are millions of engaged couples planning weddings right now and looking for a wedding planner, but not every couple is meant to be YOUR client. In this episode, we are going to touch on some ways you may not mesh well with a couple, and the fact that Certified Wedding Planners need to interview their potential clients just as much as the clie…

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Vetting Wedding Professionals 32:16

2y ago32:16

32:16

One of the most important parts of a wedding planner's job is the heavy responsibility of matching excellent wedding professionals with our amazing couples. Reputable wedding planners don't work with wedding pros who haven’t proven themselves to be credible, reliable, and talented. This means there is a lot of investigation that wedding planners ha…

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The Ideal Wedding Planner For The Ideal Client 45:04

2y ago45:04

45:04

As wedding planners, we are constantly looking for our ideal clients, but are we looking for the right set of characteristics? In this episode, we will discuss what wedding planners should be looking for in their ideal clients, and then we will dive deeper, discussing how incredibly important it is to be the ideal wedding planner for our ideal clie…

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I May Have Too Many Clients 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

37:16

Every wedding planner has been there...they take on too many clients and then feel overwhelmed, overworked, and definitely not overjoyed. Join Laurie Hartwell and Krisy Thomas with the Certified Wedding Planner Society (previously known as The Bridal Society), the world's leading wedding planner certification program and largest membership of Certi…

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I've Been Ghosted! 44:40

2+ y ago44:40

44:40

This episode of The Wedding Planner Podcast talks about how wedding planners are being ghosted, how it makes us feel, and tips on how to avoid it from happening. We discuss knowing your value and how to teach people how to treat you. Join two veteran Master Certified Wedding Planners chatting, venting, and sharing their thoughts. Listen to the end …

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