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Caroline and Griffin’s late summer wedding day was a dream. And it all came down to the fact that they worked with incredible vendors who incorporated their style into their event beautifully. And we're so excited to share them with you today! We absolutely love executing events at Laurel Hall! It’s a historic space set [...]

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One of the most important decisions you’ll make while you’re planning your wedding is choosing your venue. This is the space where you will recite your vows and celebrate with your guests, and it’s oftentimes where you will capture what will become many of your favorite photos too. So, choosing a space that you love [...]
Summer Newfields Wedding in Indianapolis, Indiana with Stacy Able Photography and Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination

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Today, we're excited to officially introduce you to our newest Lead Coordinator, Serena! Serena joined our team at the beginning of 2023 and has been an incredible asset to JDWC ever since! Not only does she work 1-1 with brides, but she also manages and oversees many of our behind the scenes operations tasks alongside [...]
Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination - Lead Wedding Coordinator, Serena

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While most of us Wedding Planners and Coordinators are still in the thick of our fall wedding seasons, it’s important to remember that engagement season is right around the corner! With nearly 40% of engagements occurring between the months of November and February, we can’t discount that now is the time to shift our focus [...]
How to Prepare for Engagement Season as a Wedding Planner | wedding planner tips, engagement season prep, business tips

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When it comes to pricing your services as a wedding planner, you might think that you only have a few options. One of the biggest mistakes I see fellow wedding planners and coordinators make is including everything in a single package! They often offer too much for far too little. This can include unlimited hours [...]
How to create an A La Carte list as a wedding planner

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As a wedding planner, you spend a lot of time working with your couples. From initial consultations to dozens of emails back and forth to researching décor and vendors, it adds up quickly! Oftentimes, planners never take the time to track how much time they work on each client's wedding. But we are going to [...]
4 Reasons You Should Be Tracking Your Time Spent on Client Work