Days Like These Events: Effective Communication, The Key to Successful Vendor Relationships

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, Toga + Joel sit down with Em from Days Like These Events for a chat about the wedding industry as a whole, filmed at the stunning Greenview 1963 in Cabarita Beach.

Em shares her journey in the wedding industry, from starting as a sales and events manager to eventually starting her own business. She discusses the challenges and rewards of being a wedding planner and coordinator, as well as managing multiple venues. Em also talks about the importance of networking and building relationships with other vendors in the industry.

She shares her experience organizing Lovefest events, which bring together wedding professionals for styled shoots and networking. Em emphasizes the value of communication and personal connections in working with vendors and creating the perfect wedding timeline. In this conversation, Toga + Joel discuss the importance of timelines and the benefits of having a wedding planner involved. They also talk about the power dynamics within the wedding industry and how wedding planners can recommend and shape the overall wedding day.

The conversation touches on the role of preferred supplier lists and the value of working with trusted vendors. They also discuss work-life balance and the challenges of managing a business while being a mother. Finally, they talk about the current trends in weddings, including a shift towards more formal and traditional weddings.

Takeaways

• Starting as a sales and events manager, Em transitioned into the wedding industry and eventually started her own business.
• Managing multiple venues and offering photography services, Em provides a comprehensive range of wedding planning and coordination services.
• Networking and building personal connections with vendors is crucial in the wedding industry.
• Lovefest events, organized by Em, bring together wedding professionals for styled shoots and networking.
• Effective communication and timely responses are key factors in building successful vendor relationships.
• Creating the perfect wedding timeline requires careful planning and coordination.
• Having a wedding planner involved can help with timelines and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
• Wedding planners have the power to recommend and shape the overall wedding day.
• Working with trusted vendors from a preferred supplier list can ensure quality and a cohesive wedding experience.
• Balancing work and personal life can be challenging, especially for mothers in the wedding industry.
• The current trend in weddings is a shift towards more formal and traditional celebrations.

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