She never thought she'd actually BE a Wedding Planner, but now there's nothing she'd rather do. Tara Consolati and I discuss the art of Destination Weddings, in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. We talk about Style, Destinations, Networking, Social Media and what it takes to be a boss Destination Planner.
Tara Consolati
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraconsolati/
Email: tara@taraconsolati.com
Tara Consolati Events
Website: https://www.taraconsolati.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taraconsolatievents/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraconsolatievents/
Wedding Planning Coach Course
Website: https://www.weddingplanningcoach.com/
The Berkshire Wedding Collective
Website: https://www.berkshireweddingcollective.com/
Terri Walters
Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters
LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/
Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com
Event Yak
Website: https://www.eventyak.com/podcast
Facebook: @TheEventYak - https://www.facebook.com/TheEventYak/
Email: terri@eventyak.com
Moonfish Production, Ltd.
Website: www.moonfishproduction.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/
Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/
Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com
Episode 12 By the Numbers:
00:00 | Terri Walters
Meet Tara Consolati: Destination Wedding Planner – Escape Weddings in The Berkshires.
03:55 | Tara Consolati
On becoming a reluctant Wedding Planner.
06:05 | Tara Consolati
Trends? Pins? Art? Furniture? Food? What do you love? How I capture you style and personality to meet you expectations.
09:15 | Terri Walters / Tara Consolati
The Berkshires – the inland Newport. An escape destination of natural beauty, history, and culture located half-way between NYC & Boston.
11:35| Tara Consolati
Founding the Berkshire Wedding Collective. Networking, Cross-Promotion, Building Relationships
16:20 | Tara Consolati
Engaging on social media: Platforms, Strategy and Finding a Fit.
18:31 | Tara Consolati
Berkshire Wedding Collective: Attracting the destination wedding market, and creating an escape for your guests.
21:39 | Terri Walters
What special skills are needed for a Destination Wedding Planner?
25:15 | Tara Consolati
Reflecting the couple in creating a "Signature Affair," with a tiny bit of Southern charm throw in for good measure.
28:26 | Tara Consolati
Reminiscing about my favorite couples, families, and designs.
34:35 | Terri Walters / Tara Consolati
Gracefully navigating the mix of family dynamics, personalities and varying needs of the whole group.
39:40 | Terri Walters
Why doesn't everyone hire a wedding planner?
41:27 | Tara Consolati
Introducing … The Wedding Coach Course: The tools, the checklists, the insider information to make your wedding planning life easier!
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