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February 18, 2025 27 mins

Unlock the Secrets to Educating Your Couples for a Seamless Planning Experience

As a wedding planner, one of your most important roles is educating your couples—helping them navigate the planning process with confidence and clarity. In this episode of Wedding Planner Pro Files, Krisy Thomas, Vice President of the CWP Society, is joined by Riley Snider, Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Educator, to discuss essential strategies for guiding couples through the complexities of wedding planning.

From managing expectations shaped by Pinterest and TikTok to transforming scattered inspiration into a cohesive plan, Riley shares her expert insights on how to set couples up for success. Krisy and Riley dive into the key techniques for conducting effective budget meetings, ensuring couples understand common wedding expenses without feeling overwhelmed.

They’ll also break down how to structure a planning timeline and checklist to keep clients on track. Learn why booking vendors and venues early is crucial, how Certified Wedding Planners provide invaluable peace of mind, and how tools like Timeline Genius can streamline communication and collaboration. Plus, Krisy and Riley explore the power of monthly check-ins for building trust and ensuring couples feel supported every step of the way.

Finally, Riley shares her expertise on vendor education—how to help couples choose the right vendors, recognize red flags, and understand the value of an approved vendor list. Krisy and Riley discuss how to educate couples on reading reviews, conducting consultations, and asking the right questions. Plus, discover why contingency planning is an essential part of vendor selection and how joining the CWP Society can help planners refine their skills, strengthen their businesses, and turn planning challenges into growth opportunities.

Join Krisy and Riley for this insightful conversation packed with practical, actionable strategies to enhance your role as an educator and elevate the experience you provide to your couples!

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