Master Certified Wedding Planner, Certified Wedding Planner, and Certified Educator Emma Cockerham teams up with CWP Society COO, Krisy Thomas, to transform how you approach religious ceremonies.
This eye‑opening conversation with Emma, reveals why wedding planners must move beyond the dangerous habit of generalizing religious traditions.
When planning church weddings, the difference between success and disaster often lies in your preparation. Emma shares her decade of experience navigating everything from Protestant ceremonies to Hindu Sikh weddings, offering candid insights about approaching each religious tradition with appropriate reverence.
The relationship between wedding planners and church coordinators has historically been strained, but Emma provides a practical roadmap for building trust: value their time, demonstrate your professional credentials, come prepared with intelligent questions, and maintain consistent communication throughout the planning process. Most importantly, she challenges the common planner habit of researching unfamiliar traditions while taking familiar denominations for granted.
Through candid stories and actionable advice, this episode equips you to approach every religious setting, whether familiar or completely new, with appropriate respect, knowledge, and professionalism. The path forward requires creating systems for church‑specific information, researching denominational practices, and treating religious venues with the same consideration you’d give any premium vendor.
Whether you’re planning your first church wedding or your fiftieth, this conversation will elevate your approach to sacred ceremonies. Join us in changing how wedding professionals interact with houses of worship, one thoughtful planning experience at a time. Visit cwpsociety.com to learn about our certifications and continuing education for wedding professionals.
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