Tired of hearing “just get experience” as if that’s a strategy? On this episode, we dig into why that advice often backfires, eroding vendor trust, anchoring fees at unsustainable levels, and putting couples at risk on a day with no do‑overs.
Crystal Dailey, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, joins Krisy Thomas to show a better path—one that blends hands-on learning with real education. Together, they explore how standards, structure, and certification transform instincts into consistent results, protect fair pricing, and restore respect for professional planning across venues and vendor teams.
Throughout the conversation, we map the real costs of inexperience: timelines that slip, communication gaps that stall load-ins, and mistakes that force venues to build in-house teams. Then we connect the solution to clear, teachable fundamentals—pricing by scope and hours, logistics planning, risk management, vendor alignment, and client communication. Crystal explains why education isn’t just for beginners, how seasoned planners benefit from updated frameworks, and what happens when we move from “learn or earn” to “learn while you earn.”
If you’re self-taught, you’ll hear practical mindset shifts to treat your work like the profession it is. If you’re experienced, you’ll find reasons to keep sharpening your craft so your methods match today’s clients and today’s pace. And if you’re brand-new, you’ll learn how to enter the field without undercutting yourself or the industry. Experience gives instincts; education gives structure, confidence, and credibility. Put them together, and you’ll lead with authority, price with clarity, and deliver the kind of weddings vendors are proud to support.
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