{"id":3517,"date":"2013-03-13T10:29:25","date_gmt":"2013-03-13T14:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/confettiradio.com\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2018-01-12T12:57:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-12T17:57:33","slug":"340-indispensable-wedding-planner-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingsforaliving.com\/340-indispensable-wedding-planner-books","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! #340 – 7 Indispensable Wedding Planner Books"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you’re planning weddings for others then I’m guessing you have a collection of wedding planning books.\u00a0 I certainly do.<\/p>\n
During this episode I share seven (7) of my favorite wedding planning books\u00a0(in no particular order, by the way).\u00a0 And of course, there are so many more books that I classify as ‘favorite’, but we’d be here forever if I listed them all!<\/p>\n
Podcast: Play in new window<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n If you’re new to the wedding planning industry, this is THE book to get you started.\u00a0 You’ll be happy to find helpful checklists and information that’s presented in an easy-to-grasp way.\u00a0 You have the option to download the electronic version of this book from the FabJob site or purchase the paperback.\u00a0 You can check out the ‘FabJob Guide to Become a Wedding Planner’<\/em>, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n ‘Wedding Planning and Management by Carrie Loveless & Maggie Daniel The size and weight of this book places it in the ‘coffee table’ category.\u00a0 But it’s way more than just a look-book.\u00a0 If you’re stuck on ideas for your client’s beach wedding or are unsure what type of flowers work well for a whimsical wedding, you’ll get the help you need with this one.\u00a0 Learn more about ‘Style your Dream Wedding<\/em>‘, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a>‘Sweet Designs: Bake it, Craft it, Style it<\/a><\/em>‘ by Amy Atlas<\/a>.<\/p>\n As I mentioned during an earlier Confetti episode about stylish wedding reception food styles<\/a>, dessert tables are crazy popular right now.\u00a0 Thankfully, Amy Atlas takes you by the hand and gives you all the need-to-know info to create some amazing dessert-scapes of your own.\u00a0 You’ll get recipes, craft instructions and styling guidelines. I’m itching to try one of these projects for myself.\u00a0 Get your copy of ‘Sweet Designs’, here.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n ‘Emily Post\u2019s Wedding Etiquette’<\/em> by Peggy Post<\/a><\/p>\n When you’re faced with a potential faux pas or simply can’t remember if the maid-of-honor sits to the right or left of the groom at the head table, this is the go-to resource to have on your bookshelf.\u00a0 And even though things are way more relaxed, now, when it comes to weddings, as a professional wedding planner, your clients expect you to know what’s traditionally done…and what isn’t. Learn more about ‘Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette.’<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n ‘Do it for Less Weddings<\/em>‘ by Denise Vivaldo<\/a><\/p>\n Because I’m in love with smaller, intimate weddings that happen at home, this book has been a favorite for years.\u00a0 Although geared to ‘save money’, it really has more to do with creating wonderful menus and then how to create the recipes — for crowds up to 75 — in an easy-to-follow way.\u00a0 You’ll also find great tips for setting up beverages, creating affordable centerpieces and more for your client’s wedding. Check out the ‘Do it For Less! Weddings’<\/em> book, here.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n ‘Preston Bailey’s Fantasy Weddings’<\/em> by Preston Bailey<\/a><\/p>\n Who doesn’t love the magical work of Preston Bailey?\u00a0 Although this is definitely a look-book, great inspiration and ideas are sure to surface after flipping through just a few of the pages.\u00a0 I’ve created several silk floral topiaries and other designs based on what I’ve seen in this book.\u00a0 Beyond that, Preston is someone who has been a great personal cheerleader for my progress in this crazy world of weddings.\u00a0 [Love you, Preston!] Learn more about ‘Preston Bailey’s Fantasy Weddings’ book, here.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n WeddingsForALiving.com<\/strong> – Get free articles and info about being a wonderful wedding planner.\u00a0 Learn more about WeddingsForALiving.com<\/a><\/p>\n Wedding Business Guide<\/strong> – Get access to downloadable forms, audio and video tutorials, live classes and more to help you start a part-time wedding planning business of your own.\u00a0 Learn more about Wedding Business Guide, here.<\/a><\/p>\n Get a FREE Audiobook<\/strong>\u00a0 – No time to read?\u00a0 Listen to a bestseller instead!\u00a0 Try Audible free for 30 days and download a free audiobook while you’re there.\u00a0 Go to ConfettiRadio.com\/audible to get started<\/a>.<\/p>\n Call-in to listen to Confetti<\/strong>\u00a0 – Listen to the live show and archived episodes (even when we’re not live!).\u00a0 Call 213-992-4358.<\/strong><\/p>\n Confetti Radio in iTunes<\/strong> – Confetti is on iTunes and I would love it if you took a minute to leave a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes by clicking this link.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A few favorite wedding planner books worth considering for your bookshelf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[127],"post_series":[],"yoast_head":"\nWedding Planner Book #1 – Great for Newbie Wedding Planners<\/h3>\n\n
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Wedding Planner Book #2 – Solid Textbook Wedding Management<\/h3>\n\n
\nAlthough priced higher than what you might expect, this book covers a lot of ground not just about weddings, but in understanding how you, as a wedding planner manages the planning process.\u00a0 At the end of each chapter you’ll find a series of review questions to make sure you get the gist of all the key points.\u00a0 You’ll also learn lots from the case studies sprinkled throughout the book.\u00a0 Learn more about the ‘Wedding Planning and Management’ book, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Wedding Planner Book #3 \u00a0– Wedding Design Inspiration<\/h3>\n\nStyle your Dream Wedding’<\/em> by Susie Coelho<\/p>\n
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Wedding Planner Book #4 – The Dessert Table ‘Bible’<\/h3>\n
Wedding Planner Book #5 – A Wedding Planner’s Encyclopedia<\/h3>\n
Wedding Planner Book #6 – Help for Home Weddings<\/h3>\n
Wedding Planner Book #7 – Magical Wedding Inspiration<\/h3>\n
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