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In honor of Indigenous People's Day, let's talk about cultural celebration vs. appropriation. There’s a line between being invited into a space to celebrate the culture and taking from a culture of marginalized people to claim it as your own. As a growing socially conscious industry, it's important to be educated on what cultural appropriation looks like and how we can help our couples plan their dream weddings with their own traditions. Learn more below.

Coming to Wedding MBA this November? Join the Aisle Planner team at our booth for AP Base Camp! We're hosting daily Campfire Sessions throughout the show, where you can sit down with our team to get the support you need for your professional journey ahead. Get expert insights, practical tips, and how-to demos for specific AP tools and discover exactly how you can use these tools to their fullest potential! Click below to get all the details about AP Base Camp & The Aisle Planner Experience at Wedding MBA! And if you haven't bought your ticket to Wedding MBA yet, use the code APLANNER to get $20 off your ticket until November 7th! https://www.aisleplanner.com/apex

Over the last few decades, there has been a seismic shift in the way society perceives traditional gender roles, but the wedding industry is still heavily steeped in them. Click below to read about some of the steps our industry can take to diversify the gender narrative.

As wedding pros, we all know how common it is to suddenly find yourself at a wedding facing anything from a downpour to a drizzle, and there's no choice but to make magic happen amidst the raindrops. In fact, some of the most beautiful wedding photographs happen in the rain! On the blog, we're sharing the items a prepared wedding photographer should have at every wedding, no matter how sunny that sky promises to be.

Even during normal times, a lot goes into preparing for a conference. We know these aren't normal times though, so to help, we've rounded up all the information, tips, and lists you'll need to get ready for AP|EX 2021 and Wedding MBA in November!

It's almost here! Tune in tomorrow for our webinar "How Giving Back Can Help Book More Clients" at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST! We'll be chatting with VOW for Girls, COCObundle, and Jenna Wren to discuss how you can easily align your business with a cause to add greater meaning to your events and book more clients. Don't miss outclick below to register now!

It’s one thing to celebrate diversity during specific times of the year, like Pride Month and Juneteenth, but it’s another to be compassionate and proactive in supporting historically oppressed minorities all year long. On the blog, we're highlighting tips from members of Aisle Planner’s Diversity Committee to detail a few ways you can go beyond to diversify your business, vendor partners, and clients.

Taking care of your own wellness and mental health is a constant journey that's important to prioritize, especially right now. Get inspired with some quick mental health and self-care tips from your fellow AP pros today on the blog.

From delicious flavors to the beating heart of a drum, Latin food and music play a special role in weddings! They're what bring Latin communities together and highlight the beautiful and rich cultures all across Latin America. To kick off #nationalhispanicheritagemonth, click below to learn about different types of Latin food and music and their significance when it comes to weddings.

Who doesn’t love fall? Not only is the weather crisp and perfect, but the stunning colors that come with the season create beautiful backdrops for events. When it comes to helping clients choose their fall wedding colors, there are so many options that aren’t just reminiscent of the typical fall foliage. On the blog, we’re sharing 7 fall wedding colors for 2021 that will give you that perfect autumn feeling!

"I've been a steadfast Aisle Planner user since day one of starting my wedding planning business three years ago. As a CRM, the platform helps me keep track of each of my leads and clients with an incredible level of detail and the rich suite of planning, communication, and collaboration tools help me take my clients through every single step of their wedding planning process. But my favorite tool built into Aisle Planner? The Layout & Seating Feature, for sure!" The incredible Todd Harper of Woodland Events shares a deep dive into Aisle Planner’s Layout, Guest List, and Seating Tools. Click below to see how Todd uses these tools for his business and with his clients!

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Saving for retirement isn't easy for anyone, and it's especially tricky for those who work independently. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t, though! The hardest part of saving for retirement is just getting started. To help, our friends at Catch have three tips to give you that little nudge you need to start setting money aside for your future.

A snippet from an amazing community pro: "While the whole world marched and posted 'Black Lives Matter,' the lack of Black and brown people being represented was finally being noticed. Industries, the wedding industry included, were called upon to look in the mirror at their own business practices." The incredible Chanda Daniels of A Monique Affair speaks on the intersectionality of the Black wedding industry and the LGBTQ+ community. Her words are incredible and powerful, so check out the blog post to keep reading! : Lauren Crew

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us here at AP!!

We all know creating long-lasting wins for your business is necessary to continue growing. So once you know that, what's next? We pulled together some tips that will help you do just that by crafting an amazing virtual planning package. Check out the blog post and say hello to a lot of open doors! : ANZA foto+film

Every bloom is distinctly unique. So is your floral business. Designed by event pros, for event pros, we understand the unique perspective and technology needs you have. That's why we've designed Aisle Planner as a fully customizable, all-in-one sales, marketing, and project management platform where you can promote your business, connect with leads, book new clients, and manage every job down to the very last stem. Click the link to start your free trial!... https://buff.ly/39TPtlb Photo of our wonderful community member @perrierplanning taken by @simplylacephoto

One of our highest values for our company and our industry is COMMUNITY. We love seeing what our pros are up to, sharing their journeys, supporting their endeavors, and celebrating their successes! Remember to use the hashtag #weareaisleplanners to join in discussions with our lovely community of Aisle Planners, and don't forget to tag us for a chance to have your photos featured across our platform! GORGEOUS photo from our community member @katiewilliamsevents

In today's retrospective blog post, we consider the many lessons of 2020 as we move forward into 2021 with a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the future.

Have any of us been more eager to usher in a new year? 2021 is finally upon us and we are ready for a fresh new start. As we close out a year that’s been unlike any other, we take this moment to say, Thank you. Thank you for being part of our family and for your never-ending passion, hope, and optimism. ... Together we can create a better future, so ONWARD to 2021!

Today on the blog we spotlight Jeanne Coon-Bogath, owner and lead planner of Bogath Weddings & Events. Jeanne specializes in creating high-end, beautifully detailed events in Long Beach Island and along the Jersey Shore.

Christina and her friend Aishah are the co-founders of Happily Hitched. With true hearts for service, these ladies work to make space, set the table, and walk with couples as they intentionally built an authentic marriage experience. Read more about their journey here!

2021 has to be our year, right? Kicking off this New Year with a fresh, exciting, and positive bang cause we all deserve a reset! We know running your business has its challenges and this year especially has been harder than ever. Have no fear, we’re here to help! Starting Monday, December 21st till Friday, January 8th, 2021, we’re offering 6 months of our Premium Marketplace Listing - FOR FREE!... Our listings provide a great way for you to showcase your brand and easily convert visitors to customers! So hurry and take advantage of this promo while you can and let’s build up your business just in time for the holiday booking rush! This promo applies to all current subscribers. The promotion can be applied by contacting our Customer Success team at [email protected] or via our chat within the Aisle Planner platform. Don’t forget, this offer expires at midnight on Friday, January 8th, 2021 so act fast!