S8E11: SMART Wedding Planning
The Foundations of Wedding Planning
You’re engaged - hooray! Now what?
These two humans came together to share their vast knowledge of wedding planning in their book, Guide to SMART Wedding Planning.
Get all the insider info on this week’s episode of The Wedding Dish!
Guests: Jeri Solomon and Edna Dratch-Parker, Real Deal Wedding Insiders
This week, we’re dishing about…
what inspired these two amazing humans to join together to launch Real Deal Wedding Insiders
where couples should start when planning their wedding
SMART wedding planning
the three C’s of wedding planning
... and more!
Meet Real Deal Wedding Insiders
With a combined 30 plus years of experience and hundreds of weddings produced, Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon have seen it all. Edna is the founder and creative director of EFD Creative—Event Planning & Design, and Jeri owns Jeri Solomon Floral Design. They combined their depth of knowledge and real-life experiences to write Guide to Smart Wedding Planning to help couples set a good foundation for their wedding planning journey.
We recognize that so many couples are overwhelmed by the planning process. They don't know what they don't know. They don't know where to start! We think it's so important to set the foundation and that can involve the less "fun" parts of wedding planning such as budget planning and working with family members. We have tips for both of these topics.
What’s in the Guide to Smart Wedding Planning book?
The Real Deal Wedding Insiders’ Guide to Smart Wedding Planning is a step-by-step guide with specific and actionable steps to give you control over your wedding. We walk you through chapters and worksheets that go from how to handle stressful family relationships, to what goes in your budget, to finding vendors and how to work with them. We break down the process from the time you call your best friend to say, “I’m engaged!” all the way to your wedding day.
Meet the Authors
Edna Dratch-Parker, EFD Creative—Event Planning & Design
Edna, founder and creative director of EFD Creative—Event Planning & Design, brings her unique blend of experience as an artist, entrepreneur, and creative director to each and every wedding she’s planned for the past decade. A graduate of the Maine College of Art, her approach to events comes from her desire to create a cohesive and visually engaging experience. She aligns her artistic sensibility with her professionalism to create a wedding experience that is memorable, distinctive, and seamless. Edna has received a number of industry honors, including “Wedding of the Year” from NACE NATIONAL – National Association of Catering and Events, “Social Event Planner of the Year” from BizBash, “Trendsetter of the Year” from Wedding Planner magazine and listed in the TOP 10 Wedding Planners, Boston from WeddingRule.com. Edna’s work has been published nationally in magazines and blogs.
Follow her on Instagram @efd_creative
Jeri Solomon, Jeri Solomon Floral Design
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Jeri parlayed her entrepreneurial spirit with her first love of flowers into a business – Jeri Solomon Floral Design, which has allowed her to be creative and thrive in the Boston wedding industry for over 25 years. Jeri’s motto is “Weddings are stressful; flowers shouldn’t be.” She believes in providing each of her customers not only with gorgeous floral arrangements but also with exceptional service, attention to detail, and impeccable design. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including Boston Weddings, Flower magazine, The Knot magazine, Modern Luxury Weddings: Boston, and Grace Ormonde Wedding Style. As one of the founding members of the prestigious Boston Wedding Group, Jeri has served in various leadership roles including president, vice president, and secretary.
Follow her on Instagram @jerifloral
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