S5E8: Ask A Planner with Little Black Book | Wedding Pro
“I have always been Type A or Type Triple-A. I was the one planning vacations, birthday parties… all the things”
Vanessa, the head planner at Little Black Book, is answering questions on this episode of The Wedding Dish
From COVID protocols to best practices to new trends — and everything in between.
How long have you been in business?
8 years
What areas do you serve?
Washington Metropolitan Area.
Why did you decide to start your own business?
I have always been Type A or Type Triple-A according to my family. I was the one planning vacations, birthday parties, etc. One of my younger sisters got married 7 years ago and I helped with much of the planning. After that, I had a few family and friends reach out for help. I soon realized that I had a talent for planning and a nack for details. I got certified at George Washington University for event management and never looked back!
What's the coolest thing about owning your own business?
The coolest thing about owning a business is watching it grow and seeing how people respond.
For instance, a few years ago, I worked really hard to figure out my branding. What was it that I wanted my company to inspire?
Then when asking people why they choose to work with us and hearing them repeat back what the intention was behind the brand strategy is absolutely amazing!
What information would you like to share on this episode of The Wedding Dish?
Weddings in the time of COVID. I have some tips from 2020, insights as to what to expect moving forward, and things to think about as you are planning.
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