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mentorship program

behind the scenes insight into the wedding industry

Are you considering a career as a wedding planner? It can definitely be tough to get started in the industry with the whole "you need experience to get experience" thing. Well, we're here to help!

 

We offer a short-term mentoring program to provide you with some of the insight and tools you'll need to stand out when applying for industry positions. You'll also have the opportunity to shadow one of our weddings to gain hands on experience!

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what you'll learn

industry roles

Learn the differences between and responsibilities of a wedding coordinator and planner. Even understand the role of a wedding assistant and venue coordinator.

venues and vendors

Learn what factors to consider and red flags to look out for when searching for and booking wedding venues and various wedding vendors.

wedding day timeline

Learn how to read a wedding timeline, and the basics of how to put one together using timing estimations for each wedding day activity.

SERVICE CONTRACTS

Learn what to look for in vendor contracts. Also get a behind the scenes look at what our service agreement looks like and the stories behind each clause.

hotel room blocks

Learn how to set up room blocks for out-of-town wedding guests. Understand what an attrition rate means and how a courtesy block works.

WHERE TO START

Get tips on how to get your foot into the wedding industry. Learn what jobs to apply for, what associations to join, and how to format your resume. 

the details

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sign up now!

Schedule an intro call with Krystal Gardenia to chat through the details of the one-on-one mentorship program.

not ready for the full mentor program?

Download the "at your own pace" pre-recorded videos now!

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Gardenia Weddings is a full-service wedding planning and design business with locations in Arizona and Texas, offering services nationwide. Planning beyond tradition and designing without limits, we create unforgettable wedding days that will leave you and your guests in awe.

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