Question on expanding my business

I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

I don't know the answer to your question, but i'm curious as to where you're located. I am looking at opportunities of being hired as a coordinator.

Where are you located? I am all in the same field to meet with the clients to coordinate all of there needs to find vendors. i worked in a hotel for 3 years and a salary and a commission would be the way to go with brides you are on call with them i have been on the phone or e-mails at 11:00 at night helping them through one of the biggedt day in there lives. i am decitated and very hard working please reply back

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I too am wondering where you are. I just graduated with a degree in Business Management and Marketing and have some event planning experience. I am interested in making it a full time job!

I as well would like to know where you are located. I too am looking for an employment opportunity event planning/coordinator. Thanks!

Lily said: I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

I have been using a website to help with the exact situation you mention, that has saved me countless hours of manpower in legwork. Typically I would have my people make calls and do research using Google or whomever. Lately we have been using a party planner search engine called TheParty (www.TheParty.Net) where I can get 50 wedding vendors in one search.

What you outlined above sounds life it would cost major dinero!

I have experience as a destination wedding and corporate event manager with a major hotel chain. I was paid a base salary plus 3-5% commission based on total sales for the event, including food, beverage and decor. You may want to research area vendors for quality and integrity, then propose a wedding "package" plan for the brides where you, the vendors and the coordinator all earn profit. This will ensure consistent performance from all parties, while ensuring that your brides receive a quality event as well.

I am currently searching for a wedding/event planner position now that I am back from the Carribean. I have a degree in Corporate Communication plus years of experience. If you are looking to hire, or know another owner who is, please do contact me at: elizabeth.fortier@yahoo.com

Good Luck!

Lily said: I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

Lily said: I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

I would like to know how to become an assistant to a planner, where should i look for such a job.

I work in HR (but am starting my own social events planning company) and can tell you that how you pay your coordinators typically depends on the type of work that they do, how much direction is required, what types of responsibilites and decision making abilities they have. What you need to determine falls under the FLSA guidelines - please feel free to contact me at elizabethmariekelly@gmail.com if you want to talk off-line about this. Good luck!

I also would like to know what area you are located in. I have over 15 years experince in event planning. I do it all. I would love to hear more.

Unlike everyone else I am not wondering where you are located and don't need a job. But I own my own wedding and event planning business and just hired someone as an assistant until they get good enough to do a wedding themselves because what they do is your rep. But paying them was something I had trouble doing because obviously you don't get paid hourly so it is very hard to pay them that way. It is also very hard to keep track of how many hours they put in. So it has to be completely commision pay. I would first decide on how many people you want to hire. I think you should start out with one that way you can really focus on training them. Then look at your finances and see how much you make on average in a month period and take the bills out of that wage. Obviosly since you own the business you want to make more than them but you don;t want to be shadey and make them do all the work and give them very little commission so I would say for each event sit down with them after you find out how much you are making and decide on what tasks they are going to need to accomplish or assist in and make a contract for each. That way they don't feel they are under paid because you negotiate each event. It really is not a simply thing to figure out but I have hired people and have tried it a number of different ways and that is the only way that seems to work efficiently. Email me at MzzzQueenBee@yahoo.com if you have any other questions I will be happy to help!

Lily said: I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

I would love to talk. I have work in the field for a while planing events. I would love to know where you our located and if i would fit in you business.

Well are they going to be planning all of the weddings or just some of them so you aren't doing all the work? Because I have 2 other coordinators working for me and I have them helping me in most of the weddings but I do give them some weddings of thier own. I pay all of my workers with commission because sometimes they are doing more work. Before each assignment, we have a meeting together and discuss how much work they are going to do and decide on a wage that will work for the job. So each job is a new contract. I have tried it many other ways and had employess getting mad because they didn't feel they were getting paid enough for their work or they feel they weren't getting enough work. So this turned out to be the easiest way. That way there is no misunderstanding. So I guess what I am saying is when they are doing the whole wedding then they get paid more. I pay them 60% of the profit when they are doing the whole wedding and it seems to work out pretty good. You really have to sit down and decide on prices each time. The thing that makes it hard is I paid for my employees to take the bridal consulting coarse and I try not to let them learn how to conduct the business. Because if you don't pay them a decent wage, they might open their own business and then you have competition in the area. It hasn't happened to me but that doesn't mean it won't.

So how's business going where you are at. I actually live in a small area with cities surrounding me like madison and milwaukee, wi and rockford and chicago, IL but I am doing pretty good. How long have you been in business and what's your website, I would like to take a look. Maybe we could kind of help each other out since we are so far away from each other it might be great to have someone else in the business to go to for advice.

Hope I answered your questions if you have anymore feel free to ask. I am not a pro or anything but I might have been in the same situation.

Lily said: I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

Dear Lily

I am a Wedding and Event Planner. Situated in Meyerton, Gauteng, but I am not area bound. Please feel free to e-mail me for further communication. I would like to know more about your offer.

Blessings.

Lily,
I, too am interested in knowing where you are located. I have a lot of experience in events planning, including weddings and am in the market to expand my horizons in the field. If not in the same area, maybe we could talk off line to share some ideas!

HI Lily
Where about are you located?
i am looking for a job as assistant to wedding planner. I have 2years Hospitality & Catering degree and some experience in the field. I am eager tot learn and looking forward toe hearing from you.

regards.

I just completed Culinary Arts in October 2008, and I have coordinated a few wedding and receptions. I am looking to go fulltime in the industry. I can offer Start-to-Finish products.

I can be contacted at familyaffairsetc@bellsouth.net.

I have been coordinating weddings for five years and have just recently decided to go full time. I would love the opportunity to partner with someone else. My portfolio of some of the events I have worked can be viewed on Weddingwire.com under One Flesh Weddings & Events. Let me know if you are interested. Im located in Lawrenceville, GA. Look forward to hearing from you!

Karl Liebengood

Lily said: I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

Where are you located? I am in the Atlanta/douglasville Metro Area, and I am trying to break into the event planning and catering business. I have already coordinated 5-6 wedding and have an upcoming one in July, 2009. What makes me stand out from the others is I am a newly graduated as of October 2008 Chef. I can be contacted at familyaffairsetc@bellsouth.net
Judith

Karl,

I did go to your web page and you do some really good work. I have been looking to partner up with someone to go full time. I can retrieve your number from your page so we can talk futher. I can give you a call on Monday, 3/30/2009. What will be an appropriate time to call? You can email me at: familyaffairsetc@bellsouth.net. This site will not let me post a contact number for me.

Judith Elder

Lily said: I run a wedding planning business in a busy metropolitan area. I would like to hire coordinators to organize some of the weddings that we get. My question is how to pay them - hourly, percentage, etc? What I want is for them to have their "own" weddings that they coordinate, where I don't have to be involved in all of the details and meetings.

If I bring in the clients, run and update the website, advertise, pay for trainings, etc etc & they coordinate the actual weddings, what would be a fair way for us to both profit on the event?

Hope this makes sense!

where is it that you are located?

Hey Lily, I am interested in the opportunity as well. Where are you located. You can email me at mairion93@aol.com with more information.

Thanks.