UrDreamPlanner's Friday Fun: New Intern - Meet Se'mona!

Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC offers a UrDreamPlanner Internship Program for upcoming planners seeking real life planning experience and education, that will lead them into a successful career of possibly owning their own business one day. 

Finding a great intern is tough business! As a business owner, you want someone that is creative, fresh, eager to learn, not afraid to make mistakes and apply constructive criticism. I look for someone that is trustworthy, honest, respectful and has a passion for planning. 

I was blessed to have found an intern that found me! This woman has a true passion for learning the business and I know she is going to go very far.

Meet Se'mona Williams!

Hello friends! I am Se'mona, but you can call me  "Se' ". 

I am 26 and newly married. I am a graduate of  Montclair University where I graduated with a B. A in Public Relations. I've been a spoken word artist for 11 years and plan to publish my first book very soon. I come from a family of event planners and look forward to finally stepping into the business for myself. 

I enjoy being creative and expressing my point of view artistically. My  attention to detail, creativity, and undeniable style guarantee beautiful execution of every client’s vision. I'm so ecstatic to be a part of the Beautiful Beyond Dreams family and can't wait to make your dreams come true! 

Se'mona Williams with husband Caleb Williams

Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC is very happy to have Se'Mona on our growing team; we are excited for her journey with us! :-D

Welcome Se'mona! 

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Have any advice for our newest intern, leave some advice for her in the comment zone. Share your intern experience below as well. Join me in welcoming Se'mona to the Beautiful Beyond Dreams family by leaving a comment below, saying hello! :-)

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Sincerely,

Intern Kelsi Share's: Pros & Cons of Having A Planner!

Definite Pros

Planning an event can easily become a full-time job when you’re doing it by yourself. It takes someone who is highly organized and has an arsenal full of plans A-Z and 1 through infinity for when things go wrong because any experienced planner knows that anything that can go wrong will. Helping their clients avoid disasters and the stresses of them is an event planner’s specialty.

• Most planners have great personalities, which is why they are able to connect well with their clients and actualize their clients’ visions. They can become friends and confidants for the duration of the planning process as well as during and after the event.

• When it comes to budget most planners are very meticulous when it comes to staying within the range of a desired budget.  A planner can also help to save their clients money because often times they know vendors that do great work and are reasonably-priced and they are usually good negotiators and can receive discounts. 

• Hiring a planner can be more affordable than most people believe that it is. Most planners will even tailor their prices to their clients’ budgets as not to go over their clients’ budget. Without a planner you can drive yourself crazy as an event approaches but planners help alleviate the stress on their clients. The results are: a stress free day, a successful event, and memories that will last a very long time. The benefits of having a planner are well worth the cost of hiring one. 

 Do your research and make sure that the planner you choose is a good fit for you and your event!

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Possible Cons

There are a few possible negatives potential clients can run into when dealing with some event planners. 

•  The most obvious would be working with a planner who is very hard to reach. The success of any event depends highly on how readily available an event organizer can make themselves to: the needs of their clients, conflict resolution, touching base with vendors regularly, and being proactive. Without these things the success of an event can suffer irreparably.

• Design and style differences can also cause a rift in the client planner relationship. Planning events is already stressful enough but added tension like opposing concepts between the client and the planner can make it worse. Most planners will just go with the age old saying, “The customer is always right.” Making sure client suggestions can be met and will be aesthetically and logistically favorable to the event as a whole. Some headstrong planners may, with or without realizing what they’re doing; ignore a client’s desires completely. Regardless of whether the event turns flawless if a client comes out of it feeling like their expectations for the event were not met, then ultimately the event was not successful.

• When a planner receives benefits for using specific vendors it is called a kick back or an incentive. Receiving an incentive from a vendor is not a crime but may be a disservice to the planner’s clients. In any situation the planner should choose the vendor that best fits the client’s needs.

Great job Kelsi on sharing the Pros & Cons! Readers, share your experience with a planner! What were the pros & cons of having one? Do Tell!! 

Sincerely,

Intern Aimee Share's: What Do Planner's Do?

"What Do Planners Do" PowerPoint is a presentation that portrays the basic idea behind the responsibilities an event planner takes part in.   

The first slide, above, is a simple look at the goal of a wedding planner.  The goal of a wedding planner always is the same; the planner’s job is to help the client, host or hostess with the planning process.  Even though the goal of a wedding planner is always the same, the planner’s job is ever changing from event to event, wedding to wedding!!  This is what makes planning exciting and rewarding. :-)

  

The second slide that is shown above gives a sneak peak at a few of the key components to planning.  Budget is the most important component to the planning process.  A sounding board is a close second behind budget!  If the planner is not going to be supportive and listen to the clients wants and needs, than forget it, find another planner!!  Organization is third as one of the most important key components and knowing the trends as a planner is the fourth most important component.  The following slide goes into more detail with each key component that is listed above.  

• The first and foremost important key component is the budget. Without a budget the client, as well as the planner, will not know which vendors to choose or what options the client will have.  

• The second most important key component is the sounding board.  The planner needs to listen to the client’s budget, wants, needs, vision and ideas of their special day.  This is such an important component and goes hand in hand with the budget.  Knowing and listening to the budget is the first step to begin planning this special occasion.  

• The third key component is organization.  Organization goes a long way in the planning industry.  The planner must know and coordinate multiple schedules and appointments with themselves, clients and vendors.  This will assure a smooth process in decision making as well as the day of the event. 

•  The fourth crucial key components are trends.  Knowing trends within the industry will help the planner and client create a tasteful, up to date, color coordinated event.  It always helps if the planner is up to date with the most current trends in the wedding and event industry.  This can assist the client with a vision and/or ideas!

All four key components are so crucial throughout the entire planning process.  They go hand in hand with one another through each step and help all the ends meet to create a beautiful event and memories!  

Great job Aimee, very well said. Readers what else do Planner's do? Give your input as well!! :-D 

Sincerely,

::Meet Aimee::Our New Intern!::

Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC had the luxury of finding two awesome ladies who are eager to learn what is needed to advance in this fast-paced amazing industry of Weddings & Events! Yesterday you met the sweet Kelsi Rivers-Jones and today I want to introduce you to Aimee Boyd! 

Meet Aimee Boyd!

 

Hi, my name is Aimee Boyd, I am 23 years old, and I am from Trappe, PA.  I graduated in May 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Communication Arts and Sciences from Penn State University.  I am an outgoing, personable, high energy individual following my dream to become part of the wedding and event planning industry.  While pursuing my dream, I have a full time job in which I utilize my communication, organizational and planning skills on a daily basis.  In my spare time I enjoy reading, movies, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. 

After attending numerous weddings, planning family events, and assisting in the set-up of events and weddings, I have set my sights on becoming a wedding and event planner.  Having set my sights in this industry, I am thoroughly grateful and excited for the opportunity to be an intern at Beautiful Beyond Dreams LLC.  I think this internship will be a great experience and provide me with further insight to pursue a career in the wedding and event planning industry.  I hope to put my fun loving personality, planning, and organizational abilities to good use. I am eager to learn as well as grow with the company, and I look forward to any and all opportunities that come my way.  

~Aimee Boyd

 So happy to have you aboard Aimee, I know your going to truly succeed! :-)

Sincerely,