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On Infusing Disney’s 5 Key Service Standards for A Disney CEO’s Private Event and Why Courtesy Wasn’t Our Priority
The Walt Disney Company knows that its mission must be actively practiced by every cast member (employee) at every level. To do this, every person on their team needs to know the priority of service standards so that they are equipped to make good decisions on their own every time. The 5 Disney Key Service Standards are: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, and as of 2021: Inclusion. It may surprise you to know that these are in a certain order intentionally, and like Disney, our number one goal was not courtesy when producing the wedding of the daughter of a Disney CEO (say what?).
When Britain Joins Miss USA in Santa Barbara’s Wine Country: A Lincourt Winery Wedding Story
When British gentleman Ben met his bride-to-be former Miss USA and Dancing With the Stars contestant Shandi F., it was [...]
Amy & Jeff Celebrate “I Do” at Alisal River Terrace
I instantly adored Amy and Jeff, who were fun-loving individuals and knew exactly what they wanted. They were a wedding [...]
Highlights of 2016 Wedding Trends
Example of Satellite Bar from Martha Stewart Weddings “Trends” are always an interesting phenomenon. One has to ask the [...]
What Your Wedding Planner’s Social Media Can Reveal About Them
Photo Credit: Michael Costa | Location: Bacara Resort & Spa I’m tired of click bait personally, so decided [...]
Debunking Popular Assumptions on Event Meal Service & Budget
“Expert in the Field” Guest Blogger & Chef Rachel Main As a wedding and event planner, one of [...]
Wine With a Wedding Planner Announces 2016 Winter Appearance Dates
#WineWithAWeddingPlanner | Kerry Lee Dickey “Wine With a Wedding Planner” offers an innovative, community-based approach to wedding planning [...]
Charming Alisal River Terrace Wine Country Wedding & Private Home Reception
Caitlin and Tyler chose one of Santa Barbara wine country’s hidden gem locations for their nuptials, followed by a charming [...]
The Work that Really Matters | My Top 5 Behind-the-Scenes “Secrets”
The single most important element of my work is one that will never be featured in the news, will never [...]
How to Help Prevent Wedding Gift Thievery at Your Wedding
As a professional wedding planner, I’ve seen my share of disappointing “ever-afters” in the gift-reception category after being a part [...]
SBWCWE Consults With Party Time With Scott Topper TV Show For A Sparkling 2016
Event Professionals in a Moroccan Cabana for Episode 1 of Party Time with Scott Topper 2016 Party Time [...]
Why Is There No Pricing Listed on your “Month-of” Package?
As you are perusing through our planning package suggestions and starting prices, you probably noticed that "Month of" is the only package that does not list a starting price. You may wonder, "Well, how am I supposed to know if you even are close to my budget without a price?" or , "I need some kind of guideline on what to expect, as I'm shopping for Coordinators and need to know roughly what your 'Month of' even starts at..."
How to Never Be Referred for Your Event Service
Bacara Resort Wedding| Photo Credit: Michael Costa I admit it. I have had some of the world’s best [...]