The EventGirl's blog

Hi guys, Happy 2018!  This post is long overdue if you ask me but i think its never too late to motivate someone so here it goes..... When I started my business 5 years ago, I was barely getting clients and even the ones i got i had to practically give my services for free because "people" said just keep going , one day you will get the BIG break.    I was barely making ends meet with my business and I was wondering if I should just go back to find a medical science job.     So I decided in 2016 to set the biggest goal i could possibly imagine and use some of the business development tools I'd learnt from POIZE INSIDER NETWORK    I decided make my job more professional and beautiful until i get noticed by the one and only @bellanaijaweddings. I kept saying " before the year runs out bellanaija will post my work"     My sisters thought I was dreaming as they know I've been sending mails to them with no resp...

Hey guys ! So it's the end of the second quarter for 2017 and I have to say this was one of the best Quarter I've experienced in my business. It opened my eyes to new things and old things that I've always had but was just blind to see. The highlight of the quarter for me was my ATINUDA'2 experience, wow where can I start? The people,the ambience,the speakers and omg the food! but I'm definitely not here to talk about the culinary skills of SisiPepper or the Creative mixes from Mandies or Eventi, that's topic for another day . I learnt some business lessons that day and I want to share it with you so if you are in business let's go. DON'T BE AFRAID Too many of us are afraid to show what we can do for Fear of rejection or even acceptance. if only we can let ourselves go and allow our creativity flow from within without inhibitions we can create a revolution in our business. I learnt that if I can dream things I can work it to realit...

"Happy Brides" TheEventGirl bridal shoot I'm so excited about the story behind this shoot because it is an evidence to the saying " if you can think it, you can do it"  On the eve of our 3rd year anniversary at TheEventGirl I thought about all I have achieved and all I haven't done and i took my notepad and wrote them down *Book 10brides for 1st Quarter  *Do a Themed photo shoot with known collaborators  *Plan a destination wedding by the end of the year 2017 I checked the first box in the first quarter with our Anniversary campaign in February and I started working on the theme for the shoot. Our mission @theventgirlng is to make every bride happy so I came up with "Happy Brides are TheEventGirl brides"  and our inspiration came from all things floral ,beautiful and fun just like spring.   Contacting collaborators was the next hurdle to cross, I made a call to a photographer friend of mine and I got discouraged because w...

HOW TO OVERCOME UNEXPECTED WEDDING DISASTERS Hey guys! I missed talking to you. Got engrossed with our numerous brides and of course our training sessions. I'm back now with lots to share so stay glued! So in our training session last week one of the students came up and asked me "excuse me ma, what do you do when you planned for 1000 guest but 3000 shows up?" Because I'm such a story teller my answer took the whole class session. Lol It was interesting but before I tell you my answer let me share 3 things that I learned in my experience of disasters while planning events BE READY I want to be truthful and say this , as a planner it's common to experience unforeseen circumstances during your event be it major or minor. It's best to be READY! Have a plan B for everything. Also it pays to delegate because even as a  "super planner" one can not be everywhere at the same time. You dig? BE POSITIVE Your mind set is the most powerful tool y...

5 Essential Tools for Wedding planners So it's our anniversary month in February ( yay I'm so excited) and I've been thinking of ways to celebrate with both clients and colleagues. Our theme for the month is "Loving is giving" and we intend to show love by giving anyway we can. Watch out for our huge giveaways next month . Today is about the 5 tools that has helped me in my business and I hope it helps you too.   1. My Diary /Year Planner - With the numerous meetings , calls and different client you talk to you need to keep up to date with your calendar to know your free time and avoid confused booking 2. My internet enabled smart phone - if you can slowdown on selfie mode for a minute you will realize that your phone can do way more than you imagine. "Google is your Friend" and I mean it literarily. I can find venues,set up the closest meeting place,get address or contact numbers all on my phone. Seriously the possibilities are endless. ...

Rustic Weddings are Trending this 2017! Hey guys , so I was chatting with a bride the other day and she said "my wedding is in the summer, do you think a rustic theme will work?" Oh wow! Yes! I believe "Rustic" themed weddings will trend throughout 2017 and beyond... Here is why? Timeless : the colors are so beautiful and they go with any season . Imagine a "Yellow rustic theme" beautiful yes?  now imagine blue , red , aqua, purple or any other seasonal color and you'll still be spot on! via stylewed on pinterest                                                               via deer pearl flowers on pinterest Creativity : ideas for  rustic weddi...

How to- "Book the best wedding vendors for your event " Hey guys! So I heard a lot of ladies in the past holiday went from boos,baes , and babes to "bride to be". Yaaay that's so exciting isn't it? I'm sure it was all so romantic. We know the job of picking and dealing with wedding vendors can dampen the spirit and turn a perfectly sweet princess into a "bridezilla" hence my (TheEventGirl's) triumphant entry *insert superhero music* lol. Here are tips on how to book the best wedding vendors for your event.... Before we go on I must say that the best vendors doesn't necessarily mean the most expensive; however, it is getting the right professionals suitable to your event theme, ideas and of course budget. * Hire a Wedding Planner - this can never be overstated , A Wedding planner is there to save you time , money , and 99.9%  stress of planning a wedding and this task includes booking the best vendors suitable for your event...