MY FAV THINGS FOR WEDDING PROS

I’ve been in the wedding industry since 2012, and I’ve put together a curated list of my favorite resources tools, books, and more that can help make running your business simpler.

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My Favorite Books

When it comes to books, I’m an Audible lover as I love to listen to books while I’m driving, walking, and doing all the things.  Prefer an actual hard copy of a book? Here are a few of my favorites below!

  • Atomic Habits

    by James Clear

    This book is the ultimate guide to effortlessly forming positive habits and achieving epic results through small, consistent actions. I re-read it every year!

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  • Building a StoryBrand

    by Donald Miller

    A must-read for all small business owners helping you see the client journey and buying process so clearly. It’s the best messaging road map for business owners!

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  • Get Rich, Lucky Bitch!

    by Denise Duffield-Thomas

    A life-changing (and easy!) read by my all-time favorite author and business coach on money mindset. An empowering book for anyone who struggles to charge their worth.

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  • The Big Leap

    by Gay Hendricks

    This book will empower you to overcome limiting beliefs and step outside your comfort zone when it comes to the next big moves you make in business and life!

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  • You Are A Badass

    by Jen Sincero

    One of my very first introductions to changing my mindset. This book will help you embrace your inner badass and stop playing small.

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  • Dare To Lead

    by Brené Brown

    I love everything Brene Brown creates! This book is great to help you make shifts on how you show up as a leader and build a dynamic team.

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  • Giftology

    by John Ruhlin

    Such a simple, yet impactful, read to help you think differently about how you show appreciation to others. You can listen to or read this one easily in one day!

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  • Playing Big

    by Tara Mohr

    I love this book! It’s a transformative read that empowers you to quiet self-doubt, unleash your inner wisdom, and embrace your true potential in all areas of life.

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  • Time Magic

    by Melissa Ambrosini & Nick Broadhurst

    This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by managing clients and their weddings. It’s great for building time management skills.

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  • Unreasonable Hospitality

    by Will Guidara

    This book gives you insights into creating memorable moments that will turn your clients into superfans!

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  • Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business

    “You don't need to change the entire world to build a successful business; you just need to change someone's world.” Learn how to do that in this must-read book!

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Business Tools I Love

I'm an OG Honeybook user since 2015 and I use this CRM for all our inquiries, proposals, bookings, invoices, and more!  It saves us SO much time and gets us paid fast! This link will get you 50% off your first year with my special Honeybook coupon code!

Rock Paper Coin is a great CRM option for proposals, invoicing, and client contracts.  You can get a FULL Year FREE with my code PLANNERSVAULT,  and they have a CC processing fee of 2.5% which is awesome!  Check it out here!

Merri is a seating and design platform, which you can use to create 3D renderings of space with lots of rental items built in. You can enter dimensions, create layouts, and create custom renderings of venues. You can use the code PLANNERSVAULT for 50% off for 3 months of Merri!

Timeline Genius is a smart software that thinks through the wedding day details with you — keeping you organized, confident, and calm. You can use my promotion code PLANNERSVAULT20 at checkout for 20% off any subscription! 

Dubsado is another great CRM option for invoicing, lead capture, proposals, and contracts. Get 20% off your first month or year depending on which plan you pick! You learn more about Dubsado and what it has to offer here!

My favorite email marketing system to either build or grow your email list with stunning, on-brand email newsletters!  Flodesk is so simple and intuitive to use and is a great way to start nurturing leads from your website as well as from wedding shows you participate in!  Give it a try today!

Aisle Planner is another great CRM option for wedding pros! Use it to collaborate seamlessly with clients and vendors, foster unforgettable experiences, and simplify your workflow. You’ll love all the powerful ways it can support your business operations!

I LOVE Gusto! You can use it to streamline payroll for both team members and contractors. It also makes the tax filing process much simpler and ensures accurate, timely payments! You’ll get a $100 gift card using this link after running your first payroll!

Sourced Co creates the best styled stock photos along with video clips, blog outlines, caption templates, and more. They have pover 4000+ photos available so you’ll never be without something to post or ideas to market your business with. Use code PLANNERSVAULT20 for 20% off!

Professionalism matters!  Use Gsuite to create a branded email for @yourcompany, share files securely online, video chat from any device, and so much more!  I use Google Drive for storing everything these days and love that I can access it from anywhere!

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Life & Office Favorites

I L-O-V-E these candles and have quite a few of them myself and also give them as gifts whenever I can!

Not only is it a women-owned small business, the candles are non-toxic, smell great (my fav smell is cashmere!), but the sayings on the candles make me LOL every time. My favorite is an ode to T- Swift and it says “I’m the problem, it’s me”.  Grab one for you and one for a friend!

I recently used Havenly to fully redesign my home office and a year later I still LOVE it every time I walk in there! The cool thing about Havenly is you get to pick a designer that matches your style, and you also get to set a budget comfort range for the project.  So whether it’s a home office refresh, an upgrade to your bedroom, or maybe cozying up your family room, you can use Havenly as an affordable and stylish way to level up your surroundings! Use my code for $50 off a full design package!

Amazon Earbuds

I have a long track record of losing earphones and can’t be trusted with airpods… and frankly I didn’t want to spend too much on something I knew I’d lose quickly. I found these earbuds on Amazon  and have fallen in love with them. At this price point, I don’t feel bad if I lose them and I have a set for my phone and my office computer. Big fan!

Shower Affirmation Cards

A dear friend gifted these to me last year and I love them SO much. I have them in my shower and on the mirror in my bathroom. 

They give you a little emotional boost each time you read them and encourage a positive and growth mindset.  Grab one for you and one for a friend!

Journal

This is my exact morning journal I use to write out the things I’m grateful for and to take note of some of the positive mental shifts I’m noticing in my daily thoughts, actions and beliefs.  It lives by my bedside table and has been a powerful habit I picked up in 2022!  Grab one for you today and starting jotting down whatever flows from your hand in the mornings!

Notebooks

I love a digital calendar and can’t live without mine but this is by far my favorite affordable notebook for taking notes during the day on calls and then mapping out my plan for time blocking my to-do list each morning.  I love that it’s large sheets of paper and so mnany different beautiful cover patterns to choose from! 

Travel Favorites

  • Wonderboom 3 Bluetooth Speaker

    The Wonderboom is my all time favorite bluetooth speaker. I use it at home for dance parties and travel with it as well for workcations and fun getaways. It’s compact, durable, and has AMAZING sound. Also, it’s waterproof so great for the pool and beach! Whether you're unwinding at home or embarking on fun-filled trips and workcations, you need this!

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  • Half Day Bag

    This bag got me through an instagram ad one day and I’m so glad it did! It’s the perfect 2-3 night away bag and I love that it has a garment section that keeps my hang up clothes from getting all wrinkled! It’s also great for carry-on on planes and has been a lifesaver for quick work trips! Grab yours and plan your next getaway!

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  • Amex

    I can’t say enough good things about this card! The perks of having an AMEX are amazing. My personal favs are access to bougie airport lounges, monthly Uber credits, free Walmart+ subscription, and amazing point bonuses on flights and hotels. Use my link and get 100,000 points below!

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Gifting Favorites

I’ve used BoxFox for years for wedding clients and for thanking my favorite wedding pros. Each box can be customized and includes a handwritten note signed by you. The packaging is beautiful and the product selections are unique and fun to choose! Use this link for $10 off your first order of $75 or more!

Spread joy and love with Happy Box, another one of my favorite gifting companies! One thing I love about Happy Box is you can select a price range and let your recipient pick their own gift, which ensures they will love it! Use my link for $7 off your first order of $50 or more!

Podcasting Favorites