Category: Your Event Career

2020 New Year Resolutions for Event and Wedding Planners

2020 New Year Resolutions for Event and Wedding Planners

Welcome to 2020! We hope the new decade has started on a high note for you! As a professional event and wedding planner, planning is part of what you do on a daily basis. If anyone’s going to be on the ball and have a set of goals to work towards in the upcoming year, […]
Sarah Cavanagh

QC Event School’s Top Event and Wedding Planning Articles of 2019

QC Event School’s Top Event and Wedding Planning Articles of 2019

Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new decade, and the opportunities to come will be endless! Before we leap right into it, let’s honor 2019 by taking a look back at the 10 most popular blog articles throughout the year. 10. Top 5 LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Destinations Around the World Weddings can be a sensitive […]
Sarah Cavanagh

Top Cities for Event Planners in 2020

Top Cities for Event Planners in 2020

Move over, NYC! There’s a new list of the top US cities for event and wedding planners, and you’re going to be surprised! Smaller cities are the place to be this year. While large metropolis areas will always be sure bets for any professional planner, we want to explore the lesser-known areas of the country […]
Mireille Pitre

3 Solid Event Portfolio Examples to Look Up To

3 Solid Event Portfolio Examples to Look Up To

Updated 2026 Key Points A professional event portfolio is essential for booking clients. Your portfolio should live on your website — not just social media. 7 core elements make a strong event planning portfolio. Real QC Event School graduates showcase powerful examples. You can become certified in as little as 3 months with QC Event […]
Sarah Cavanagh

Holiday Gift Guide for Event Planners—2019 Edition

Holiday Gift Guide for Event Planners—2019 Edition

December is officially here, which means holiday music is playing everywhere you turn, you’re forever cleaning snow off the car, and you’re always feeling frozen. But it’s also a time for friends, family, and showing them just how much they mean to you—and we definitely think that’s a reason to celebrate! This holiday season, if […]
Sarah Cavanagh

The Difference between Event Planning and Event Management

The Difference between Event Planning and Event Management

If you’re organized, love attention to detail, and always take charge of a situation like the leader you are, you may have a future as an event planner! Now the big question is: are you interested in event planning or event management? “But wait, aren’t those the exact same thing?” A lot of people tend […]
Sarah Cavanagh

How to Become a Party Planner

How to Become a Party Planner

More & more people today are hiring party planners for their special occasions. Here’s how you can cash-in your passion and become a party planner!
Mireille Pitre

How I Quit My Job to Start An Event Planning Business

How I Quit My Job to Start An Event Planning Business

QC Event School tutor Alyssa Perna recounts her journey on how she quit her job to start a successful Event Planning Business. Check out her story!
Katie Deck

How to Land Your First Wedding Planner Job

How to Land Your First Wedding Planner Job

Who would take a chance on a wedding planner who has zero experience? Here’s a secret: it’s not that hard! Let’s go through some dos & don’ts.
Mireille Pitre

How to Become a Promotional Event Planner in 1 Month!

How to Become a Promotional Event Planner in 1 Month!

Check out our guide to becoming a promotional event planner. Learn how to get the right training, build a stunning portfolio, and find event planner jobs!
Celena Feng