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Rockstar Wedding Planner Alumni Julie Gambrell In London for Royal Wedding

By on April 27, 2011 in Blog

Classic Creations Owner and Rockstar Wedding Planner Alumni Julie Gambrell has just landed in London for the Royal Wedding. You can read about Julie and see a video of her on NBC 9 News from Colorado by clicking here.

We’ll be following Julie on Twitter @CCJulie while she covers the Royal Wedding LIVE from London!

Hey Julie- tweet to us using #royalweddingyyc.  (That’s the hashtag we’ve created for the Royal Wedding Viewing Party we’re hosting at the Glencoe Club in Calgary, Alberta, Canada).

I can’t wait to hear all of Julie’s amazing updates. She’s created so many beautiful weddings for brides in Colorado that she’s sure to pick up some amazing inspiration from the Royal Wedding, which she’ll give her own spin when she gets back to planning for her own princess brides in Denver.

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Calgary Entrepreneur Nominated for Award

By on March 10, 2011 in Featured, Rockstar Wedding Planner Legends, Wedding Industry News

Calgary, Alberta – Event professional, Ciara Daykin, has been nominated for the Canadian Special Events’ Event Professional of the Year Award. Ciara is the CEO and owner of Firefly Occasions, a luxury wedding planning agency in Calgary, Alberta. Daykin will travel to Toronto on March 25th to attend the Star Awards Gala. This is a national award and four other candidates have been nominated to compete from across the country.  

Amanda Smith, client of Firefly Occasions, states, “Ciara shares her knowledge and passion with everyone in her path.  Her contributions to the event planning industry are a paramount to her successes. She has enabled many others to achieve their personal business plans.”

The award is designated for outstanding event professionals who inspire others to achieve event success, and who stand out from the crowd by having made exceptional contributions to the industry over the past year.

Nominees must have created success stories time and time again while operating their businesses with the highest level of enthusiasm, accomplishment and professional integrity.

As a nominee, Ciara has also contributed to the growth and development of the event industry in Calgary and has gone above and beyond her client’s expectations.

“I’m thrilled to be nominated for the award and to have the opportunity to represent not only myself but also the Calgary event industry,” states Ciara.

To find out more information about Firefly Occasions please visit www.fireflyoccasions.com. To find out more information about the award please visit www.canadianspecialevents.com.

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Learn How to Push Past the Fear

By on March 9, 2011 in Featured Events, Rockstar Wedding Planner News

I’m wondering if you’ve ever had a really GREAT idea.
 
Ya… just one right?
 
You’ve had LOTS! I know it!
 
But here’s my real question… Have you ever had a really great idea that you felt like would be so cool if you acted on but you didn’t because, well… you don’t really know why?
 
I know why!
 
Great ideas don’t get shelved because they’re not great enough. We put them aside because we’re afraid of what would actually happen if we acted on our great idea. What it would mean for our business and our life. But we often don’t think of the AMAZING things that could happen, we think of worst case scenario. Have you heard this before?
 
“Ya it’s a great idea but I don’t have the money for it.”
 
“Awesome idea but it’s just not the right time for me.”
 
“Wow that would be cool but I don’t have enough help to make that happen.”
 
“This is a HUGE opportunity. But I’m not well known enough yet.”
 
Those are all BIG excuses that are trying to protect you from taking leaps in your business and your life! I know because I have the same feelings when I’m about to make a big shift in my life BUT I’ve figured out how to overcome these feelings, push through with my big idea and achieve great success quickly. In fact, I was just nominated by CanadianSpecialEvents.com as Event Professional of the Year (I’m 1 of 5 event pros nominated for this national award!)
 
Would you like to know my secret? Click here right now.
 
If you want to push past your own self doubt and conquer the fear that’s stopping you from big success in your wedding planning business then I want you to join me on my no charge call TODAY:

 “How to Push Past the Fear That’s Stopping You From Having the Rockstar Wedding Planner Business and Life You Want”
 
When: TODAY, Wednesday March 9th @ 3pmPST/ 4pmMST/ 5pmCST/ 6pmEST
 
On this call you will learn:
-     The biggest move you can make to push past the fears you’re experiencing in your business and life that are stopping you from moving forward (this move is a bit uncomfortable but once you do it nothing will ever be the same!)
-     How I overcame a time in my life when I experienced the greatest, paralyzing fear I’ve ever had and ended up having my best year ever!
-     The way that you can make it easier and easier to get through self doubt and fear going forward (I’m not sugar coating this, the first time is always the hardest, but so rewarding)
 
I will also be revealing live on the call the names of the TWO other recipients of the Wedding Innovator of the Year Awards. (The first winner was already announced. Legendary cake designer, Sylvia Weinstock will be joining us LIVE at Grace & Luxury March 21-23 in Las Vegas).
 
Can’t wait? Sign up here for access to this breakthrough call.
 
Love and wedding planning success,
Ciara
P.S. And remember, this free call is happening today!
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11 Rockstar Wedding Planner Tips

By on January 17, 2011 in Articles, Blog

New Year, new you! It’s time to get this year off on the right foot. Please allow me to share some teeny-tiny business tips with major-massive business results. They won’t take you long to do but you’ll be glad you did!

 
1. Audit your website- When a potential bride comes a knockin’ she’s likely going to be visiting your website early in the game. Go through it with fresh eyes as if you’ve never seen your site. Be sure it loads quickly, is easy-to-follow, and that you have a clear call to action.
 
2. Move ‘em from the back to the front- We all have our list of things we plan to get to “someday”. Sadly many things get pushed back so often they never get done. Solution: Figure out three things you’ve put on the back burner and move them to the front.
 
Young businesswoman sitting at table with yoga and meditation.3. Keep YOU healthy- If the head honcho is down with poor health the business is going to suffer. Stay on top of your annual maintenance like doctor and dental visits. Do whatever you like to do to stay in tip-top health including eating well, exercising, and sleep.
 
4. Organize, organize, organize- You’re in charge of your schedule, so be sure you take control right out of the gate. When you’re reacting to things you can never be as effective as when you are calling the shots. Put the big dates in your calendar and work the smaller ones in on YOUR TIME.
 
5. Block out vacation time NOW- You’ve witnessed firsthand how quickly dates fill up, right? So plan what’s important to you in the year ahead and put those dates in ink. If you’re not rejuvenated you won’t bring you’re A-game.
 

6. Failing to plan (your knowledge) is planning to fail (in business)- The most successful Rockstar Wedding Planners invest in themselves to keep cutting edge in their businesses. That means we are lifelong students. Figure out which events serve you best and save those dates now. (By the way, attending the “Grace and Luxury” event in Las Vegas March 21-23 mixes a vacation with business-building. Impossible to go wrong! Click here to learn more.) 

7. Give yourself a pay raise- More often than not wedding and event planners tend to undercharge and end up making only pennies per hour. (I know! I did this for years myself.) Have an honest look at your program packages, then a separate look at how much money you want to make this year. Often we can be our own worst enemies. (Psst! I have secrets to share with you about getting over this hurdle in Vegas at the “Grace and Luxury”.)
       
8. Create a vendor and venue hit list- We all have our dream connections in business. Think of who you’d really like to meet and build a relationship with in 2011. Don’t hold yourself back or think small. Be bold and imagine that “big fish” you’d love to reel in. Start by writing the list. The “how” to connect will come later.
 
9. Set up the environment to invite in big ideas- Sounds a little woo-woo but it’s true…we all attract better ideas when we allow our surroundings to support them. Sy got me a cozy daybed with pretty pillows recently. Not only can I chill with Declan but I scattered around artwork I love and my journal so I’m ready for relaxation or inspiration. Trust me, it works!
 
10. Spend 15 minutes per day decluttering- Clutter actually takes up space and energy in your mind. You don’t have to conquer it all at once. Just take a short block of time everyday to get rid of old mail, outdated products, or even clothes you don’t wear anymore. When you create the space for new things to come into, the Universe works with you!
 
11. Be the Rockstar that you are!- Pamper you a little. Figure out something that feeds your spirit and put it into your calendar STAT! If you love massage, get a regular massage. If taking care of your nails makes you feel elegant, go to a salon. If it’s a quiet date with yourself where you can just think, ask yourself out and go on your own! The bottom line is you need to reward yourself regularly so you have something to look forward to. Not to mention…you deserve it. You’re a Rockstar!
 
Ciara’s Rockstar Advice
       
Hanging on to past grudges really only hurts you. This is a New Year and it can be whatever you want it to be. I don’t want you to suffer. After all, you’re a Rockstar. So do yourself (and me) a favor and let go of any bad habits that are holding you back, take responsibility for anything you’re not happy about in your life so you can move forward, and forgive those who need forgiving. You have the power to make 2011 be your best year ever!
 
P.S. And if you really want to start your 2011 off right, sign up for my video training series. Click here for more information
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Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE: Grace & Luxury

By on January 17, 2011 in Blog, Events, Featured Events, Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE, Rockstar Wedding Planner News
graceluxury400x402Will I see you at this year’s Rockstar Wedding Planner Live event, Grace and Luxury: How to Attract, Work With, and Be Referred By The High-End Bride?  It’s happening in Las Vegas on March 21-23, 2011.  At this event I’m going to spill everything I can in detail about how to tailor your Wedding Planning Business for the High-End Brides. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for serious wedding planners!

 
 
These hot tickets are flying out of here (and it’s only January!) 
 
I can’t wait to see you so I can help you get the high end brides you deserve!
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Enter the Luxury Wedding Market

By on December 17, 2010 in Events, Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE
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Hello to all my readers! 
 
Today tickets for my Rockstar Wedding Planner Live event, Grace and Luxury: How to Attract, Work With, and Be Referred By The High-End Bride, went on sale.  The event will be held in Las Vegas on March 21-23, 2011.  At this event I’m going to spill everything I can in detail about how to tailor your Wedding Planning Business for the High-End Brides. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity! 
 
The first six people to buy a ticket and the VIP upgrade will recieve a full refund for the VIP upgrade!  Click here to find out more about Rockstar Wedding Planner Live 2011 and to purchase your ticket.  While you are on the event page make sure you check out the video I made for you! 
 
I look forward to seeing you there and to help you get those high-end brides.
 
Love and wedding planning success,
Ciara 
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Keep Your Energy Strong Rockstar Wedding Planner, No Matter What the Situation

By on December 17, 2010 in Articles, Blog
Keep Your Energy Strong Rockstar Wedding Planner, No Matter What the Situation
 
Glee-logoDo you watch Glee? It’s this awesome show that is totally addicting to people like me who love music, theatre and drama… yep that’s totally me. Glee is about a bunch of kids in high school who are all apart of the Glee Club and they sing and dance their way through high school life. The shows deal with different things that kids go through in school but with a musical number in tow.
 
Well the recent episodes are dealing with the kids being bullied. One kid in particular, Kurt, has had to move schools because of being bullied.
 
And that hit home hard. I actually cried during that episode.
 
You see, I was bullied really badly in school and I actually had to move schools because of it. It was terrible but it was for the best because I really couldn’t concentrate on anything when that was happening.
 
Woman with shiny ballThe reason I’m bringing this up is because the energy you surround yourself with can affect every aspect of your life. And when that energy is negative energy it can put you in a complete tailspin that’s really hard to get out of. Even though we’re not kids anymore we can still get ourselves into negative situations filled with drama and well, it’s tough to concentrate on anything else and our wedding planning business suffers.
 
If you’ve had a disagreement with a vendor, a run in with another wedding planner, or heard that someone in the wedding industry is saying not so nice things about you it can hurt, but here are 3 tips to help you cope:
 
1) Get Away From That Virtual Energy- If you’re having some drama with someone else in the wedding industry I’m guessing that you’re probably stalking them on facebook and twitter. Yes, I know you are. Stop torturing yourself and hide their feed. Out of sight, out of mind.
 
2) Figure Out You- Figure out who you really want to be an own it. Bullies pick on people to test them and they like to step on other people to make themselves feel better. But they don’t get far when that person is confident and stands up for themselves and that’s so much easier to do when you’re confident with the person you want to be. Don’t stoop to their level. You’re a Rockstar Wedding Planner afterall.
mean-girls-lohan_l13) Find Your Real Friends- Just like the Glee Club there’s a place for everyone. If you’re feeling left out or turned away by the crowd you think you want to run with it might mean that God is telling you that these people are just not your tribe. See if you can find other vendors and wedding industry people to network with who aren’t a bunch of “Mean Girls.”
 
4) Don’t Stop Being Great- A lot of times people put others down when they’re doing great things because of jealousy. They wish they were doing what you’re doing or they wish they’d thought of that idea first. When someone comes down on you and starts mocking you for being a strong, idea filled wedding planner all of a sudden you get a little more shy about trying new things. Well, shine brightly Rockstar Wedding Planner! You have a lifetime of ideas in you waiting to be acted on and I don’t want you to miss stepping into your greatness for one minute because of a bully!
 
 
Ciara’s Rockstar Wedding Planner Advice
 

 

If your wedding planning business has a lot of drama in it you’ve got to figure out a way to continue on drama free and start surrounding yourself with more positive energy. When someone’s mean to you, it’s easy to start acting like that yourself. You start by gossiping and then all of a sudden you’re making snide not so sly remarks on facebook. Rise above the drama and be who you truly want to be. And if you see it happening to someone else, don’t tolerate the situation.  We are in the business of love so let’s have some for each other. 

 

 
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Become a High End Wedding Planner

By on December 16, 2010 in Blog, Ciara Recommends, Coaching, Events
Bride overlooking mountains8 Changes You Need To Make To Become A High End Wedding Planner (or to STAY One If You Think You Already Are!)
 
On this call you’ll learn:
  •  At least 1 change you can make immediately in your business to become a high end wedding planner
  • The one downfall of wedding planners who get a high end wedding and then are left wondering why they’re not getting anymore
  • How others can help you become a high end wedding planner and keep you positioned there
You’ll learn all this and much more. The best part is, this call is totally FREE! All you need to do is click here to sign up and receive the call in information.
 
It’s happening on Friday December 17th at 10am PST/11am MST/Noon CST/1pm EST. Now you might be thinking, it’s almost the holidays, I don’t feel like working anymore… so great… instead, be on this call and be inspired. There’s no better way to go into the holidays than to be juiced up about what YOU can DO in the New Year! This call will energize you just in time for the holidays… the Christmas tree won’t be the only thing sparkling after you get off this call.
 
 
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Talk With Ciara One On One About Your Business

By on June 18, 2010 in Blog, Ciara Recommends

frau mit telefon - weißes displayDo you feel like your business could use a boost?

Well now is the perfect time to get one as I’m offering 8 wedding planners one on one time with me. I’m limiting this to 8 time slots as I have a very packed schedule but I want to help you start thinking about your cash flow for the Fall. Sure you have weddings now but what happens when the air chills and the leaves start changing color?

Do you have a plan for future cash flow?

Now is the time to be taking action and by booking a one on one session with me we can map out your next steps. It really helps to sit down and clarify your direction otherwise you feel like you’re running in many directions without accomplishing anything. And I know what it’s like to work too much IN your business and not enough ON your business, and that really hurts your income generating capabilities.

On our call I can help you with:

  • Determining action steps for you to take to increase your wedding planning income.
  • How to leverage your time so that you have more time to work on income generating strategies.
  • Where you can start delegating in your business to free up your time for more important tasks.
  • Discovering where you’re losing money in your business and how you can stop that from happening.
  • Any other pressing wedding planning or wedding business questions!

Click here to book your session now – sessions are limited and will take place on Wednesday, June 30 2010 throughout the day.  The first to book will get the best pick of time slots.

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Did You Hear About Marley & Me?

By on June 14, 2010 in Blog, Events, Featured Events

raining_moneyIf you are ready to make more money with your event business, then I invite you to join me, Ciara Daykin, the Rockstar Wedding Planner and Marley Majcher, The Party Goddess as we share the secrets to building a million dollar event empire!

Introducing…The Million-Dollar Event Empire Blueprint; “Transform Your Event Planning Business In 4 Weeks for More Income, Freedom and Fun”

SPECIAL LIMITED BONUS: the first 20 people who purchase this new program get a free 45 minute group Q&A call with us! Only a few spaces left, so act quick! (The free call is tomorrow but there’s still time to get a spot on it!)

Click here to order now!

This exclusive program includes the following empire-building, income-generating topics:

Topic #1: The Mindset of a Million-Dollar Event Empire Owner
Topic #2: What Million-Dollar Event Empire Owners Know About Using Web 2.0 That You Don’t and Why It Could End Up Crumbling Your Empire Dreams
Topic #3: Demystifying Pricing So You Can Charge What You’re Worth and Get It
Topic #4: How To Reign Your Empire and Count Your Cash

You’ll also get these fabulous bonuses:

* A starter exercise that prepares you for event empire building.
* A 30-minute orientation recording. We will explain the Million-Dollar Event Empire Blueprint and give you tips on how to get the most out of this program.
* Every topic is filled with the EXACT steps that you need to take to set up your empire – no fluff, no nonsense, no mysteries. We tell it like it is and you benefit.
* An action plan that lets you literally check off the boxes when you’ve completed each step and track your progress.

Click here to order now!

There’s so much included in “The Million-Dollar Event Empire Blueprint” and we’re offering all of this for just $297 (and there’s payment plans too).

You are the leader of your empire and the leader needs a plan. We can’t wait to help you build your empire! Click here to get started now!

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