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Wedding Planners Wanted

By on June 2, 2011 in Coaching Programs, Events

Do you love planning weddings but feel like running your wedding planning business is taking over your life AND your wallet? I can help you– come learn how!

Having a successful wedding planning business is just NOT as easy as loving weddings!

When I began Firefly Occasions, I quickly discovered that running the business was not as easy as it looked!

There were essential steps that I took in building Firefly Occasions that have led to its success in the planning world today.

And I want to share my secrets with you!

You can learn about this list of MUST HAVE, Wedding Planner Business Essentials (and how much they cost) from myself, the original Rockstar Wedding Planner!

And guess what? It’s FREE!

I am welcoming you to join me in Calgary on Tuesday June 14th from 6-9pm for a FREE, no cost seminar.  In only 3 hours, you will learn what you MUST have to start, grow, and maintain a successful planning business.

And if you want to be a Firefly Occasions wedding planner, there’s no time like NOW. I am on the hunt for wedding planners to join Firefly Occasions. You could be the next Firefly! I’ll give you all the details at this event.

This seminar will be in HIGH DEMAND and seats are limited.

All we ask is that you call 1-800-791-5636 ext 701 or email katie@fireflyoccasions.com by June 10th with a credit card ready to secure your spot with a $20 no show deposit.

Don’t worry! This means that a crisp $20 dollar bill will be waiting for you upon check-in because learning my secrets is too good to pass up!

This is a rare opportunity to learn from me in person.  My current coaching programs for wedding planners are between $8,500-$50,000. But the cost of this seminar is $0!

To make this an even more exciting experience the first 10 want-to be-planners to register will receive reserved front row seats at the event. (Reserved seats will be released 5 minutes before the seminar begins so don’t be late!)

 

 

 

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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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Live Simulcast from Grace & Luxury

By on March 14, 2011 in Events, Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE

Is travelling to Las Vegas March 21-23 to attend Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE Grace & Luxury not in your plans? Would you like to experience the entire event from the comfort of your own home while wearing your pajamas and housecoat? Just think, no travel costs, no hotel bills and no waiting in those Vegas cab lines at the airport!

Introducing a new opportunity to join the Grace & Luxury community from the comfort of your own home:

Grace & Luxury Live Simulcast from Green Valley Ranch Las Vegas.

For the low investment of $197 you can join us in Las Vegas via live streaming over the internet and watch the entire event from your home, on your computer. $197 is all you will have to pay, as there will be no other costs related to this event for you, even your food is free, because it’s yours, from your kitchen. This is an amazing offer, you can get all the fantastic content presented at Grace & Luxury and you never have to leave your home. You can even watch the Annual Wedding Innovator of the Year Awards which will showcase the work of cake designer to the stars Silvia Weinstock, The Man Registry founder and all things Groom, Chris Easter and Stacie Francombe of Getmarried.com. These amazing industry changers will also be speaking about how they grew their companies and how they changed the industry. You do not want to miss that! You get all this access for that low, low price of $197!!!

To make this happen we need 75 of you to say yes, and be part of this innovative experience, one that is going to change the way you look at your own wedding planning business.

If you are ready to be one of the first 75 that can help make this a reality then click here to purchase your Grace & Luxury Live Simulcast ticket now. Then make sure to tell anyone else you know who would be interested, so we can reach our goal.

There is no risk on your part, if 75 of you say YES the livestream of the event will start bright and early March 21st. If we don’t manage to reach 75 your money will be refunded in full. This is really a win, win situation for you!

Click here to purchase your Grace & Luxury Live Simulcast ticket.

Need to know more about Grace & Luxury now that it’s a possibility for you to attend via live stream? Read all about it by clicking here.

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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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How to Set-up Your High-End Wedding Planning Business Videos

By on February 2, 2011 in Blog, Ciara Recommends

Have you heard about our Internet sensation for Wedding Planners yet? It’s called, How to Set Up Your High-End Wedding Planning Business. I personally designed this content rich, free 5 video training series for Wedding Planners ready to take control of their own destinies and create a business they love. You can still register here for this no-obligation series which serves as a taste of what you’ll get at the Grace and Luxury extravaganza in Las Vegas in March.

Grace and Luxury is a full-disclosure event when I will openly share exactly how I work fewer weddings, make income in the upper 6-figures, and have more fulfillment than I have ever had in my life. Best of all, I’m going to share exactly how you can do this too! Click here to buy your ticket so you do not miss out on this amazing opportunity!

I’m looking forward to laying out my step-by-step system for serious Wedding Planners like you at Grace and Luxury!

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Look What We’re Up To!

By on January 28, 2011 in Blog, Ciara's Updates

Woo hoo! This weekend Firefly Occasions was honored by winning Best Booth of the entire Calgary Bridal Fair (January 23, 2011). There were a lot of inspirational booths there, so we’re even more pleased we were voted to receive this distinction.

(You can see pictures on our Firefly Fan Page.)

Well, Rockstar Wedding Planners Innovate! And we’ve definitely been busy providing you with innovative ideas to grow your high-end wedding planning business in our video series. Click here to see the tips if you haven’t already.

Soon we’re Vegas-bound March 21-23 for Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE, Grace and Luxury: How to Attract, Work With, and Be Referred By The High-End Bride. If you haven’t registered yet, I recommend reserving your space ASAP while there are still some seats left. It’s a great opportunity to meet other High-End Wedding Planners ready to claim their own High-End Bridal Clients.

Frankly this event could change your life.  Click here to learn more and purchase your ticket. I hope you’re coming.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so I hope you enjoy my article, “Love Is in the Air, But Are They Planning Their Wedding Without You?”

Love and wedding planning success,

Ciara

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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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Winter Is Here But I’m Not Slowing Down

By on December 21, 2010 in Ciara's Updates
RSWP Group shotI’ve been avoiding winter! I just got back from 5 weeks on the road doing events. We were in San Diego, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Pretty incredible… and I came home to snow and frigid temperatures but you know what… I was actually excited for the snow and the holidays to begin!
 
During my time away I got to host a retreat for my Rockstar Wedding Planner Legend and Hall of Fame members in Los Angeles. We go to this amazing spot right on the beach and for 2 days we discuss their businesses and how they can grow and improve them. It was totally transformational for them and me too. They are such a great group of planners and I’m lucky to work with them this year. The picture shown here isn’t us by the beach, it’s from our first retreat this spring in Calgary, my hometown.
 
One of the things we talk about in our retreats is what kind of wedding planner each of them wants to be. One of the things I hear over and over is that planners want to plan high end weddings but they don’t know how to break into that market. Well, I took the problem to my friend Kristy Chenell of Couture Consulting and she and I are hosting a free call on the topic. Click here to join us. I’ll tell you more about it below.
 
In an article I wrote, that was posted on the blog the other day, I was inspired by my new favorite show, Glee. It’s about continuing to grow and do what you love regardless of what other people say. I hope you enjoy, “Keep Your Energy Strong Rockstar Wedding Planner, No Matter What the Situation.”
 
Love and wedding planning success,
Ciara
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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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