Carolyn Burke STL Blog

The wedding industry is a collection of small businesses that create one big, fancy and relatively recession-proof business in the United States.  Regardless of the economy, people find a way to drop big money in the name of love—or, attention and making money if you’re Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries.  In many ways planning a wedding is a lot a lot like starting and running a business. Both require a tremendous amount of personal involvement, are driven by a passion for perfection, and require great detail and supreme organization in order to be a success. Have A Vision All those dreams, ideas and high expectations are part of a plan. It’s a business plan really, and likely the best piece of technical writing you’ve ever crafted. Whether this document is for your new company or for your big day, it is a solid, well-thought out representation of what you want and what you plan to achieve no matter what gets in your way. Calculate A Budget In order to mak...

Carolyn Burke, owner and founder of   Carolyn Burke STL   has received the designation of Accredited Bridal Consultant™ and one of less than 75 worldwide to hold this prestigious designation. She had to pass a portfolio review; attend business seminars, webinars and networking events; and receive recommendations from clients and other wedding professionals. Carolyn believes that continuing education and being a mentor is the key to staying abreast of current trends and making them work for her couples.​ This peer-reviewed designation is awarded to a Professional Bridal Consultant™ that undergoes a portfolio review, received ongoing education, and is active in education and networking.  Carolyn believes that continuing education and mentoring is the key to staying abreast of current trends and making them work for the couples she serves.