Letter - Volume 4, Issue 2
Who doesn’t love to go behind the scenes, to get a sneak peak at what is usually hidden? What goes on behind the curtain, or in the case of tented events, behind the flap, involves hundreds of little details that, when done right, are invisible and seamless to guests—even in the event of near disaster.To satisfy the voyeur in all of us, Wedding Planner Magazine brings you a backstage pass to three of last year’s incredible tented weddings (page 8). These events were chosen from among many submissions received from our readers. Not only will you see lovely pictures of each event, you’ll read about budget, guest count, labor, logistics, rental needs, special challenges each faced, and more. Plus, Dominic Mitchell from San Francisco’s Raj Tents gives you 10 ideas for making a tented event extraordinary.On page 18 of this issue is the second article in our three-part series on same-sex marriages. In it, you’ll hear tips from industry insiders on how to market services to same-sex couples. Marketing information from Wedding Planner Magazine’s same-sex survey and a list of helpful resources are also included. And find out how to submit your name for a chance to win a copy of The New Art of Capturing Love: The Essential Guide to Lesbian and Gay Wedding Photography by Kathryn Hamm, president of www.GayWeddings.com, and photographer Thea Dodds of Authentic Eye Photography. For more industry ideas, explore every page of this issue, which is so full of information useful to you, your clients, and your business, that it can’t be contained in a letter.Finally, we want to thank you for participating in our first Reader’s Survey in early March. The majority of reader feedback and comments were positive, for which we are grateful. Is there room for improvement? Always. As we look forward to our fifth year of publication next year, we want to celebrate by making changes that lead to an even stronger, more vital, and indispensible tool for you and your business. Keep sending us your ideas at editor@weddingplannermag.com.
