IWED Uncut: An Event Designer Podcast
They say it'll be the BIGGEST day of your life...the most important, the most beautiful... and likely the most COSTLY... It's your wedding!
Did you know that the wedding of Prince Charles to Princess Diana would cost nearly $110 million US in today's money?
The wedding of Kim and Kanye back in 2014 was cool $2.8 million... Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were wed in 2012 at a private Italian villa for a whopping $6.5 million. In 2014, perpetual bachelor, George Clooney, finally tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin in a $4.6 million ceremony.
Of course, most weddings don't compare to those of the stars, but these are just some examples that contribute to weddings and events being a $70 BILLION industry. Even still, the average US wedding costs have skyrocketed even in recent years to roughly $38,000.
If you want to carve out a piece of this massive pie for yourself, you're in the right place. Get in on the cere-money!
From the Institute of Wedding & Event Design (IWED), tune in bi-weekly to the IWED Uncut podcast; we've got your hot tips on how to make it in this industry; make a name for yourself, stand out, and get YOUR cut of $70 BILLION.
Join Lucy Molina, Event Design Professional and Instructor at IWED, as well as special guests in the wedding & events sphere as they chat all things event design/decor, and so much more! Catch the dos and don'ts, tales of bridezillas, discussing trends, planning, executing, and personal stories and designs that will leave a lasting impression.
IWED Uncut: An Event Designer Podcast
Under the Veil: Navigating Wedding Planning with Ease
In this edition of the IWED Uncut Podcast, host Lucy Molina (Design Expert & Director of Education at IWED) is joined by Stephanie Ulloa, Founder & CEO of Events By U.
Hailing from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, Ulloa, boasts over a decade of expertise in the dynamic events and hospitality realm in the South Florida area. With a rich portfolio of successfully executed events spanning all across the Sunshine State, Ulloa's boutique event firm stands out as the quintessential choice in the area.
Events By U offers comprehensive services encompassing design, styling, and meticulous planning. Stephanie prides herself and her team on their dedication to crafting an unforgettable experience, tailored entirely to each client's vision.
According to Stephanie, "an event isn't just an occasion; it's an expression of you and our mission is to ensure it truly shines as 'All About U!'"
Lucy and Stephanie will discuss all sorts of different topics from the designer's and planner's perspectives. Learn from Stephanie as a trusted and successful voice in the field. Stephanie covers the importance of gratitude, no matter what stage you are in your career/ with your business; her aspirations and the importance of always having goals and ambitions, looking where to go NEXT; Ulloa discusses the market in South Florida and her experiences planning all sorts of events; her policies and philosophies regarding pricing; how you can work SMARTER, rather than harder, as a designer or planner; and so much more!
Truly a wealth of knowledge for IWED students, grads, and designers alike from which to learn! A big thanks goes out to Event By U, Stephanie Ulloa for taking the time to join the podcast. We wish her all future success!
You can find Events By U, by searching the business name on Facebook, at miamieventsbyu.com online, and @event_by_u on IG.
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And, tune in again for our next episode, dropping Thursday, June 20th, 2024 at 5:00 am EST.
