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The Difference Between a Catering Manager and Wedding Planner (And Why Both Exist)

I saw this on the Iris Fields Guide to Wedding and Event Planning blog and had to share it with my readers as well.  Wedding Planner Mary Dann-McNamee recently wrote an article in Inside Weddings magazine on “The Ways a Catering Manager and Wedding Planner Differ. My favorite quote: The jobs of both the wedding...

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Reruns: Some of my favorite blog posts from 2009

A few of our favorite blog posts from the 1st half of 2009…just in case you were bored at work or something. Chinese Tea Ceremony Traditions Simple Table Manners for the Wedding Guest Wedding Ceremony in the Round The Roles of the Wedding Planner & Coordinator, Catering Manager, and Banquet Manager Bling H20 and other...

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The Roles of the Wedding Planner & Coordinator, Catering Manager, and Banquet Manager

This has been an excellent week at the Catersource/Event Solutions Conference and Tradeshow.  Caterers and event professionals around the world have gathered at the Las Vegas Hilton this week to continue their education in this field and learn about new trends and products in this ever changing industry. There were so many excellent classes including...

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banquet manager - February 27, 2009 - 5:57 am

Great post, I should know. Take care.
So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager

Alicia - February 27, 2009 - 9:35 am

Thanks for writing this! Also coming from a catering background, I often had to make it clear to brides that our role was to make sure our services ran smoothly but we DON’T confirm the arrival of other vendors, arrange the processional for the ceremony, help gather the bridal party for photos, etc.! I do all those things and more as an independent wedding planner though! :-D

[...] The Roles of the Wedding Planner & Coordinator, Catering Manager … [...]

[...] I’m a big advocate of education.  As a wedding professional, it is my job to constantly learn and continue my education as well as educate brides, grooms, and other professionals in the industry.  Back in February, I wrote a post about the roles of your wedding planner, catering manager, and banquet manager after repeatedly hearing people mistakenly say “wedding coordinator” when they mean “catering manager”.  If you missed it, check it out here. [...]

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