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A Community for Planners & Creatives

the wedding planners collective

After more than a decade and a half of planning and designing weddings, I created the Wedding Planners Collective as a space for connection, education and support. This is a space for planners and creatives to learn, share, and grow—together.

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FOR PLANNERS & CREATIVES WHO VALUE CONNECTION

Our purpose

More than a Network

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Speaker at Wedding Planners Collective industry networking event

The Wedding Planners Collective is a space for planners and creatives at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re building your business, refining your processes, or simply looking for a community that understands the work—you’re in the right place.

We believe in lifting each other up, sharing knowledge openly, and raising the standard of our industry together.

inside the collective

What You’ll Find Here

Industry insights, creative conversation, and real-world strategy — all in one place for planners and creatives at every stage.

Community

Join the Collective

A global gathering place for wedding planners and creatives. Connect, learn, and grow alongside a community of people who get it.

Business strategy

Grow Your Business

Pricing, client management, brand building — the practical tools and frameworks to build a business that reflects your excellence.

education

Learn & Elevate

From newcomers to seasoned pros — resources designed to challenge you, inspire you, and refine your craft.

industry insights

What’s Working Now

Real talk about trends, industry shifts, and behind-the-scenes stories from the planning floor.

events & connection

Connect With Planners & Creatives

From newcomers to seasoned pros — resources designed to challenge you, inspire you, and refine your craft.

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a note from the founder

Hi, I’m Katie

I created The Wedding Planners Collective as a gathering place for planners, creatives, and wedding professionals across the world who believe in learning, elevating, connecting, and collaborating together.

Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this space is designed to inspire you, challenge you, and remind you that you're part of something bigger than your business: a community of creators who change lives through meaningful celebration.

I specialize in non-traditional weddings, where imagination leads the way — and my favorite part of this industry has always been the people in it. The relationships we build, the knowledge we share, and the collective impact we make on someone's most important day — that's what fuels me.

Here, you'll find industry insights, behind-the-scenes stories, business strategy, creative conversation, and opportunities to grow alongside planners and creatives who get it. This is your space to learn, connect, collaborate, and elevate.

Ready to Join?

This is your space to learn, connect, collaborate, and elevate. Whether you're a planner just starting out, a seasoned pro, or a creative looking to deepen your community ties — there's a place for you here.