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Founder / CEO, The Wedding and Event Institute

Kylie Carlson is the owner of The Wedding Academy, a globally-known education organization for industry professionals. Since its start in 2007, the Academy has launched the careers of over 4,000 wedding planners with their certification courses, and Kylie has devoted her time to empowering other CEOs and entrepreneurs to build a meaningful, powerful career. She’s also the founder of Wedding CEO Club and the Wedding CEO Podcast.

Trends & Style

Trend Alert: Romantic Wedding Color Palettes

Kylie Carlson

July 21, 2021

With over a year in quarantine, there’s one thing that’s clear as we step back into the sunlight: Romance is in the air! With people reuniting and...

Weddings

Trend Alert: Ethereal Décor and Design on the Rise

Kylie Carlson

June 09, 2021

There’s nothing quite like the stars-in-their-eyes clients that are big dreamers. They have a knack for design and surround themselves in all things...

Trends & Style

Trend Alert: A New Editorial Era of Wedding Media

Kylie Carlson

May 19, 2021

The wedding industry was rocked in 2020. Events were postponed and wedding pros had to find new, creative ways to stay afloat. As we approach...

Weddings

Trend Alert: The Next Wave of Micro-Wedding and Elopement Trends

Kylie Carlson

April 28, 2021

Although we’re hopeful of the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, we are still firmly entrenched in the pandemic and the industry continues to...

Weddings

Trend Alert: Adapting to the Times and Returning to Our Roots

Kylie Carlson

April 07, 2021

Throughout the years, wedding trends have manifested in countless ways and we have seen the industry adapt to the ever-evolving needs of the market...

Sales & Marketing

Overcoming Client Objections About Price

Kylie Carlson

February 16, 2021

When you’ve been in the industry long enough, it can feel like you’ve heard every client objection out there. Yet, of all the concerns, there’s...

Weddings

Trend Alert: Looking Ahead at 2021

Kylie Carlson

December 09, 2020

There’s no question about it: the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the wedding and event industry more than any single factor in recent history...

Venues

Trend Alert: Unique Venues for Intimate Weddings

Kylie Carlson

November 11, 2020

As guest lists have grown shorter due to the pandemic, couples and industry pros alike are getting creative with their venue choices. Micro weddings...

Trend Alert: Tablescapes for At-Home Weddings

Kylie Carlson

October 14, 2020

After several months of uncertainty, the global wedding industry is starting to pick back up. However, this year’s weddings are looking remarkably...

Business & Operations

The Ins and Outs of Pricing as a Luxury Wedding Planner

Kylie Carlson

September 10, 2020

As business owners, it’s natural for us to question our pricing from time to time. Are we overcharging? Undercharging? How is an event pro to know...

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