Wedding Creative & Design

10/29/2024

In honor of today’s snow ❄️
Welcome winter brides 💕
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09/15/2024

It was a beautiful fall wedding day with Raven & Robert.
9.14.24

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HMUA
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08/06/2024

Happy 1 year anniversary K + G.
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Florals .and.co
Caterer
DJ
Videographer
HMUA

08/01/2024

Happy 1 year Anniversary A + K
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Flowers
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Helicopter
Dress: Blue Bridal Denver

07/30/2024

Happy 1 year anniversary K + C
These two met at a middle school sporting event and she had the BIGGEST CRUSH. Fast forward to high school they started dating and both knew they were going to spend the rest of their lives together.
Venue .and.vine
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Florals
Catering
Entertainment .productions
Dress
Hair by .upstyles
Cake

07/18/2024

Happy Belated 1 year anniversary A + B
Seward, Alaska
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Ceremony
Reception
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07/12/2024

Happy 1 year Anniversary to Sam & Kyle!

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Catering: .cateringkitchen_
Florist: .and.co
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06/13/2024

Embrace your “competition” 💕

When it comes to running a business, it’s easy for some business owners to view competitors as enemies. However, having a community over competition mindset in your business and building strong relationships with your competitors can unlock a wide range of benefits.

You’ll have increased industry knowledge, expand your network of contacts and even discover potential partnership opportunities.

Networking is about bringing people together. Reach out to your competitors, learn from their experience, maintain the relationship and expand your network by asking them for referrals, introductions, or recommendations, and doing the same for them. Join your industry community, groups or associations and participate in their discussions or projects.

Embrace your “competition” as it will make you, your team and your business stronger and even more connected.



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06/07/2024

Hello/Hola👋🏼
For those who have been following me for a while or that are new here, my name is Yvette Cardoso, owner of Wedding Creative & Design. As I write this I can’t believe I’m even writing this number but I have been helping couples plan their wedding for 14 years.

My husband and I got married 19 years ago. We were fortunate to get married at the amazing Fourth Avenue Theater! (The venue no longer exists in AK) I had a venue coordinator which I soon learned was not the same as a wedding planner. The day of, I spent most of the time getting the place ready for guests and asking family to help. It was not what I had envisioned doing. What started off as a hobby making sure that couples didn’t go through what we did turned into a career and passion in planning a stress free day for them.

Many years later as a business owner in Alaska I found it hard to make friendors as we were viewed as competitors. Now not only do I get to help couples but I also get to fulfill my passion in trying to build a community of vendors become friendors. I have been working really hard for this goal and I couldn’t have done it without The Certified Wedding Planner Society.

CWP Society has been helping me train to become an educator and now I get to be one and move forward with helping grow our wedding industry community not only here in Alaska but all over the world. I also get to work with these amazing certified educators. I’m so excited and can’t wait to show you what’s in store!

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2nd photo of Certified Educators

06/04/2024

Networking encouragement & tips.

Are you attending a networking event soon? Networking events can be overwhelming, but with proper preparation, they can be valuable opportunities for professional growth.

Master Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Educator, Yvette Cardoso, owner of Wedding Creative & Design, shares her advice on how to navigate your networking event confidently:

Be positive and be yourself: Networking is all how you make it to be. People will connect with you if you speak positively and if they feel good about themselves by talking with you. Motivate and inspire them.

Prepare an elevator speech or introduction: When networking, wear a smile, dress for the occasion and tailor the right introduction to make a good impression. Create an elevator speech to share your story in 30 seconds or less. A good introduction can encourage a person’s interest and convince them to stop and listen longer.

Self-confidence plays a crucial role in networking as it empowers you to make meaningful connections, communicate effectively, and seize networking opportunities.

By cultivating self-confidence, you can navigate networking situations with ease and establish authentic relationships based on trust and mutual understanding. Building connections with ease is a lifelong skill that brings numerous benefits in the long run.



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04/18/2024

“Community over Competition”

Master Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Educator, Yvette Cardoso, owner of Wedding Creative & Design, shares her insight on the importance of Community Over Competition.

Being a business owner can sometimes feel like a solo journey and this can sometimes lead you to view other businesses as competitors, but it doesn't have to be that way! Changing your mindset that we are not competitors, but instead a community of business owners, all working towards a common goal of serving our clients and communities. Rooting “community over competition” in your company’s core values will be the best business strategy you could ask for.

Here are some ways this will benefit you and your business:
Building Collaborative Relationships: Turning a competitor into a friend helps to create a friendly and collaborative relationship. How awesome would it be to become “friendors” working together towards a shared goal of delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable wedding experiences for couples?

Fostering Community Growth: By giving back to the community, you play a vital role in nurturing the success of local businesses and residents. Your contributions not only support economic growth but also cultivate a sense of belonging and solidarity, creating a tightly knit community that thrives together.

So, here's to promoting community over competition! Because when our fellow industry pros thrive, we thrive too. Let's spread the love and watch our businesses soar!



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04/16/2024

Open house event HEIR studio

04/16/2024

Beautiful venue and one of my favorite shoots 💕

02/21/2024

Come check out HEIR studio open house this Sunday! 💕

We are so excited to meet you!

Please join us for our open house on February 25th!
Wedding Creative & Design is helping us put together our first event for Heir. We are ecstatic! 💜