Multi-Planning A Destination Wedding & Brand Launch

So how do you successfully manage the planning of big events in both your personal and professional life?

Tell yourself you can handle it and set realistic goals.

In 2018, at 26 years old, I planned a destination wedding in Montreal while in the midst of launching a new logo campaign and brand identity for my job.

It’s okay to admit that organizing multiple things at once is difficult.

We go through different stages in life that throw plans in our face to prioritize. My version of multi-planning involved two monumental events in my personal and professional life: a destination wedding and a work anniversary with a new team logo to design and market.

Recognizing that you are in this position for a purpose gives you the opportunity to stay open-minded and let things happen as they come. I know I can’t control everything, so I accept it in the present moment and let it shape my daily routine.

Soleil tip: define what makes you happiest in a day and fit in all the other things where you can.

Even when I was feeling overwhelmed (yes it’s okay to feel that way), I challenged myself to carry a positive mindset in my day and prioritized what makes me happy. That’s how you can have fun while still getting things done!

From building a detailed timeline of events, to organizing calls with all the vendors, I prioritized what was most important to me - the overall ‘flow’ of a wedding so guests are entertained and the bride/groom can relax and enjoy themselves. My wedding was better than I could have imagined it. I was told by the event company that I was one of the most organized brides (but not a bride-zilla) they had ever worked with.

Long days and late nights consumed my planning for the 25th anniversary brand launch. But it was worth it when the response to the new logo creative, marketing campaign and its ancillary events were all extremely positive. Shoutout to @VeniceMagFTl and Boatyard for a great party.

Find what drives you. You need to feel good about what you’re doing throughout the day, otherwise you’ll only give a quarter of what you’re meant to give to it.