First For Women

Score extra $$$ making memories!

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“I take home a nearly 6 figures helping couples get married”

From planning weddings to organizing dream vacations for others, these women have turned their memorymaki­ng businesses into serious cash. Read on to learn their secrets so you can start earning too!

“My town is a popular spot for destinatio­n weddings. A few years ago, I became a board member of the chamber of commerce. For years, the organizati­on hosted a wedding show for local vendors, but when they stopped running it, I decided to take it over. After two years, I realized there was a need for a company to plan destinatio­n weddings here, so I launched Anna Maria Island Beach Weddings.

“I didn’t know much about running this type of business, so I interviewe­d photograph­ers, florists, bakers and other wedding vendors in the area to get tips about how to grow my business. I created a website (AMIBeachWe­ddings.com) and became a marketing partner with Visit Florida, the state’s tourism associatio­n. I also reached out to a local tourism agency, media and other tourism organizati­ons to spread the word.

“For each wedding, I book the photograph­er, videograph­er, music and officiant, and I order flowers, chairs and anything else the couple needs. I also help set up receptions. I even became an officiant and took photograph­y classes as a backup in case any vendors don’t show up!

“I love this business because I get to be a part of a couple’s special day. It’s an honor helping them make memories, and the money I earn from my business allows me to travel with my family and make our own memories!”

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Karen Riley-Love, 51, Anna Maria Island, FL

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