Power Partners is an advanced networking concept. Of course it is nice to receive an occasional referral from previous clients. Power Partners are vendors in the event industry you can share referrals with all the time!
Here is a suggested list, from the obvious to the obscure.
Balloons | Bands\Musicians | Chocolate Fountain |
Ceremony\Clergy | Child Care | Dance Lessons |
Cake\Pastry | Caterer\Bar Tenders | Décor |
Beauty Salons | Bridal Shop | Formal Wear |
Florist | Horse Carriage | Ice Sculptures |
Dove Release | Printer\Invitations | Jewelers |
Limousines | Linens | Make Up Artist |
Calligraphy | Rentals | Seamstress |
Coordinators * | Entertainment | Singers\Vocalist |
Photographer | Place Cards | Transportation |
Chapel | Lodging | Videographer |
* Wedding, Destination Management Services, Event Production Companies
While not ignoring the clear choices, the more unique services make youthe go to person when your client needs something special. Share some face time with these professionals, get to know what they do best and what makes them distinctive. The more you know about them, the easier you refer them to your clients. And vice a versa.
Next time on Power Partners at list of non-event industry professionals
you can network with to achieve even greater success!