Welcome to Part Two of our 'Industry Expert Interview' with the super talented Melbourne based Wedding Stylist, Nicole from Weddings by Paris. We had so much to ask her, so we have given you two exciting blogs. If you didn't get a chance to read her first interview we have linked it here for you.
We spoke to Nicole about the business side of being a Wedding Stylist as well as advice, education and what really inspires her to produce amazing masterpiece events for her clients.
What have been some of the biggest challenges with starting up your business - Weddings by Paris?
Financials and marketing 100%. I tried to tackle financials all on my own from the start and quickly learnt that this was not going to work! Outsourcing the jobs that aren't making you money or that are taking your time away from making money is one of the most important things you could do in a small business. The only problem with that is as a small business who has the money to outsource things right? It's a tricky situation but eventually you find your way. If I could change one thing I would have spent more time really coming up with a strategy and plan around my marketing and taking it a bit more serious than what I did. So many things you learn after just a few years of owning a small business.
What are some of your favorite and most exciting achievements?
Being featured on Style Me Pretty, and for my first ever styled shoot I put it together all on my own. I will never forget that moment when I opened that email! My favorite moments are all the styled shoots I've put together or been apart of. They are a chance to get to work with some great people you've met along the way. People who eventually become friends. The whole day is literally you hanging out with friends taking pictures and playing with pretty things... I mean seriously!
