Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Bermuda wedding planner Yolanda Furbert today!
Name: Yolanda P. Furbert
Business Name & Location: To Have and To Hold Wedding & Event Planning, Warwick, Bermuda
Years Working in the Event Industry: 28 years
Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 18 years
Website: www.ththbda.com
Business Facebook Page: To Have and To Hold Wedding & Event Planning
Instagram: @bdabridal
What is your typical day like?
I am up at 5AM every day to spend some quiet time with myself. Then it is off to the office at 7AM with a coffee. I first go through my emails, then address all the items on the to-do list, go over the appointments for the day, and respond to voicemails. I usually finish up work by 8PM.
How did you get started in the industry?
I have been planning/organizing since I was 11 years old. It was something that came very naturally to me with planning tea parties and fashion shows first. Then I moved on to planning weddings, parties, and doing decorations for these events as well. It only made sense to start my company and get certified in weddings and events. In 2009, I got my professional certification and in 2011, I received my accredited certification.
What inspires you?
I live in Bermuda!! So I start there, with all the colors and scenery. I am also inspired by Instagram, Pinterest, and wedding blogs. The associations that I am a member of provide me with encouragement and inspiration as well.
What are your favorite online resources for your business?
Planners Lounge, WeddingWire Education, and Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)
Aside from wedding and event planning, how do you spend your time?
When I have free time I like to spend it with my husband, grandson, and family. I also enjoy spa treatments, reading, curling up and watching a good love story, and afternoon teas. 
Yolanda, thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and a day in your life. If you are an event planner and would like to be featured, download our questionnaire today and email it to us along with a photo. If you aren’t sure about being featured, take a few minutes to read how it can help your business.
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