Aemilia Kemp started Colorado Event Collective after years of working in the wedding industry for others. She finally took the leap to venture out on her own, driven by her passion for weddings that never faded, even during the pandemic.
Colorado Event Collective
Having worked in the wedding industry for years, Aemilia had gained enough experience and confidence to start her own business. She and her husband now run Colorado Event Collective, offering wedding planning, event rentals, and custom signage services. They primarily work with brides looking to create special and memorable wedding days.
What makes Colorado Event Collective stand out is Aemilia’s background as a wedding planner. Her meticulous attention to detail naturally carries over to the rental side of the business. Additionally, she stays on top of emerging trends, allowing her to keep their inventory fresh and innovative for clients looking for something unique.
The most memorable moment for Aemilia in the past year was participating in their first bridal show. Seeing the excitement around their small business and witnessing everything they had built displayed in physical form was an incredibly touching experience. The positive response validated their hard work and vision.
From 10 systems to one
Before implementing Booqable, Aemilia and her husband juggled approximately ten different systems to manage their rental business. This fragmented approach created numerous challenges. They spent excessive time completing basic tasks, and the lack of integration between systems meant every task had to be done manually.
Perhaps most problematically, their website had no live inventory tracking. This meant customers could place orders for items that weren’t actually available, leading to order cancellations and upset clients. This situation was damaging both to their efficiency and their reputation.
When they switched to Booqable, they were able to eliminate all their previous systems and consolidate everything into one platform. The integration options were particularly valuable, allowing them to use Booqable for almost everything they needed. This created a streamlined workflow that saved them significant time and eliminated the frustrating inventory discrepancies.
Colorado Event Collective also makes good use of the Booqable mobile app, which they use for picking orders and collecting signatures. This allows them to manage deliveries efficiently with their seasonal delivery staff.
A one-stop wedding shop
Over the next five years, Aemilia and her husband hope to be fully booked with unique and unconventional weddings with high design elements. They also plan to expand their services to become a comprehensive one-stop shop for all wedding needs.
With Booqable streamlining their operations, they can focus more on growing the business and less on administrative tasks. The time savings have been particularly significant, allowing them to invest more energy in creating the unique experiences their clients desire.
