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Join Passion & Purpose: The Wedding Pro Reset — a transformational workshop for current and aspiring wedding industry entrepreneurs. Reignite your passion, overcome burnout, and realign your business with the purpose that inspired you to start. Perfect for wedding planners, florists, photographers, and creatives ready to grow or reset. is proud to offer a Workshop that every entrepaneur needs: Spots are Limited. Sign up Today! Workshop Registration You can submit your payment on the next page. Full Name Company Name Email IG Handle How Did You Hear About this Workshop? I want to subscribe to the newsletter. Next: Payment This form no longer accepts submissions. What to Expect: Deep-Dive Coaching to Reignite Your Passion Through guided reflection and powerful prompts, you'll rediscover why you started and realign with the heart of your business. This is more than strategy—it’s soul work. Rest-Filled Space to Recharge No burnout energy here. This workshop is designed with intentional pauses, encouraging rest, reflection, and reset. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and genuinely refreshed. Community with Like-Hearted Pros Surround yourself with other wedding creatives who get it. This is a judgment-free space to be real, share stories, and grow alongside fellow pros who crave both success and sanity. Actionable Tools to Build a Business You Love You won’t just leave inspired—you’ll leave equipped. We’re talking aligned goals, sustainable strategies, and a renewed plan that fits your life, not drains it. Meet Your Host: Brandi Swanson Brandi Swanson is the founder and lead planner of Next Chapter Weddings, a boutique wedding planning company based in Houston, TX, that helps overwhelmed couples turn their wedding planning journey into a peaceful and joyful experience. With more than 15 years of navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship— Brandi is known for her calming presence, creative vision, and heart-centered leadership. What sets Brandi apart isn’t just her ability to create an ah-mazing wedding itinerary — it’s her passion for helping other wedding pros find clarity, confidence, and purpose in their own businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking a reset after burnout, Brandi brings both practical insight and soulful encouragement to help you reconnect to your why and build a business you love. A Day Designed Just for You The Passion & Purpose Experience: Welcome & Light Morning Bites Doors will open with a warm welcome and a cozy, casual vibe. Enjoy coffee, tea, and light breakfast bites as you settle in, connect with fellow creatives, and take a deep breath—you’re in the right place. Individual Headshot Sessions Every attendee will have the chance to get updated, professional headshots in a relaxed and natural setting. No pressure, just beautiful photos that reflect your true self and brand. Register your Team for updated Team Shots too!! Guided Workshop & Workbook Sessions We’ll move through your custom-designed workbook together, with intentional pauses for self-reflection, journaling, and group conversation. These sessions will help you reconnect with your “why,” set aligned goals, and begin designing a business that feels as good as it looks. Complimentary Chair Massages (For Early Birds) Attendees who sign up by July 1st will enjoy a complimentary chair massage—because relaxation is part of the reset. Let go of tension and allow yourself to be truly present. Lunch & Connection Time We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch together (included with your ticket), giving you a chance to unwind, refuel, and engage in real, meaningful conversation with others who understand your journey. Intentional Closing & Takeaway Moment We’ll wrap up the day with a reflective close, celebrating your growth and offering tools to carry this sense of purpose into your next chapter. Leave with a heart full of clarity, a notebook full of breakthroughs, and maybe a few new industry friends too.

Feeling overwhelmed before your wedding? The Calm Bride Kit is a free 30-day checklist to help you breathe, plan, and feel supported. The Calm Bride Kit: Your 30-Day Wedding Countdown, Simplified A free, done-for-you guide created by a wedding planner to help you confirm the details, let go of the stress, and walk into wedding week feeling grounded and prepared. You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need the right support—and a clear plan. Yes, I Want the Calm Bride Kit First Name Last Name Email Sign Me Up Thanks for submitting! Now Take a Deep Breath. Somewhere around the 30-day mark, wedding planning starts to feel very different. The excitement is still there… but it’s buried under questions like: Did I forget something important? Have all the vendors been confirmed? What do I actually need to bring on the wedding day? Why does everyone keep asking me questions when I don’t have answers yet? This is the phase where timelines get blurry, emails pile up, and even the most organized brides start to feel overwhelmed, emotional, and mentally exhausted. You’re not behind. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just carrying too much by yourself.

Brandi Swanson RESET is a space for women entrepreneurs seeking clarity, confidence, and direction. Mentorship and support for building what’s next — your way. Reset Your Story. Rebuild Your Confidence. Rise Into What’s Possible. For women building something meaningful — and realizing they don’t want to burn themselves down to get there. Reset. Rebuild. Rise There comes a moment when the life you’ve built no longer fits the woman you’re becoming. You’re successful — or at least on your way — but you’re tired. You’re capable, driven, and creative… yet something feels off. You’re holding it all together on the outside while quietly asking yourself: Is this sustainable? Is this what success is supposed to feel like? Why do I feel guilty for wanting more — or something different? This is where Reset begins. What is Reset? Reset isn’t about starting over. It’s about rewriting the story from a place of clarity instead of survival. Reset with Brandi Swanson is a space for women — especially entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders — who are building something big and want to do it with intention, self-trust, and wholeness. This work lives at the intersection of: Identity Healing Ambition Boundaries Self-permission Because growth shouldn’t require burnout to prove you earned it. I’ve built businesses. I’ve rebuilt myself. I’ve navigated seasons of success that looked great on paper and felt heavy behind the scenes. Reset exists because I know firsthand that healing and leadership are not separate journeys — they’re deeply connected. You don’t need fixing. You don’t need a harder push. You need space to recalibrate, remember who you are, and move forward from a grounded place. Who is this for? Reset is for you if: You’re a woman building a business, brand, or next chapter You’re successful but craving alignment You feel called to more without sacrificing yourself You want guidance that feels honest, compassionate, and real You’re ready to lead from clarity instead of constant pressure If you’re in a season of becoming — you’re in the right place. Reset Offers... Free resources and reflections Downloadable tools designed to encourage clarity and confidence Space to connect and inquire about future offerings 1:1 consulting Speaking engagements Guided resets for women in transition Ready to Reset? READ BLOG

Our FAQs page at Next Chapter Weddings, your go-to Wedding Planners, have the answers! Whether you're curious about our wedding planner services, need details on our wedding coordinator packages, or want to understand how our designers bring your vision to life, we've got you covered. Explore common questions about our process, pricing, and timelines to help you navigate your wedding planning journey with confidence. Let us simplify the planning process so you can enjoy every moment. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions from Brides and Grooms 1 What Type of Packages Do You Offer? We offer packages from Coordination to Full Service Wedding Planning. We also offer an amazing Décor Service Package to any of our Coordination and Planning Clients. Want a cute Brunch Set-up on the morning of your Wedding? We can do that too! 2 What is the Difference Between a Planning Package and a Coordination Package? Which Should I Choose? When you hire our team for any of our Wedding Planning Packages, we are hands on throughout the process of planning your event. That means that we help you find your vendors, design the over all aesthetic of your event, manage your budget, etc. If you book us for Coordination, you do all the planning. We step in after you have secured your Vendors and execute what you have planned on your own. (All Planning Packages also include Coordination.) 3 Do I really need a Wedding Planner/ Coordinator? Yesssss!!! Whether it is us or another company, you absolutely should have a Wedding Planner (or at least a Wedding Coordinator). Before launching my company, I dipped my toes into the industry by working for a Wedding Venue where I observed MANY weddings. Many had Planners/Coordinators and many did not, but I am telling you it was like night and day when you compared the weddings that hired Planners/Coordinators from the ones that did not. The amount of things that went wrong and stress levels were massly different. It's an investment that you will not regret. Enjoy the day know you have Professionals on your side! 4 Why Should We Choose Next Chapter Weddings? We love what we do and we are 100% your advocate. We genuinely care about your Wedding Day as much as you do. Plus, we are Certified and Insured with ample experience in the Industry! 5 When Should We Officially Book? It's never too early to book. I take that back...get engaged first! ;) As soon as you're ready to booking your Venue or Vendors, we are ready to help you. TIP: It's extremely helpful to have a budget in mind to build off of. 6 What Forms of Payment Do You Accept? Zelle, ApplePay, Venmo, CashApp and Credit Card 7 How Do I Book You? Use the below link to schedule a Complimentary Initial Consultation to discuss your event. CLICK HERE. Then request a contract, sign and send your Down Payment, BOOM! That's it. 8 What is the Difference between a Venue Coordinator and a Wedding Coordinator? Simply put: A Venue Coordinator's top priority is the venue. They ensure the rules are being followed. A Wedding Coordinator's top priority is their Client, YOU. A Wedding Coordinator executes your Wedding Day vision. 9 Do You Have a Team? Yes- NCW has the BEST TEAM in Houston! From Associate Coordinators, Assistants and Staffers to the Décor and Floral Set-Up/Take-Down Crew, we have the staff to meet your Wedding Day needs. 10 Will You Work With Vendors We Select? Yes, buuuuut let's chat first! One of the perks of hiring a Wedding Planner or Coordinator is to have a Professional on your side that knows the best of the best Vendors. Working with our Recommended Vendors will be the best way to ensure that your day runs smoothly. 11 What is the best form of Communicating? Email. It keeps everything in one place. We are open to calls and texts, but highly encourage email. 12 Do You Offer Payment Plans? 50% of your Package is due at the time of signing your contract. This allows us to put your event on our calendar and start the work of bringing your wedding day dreams to life. (This portion in nonrefundable.) 25% is due midway 25% is due one month prior to your event. Get in Touch Do you have question that we did not answer? Contact us.

All Posts The NCW Review! Planning Tips Wedding Inspo Real Weddings Brandi Swanson Aug 27 6 min Planning Tips The Great Debate: Indoor vs. Outdoor Weddings in South Texas Among these decisions, perhaps one of the most pivotal is choosing between hosting your ceremony and reception indoors or outdoors. 1 view 0 comments 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Brandi Swanson Aug 16 4 min The NCW Review! Looking for a Wedding Venue in Galveston, TX? Recently, I had the pleasure of touring Bayside Event Center in Galveston, TX alongside the talented wedding photographer Mandi Roach of Man 4 views 0 comments 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Brandi Swanson Jul 25 7 min The NCW Review! Destination Wedding in Texas! Next Chapter Weddings is in the process of expanding our services to couples that seek the thrill of a destination wedding. So when we... 18 views 0 comments 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2