Meet Linda Payne, Lead Wedding Planner at Designer Weddings Victoria
Meet Linda Payne, lead wedding planner and founder of Designer Weddings in Victoria, BC.
Planning, design, décor and rentals, their dynamic team of experienced professionals help bring dream weddings to life. Now offering Pop-Up Weddings and updated Simple Ceremony packages to meet all covid restrictions.
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What did you want to be when you grew up?
“The truth of the matter is that all I ever wanted to be when I grew up was a mother. I wanted a great husband, lots of kids, a little hobby farm and a garden. Everything else I did was second to that. So, my life has turned out exactly as I dreamed. I have a great husband of 46 years, 8 kids, 23 grand kids, a little hobby farm, a garden and an orchard. In addition to my family we have had so many foster kids we couldn't count them. Being a wedding Designer/Planner was an exciting addition to that dream and only came to be because of all my children's weddings.”
What 2020 has taught you about your business, or being an entrepreneur in general?
“2020 has taught me that as a business entrepreneur we have to remain positive. We have to be flexible and think outside the box. It also helps us to discover what is really important and what is just "fluff". It gave me a chance to "get off the hamster wheel" a take a good reflective look at what we are doing and where we are going. I have been able to think about which direction we want our business to go in this "new normal".”
Anything you want to say to “Women In Business”? Or those that aspire to start a business?
“Go for it!!! Live your dreams... Just do it! Too many people are afraid of failure and the unknown. I say just jump in with both feet and see where it takes you.”
Female Founded Brands Linda Loves
“There are so many great wedding professionals - all women, all have families, all passionate about their work. I admire them all and wouldn't want to miss anyone. All have extremely successful businesses. I would say that I am partial to my two daughters who also have their own business as part of Designer Weddings - Melissa - Destination Weddings Victoria; Kristy - Black Licorice Weddings @blacklicoriceweddings