Every couple is on a budget, no matter what that budget is, it’s the value you put on the service you’re looking for that makes us or any vendor, invaluable. From my perspective, I know you’ll find a planner who will be less expensive than us, however, what exactly are they doing for YOU. Are you just comparing prices rather than what they are actually doing to help you? There are many planners to choose from and you should choose the one that you most connect with because you'll be spending a whole lot of time with that person. However, the experience of 'seasoned' wedding planner will always be your most valuable decision.
Wedding Planners are a constant, revolving door. At any given moment there is a “new” planner popping up. I do wish them the best & hope they truly do make it, however, there is a high probability they won’t. I've seen a lot come & go over the years because this business isn't as "glamorous" as one may think. It's hard, yet rewarding, work.
Remember the saying “you get what you pay for.” This relates to any wedding vendor and those “cheaper” vendors may not be around when your wedding day comes around or the less expensive wedding planner may not even have the knowledge to help you plan your wedding appropriately. From a planner perspective, be wise when you start looking for a wedding planner. Make sure they are reputable, certified and/or educated, been in business for awhile & have a long-term presence on all social media platforms.
When I began this journey, I had no experience in the hospitality industry whatsoever and planning my own wedding doesn't 'count' as experience! I had to learn everything about weddings and what they entailed, yet I also had to learn about running a business because I wanted it to be more than just a hobby, I wanted it to be a career. I worked extremely hard to get where I am and will continue to always get better. To this day {years later}, I still continue to learn & learn something new at every wedding or event!
I want our couples to have a seamless, fun and stress-free wedding planning experience. I'm able to provide that because of who I am, what I know & how I do it in order to make an event runs smoothly. How do I do that? I bring my years of experience, my knowledge, expertise, personality and all the time and effort that goes into each & every wedding prior to the actual day!!
It’s not just “showing up” on the day of.
Within the industry, we as planners are trying to get away from the term “day of” coordination. We will continually educate our peers & potential couples about this term because, honestly, the term doesn't really exist.
When you think about it, how can anyone just show up to any event, especially a wedding without doing their due diligence aka "homework" beforehand? That would be like asking someone to show up on their first day of a new job and expecting them to know how to do everything they've been hired to do without any training or information whatsoever. There's so much work that goes into the wedding day prior to the actual day. The actual day is actually the easy part!
The wedding day is the foundation of any event and coordination/logistics are my JAM! I literally live & breathe timelines {and, okay, spreadsheets too}. I can see the entire day in my mind as I write the {very detailed} timeline. I don't like to leave anything to chance. There are plans in place for every possible scenario that could potentially happen. Yet, I am able to think on my feet if something should arise on wedding day.
Our events run pretty flawlessly and as smooth as butter, if I do say so myself. They do that because I put so much time, effort & love into the pre-planning. It's also why our couples are able to relax & enjoy themselves because they understand that I know their wedding details better than they do. :) It truly allows them to be present in the moments without having to worry if something is being taken care or done.
Wedding season is fast approaching & I can’t wait to be celebrating our couples milestone day. I’m looking forward to love, excitement, and details of each of them. I'll bring my high, positive energy to the wedding and make the planning process so much fun!
I will be the calming force, logistical genius & the fairy godmother I'm known for and what my clients are looking for!
Are we a good fit for you? If you're a busy professional and looking for a fun, Type A personality, organizational guru kind of wedding planner, you've come to the right place.
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