Thought That Counts Events

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Introduction: My work stands alone because I understand that it is not about me. My clients are intelligent, savvy, creative professionals who know 75% of what they want before they contact me. We set their words to music, so to speak, assign details to timelines and fill in the gaps. I do good work because I get to know my couples and clients well enough that when I am filling in those gaps, my choices mirror what theirs would be. I am not looking to put my stamp on anything more than how much my couples relax and enjoy the experience on the way to and during their wedding or event. My clients deserve their spotlight and I make sure they get it. I am also passionate about making sure they are happy with everything that we have helped them put together. The event is not about the details, it is about the people and the moments that happen among them. I love that I get to share in really important moments in the lives of people I now care about. It is important to remember that these are not just "events", but moments in time that we get to help create. Tied with that would have to be seeing everything coming together and adding those special touches that make the day unique to my clients. That is immensely satisfying.

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Hired 3 times

4 employees

17 years in business

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Alison H.

Oct 28, 2011

Anika of Thought That Counts Events is amazing! Trying to plan a wedding on our own was really hard on us- we were in the process of moving from out of state, I had started a new very demanding job, and our parents were supportive but did not have the time or interest to help plan a wedding. When I met Anika I felt like an angel had walked into our lives- glowing halo and all! Anika is the kind of person who reads people, she knew the answer to any question we were asked, she knew our preferences before we did, and she had the ability to concretely communicate my abstract desires to vendors. And its not that we all wanted the same things- she planned our wedding, with our wishes, not a cookie cutter package wedding. Throughout the planning we had continual issues with the staff of the original venue I chose. I loved the property and against my (and Anika's) better judgment I held my tongue and planned to go forward with the wedding. Within two weeks of the wedding we had to change venues. Anika managed both the change and my stress, and immediately sprung to action planning a ceremony in my back yard! Luckily we found an amazing venue with availability (Little Gardens in Lawrenceville). Anika met with the sales director, transferred every detail of our wedding day. All my husband and I had to do was see the venue, approve the menu, and say yes! Anika acted as a family liaison answering the many wedding week questions, created beautiful centerpieces coordinated with the florist, managed our budget and payments, kept my husband and I from eloping, and she took take of every detail- even picking up the projects I ran out of time to finish. We were always in constant contact and I never felt like she was too busy for me, or even that she had other brides distracting her. (She had several- but I felt her 100% dedication) Anika made our wedding beautiful and perfect. We would not have had the wedding we did without the love and dedication she gave. There is no way to put a dollar on the value of care and service she provides, but I know she is worth more than her rates. Thought That Counts Events is a great value, provides dedicated loving service, creates perfect events, has creative ideas, and is a visionary communicator.

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What types of customers have you worked with?
Weddings take months (ideally) to plan, so I have several of those working throughout the year. It is important that my brides get the attention they deserve, so I plan no more than 2 weddings per month. I also offer full service planning for bridal showers, birthday parties and other private, family focused events. There has been an increase in the requests for planning proposals, which are always fun. Way to go guys! It seems that more people are looking to create and celebrate historical moments. I have been getting more inquiries for proposals, vow renewals and romantic anniversaries than ever before. I love to do those because there is a chance to make each event as unique as the client and their relationship.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
My advice for customers who are interviewing service providers is to ask the questions that are most important up front. If you know you want your ceremony to have an old, country theme, then keep that in the forefront of your mind when you talk to planners about ideas for your wedding. That is the key phrase, "your wedding". The pictures from your cousin's wedding with the waterfall as the backdrop may be breathtaking. But if your planner cannot translate your ideas to the designer for your event, you will be disappointed. That is a hard thing for couples to get over on this once-in-a-lifetime day. Bottom line? Trust your instincts and shop for the professional who you believe will be able to deliver what you want and need.