Event Planner

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. It is always best to listen to the client before offering advice or solutions. Although we are event professionals, we take our lead from the client. There are often times the client will not know exactly what they want or in which direction they want to go. Therefore, we help them research options that will fit into their timeframe, budget and personal taste. Even when working with a client with a smaller budget doesn't mean the service provider should skimp on quality or service.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. There are some services that can be negotiated, such as floral services. Depending on the season or time of year, there are flowers that are less expensive during certain times of the year.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. What are your credentials? Do you have liability insurance? May we have a list of client references for the past year? How can you be reached should emergencies arise? What makes your services different from competitors? How do handle disgruntled or disatisfied customers? What is your return, exchange or cancellation policy?

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. How to you envision your special day/event? Have you considered your budget, planning time and resources? Have you considered your guests ability to travel to/from event venue? For ourdoor events, what is your contingency plan if the weather is unfavorable.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I like the fact that each day is different, full of challenges and opportunities. I love make sure all details are to the clients specification and the smile on their faces when we've achieved approval and have earned their trust.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Customers typically ask how I juggle more than one event at a time. Being a mother and "home manager" has equipped me to be a multi-tasker and organizer. I have a great support system, a fantastic event planning team and professionals vendors that I trust to help me pull off every evernt.