FAQs
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
The most recent event I'm proud of is actually my own wedding. I planned and booked everything (and I mean everything) in about 2 1/2 weeks after my engagement. I didn't have anything preliminary booked, didn't know the exact colors I wanted, didn't know what kind of centerpieces I wanted, no idea what photographer or makeup vendor I would use, not even an exact venue in mind. The only thing I knew for sure when I got engaged was 1. my husband was the man I wanted to marry (which is really all that matters) 2. I wanted to make sure we had good food and appetizers and 3. I knew which vendor I was going to use for my cake and dessert table. I love food and sweets (and my husband) so those things were very fitting for me to know. I can honestly say I was never stressed throughout my wedding planning process and engagement, which was only 5 1/2 months. Hey, when you love someone and have the money saved to do so, then why wait right? With that being said, as not only a Wedding/Event Planner but as someone who was just recently a bride planning her own wedding, it doesn't have to cost a fortune to have your dream wedding. Compromise and sacrifice are key in the planning process. What you really must have vs what you're willing to compromise on. It makes a world of difference.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Experience, experience, experience! Education is great but when it comes to Wedding/Event planning, experience is a must! So make sure they have experience under their belt. Wedding and events require a lot more than people think or are aware of. There is a lot of details that can be overlooked if the vendor doesn't know what to look for, which only comes from experience. Organization and multi-tasking are also traits to look for when looking for a Wedding/Event Coordinator. Again, there are plenty details that need to be taken care of, sometimes at the same time, so having the organization and multi-tasking skills help make these duties easier.