FAQs
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Engaged couples hire wedding planners to do everything from helping them establish a budget, to answering questions about etiquette, to researching/recommending venues and menus. Be sure you are hiring an events team, not just a single individual. Interview at least two candidates, but not more than three, and eliminate any planner(s) who sound like they can provide you with "secret" savings. Every planner should save you time, stress, and money. That is their job. The key in a great partnership is their ability to listen, (not just nod their head), give you plenty of options to achieve what you want, and customize their services to meet your needs.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Professional special events planners work much differently than those portrayed in movies or tv. There are no magic budget wands or secret ways to borrow Harry Winston diamonds on your wedding day. Rather, planning pros work in teams to crunch the numbers, tell your story in a personal way, and keep stress low so any secret "bridezilla" hiding within, never has a chance to appear. Your events team should have established a written timing and action plan several weeks in advance, and follow it on event day, checking all and everything is in place, at the right time start to finish. Professional planners focus on the tiny details to seamlessly create a flawless experience within budget, beyond cookie cutter standards.