There are some common questions that people ask (when they call or I meet for initial consultations) that would be prudent to answer here.

1.  By going hiring you, will the vendors you work with provide me discounts?

I am not a discount wedding planner.  I don’t choose to work with vendors because they give me or my clients the largest discount.  I choose to work with vendors that are the best in the area.  I’m not discounting my services, so why should I expect them to discount theirs?  The vendors that I work with are the best at what they do – and that’s your piece of mind.  You will be guaranteed that they will respond to your needs and provide you the very best of themselves.  This is the biggest guarantee as this is your wedding – and you have one chance to get it right.  Would you rather pay me to work with people who get it right – every time and live on a referral business based on impeccable reputation, or work  with vendors – willing to do anything for a buck?

It’s up to you.

We work hard to make the process seamless and create the look and feel you want – and will recommend you to the very best to accomplish the goal.

That’s what you are hiring us for.

2.  Do you receive kickbacks?

What you see is what you get.  We do not contract any vendors on your behalf.  You contract with each individual vendor yourself – you see and sign contracts and you pay the deposits.  If we are working on your behalf, you still see all contracts/invoices.  The only invoices coming through us are the rental and service invoices.

Our vendors are stellar.  They don’t need to pay us to use them.  Our biggest kickback is a happy Bride, Groom and family!

3.  What do you do?

This is a hard one, because I know each planning firm does something different.  I’m going to make it easy by telling you what we don’t do.

• Flowers – we do not have the storage space, training, or time.  Stick with the professionals
• Ceilings or of windows – we do not have the insurance, proper equipment or staff
• Event lighting – Please…
• Other vendor areas – You’ve witnessed my photographic talent.  We don’t do video, sing, play the bagpipes, hum, or anything else.

However, we can recommend you to the people that can accomplish these goals.

We are an intimate firm.  We are not an all-in-one.  Unless you go with a larger wedding/event planning firms that have 30 person staff specializing in 15 different things – you can choose someone who dabbles in many different areas and is a master in none, or a person who dabbles in no other areas and is a master in one.

It’s your wedding – it’s your choice.

4.  Is this your (meaning me) only job?

No – this is my career.  I do not work another job.  How could I be available to you, and give you the best of myself, if I am concerned about something else for 40 hours per week?

This is how I support my family – and I take it very seriously.

5.  Do you have back-up?

Yes.  My assistants have been working with me for a number of years and have experience in wedding planning, non-profit and corporate event planning.

Happy planning!

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