Why choose an event planner?

An event planner is hired for many different reasons. The number one reason is stress. A lot of engaged couples work full time and don't have the time to locate that perfect venue, photographers, dj's, etc. Knowing all of this has to be done within a specific time frame and budget can cause stress; something you definitely don't want while trying to plan one of the biggest and most important days of your life. An event planner takes care of your entire wedding including the smallest of details that are sometimes overlooked.

Also, an event planner is used to keep you within your budget. It can be so easy to run up that budget especially when you have your heart set on certain linens, invitations, floral design, cake, and the list goes on and on. An event planner should have a list of reliable vendors that they have worked with in the past. Because of this list of reliable vendors they should also be able to provide you with the best possible deal for the service that vendor provides.

Since the details can become a little overwhelming, the event planner is there to sort out those details and bring the best ideas to the table. A lot of couples get carried away with this part of the wedding and that is where the event planners expertise comes into play. We will make sure you have the wedding of your dreams but on a more realistic basis and without breaking the bank.

Questions to ask your event planner
- How long have you been a wedding/event planner?
- How did you start your business? 
- Was it built from scratch or did you buy a franchise?
- Do you do event planning full time? If not, what else do you do?
- What services do you provide as a wedding/event planner?
- How many weddings do you do a year?
- How many have you done so far?
- Do you have multiple people that work with you the day of the wedding or is this something you do by yourself?
- Is there an additional charge for extra staff?
- Do you personally attend each wedding?
- If you were to become ill who will stand in for you?
- Is the consultation complimentary or does it cost a fee? If it does cost a fee will it be applied towards the total cost for the wedding planner's services?
- Will you be present at all vendor meetings?
- Do you charge for expenses and travel?
- What is your coordination fee?
- Does this include day of the wedding?
- When is the payment due?
- What forms of payment do you accept?
- Do you accept a deposit? If so, when is the rest due?
- What is your refund policy in case of cancellation?
- Do you handle travel accommodations as well as accommodations for out of town guests?