Why should I hire a wedding planner or coordinator? Do I really need one?

A wedding planner is a professional whose extensive training, expertise, and contacts will help make your wedding as close to perfect as it possibly can be. Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful, especially with today’s busy schedules. You will spend countless hours of time and energy to make your wedding day dreams come true. A wedding planner can assist you by reducing your stress, saving you time and money.

Your wedding is probably the largest and most elaborate party you’ve ever thrown. Your Happily Ever After Events will manage and organize ALL of the tedious details for you from venue site selections to budget management to developing a timeline, and so much more. We want you to enjoy your engagement and wedding instead of worrying. It’s your big day! Make certain it turns out perfectly – and enjoy your wedding!

When should I contact a wedding coordinator?

Are you enormously busy with work/school and can’t find the time to plan the details of your wedding?

Are you stressed out? Are you stressing out your fiancé and family members too?

Is your wedding location a great distance from home?

Are you dreaming for platinum wedding but your budget cannot afford it?

Do you want to relax and enjoy everything that is going around you on your wedding day?

Do you want to have the wedding you envision and always dreamed about?

If you answered, YES to any of the questions above – Hurry! Contact Us now! We’ll save you.

Can I afford to hire a wedding coordinator? How much can I expect to pay? Aren’t they only for the very wealthy, like those I see on TV?

I love answer to this question – “You can’t afford NOT to have a coordinator!” One of the largest misconceptions is that a wedding coordinator does not fit into the budget. This is NOT true! Hiring a wedding consultant is not just for the wealthy, it is no longer a luxury it has become a necessity. We will work within your budget and customize a package to fit all of your needs and wants. We can assist you by saving you money and utilizing all of our resources to give you more for your money. Let us help you orchestrate your wedding day, affording you more time and peace of mind.

How do you charge for your services?

We do not charge a percentage of your overall budget. A wedding coordinator who charges you a percentage of your total wedding budget has no incentive to find you the best deals on your baker, florist, décor, etc.; the higher your bills are, the larger the profit. We, on the other hand, charge a flat fee based on the level and number of services you require from us. Therefore, we will complete the work you ask us to do and work to negotiate the best prices for you. We offer four standard packages, but we can customize a plan that works for you since every couple’s needs, ideas and budgets are different. To find out the best way to determine your cost for our services Contact Us for your complimentary consultation.

Do you accept commissions, kickbacks or professional discounts from vendors?

No, No, No! We do not accept any commissions, kickbacks or discounts of any kind. We do not sign contracts on your behalf and never mark up vendor fees. Any vendor referred to you for your event has a great reputation and work ethic. All professional discounts/commissions are passed on to you as a discount.

The ceremony/reception venue has an on-site coordinator, why would I need to hire a wedding coordinator?

The on-site coordinator oversees the details only pertaining to their venue. Their main concern is managing the facility and services for each event held at the venue. However, a wedding coordinator will act as your advocate, handling all aspects of the wedding on your behalf. We will help you plan all details before you enter into the venue, and represent you on the wedding day to ensure all of your needs and desires are met. We will have your best interest at heart!

I’ve done most of the planning on my own. Why should I have to pay for this if I can get my mother, Maid of Honor or a friend of the family to be my coordinator for free?

Your mother, maid of honor and that friend of the family all deserve to play a special part in your wedding. They should be with you enjoying all the special moments on your day. In reality, they may not feel comfortable or have the time to decorate the venue, deal with problems that may arise, handle vendor issues, etc. When you hire Your Happily Ever After Events, everything will be more organized and less hectic. We will handle everything that is going on behind the scenes so that you, your family and friends can ALL enjoy your stress free day!

Why should I choose Your Happily Ever After Events over another wedding coordinator or planner?

Your Happily Ever After Events establishes a personal relationship with each of our clients to determine design, style, planning and management needs, regardless of whether we’re hired for full service or day of coordination. We really do your best to learn your likes and dislikes. We are your eyes and ears. You will only have one wedding day and there are no opportunities to do it over. We can’t afford to have an “off” day at work, so we take your wedding details very seriously.

Your Happily Ever After services only one wedding per weekend, so you can be confident we’re focused only on your event. With each event, there will be at least 2 assistants, providing full coverage throughout the entire day. Our assistants have proved to be an invaluable asset, since you can never foresee how smooth or difficult an event may be. Having an assistant present gives us, as well the bride, the security of having an extra set of hands present should something happen.

Most importantly, we strive for excellence! We really want your wedding day to reflect who you are as a couple, a day that allows you to be a guest and a day you will remember for a lifetime. We will handle all the tedious details for you and execute all of your plans, so that you can enjoy your special day.

Do you charge for an initial consultation? What happens during this meeting?

No. All initial consultations are complimentary. Our consultations last approximately 1-2 hours. The consultation is a time for the couple (and any other important parties) to meet and get to know us. We encourage you to bring your wedding notebook, ideas, pictures, anything related o your event. At the consultation, we will discuss your vision and plans for your BIG day, and answer all of your questions. We will also show you some of the tools we use to help keep our clients on track during the planning process. Contact Us to schedule Your Complimentary consultation.