Questions & Answers

• What are your standard payment terms? 50% due at signing of contract and the remaining 50% due 30 days prior to event..

• How many months in advance do I need to reserve your services for my wedding date? ASAP. There is no specific amount of time as to reserve our services; but you must keep in mind that dates are based upon a first come first serve basis..

• What makes you different from other local coordinators? Why should someone hire you? Our major distinction is that we are trained Special Event Professionals from an accredited collegiate institution, Stratford University. Most planners are certified from an association or not certified at all..

• Do you charge hourly, a flat rate or a percentage of my overall budget? All of the above. When it comes to event management, "one size fits all", does not apply. This greatly depends upon the specific services that you desire..

• Can you assist with travel plans for out of town guests? Our honeymoon plans? Yes, we can assist with lodging and transportation for both you and your guests..

• Do you charge for an initial meeting? If so, is this amount credited should we hire you? Yes, there is a fee for the initial meeting which will be credited to your account for future use..

• How many hours are you on site the day of the wedding/event? This varies pending the services that you choose..

• Are you present at all vendor meetings? Do you pay the vendor fees and we pay you one lump sum? We are only present if vendor consultation meetings are included in your contract. However, if you feel overwhelmed with a vendor, just give us a call and we will gladly offer assistance..

• What is the largest wedding or event you’ve managed? 500 people for concert/anniversary celebration..

• What if you become ill or cannot come to the wedding? Who will stand in for you? There will be a specific number of staff members assigned to execute the management your event. Should one of the staff members become ill a qualified replacement staff member will be assigned..

• Do you employ other people to help you plan events? How much extra for additional staff? We currently have a qualified staff of five (5) to assist with each event. You will be notified of additional staffing needs and costs prior to signing a contract with us..

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