I have 15 years of experience in event and wedding planning. I specialize in helping clients work within a budget, negotiating contracts with vendors and venues, and keeping my clients stress-free on the day of their event. I am calm and focused, and am very familiar with wedding etiquette and customs.
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What do you love most about your job?
My favorite part about event planning is watching my clients enjoy themselves, without stress or worry, on their special day. The goal is always to make things as easy as possible for the client, so they can focus on their guests and activities during their event. It makes me so happy and honored to know that I helped make that happen. I also love making things look beautiful, no matter the budget!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I started my career as a full-time meeting planner for a non-profit in DC, followed by a stint as the head meeting planner for a corporation in Gaithersburg, MD. I was planning huge conventions and large meetings for hundreds of people. However, there was not much creativity involved. I decided I wanted to focus on special events instead, so that I could use my creativity in addition to my planning experience, to design beautiful events that would impress and entertain. After I had my two kids, I worked as an independent contractor for several years, using word-of-mouth to secure jobs. That kept me busy enough, while also raising my babies. Since my boys are getting older I decided it was time to start my LLC and make special event planning a full-time job again. I have 15 years of event planning experience, working in six different states and a huge range of budgets. Event planning is truly my passion - I love everything about it! My favorite aspect is getting to be a part of a very important day in someone's life. I am honored to help bring a client's vision to life!
Why should our clients choose you?
I've worked with many venues, vendors, and clients over 15 years. I have the experience to remain calm under pressure, problem-solve, work within a budget, and most importantly design events that make my clients happy. No event is too big or too small. I have a lot of décor items in my personal supplies that I have collected over the years, which I make available for my clients to use. I am very familiar with how venues and vendors work behind-the-scenes and what is required to make an event run smoothly. I am very personable and always happy to talk through ideas or questions with clients, and can offer solutions and advice. I love all things glamorous and elegant, but also appreciate a great party. Above all, I work hard to make my clients happy!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, I am happy to chat online, speak on the phone, communicate via email, or text. I can tailor my assistance to your needs.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Having a father who is immunocompromised, I am very understanding of anyone who requires precautions like social distancing, masking, or extra sanitation. I encourage clients to provide hand sanitizer and masks for guests who desire them, and to be clear about their expectations if they want guests to adhere to masking or distancing requests. I also provide a clause in my contract that allows clients to reschedule their event in the case of a lockdown or viral outbreak.
Full-Service Package – $5,000 – $7,000
This means full-service event planning, before, during, and after your event! No matter what the need, I will be there to help or accomplish any task. I can handle as much as you need from beginning to end, and be there every step of the way. This package includes all pre-planning, vendor and venue sourcing, and projects leading up to your event, coordination on your event day (with the help of my assistant/s), and any follow up required such as returning rental items, addressing thank you notes, or arranging honeymoon travel. The final package cost will be determined based on the scope/size of the event.
Partial Planning Package - $3,000 - $5,000
Event planning can be a lot of fun, but also very stressful. If you would like assistance with parts of the planning process, but also want to do some things on your own, this package allows you to choose the tasks with which you want my help. We will meet and discuss your vision for the event and planning process, and what you need the most help with to check off of your to-do list. The final package price will be determined by how many tasks I will be assisting with, and the scope of and time necessary to complete those tasks.
Final Weeks Package - $1,000 - 2,500
The last month of planning is always busy - finalizing and confirming vendors, DIY projects, purchasing and renting décor, handling RSVPs, deciding on the amount of food and beverage needed, developing an itinerary/timeline, and actually coordinating it all on the day of the event. Hire me to relieve your stress during the month leading up to your event. We will discuss the best start date (between 4-6 weeks prior to the event) based on your vendor and venue deadlines and last-minute project needs. The final package price will be determined by how many items and projects need to be finalized in the last few weeks.
Day-of Coordination Package - $500 - $2,000
If you want to handle all of the pre-planning and preparation, but you don't want to worry about a thing on the day of the event, I can help everything run smoothly so you can enjoy yourself. I will touch base with you before the event to discuss the itinerary, vendors, setup, and your vision for the day. My assistants (if necessary) and I will be there from setup to tear down and will make sure every detail is as you planned. The package includes the planning meeting, rehearsal (if there is one), and coordinating the day of the event. The final package price will be determined based on the size and scope of the event, and how much setup, coordination, and teardown is required.
Hourly Rate - $75 per hour
I am happy to help with specific individual tasks as needed. If you require assistance here and there throughout the planning process, or only need help with setup for an event, this may be the option for you. We will discuss what your needs are, and I will tell you my plan and estimated number of hours to accomplish the tasks so there are no surprises. I will keep a time log of work completed or we will determine an agreed-upon duration for the work.
