Nicole's Platinum Events

I started my own business for multiple reasons. For starters, I have a different idea of how to manage than a lot out there. Such as positive motivation for my employees, so I knew I was going to own my own business. I just didn't know what. I then got caught in a bad marriage and had to get out but couldn't work the jobs I had worked in the past because of a car accident injury. So I started working for a multi level marketing company that sold wine and a portion of the proceeds go back to various non profits, ONEHOPE Wine. I went to a lot of vendor events and they were mostly put together horribly. I complained constantly about it. I finally had it after one started several hours late, I was told to arrive at x time and they didn't show up till much later, someone was still in the room we were suppose to be in at the time they claimed we had it for but she clearly didn't book it right, and not one vendor sold anything because no one had the money, time or interest. They were there for the barber standoff competition going on in the middle of the room. Not those of us who paid to be there and were trying to make a living. So after that of course after years of helping my mom with her company which provides Christmas lights, decor, event lighting, and draping, I started my own company with the help of my mom. Looking back, there were many signs that this was what I was destined for but I wasn't paying attention. Better late than never!

You should choose me for many reasons. For starters, I am very bubbly and energetic. I enjoy making people laugh and having fun. I believe this is a huge difference between me and most of my competitors because I don't sit there business like and just go through the motions. I help you plan your event while reminding you to have fun. Planning any event can be stressful and if I can alleviate that by taking some of the responsibilities from you and making you laugh throughout our time together then you will enjoy the process. No need to get grey hairs over an event! ;-)

I also am one of the few that is certified in the area. What does this mean? I have taken classes where I studied how to plan an event or wedding , what all the steps are, what things people tend to forget but you shouldn't, planning for the worst case scenerio, back up plans, decor, how to get you the most bang for your buck and so forth. After studying a section, there would be a quiz and if I did not pass then I did not get to move on and become certified. Essentially like graduating. I took multiple classes, all of which should have taken about 6 months to complete but I was so motivated that I completed it in 3 months. I worked day and night on my courses.

I also pride myself on getting you discounts when I can. Not every vendor will or can give discounts and if they can't then I try to get you extras at no cost to you. I basically try to make up for my cost in the vendor discounts I am able to get you. It is easier for a planner to get a deal because the vendor wants me to use them over and over where as the client will be a one time in and out. I know there are many others in the area who will not do this because they feel everyone sets their prices for a reason so leave them alone. I say push them to the limits and keep me coming back for more.