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Established:	1995
Employees:	10
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Always A Positive Image, LLC "API" is a full service event planning company.  We specialize in providing professional and personalized service with positive results.  Our name reflects our mission, our motto and how we do business.  Our team believes in going the extra mile to ensure that your wedding or special event is .... Always A Positive Image.
Whatever the event.....weddings, corporate functions, grand openings, house warmings, quinceañeras/sweet 16 celebrations, banquets, family/class reunions, showers, birthdays, graduations, engagement parties, anniversaries, retirement, home staging, and more... we have something special for you.   Don’t trust your event to just anyone....put your trust in the Event Specialists.......... SPECIALized planners, doing SPECIAL things to ensure that our clients’ SPECIAL event is ALWAYS A POSITIVE IMAGE.  

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Always Fabulous Events	I admire Deidre Gray for her knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge with other in the industry. I had the pleasure of working with Always a Positive Image on a wedding in 2007. Deidre and her staff certainly live up to the company name.
Glass Slipper Productions	A true professional with excellence in planning and service
RoebuckPhoto	If you want your event planned professionally - look no further. Always A Positive Image is a an industry leader in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
POSH Events, LLC	I've had the honor of working with Deidre of Always a Positive Image as a speaker at her Designed for Success workshop this year. She is an amazing person who is passionae about the industry. As a fellow planner, I am honored to know that she truly represents all that this industry should be about-honor, respect and passion for all things Weddings!

How many planners do you work with? At each wedding, we have a minimum of two to three people working, the Lead Planner, The Asst. Planner and an Associate/Intern. We have about 10 on staff in total including the administrative staff.

What style of wedding do you specialize in planning? All types of weddings - We will plan whatever you heart desires..themed weddings, traditional weddings, destination weddings and intimate weddings.

Do you support or cater to any specific cultures? We cater to all cultures

Do you support or cater to any specific religions? We cater to all religions

What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past? Less than50-250+

Which venues have you worked at that you are familiar with? We work with venues throughout the Delaware Valley area but most of our weddings take place in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Additional Questions and Answers
Do you charge a flat rate or a percentage?       We charge a flat rate for our services only. 

Do you only offer customized packages?   Yes.  We offer set packages but can also customize services that fit your needs and your budget.

I am on a limited budget, can you help me?   Yes.  While we may not have a full service package that meets your needs, we can offer consultations to assist you with your planning.  

Do you belong to any professional organizations?  Yes.   We are a member of Weddings Beautiful Worldwide. 

Do you accept "kickbacks"?   No we do not.   We ask that vendors pass the discount on to our clients instead.

I  would be interested in meeting with you.  What do I need to do?   All consultations are by appointment only.  To schedule a free consultation, please contact our office at 215-742-6717 or visit our website, www.alwaysapositiveimage.com and send an email through our Contact Us page.  We would love to meet with you about your special day.

When looking for a vendor for your wedding, make decisions based on their experience, repuation (ask for references) and how they appeal to you as a customer.  You should feel comfortable with them and feel confident that they will be able to help create the day of your dreams.  Less is not always best.  Remember you get what you pay for.   Verify that the work you see is in fact theirs and not a stock photo.  It’s okay to use stock photos in various places on your website; however, pictures in one’s photo gallery should only consist of events that he/she was responsible for.  Take the time to meet with each vendor and don’t be afraid to ask questions!!