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THE official event planners of New York Giants Wide Receiver, Plaxico Burress!

Creative Concepts and Advancement is a locally owned and operated event planning firm that manages weddings from start to finish with ease and proficiency. Creative Concepts and Advancement offers full, half or day-of coordination with flawless and professional service, managed by our knowledgeable, efficient, and creative staff of professionals.

We believe that every wedding is paramount, regardless of the size or budget. We continuously incorporate the highest level of sincerity in all our offerings. By accepting a limited number of events each year, you will always receive first-rate service from our staff. To ensure that our clients are satisfied, we maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

Trish Hamilton - Photography

Andrea and Clarence from CCAA Events truly showed they know what they are doing. Technical problems delayed a slide-show the uncle of the bride had prepared, so Andrea and Clarence quickly reacted and moved things around. This way I was able to get all the shots the couple had requested, and still stay in the timeframe that was agreed upon. It was a pleasure working with them and I look forward to future assignments where we meet!

Consider handing the planning baton to a wedding coordinator if a) neither you nor your families have time to plan your wedding; b) neither you nor your families have any desire to plan your wedding; c) you’re planning a wedding out of town; or d) you simply prefer -- and can afford -- professional help.  The coordinator will do the legwork, hire vendors, negotiate contracts, and may even cut you some money-saving deals. 

Here are key questions to ask.

1. Will the consultant commit to your budget and not push you in the direction of things you simply can’t afford?

2. Will the consultant devise a master plan mapping out all the little details, from announcement to zebra-striped decor? (This will clue you in to organizational prowess and a willingness to keep you in the loop on every matter imaginable.)

3. Can the consultant name the best and most original locations in your area (that would be suitable to your wedding size, style, and budget)?

4. Is the consultant familiar with the best florists, photographers, caterers, bands, and DJs in your price range? Can he/she explain their strongpoints to you briefly? (Ask yourself: Does the consultant seem both knowledgeable and passionate?)

5. Can the consultant score you some discounts with any vendors? (Consultants bring volume to favored vendors; often they’ll reciprocate by slashing prices or throwing in extras.)

6. Will the consultant read over the vendor contracts for you? What are some common traps to look out for?

7. Can the consultant create a timeline that tells everyone involved in the planning process -- vendors, members of the wedding party, bride/groom, and families -- what to do and when to do it? How will she/he make sure that everyone sticks to the schedule?

8. Will the consultant handle the invitations, from wording and ordering to the addressing and mailing?

9. Can the consultant counsel you on etiquette matters and alert you to hot trends on the wedding horizon?

10. Will the consultant coordinate delivery, arrival, and setup times with photographer, florist, musicians, caterer/banquet manager, et al?

11. For the day of the wedding, will the consultant be willing to oversee the entire event by supervising vendors, troubleshooting emergencies, and soothing nerves? Can she/he share any anecdotes that required performing above and beyond the call of duty?

12. Will the consultant be willing to step in as your advocate, conveying your visions and desires to vendors when you don’t feel up to the task?