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What Is a Professional Wedding Consultant/Planner?
Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding. We would like to thank you for the opportunity to be a part of assisting you in planning your most special day.
Success of this day begins with thorough preparation and attention to detail. Your wedding day can be the happiest day of your life, or the worst. Planning, and planning alone, will determine the outcome of your special day.
Whether you have two months or two years until your wedding day the plan is to find the best team of vendors to make your day perfect. From finding the perfect location to planning your fabulous honeymoon, there are a lot of phone calls and office visits to make. From budgeting to logistics to flower arrangements, event planning is a demanding job that calls for impeccable taste, attention to detail and a thorough knowledge of available resources. As a planner, we will work with you to ensure that your event fulfills all of your dreams and expectations by creating memorable and lasting impressions.
We not only offer guidance and assistance through all aspects of your wedding including, budget planning and making referrals, event day management, invitations and programs, seating cards, complete wedding day coordination and hourly consultation services. We offer the expertise of a member of the Accredited Bridal Consultants Association.
We save you stress, not only during the planning process with ideas insights and advice, but more importantly on the day of your wedding, overseeing that all of the details you have decided on get implemented just the way you want.
We save you time by making your appointments with pre-qualified vendors so all you have to do is how up, approve the services, offer your input and you on are on your way. At our initial meeting we will get to know you, and discuss your thoughts and ideas, and even help you come up with a theme. By assessing your needs this way, we will know right away who will make up the best team of vendors for your wedding day. Though we do have “preferred” vendors that we work with on a regular basis, who have proven time and time again their professionalism and
willingness to make you happy, we do not accept commission or kick-backs from any vendors, nor do we only work with a certain group of vendors. “YOU” are our client and should have the confidence to know that we are looking our for your best interest finding you the best vendor to suit your needs and financial situation- not for which vendor is going to give us the highest commission.
Thank you for considering Lady D’s Exquisite Weddings & Events to help plan your event. We can assure you in producing an exquisite, unique and memorable event.
Best Wishes,
Debra D. Lilly - Professional Bridal Consultant
Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Planning
What wedding planning services do you offer?
Day-of Coordinator, Full Planning, Partial Planning
How many planners do you work with?
I am a professional planner and work with (2) other intern wedding planners.
What style of wedding do you specialize in planning?
We are a professional wedding and event planning company that specialize in destination weddings and assisting couples in planning that are uniquely there's. We are a non-traditional wedding planning company.
Do you support or cater to any specific religions?
We do not cater to any specific religious cultures because we have a diversified wedding planning background,
What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past?
The largest wedding that we have assisted in planning in the past consisted of 27 wedding parties in the couples special day.
Which venues have you worked at or are familiar with?
We are familiar with cathedral, churches, outdoor events in Southwest, Southeast Georgia, Northern Florida and Alabama.
Additional Questions and Answers
Wedding Planning Basics 25 Golden Rules for a Perfect Wedding
Beware of hidden charges. When you’re comparing prices among caterers, for instance, don’t just look at per-person rates. Your final bill will likely include all sorts of additional charges, from coat-room attendant costs to cake-cutting and corkage fees, that will push that number up significantly. To avoid surprises, ask to see a sample final bill from a recent event so you can get a more accurate estimate.
Negotiate. Wondering if you can get a better rate from a vendor? For heaven’s sake, ask. The worst that can happen is the person says no. Remember that
Hook up with other brides. You may want to talk about your wedding 24/7, but your friends and coworkers probably don’t. Go to
Face the music. The key to finding a great
Worst-case scenario: Get a videotape; a CD just won’t cut it.
Be a beauty maven or a Perfect WeddingDon’t wait until the week of your wedding to think about your big-day hairstyle. Browse through Be a grateful bride. Sure, you’ll give gifts to your bridesmaids and send thank-you cards to your guests, but how will you show appreciation during the wedding? Think how many weddings you’ve attended where the bride and groom seem to consider it a privilege that they’ve invited you, when in reality it’s a privilege for them that you’ve come to help kick off their life together. So, devise
wedding professionals don’t want to turn you away and then have to meet with 10 other brides-to-be in order to line up a job. They want to seal the deal. So they may very well be willing to work with you for a little less than the quoted rate. bridalguide.com, where you can communicate with other brides at our message boards on every topic imaginable, from “Help! I have a bridesmaid with a huge tattoo on her arm. How can we cover it for the photographs?” to “Does anyone have ideas on how to cut costs on centerpieces?” Or, start a discussion of your own. band or DJ: See a live performance, say the pros at Total Entertainment in Englewood, New Jersey (maybe the band’s scheduled to appear at a local bar). This will give you a sense of their stage presence—you don’t want to end up with an annoying lead singer who commandeers the dance floor with his cordless microphone. If witnessing the live act isn’t possible, maybe you can attend a rehearsal. timing. Weddings that people recall fondly tend to have what’s called “flow.” This simply means that the event was carefully thought-out. Consider this: Is there a chance the taking of your formal photographs will delay the dinner hour? Well, it’s not cool to leave guests hanging. Think about having the pictures taken before the ceremony. And be sure to ask the facility not to begin cleaning up until an agreed-upon time: Nothing clears a room faster than when the wait staff turns up the lights and buses the tables as guests are enjoying the last dance. ways, small and large, to say “thank you” throughout the day. For example, do you have a lot of out-of-town invitees? Put welcome baskets filled with bottled water, fruit, local maps and information on area attractions, and so on—in their hotel rooms. And do what many newlywed couples are doing these days: Make a brief speech at your reception, in which you thank your families and everyone involved in the wedding. Too shy? Include a note of gratitude in your wedding programs. Bridal Guide and other fashion and beauty magazines for pretty looks that you think will suit the theme and style of your party—like whether it’s outdoors or in, formal or informal.
As soon as you’ve purchased your dress and headpiece, consult with your regular stylist. Ask if he or she will be able to create the look you want. If not, get a recommendation for another pro. In either case, have the stylist create that look a few weeks before the big day (take pictures!), so you’re clear on what you’ll be getting and will have time to change your mind. The same goes for your makeup. Have a “practice run” a few weeks before the event so there are no surprises on your big day.
Think about your guests’ comfort. . Get the word out early. As soon as you set your wedding date, send out “save the date” cards, in which you provide information about themes, dress codes, area hotels, activities and so on. This is especially true if you’re having a destination wedding, or if you will have a lot of guests coming to your town from afar, since people will have to arrange time off from work and book flights. Also, consider setting up a wedding web page (many hotels offer this as part of their service) so guests can check out rooms, rates, hotel amenities, local sightseeing opportunities and so on. Hotel websites offer online booking for guests.
Get Oscar-worthy film coverage. Remember, When you plan your affair, put your guests’ needs at the top of your priority list. For example, try not to schedule a huge time gap between the ceremony and reception, when they would have to find some way to entertain themselves. Also, for convenience, try to choose a
Make a great first impression
23. Know the #1 rule for keeping costs down.Since nearly every major wedding expense is based on how many guests you have, cutting the guest list is a way to save money without sacrificing quality. (What’ll it be, rubber chicken for 200 people, or filet mignon for 100?) Yes, trimming is hard, and your family may balk, but remember that you don’t have to invite everyone you know, such as all your work colleagues or all your parents’ country club buddies.run-down on your wedding day. If at all possible, take a few days off work right before the wedding. Read, nap, watch TV, play with your pet and go to places that make you feel serene, like a park or museum.
24. Take care of yourself.
25. Be present at your own party
You and your groom set the tone for your own wedding, says Becker. If you’re fully “engaged” in the festivities—socializing with guests, enjoying the meal, rocking out on the dance floor—your guests will follow suit, and everyone will have a fabulous time. But if you’re constantly outside getting your photograph taken, or huddled in the corner consulting with the caterer or DJ, the celebration may lose its momentum. Trust the professionals you’ve hired to do their jobs, and appoint either a reliable friend or relative, or a wedding coordinator, to be the point person for that day, just in case something goes awry. This way, you can set your sights on fully enjoying each and every delicious moment.Smart brides take time to pamper themselves throughout the planning process, getting regular massages, manicures and other feel-good treatments. But many let these things slide in the final hectic weeks when they’re making last-minute arrangements, getting confirmations and troubleshooting. Even if you can’t take weekly pedicure breaks, try as best you can to keep up other healthful habits—like eating and sleeping well, and getting regular exercise—so you don’t feel Your invitations are not just a means of giving guests date and time information; they are the guests’ first glimpse of your wedding’s tone and style, says Becker. So, get creative! Having a formal affair? Select a thick-stock paper with elegant black engraving. If you want to convey the laid-back tone of your big day, use a fun, colored card with a decorative design—say, a shell or a bucket-and-shovel detail if you’re marrying on the beach. Visit your local stationer or browse the Internet for ideas. You’ll be amazed at the incredible array of options—and prices—out there.reception locale that’s no more than a 20-minute drive from the ceremony site. If you have a number of elderly invitees, avoid picking a venue that requires them to walk up several flights of stairs, and don’t place them next to the band’s speakers during the reception. Establish a “smoking” area so that non-smoking guests aren’t bothered. If you’re having an outdoor garden wedding, make that clear in advance (say, with a note in the invitation) so that female guests can choose appropriate footwear. You might even want to put out a basket full of inexpensive sandals or flip-flops in different sizes and colors next to the guest-book table just in case. Or, if it promises to be a hot, steamy day, provide guests with hand-held fans. photographs and/or videotape will be the only tangible, lasting mementos of your wedding, so resist the temptation to skimp on these services in order to save money. Hire people whose work you love and whom you trust, and give them lists of must-have shots—don’t assume they will just “know” what you want. That said, don’t let those lists get too lengthy. You’ll only hamper your shutterbug’s ability to be creative and capture those wonderfully spontaneous moments. Also, if you decide against videography in order to cut costs (many couples do this), ask a close friend or family member to carry a hand-held video camera to take snippets of your day (perhaps in lieu of a gift). You won’t regret it.
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