Services:
Established:	2007
Employees:	1
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Signature Milestones is a professional Wedding and Event Planning studio that specializes in event planning, rentals, and invitations.  We enjoy working with our couples to provide them with what they need to bring their vision a reality.  With our customizabe packages, we are able to cater our services to the individual couples.

When to use a Consultant:

You can have a consultant work with you on any or all phases of your wedding including:

-Finances (budgets, paying vendors)
-Reception (choosing the venue, management, contracts, schedule, floor plan, ceterer, etc.)
-Invitations (design, coordinating guest list)
-Selecting & arranging (house or worship, music, florist, photographers, cake, etc.)
-Gift Registry
-Transportation
-Honeymoon
-Special touches (gift opening event, favors, etc.)

Questions to ask when interviewing bridal consultants:

(Make sure to get all contact information & a business card- company name, contact name, address, telephone, e-mail, & website)

1. How long have you been in business?
2. Do you belong to any professional organizations? Are you certified?
3. How many weddings do you do a year?
4. Do you have a staff or "back-up" system if you become unavailable on wedding day?
5. May I see some referrals from vendors you've worked with? (This will allow you to see if they have a good reputation in the local community)
6. May I see a copy of the contract you use?
7. Do you accept referrals fees/commissions? (BIG red flag. If so, look elsewhere)
8. What specifically do you do? Are they able to work with you on an individual meeting basis or do they only work on the full production?
9. What are your fees? And what does that cover? (Percentage, flat rate, hourly)
10. How often do you provide me updates on your wedding planning?
11. Will you be at the rehearsal and wedding day? (If so, is there an additional fee?)
12. What will you wear on my wedding day?
13. Is there an additional charge for phone calls and e-mail coorespondence between us?
14. Do you have a preferred vendors list?
15. What is your role at the rehearsal?
16. Can you handle last minute changes and emergencies?
17. What is the deposit required?
18. If we cancel our contract, will we get all or any of our deposit back?
19. ... Finally, ask yourself if this person seems organized.  Are they a good listener? Are your personalities well suited?

 (Information taken from Wedding BluPrint: Comprehensive Wedding Planner.  Available through Signature Milestones)