What
is your favorite part of being an event coordinator?
Working
the event! As hard as it is to know that
we will not be working with our couples after their wedding day, I love seeing everything we planned come together for the final, complete presentation.
What
made you want to be an event coordinator?
I
love seeing brides so happy on their wedding day. Knowing that I was able to
put a bride’s vision together and make her day exactly what she wanted is
thrilling because the day is so special for her. It’s an honor to be involved
in each of our brides' wedding days.
Is
there one common piece of advice you give to all brides?
Eat
on your wedding day! Nothing is worse than being hungry while you’re supposed
to be enjoying your day, not to mention saying hello to your guests.
What
is the one thing you love that couples include in their wedding?
I
love the personal touches each bride puts into their wedding - be it a touch in
homage to their culture or family. Unique personal touches are what make each
wedding entirely reflective of the couple and their life together.
What
is the biggest budget blunder you see most brides commit?
Some
brides focus too much on favors and décor for the reception rather than on the
food and music. Trying to get favors, décor, and flowers at the expense of good
food, a great cake and great music is a big blunder because guests and couples usually
remember the latter and not so much the former.
What
is the most essential tool you use to plan a wedding?
The
timeline! It helps keep everything straight and running smoothly. I can’t
imagine anyone running a wedding without a detailed timeline.
What
is the strangest request you’ve ever had from a couple?
One
couple released doves during the ceremony, right after the officiant announced
that they were officially married. It wasn’t a logistical nightmare, but I had
fears of birds flying into guests and causing chaos. By the way, did you know
that doves will fly home? That saved on the bride’s return delivery cost!
Are
there any unusual items you would tell brides to include in their emergency,
day-of kit?
Carry
anything you use on a daily basis. Chapstick, lipgloss, Kleenex…if you use it
every day, you’ll absolutely need it on your wedding day.
Do
you have any pre- or post-wedding rituals?
I’m
pretty reflective after weddings and like to sit back and analyze the day. This
way I learn what worked and what didn’t so that my next wedding is even better
than the one I just finished.
What
aspect of a wedding could you do without?
The
bouquet and garter toss. Outdated!
What
was the strangest request you ever received from a couple, their family or
their friends?
It
wasn’t a request, but I once had to clean up a guest after they became sick. Being
a mom, it wasn’t too difficult for me to do, but it was still not my favorite
happenings at one of my weddings.
What
is the single most important piece/item of event design for any wedding?
Flowers!
They really set the mood and are expected and, therefore, essential for any
wedding. Additionally, if the budget allows, uplighting
can be very important because it can transform any space and truly make it unique
to reflect the bride and groom.
What
is the most difficult part of event design?
Color
matching! Determining what will look great in the space and what colors the couple
likes is extremely tricky. Choosing colors requires considering the colors
already in the space, the time of year, bride’s chosen color palate, photos…you
name it, and it’s a factor! Trying not to overkill on design is also difficult –
knowing when to stop decorating can be tricky.
