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Wedding Planner Cost |
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How Much Does a Wedding Planner Cost? |
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 | Average: $3,262 |
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| While many bridal consultants used to charge a percentage of the wedding budget -- usually 10 to 20 percent -- most now prefer to use an hourly, or more commonly, a package rate. Most planners have at least three types of packages: day of service, consulting and full-service planning. | | |
| Typical costs: | - For about $1,500, a day-of planner will help create a wedding timeline, confirm with vendors and handle the wedding day.
- For about $3,700, a planner will handle the wedding day and offer planning advice and guidance, but will make the couple do the pre-wedding footwork, such as making phone calls.
- For about $5,000, a full-service planner will plan the wedding and handle most details and the wedding day. That rate sometimes goes much higher -- possibly $10,000 or more for an in-demand planner with ten years or more experience, according to i-do Weddings.
- The cost varies greatly by region. The average total cost for a wedding consultant is $3,636 in the northeast and $2,635 in the south. The national average is $3,262, according to The Association of Bridal Consultants.
What should be included: | - For a day-of package, a planner usually will confirm with vendors, help the couple create a wedding-day timeline and handle wedding-day details from start to finish.
- For a consulting package, a planner might recommend venues and vendors, offer advice on colors and style, provide etiquette advice and help the couple stay on track with their planning -- but will not handle legwork and small details. On the wedding day, though, the planner will interact with vendors and make sure the day goes smoothly.
- A typical full-service planners help set the style and colors, help find ceremony and reception venues, recommend vendors, accompany the couple to food and cake tastings and screen vendor contracts. Some will even send invitations and track RSVPs. On the wedding day, the planner usually puts in a full day troubleshooting, handling last-minute details and keeping the event on schedule.
- Tip: Since packages and services vary from planner to planner, it is important to clarify in writing exactly which services are included.
Additional costs: | - While it is not expected, some couples tip a wedding planner about15 percent for excellent service -- but a gift of a restaurant or spa gift certificate is more common than a cash tip.
Discounts: | - One option is do-it-yourself planning, using online checklists or a book as a guide. TheKnot.com offers a 12-month checklist.
- Half.com offers a number of used books on wedding planning, and Amazon offers new books.
- Some brides link up with another local bride through message boards on sites such as TheKnot.com or IndieBride.com and trade day-of coordination services. Trusting a non-professional can be risky, but it saves money.
- Tip: According to the Association for Wedding Professionals International, many wedding professionals can lower their fees if you bargain.
- Some wedding planners can get discounts from vendors, and most pass those along to their clients.
- Wedding planners sometimes give a 10 percent discount for couples who get married in a slow month, such as January or February.
Shopping for a wedding planner: | - To find a wedding planner, ask friends or other vendors -- such as bridal salons, photographers or caterers. Or, The Association of Bridal Consultants can provide referrals to local consultants. When you get a few names, call or set up meetings to see which consultant fits best with your needs, budget and personality.
- It is important to make sure hiring a consultant will be worth the money, both in saving time and reducing stress, as well as getting discounts. TheKnot.com offers a list of questions to ask a wedding consultant before signing a contract.
- Tip: Start looking for a wedding consultant as early as possible. Most wedding consultants cannot handle more than one wedding on a single day, and popular dates and weekends book months in advance.
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| Fairy Wedding |
| Amount: $3,000.00 |
| Posted by: Shardae in Memphis, TN. | Posted: May 23rd, 2010 03:05PM |
| Type: Wedding/Event planner | Name: Sharitta |
| Sharitta was very good at handling everything. She lives up to her promise.She took my thoughts and dreams and gave me the most wonderful wedding I could imagine. |
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| Butterfly Wedding Outside |
| Amount: $1,500.00 |
| Posted by: Natasha in Port St. Lucie, Fl in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL. | Posted: May 25th, 2010 04:05PM |
| Type: Wedding | Name: Memorable Occasions Events & Catering |
| I would like to thank Curlinda of Memorable Occasions for making my day a success. She was always helpful to me and kept me stress free. She helped me choose my theme to coordinate with my colors, she contacted all my vendors--they were great and everyone arrived 2 hours before my wedding was to start. She also did my Invitations, RSVP Cards & Favors, she personalized my Champagne Bottles, everyone adored them!! My day was totally awesome, I had my dream wedding at a fraction of the cost that I expected to pay. I could not have asked for a better planner. If you are in the St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin or Palm Beach County areas, make Memorable Occasions your first choice. You can call Curlinda at 772-940-3759 |
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| Boca Blue Beach Wedding |
| Amount: $2,000.00 |
| Posted by: TTBeach in Storrs, CT. | Posted: July 29th, 2010 06:07PM |
| Type: Beach Wedding | Name: Tracy |
| I used a great planner from CT, ESTOccsions. They weren't the cheapest but they weren't the priciest either. I found their attention to detail, clever cost effective ideas and overall I had a dream wedding that I didn't think I could. She was CT and we brought her to FL because at first we were going to get married in CT. |
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| Wedding of my Dream |
| Amount: $1,700.00 |
| Posted by: Della in Montgomery, AL. | Posted: August 2nd, 2010 06:08PM |
| Type: Wedding Planner | Name: Wilshant Fantasy Events |
| I had my dream wedding. Wilshant fantasy events gave me everything i wanted. From the personalized perfume fragance for my wedding day down to the gift bags for my guest. she even took photos of us and made beautiful posters that we displayed throughout the event. I felt like a princess and no stress. Laura protected me from all the stress. We gave her a bonus of $200. Her time and effort were priceless. |
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| Posh Girls Tying The Knot~ Fabulous Service |
| Amount: $1,485.00 |
| Posted by: Karen Baker in Raleigh, NC. | Posted: August 5th, 2010 08:08AM |
| Type: Wedding Coordination, Rehersal & Consult | Name: Posh Girls -Tying The Knot |
| I hired Maggie Haines with Posh Girls- Tying The Knot- as my Day-of Wedding Coordinator after my husband and I had discussed with his brother all the things we had to do for our wedding. We thought we could cater the wedding ourselves, make all the decorations, and do all the decorating. My brother-in-law thought we were crazy. It turned out that hiring Maggie was the best decision we made! Though we did make our centerpieces, favors, and faux cake, Maggie took care of setting everything up and cleaning it up at the end of the night. She dealt with any last minute changes needed and even reminded me about my throw-away bouquet, which I had forgotten. The decorations at the reception site were absolutely gorgeous with draped tulle and lights, garlands of leaves, pumpkins, guords and potted mums.Maggie made sure my husband and I were happy and enjoying our party. She checked in with us throughout the night and even made up dessert plates for us so that we wouldn’t miss out on anything. She made sure the restaurant served warm apple cider for the cocktail hour and not boiled apple cider as well ensured the desserts were brought at the end of the evening instead of sitting out all night. She did such a good job and I don’t think the guests even knew she was there; she was so discreet and professional. Because of Maggie my husband and I were able to relax at our rehearsal dinner the night before and enjoy our perfect reception. We couldn’t have been any happier! |
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| Wedding |
| Amount: $1,200.00 |
| Posted by: Chell in Albany, GA. | Posted: August 5th, 2010 05:08PM |
| Type: Full service | Name: Just Show Up Event Planning |
| These two ladies were on top of their game in every way. They worked by there motto of Just show up. Thats is truely all I had to do. i told them what I wanted they made it happen. They kept me informed and on my day i showed up and they had truly showed out. |
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| Styles of Southern Elegence |
| Amount: $1,100.00 |
| Posted by: emily23 in Charlotte, NC. | Posted: August 30th, 2010 09:08AM |
| Type: Wedding | Name: Styles of Southern Elegence |
| I hired SSE to do my wedding 4 months before my wedding date and they did a great job. Even with the short notice they made me happy with the job they did. My wedding was beautiful. Every detail was just what I wanted. My money was spent well and the price was less then what I expected. |
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| My Wedding |
| Amount: $3,000.00 |
| Posted by: PerfectDay in Troy, OH. | Posted: September 28th, 2010 09:09AM |
| Type: Wedding Planning | Name: Touch of Elegance, LLC |
| My wedding planner was FANTASTIC! There wasn't anything she couldn't do! I honestly think I underpaid her for all of her hard work. Every detail was just as I wanted and not what she thought it should be. The owner Lisa did a fantastic job! I would reccommend her to everyone! |
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| My Wedding Planner |
| Amount: $1,500.00 |
| Posted by: Jessy233 in astoria, NY. | Posted: October 3rd, 2010 09:10PM |
| Type: Full Service | Name: Elite Weddings |
| My wedding planner was awesome! I only spent $1500, which is so cheap for NYC. She was the best. She got me discounts on everything and saved me a few grand. http://www.elite-weddings.net and ask for Joanna, she is amazing! |
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| Chicago's best Planner |
| Amount: $2,500.00 |
| Posted by: Mrs. Allison Williams in Chicago, IL. | Posted: October 4th, 2010 10:10AM |
| Type: Event planner | Name: Beautiful Weddings |
| When it comes to planning a wedding in this economy, the last thing I wanted to pay for was a planner. I thought I could do it on my own until I realized everthing that actually had to get done. I found Brittney hoping to just have a day-of planner to keep me sane on my big day. Then I saw all of the wonderful things she and her team could do and hired her for full planning. I was so happy! I did nothing, but everthing turned out just the way I dreamed. She even made my husband get involved and he loved it too. I know the economy is bad, but I couldn't see how my money could have been spent any better. |
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| Chicago BEST Planner EVER! |
| Amount: $2,500.00 |
| Posted by: Sweet Memories in Naperville, IL. | Posted: October 9th, 2010 11:10AM |
| Type: Wedding Planner | Name: Bridal|Events |
| Like any other bride trying to fulfill all her dreams in this economy, I thought I could do it on my own until I visit with Andrea from Bridal|Events. Since day 1 she was very friendly and professional, listening to all my ideas and wishes. She also took her time explaning how she works, clarifying all my doubts and at the end I realized how stupid I was trying to do everything on my own. The best thing I did was hiring Andrea! At the end, I did nothing, but everthing turned out just the way I dreamed. Everybody knows how bad the ecomnomy is but I couldn't see how my money could have been spent any better. If you ever need a planner in the Chicago area, search for BridalEventsChicago.com and ask for Andrea. She is the BEST planner EVER! |
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| Atlant's BEST! |
| Amount: $750.00 |
| Posted by: Gianna in Atlanta, GA. | Posted: October 25th, 2010 03:10AM |
| Type: Wedding/event planner | Name: Touch of Class Wedding and events |
| Kari and Jennifer (violinist) were incredible! Kari takes charge in a gentle but demanding way. She make everything simple and stress free! My day was beautiful. Her associate Jennifer was the most talented violinist i have ever heard. When they say "Touch of Class" they mean it. The price is unbeatable! Their talent amazing! |
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| Angela's Elegant Events |
| Amount: $950.00 |
| Posted by: Bethany Jackson in Richmond, VA. | Posted: October 26th, 2010 04:10PM |
| Type: Day Of Event | Name: Angela's Elegant Events |
| I hired Angela of Angela's Elegant Events to help me get organized and stop stressing about who would handle things on my big day. She did that and so much more. Definitely worth every penny. She handled things that I hadn't thought of. She's so sweet and very professional. Even when one of the vendors I hired was less than professional |
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| Charles in maryland |
| Amount: $1,200.00 |
| Posted by: Charles O Jones in Capital Heights, MD. | Posted: November 5th, 2010 11:11AM |
| Type: Wedding/ event planner | Name: Majestics Balloons and Party Services |
hired Angela of Angela's Elegant Events to help me get organized and stop stressing about who would handle things on my big day. She did that and so much more. Definitely worth every penny. Tina,She handled things that I hadn't thought of. She's so sweet and very professional. Even when one of the vendors I hired was less than professional
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| Viva Amor Weddings & Events |
| Amount: $850.00 |
| Posted by: Viva Amor Weddings & Events in Sonoma, CA. | Posted: November 30th, 2010 06:11PM |
| Type: Wedding Planner/Coordinator | Name: Heather Shaw |
| AMAZING, is one of the many words I can say for Viva Amor Weddings & Events. We hired them for the day of Coordination,they went above and beyond that! They helped us with things you couldn't even imagine, when the cake was delivered the flowers on it were horrific and Viva Amor saved it by running to the local flower shop, purchased amazing Roses and decorated it, making it look better and more beautiful then I imagined! They are great because they work with all budgets and wedding needs. Words can't express how happy I am for hiring them. |
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| I Love My Wedding Planner! |
| Amount: $4,500.00 |
| Posted by: SonyaK in New York, NY. | Posted: December 12th, 2010 05:12PM |
| Type: Wedding Planner/Coordinator | Name: Events by Markz & Co. |
I cannot say enough good things about Nina, hiring her was without a doubt the best decision I made for our wedding! From our very first meeting I felt that our wedding was in very capable hands - Nina is down to earth, funny, and amazing at what she does. She recommended wonderful vendors, was always available and extremely patient with all of my questions and concerns. Nina is also extremely organized, thorough, and has an incredible talent for design. The day of my wedding I was able to relax and just enjoy the day, knowing that Nina was running the show. All of the vendors raved about her!
I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone, whether you need a day of coordinator or a full event planner! |
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| NY Wedding Day Coordinator |
| Amount: $2,000.00 |
| Posted by: JShapiro in New York, NY. | Posted: January 21st, 2011 02:01AM |
| Type: Day of Wedding Coordinator | Name: Alina Tabari |
| I highly recommend hiring a day of wedding coordinator in NYC - especially if you cannot afford to hire a full-scale wedding planner. We hired Alina Tabari of www.nyweddingcoordinator.com and cannot begin to describe how helpful she was during our special day. She saved the day more than once - and we attribute our perfect day to all her expertise. |
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| A Wedding Planner Was ESSENTIAL! |
| Amount: $3,200.00 |
| Posted by: ABrooklynGirl in Brooklyn, NJ. | Posted: January 26th, 2011 09:01AM |
| Type: Month of Coordinator | Name: Posh & Pretty Parties - NJ |
| We hired Nichole Anderson and Posh & Pretty Parties www.poshandpretty.net for Month of Coordination. My mother and I did most of the planning before things began to get overwhelming. My mom decided to contact Nichole after meeting her at bridal show and using her for a corporate event. She kept everything on track and believe me, there was ALOT to keep on track!! Her expertise and guidance on what not to stress was amazing. My husband even said "I felt good with her being in charge. She was professional, courteous and took charge." We actually paid her more than she quoted because she really went above and beyond with my CRAZY family! |
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| Wonderful Experience |
| Amount: $1,300.00 |
| Posted by: maachah lee in gary, IN. | Posted: February 2nd, 2011 09:02AM |
| Type: Wedding | Name: Qnique Events and Party Planning |
I loved my planner she helped with everything so if you are looking for a planner and coordinater. I am in northwest Indiana and LaQuisha made my day so special with 150 and guest and a small budget she created the day of a life time. I am still getting compliments about our wedding from our guset. People wanted her information at the wedding. LaQuisha and her coordinater Althea were so professional and personal at the same time.
Thank you
Q-Nique Events |
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| Party Planning by Jaz |
| Amount: $2,000.00 |
| Posted by: Mrs. Doris Cruz in New York, NY. | Posted: February 23rd, 2011 01:02PM |
| Type: "Wedding & Engagement Shoot | Name: Doris & Frank |
| We hired Melissa and Lise' and they did all of our print design for everything in our wedding, helped us with flowers and decor and made our event magical. They were worth their weight in gold. The Wedding album was custom to our colors and wedding theme and is spectacular. We are still enjoying it six months later and all our friends loved the photography. If you are in the NYC Tri state area, do contact them! www.partyplanningbyjaz.info |
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| JR Event Planners of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Amount: $1,100.00 |
| Posted by: Diva Donna in St. Louis, MO. | Posted: March 5th, 2011 08:03AM |
| Type: Wedding Planner | Name: Donna |
| I was one of those ppl that thought I could do it all myself. I started off fine and then things got all stressed. My fiance and parents sat me down and explaned that this should be the most stress free time of my life and introduced me to Mya and Patrice of JR Event Planners. Not to sound over the top but they SAVED MY LIFE!!! They were able to pick up where I left off and made my day extra special. These ladies took care of everything and I do mean everything. Since then I have used them in consulting situations as well as what I call simple events such as planning my parents anniversary party and family reunion. They are awesome. |
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| A Verna Event |
| Amount: $900.00 |
| Posted by: Karen Michelle in Virginia Beach, VA. | Posted: March 9th, 2011 03:03PM |
| Type: Wedding | Name: Karen |
| I hired Alexis with A Verna Event and she did a phenomenal job! It felt like such a relief once she started helping us with the planning. Every single thing we forgot, she remembered!! She was also quite flexible with us on the price. I don't think I could have done this all without her help; she made it a special day!! |
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| Kathy Russell, Atlanta Georgia |
| Amount: $3,000.00 |
| Posted by: brightsmith in Charleston, SC. | Posted: April 6th, 2011 09:04AM |
| Type: Traditional Wedding | Name: Kathy Russell Weddings |
| Kathy sat down with us and helped develop a realistic time line. She was on point and thought of every detail. She had a plethora of resources from which we could choose to help make my daughter's big day very elegant!! |
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| disaster wedding planner |
| Amount: $0.00 |
| Posted by: christene in cape town, Other. | Posted: June 13th, 2011 06:06AM |
| Type: wedding | Name: anonomous |
| we hired a wedding planner that turned out to be a disaster,nothing promised was met...the person doing the photos(included in quote)well she had looked like they found her along side the road and offered her a few rand to take photos?it has been 2 months now and have still not received any photos....the so called waitresses were young kids also looking like hobbos...a total disaster.... |
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| The Planning Company, Inc. |
| Amount: $4,500.00 |
| Posted by: PB Bride in Palm Beach, FL. | Posted: August 6th, 2011 09:08AM |
| Type: Wedding Planning | Name: PB Bride |
| These ladies are amazing!!! I got to enjoy the planning process and they handled all of the details. The day was seamless and incredible and one that we will never forget. Thank you!!!! Your team is just what a bride needs to have a stress-free planning experience. |
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| Wedding Planner |
| Amount: $2,500.00 |
| Posted by: blushing bride in jacksonville, FL. | Posted: August 8th, 2011 07:08PM |
| Type: Wedding Planner | Name: Brenda Carter |
| My wedding planner was fantastic. She listen to every detail and filled in the blanks on whatever I forgotten. My wedding was about 3,00 but it look like 500.00 thousand. I would recommend her any day, she was like my planner best friend and confidant all rolled into one. |
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| Wedding Planner |
| Amount: $2,500.00 |
| Posted by: Jessica Smtih in Miami, FL. | Posted: August 18th, 2011 02:08PM |
| Type: Wedding Planner | Name: Infinite Wedding Block |
| We had a wonderful Wedding Planner. Unbelievable service and professionalism. She worked in the Finance Industry for years so she's so organized. When we looked at our flowers and decor we were blown away. She did Booking, decor and was there from beginning to end. Our guests were amazed at how much we paid for her. |
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| Great Planner!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Amount: $2,500.00 |
| Posted by: Krystine in New York, NY. | Posted: August 31st, 2011 07:08PM |
| Type: Wedding Planner | Name: Elite Weddings & Events |
| So I booked Elite Weddings for my event, Joanna was my planner. She was refered to me by a friend who also loved her. The total budget for my wedding was $60,000, Joanna made my wedding look like a $100,000 wedding and kept me under budget by $10,000. I tipped her another $1000 just for saving us so much. Total cost for my wedding was $50,000 and it looked like something out of a fairytale. |
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| Vintage Ivy Events |
| Amount: $4,500.00 |
| Posted by: Jackee in Richmond, VA. | Posted: September 9th, 2011 07:09AM |
| Type: Full Planning | Name: Vintage Ivy Events |
| I must say this wedding planner has great attention to detail. Since I live in Georgia and my parents live in Richmond, VA I did not have the time to go back and forth to plan my wedding. I tried, but I felt so overwhelmed. So, I decided to contact Tope of Vintage Ivy Events after speaking with a few friends in the DC area. We spoke over the phone about the ideas and issues I have for my wedding and she was able to give me ideas of how to save money, from that moment I knew that she could put the wedding of my dreams together. With her pleasant attitude, professionalism, patience, and wedding planning knowledge she fulfilled my expectations. She also did the decor design for my wedding. I had flower balls on vases, tall floral centerpieces, and submerged flowers in vases. She saved me money by connecting me with the right vendors in the Richmond area since I don't live there. She kept me aware of everything that was going on. Check out, www.vintageivyevents.com. She is simply awesome! |
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| A STEPP ABOVE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS |
| Amount: $1,400.00 |
| Posted by: S.S in Atlanta, . | Posted: September 25th, 2011 08:09AM |
| Type: Full Planning | Name: A STEPP ABOVE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS |
| We booked A Stepp Above Weddings and Events to plan and coordinate our wedding ceremony and recption. Let\\\'s first say that she is a tough cookie. She will get everything and everyone in order. She was detailed and made sure that my husband and I stayed on top of things. She was very prompt in replying to emails and phone calls. The day of was great, if something went wrong we were stress and worry free because we had no idea and was able to enjoy our day. Hiring her was a wonderful decision. We will be using her to renew our vows in 5 years. |
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| 50th Wedding Anniversary |
| Amount: $1,500.00 |
| Posted by: Palina in San Diego, CA. | Posted: January 6th, 2012 01:01PM |
| Type: Full Planning | Name: Luxury Party |
| My parents were soon to have their 50th wedding anniversary my sister and I decided at the last minute, one month before to be exact to celebrate them in a big way! Both our work schedules did not allow for the planning of such. We dicided to call Luxury Party a place several of our friends had used. I spoke to Maria the party planner and right away we knew we wanted to give them a try. She met us at our house and after a long list of things we wrote down on paper we wanted with our tight budget and a guest list of 200. She put us at ease and told us to give her a day to put things together and she would get back at us. The rest is history... Not only did she work with our budget she also made our parents 50th the most beautiful party we ever had! She was extremly nice, calm and talented. She has been in the business for over 20 years. I would recomend her again anytime!!!! |
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| Everlasting Impression |
| Amount: $4,000.00 |
| Posted by: Nicole C. Binion in Lynwood, IL. | Posted: February 7th, 2012 10:02AM |
| Type: Wedding / Baby Shower | Name: Nicole Binion |
| My wedding and reception was more than I could have asked for. It was one of the most important events of mine and my husbands life! The flowers, center pieces and linens were beautiful, LaQuisha of Q-Nique Flowers and Event Planning was AWESOME and PROFESSIONAL! She provided an elegant yet inexpensive event for us. People are still talking about our wedding and reception. Not only did she do our wedding she also planned our baby shower which people where in awe of the look and style that LaQuisha provided for us!! The decor was absolutely Beautiful!!! I highly recommend her services!!! |
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| As You Wish |
| Amount: $2,500.00 |
| Posted by: Elizabeth O'Conner in Cincinnati, OH. | Posted: April 25th, 2012 02:04AM |
| Type: Wedding Planner | Name: Elizabeth O'Conner |
| We used As You Wish Event Planning for our wedding. The owner, Kristen Hess-Winters was our planner and did a wonderful job. I never had to worry about a single detail. She made sure my day was stress free, ran smoothly and it went off withou a hitch. I would recommend this company to anyone if you looking... They are awesome! |
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