June 17 2020

You know those people you meet and you think Yeah I like you. They have good energy and you just like to be around them you know That is exactly how I felt when I met Haley. Which is why I am SO thrilled to have her on the blog today. Haley is a wedding planner here in Northern California and she is so epically talented. I am so excited for you to learn more from her Take it away Haley

Tell us a little about you Where are you located and what services do you offer

We are located in bustling San Francisco. Most of our weddings are in Wine Country and Carmel. We offer Full Service Wedding Planning to Coordination packages.

What would you say to a couple who does not think a planner coordinator is important to fit into their budget

Go Big Picture Consider all of the collective money energy and emotion you are putting into a celebration of this nature You need a seasoned professional to ensure every detail comes together effortlessly on the day of. We find hiring a planner from the jump invaluable we are going to save you time energy and stress by guiding you step by step making sure you are one million percent confident and calm on the day of your wedding

What is the difference between day of month of and a full wedding planning package

Coordination You spearhead your planning and decision making we come in at the end to make sure all plans have been considered tie it all together wrap it in a bow and execute

Full Service We will walk you through every step start to finish Find your perfect venue build your custom professional team represent your story and style through design and bring your dream to life from the ground up. We also really love to clink glasses with you at your Farewell brunch in celebration of an absolutely smashing event

What are some wedding planning trends you see taking place this year

This is a tough question to answer right now given our current climate. One thing that is trending amongst couples right now genuine kindness. Hundreds of thousands of couples are having to postpone their weddings. It is something heart wrenching we have never seen before. We are floored by our couples who are taking it in stride leading with compassion understanding and patience. These are the couples that remind you why you love what you do

How are you unique in how you handle wedding days

A lot of bridal parties families and vendors will ask me during a wedding How are you so calm They usually follow that up with If the wedding planner is this calm I guess it means that we have nothing to worry about It makes me laugh every time but it is true. Planners have a responsibility to set the tone and vibe on a wedding day for the collective team. To us anyone involved should be able to look towards the planning team for confidence guidance and reliable patient support

What is your favorite part of the job

After a year plus working with a couple I love to meet their family and friends. You get to see your clients in a new light being around the people who have helped shape them. It is an incredibly unique experience each time. It is a true honor that we get to meet so many lovely humans along the way.

What can a couple expect from you once they book your services

We are going to dive right in we do not like to waste a second. It is our personal investment to offer you the best of what we know unique venues incredibly talented professionals and refined tools on how to collaborate with us on giving your vision meaning. We like to laugh and celebrate along the way with you so be prepared to have some fun

What type of role do you have when it comes to wedding vendors Do you handle contracts payments and all contact leading up to the wedding

We will offer you our wealth of knowledge and relationships to the best professionals in your area. We will share with you their pricing availability and encourage you to develop your own relationship with them when onboarding them to your team. Your homework is to review sign and directly confirm and pay for all contracts. We will manage all event logistics and details.

What is a mistake you see couples make often that you can give some insight or help into

Formulating a realistic budget is really challenging to newly engaged couples because it is often their first time planning an event like this. We get so many clients who start with 30000 for 150 guests. 30000 is a lot of money. In all transparency for a traditional wedding on a popular Saturday in wine country or a beautiful location with 150 guests and a full vendor team we encourage you to start realistically with 60000. It is possible to go under 60000 but we strongly believe only when cutting your guest list down by 50 percent. Another planning hack 50 percent of your overall budget should go to your venue food and beverage.

If you could offer a couple one piece of wedding advice what would it be

On your wedding day we want you to do one thing and one thing only let go. During your wedding weekend we will gently remind you of this often. We have the details your only job is to enjoy your loved ones.

Is there anything else you would like to share

When making a decision my best piece of advice is to put a date on it. Decide be confident and move forward.

How can people find you and get in touch

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