HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT WEDDING PLANNER
TO MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE?
Preparing for your wedding is a huge time commitment. Between booking vendors and choosing every element of the décor, couples typically spend hours working out the details of their ceremony and reception. And things can get even trickier when we count in the logistics of organizing a destination wedding where there are even more factors weighing on the making of a memorable love celebration. This is exactly when a wedding planner comes in. Whether you and your partner are both swamped at work, overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions you need to make, or simply want to enjoy your wedding planning journey as stress free as possible, hiring the right professional will put your mind at ease, as they will take over the responsibility of seamlessly designing and curating your event.
Below, you can find the 5 essentials questions to ask before deciding who you are going to hire:
1
If I work with your company, will the planning and design process be collaborative?
We are aware that wedding-related tasks are sure to eat up a great deal of free time. Between your full-time job and social commitments, you might already feel like you don't have an extra minute to spare. So, after our initial consultation, we will actually get a better gist of how involved you want to be in the whole process. Do you want to have a bigger input or are you satisfied with letting us work our magic and simply checking in at the end of each month? With almost a decade of experience in the wedding industry and the commitment of executing beautiful and heartfelt celebrations we can definitely bring your vision to life and relieve you of the unnecessary stress. We take pride in recommending the best vendors to our couples, artfully curating all wedding details and staying on top of all things while managing any tricky situations that may arise.
2
Can you show me a wedding you've produced at a similar price point?
This is another excellent question that will help you make an informed decision. As we tend to explain to our couples, a successful celebration doesn’t depend on the investment that a couple wishes to make but rather on their priorities. Based on our experience, we can give you a rough estimate of the financial commitment that other couples have made so that you can compare and if need be, see if there’s room of expansion in yours. Ultimately, it is our job to work within your budget and to guide you to allocate it wisely instead of overspending on something and then having to cut back down on something else. And we can do that, not only by negotiating better rates from our trusted associates but also by providing you with alternatives in each possible scenario.
3
How many weddings do you have per day/weekend and how big is your team?
We feel much honored to be helping a lot of couples on their journey to wedded bliss. As a full service planning agency, we operate with a boutique approach that prioritizes our couples. We only take on one event per weekend –with a few exceptions of postponements; as we want to fully dedicate our attention to each couple when their big day comes. As for our team, we have a number of associates both in Thessaloniki and Athens, our two local bases, and from there we travel wherever we are asked. The final size of the day-of team depends on your wedding's specific logistics, but to offer the highest quality of our services, at least 3 staff members are needed onsite.
4
What is your availability and communication style?
We try to maintain a life/work balance, but our office hours are sometimes extended as we are used to working with couples from different time zones. During the off season we don’t take more than 48h to reply to your emails –please keep in mind that our reply time also depends on working around the rest of the vendors’ availability, while during the wedding season when we are busy (and excited!) travelling each weekend to bring another celebration to life, our response time may get a bit slower. We always keep you updated and on schedule, ensuring you cross every to-do off your list in a timely manner. As for the communication, we are very detail oriented people so we prefer to relay and gather all information via email. Also, all the moodboards, contracts, floor plans, are uploaded on shared files, and this way, both you and us are on the same page, nothing gets lost in translation and you can take your time to review ideas and give us feedback. As things start picking up, we will gladly set up meetings for more time sensitive issues, but we are mindful of your schedules, so we try to make sure that we maximize the information you get from us without bombarding you.
5
What services are included in your contract?
We are a boutique full service destination event planning agency that specializes in designing and planning refined, elegant and thoughtful weddings all over Greece. Apart from finding, transforming or actually building from scratch your dream ceremony and reception venue, we conceptualize the look and feel of your day, secure the best vendors to execute and capture this vision and then work around the pesky logistics. Proposing upgraded rentals, timeless stationary with a modern twist, taking over the guest management, or hosting a rehearsal dinner that rivals the reception, is what we love to do and deliver. From our very first consultation, where we discover what resonates with you and how you want to start your shared journey as partners, to your fabulous sendoff, we are next to you to offer our expertise and to keep everything running smoothly while you are having a fun night. You trust us with one of your most intimate and joyous moments, and we go above and beyond to make sure that this will be the most memorable experience for you and your loved ones.
