Start Me Up! - Part 21
Wedding Belle Monday, April 26, 2010 at 11:48AM Meet & Greet
As planned, this past Wednesday I met with a lovely couple that has a wedding planned for late May of this year. The couple plans to have a very simple and sweet event with just under 100 guests. The ceremony and reception will both be taking place at a church that has event space within the building.
Though I have not had a chance to visit the venue, I am excited to see what we have to work with. It is always very interesting when you have a wedding with both events on site. There is a lot of action under one roof which can be quite overwhelming. Yet it’s a huge plus in that you likely won’t have to keep track of multiple modes of transportation and the guests who are supposed to be on said transportation over a span of 8+ hours. At one wedding in particular I recall having to organize 280 guests on 3 shuttle buses, 2 limos, a vintage car for the bride and a trolley. Now that was a crazy day! Alas, I expect this to be a little less taxing…we shall see.
The couple and I met for a little over an hour. We spoke about how they met and got engaged and what visions they have for their wedding. Once we had sifted through some background info, we reviewed details about what they have already organized and essentially what elements needed to be solidified. My planning style is not to just swoop in and attempt to run their special day without knowing anything about the event. Many planners do operate in that manner and have found success with that approach. I choose to get to know my clients a little bit better and to know their wedding details inside and out. In my experience it lends for a much smoother day and though there are always hiccups that occur and some more serious than others – it’s a lot easier to out a fire if you know exactly where the extinguisher is. And you know this, because you helped decide where to put it. I do love a good analogy!
xx,
Belle
Reader Comments (2)
Yes i agree. Having everything all in one makes it very easy for everyone. Sounds like it will be a great party with the 100 guests. Planning is crucial..cheers
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