OMG! I am oh so excited to bring to you Simply Love Studio, LLC. The wedding planning resource you have been waiting for! The ideal place where vendors have been pre-screened and selected based on experience, style and impeccable reputation in their fields of expertise. You can breath easy knowing that the vendors you need are all in one location. AND OF COURSE!! Always Planned is a preferred vendor!!! Check it out! Here is our cute button!
If you are a vendor and interested in becoming a preferred vendor of Simply Love Studio, LLC – click here for more details!
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Notice how I said YOUR wedding?!
There are many types of wedding planners and they are called many things – from Bridal Consultant and Event Planner to Event Designer, Event Coordinator and many more. It doesn’t matter what your wedding planner is called – what matters is what your wedding planner does and their background.
When you meet with a wedding planner there are a few questions you need to ask. Here is a great list to get you started. This list would also be great for almost any vendor. Please do not leave your entire wedding day to be dependent on someone who is not 100% qualified.
- How long has you been doing weddings?
Make sure this does not include their own wedding and that of a few friends. This could be one of the most important questions to ask any vendor.
- How long will you be with me on my wedding day?
Some planners know that your wedding day could be a 16 hr. day. Others may only be there to get you down the aisle and start your reception. It is very important to know what type of service you will receive on your actual wedding day.
- What made you want to be a wedding planner?
I love this question. No Joke- I love when a bride asks me this! I think it shows in the way that my face lights up that I love what I do. This is an important questions because an answer like “I planned my own wedding, my sister’s wedding or a friends wedding…. ” could spell disaster! Why? Just make sure you are not their first wedding outside of family and friends.
- What makes you stand out from other wedding planners?
Everyone should know their competition and have an answer waiting for this at all times. There are plenty of wedding and event planners out there, but only one that is perfect for you!
- Are you certified? If so, with what organization?
This will show that the vendor you are interviewing is serious about what they do and this is not just a glorified hobby.
- Have you won any awards? Been recognized throughout your industry?
This will indicate his/her concern for staying on top of the latest trends and styles, as well as recognizing the importance of continued education.
Hope this little list of questions to ask will help you in your search for the perfect wedding planner. If you happen to be looking in the Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY market then give us a call. I am sure you will not be disappointed!
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A few weeks ago I met a wonderful photographer who is new to the Lexington, KY area. While she does not do wedding photography she definitely is the perfect gift for the newly engaged or newly married couples.
Morgan Day Photography specializes in bridal boudoir and glamour photography. As a photographer and advocate for romance, she encourages “bringing sexy back” to marriages new and old. She loves working with wives and brides to create a sexy and memorable gift to give to their husbands on their wedding day, honeymoon, or anniversary. She shoots “glossy-magazine” style portraits (as you might see in W, Vanity Fair, or Vogue) and believes every woman should feel like a Hollywood starlet.
Always Planned clients get a special 10% off all boudoir packages. You can see more of her work and hear about special promotions on her Facebook fan page and get information on booking a session and learn more about who she is as a photographer, wife and mother on her website.
I am seriously thinking I may need to surprise my honey with a little something sexy for our next Anniversary! Oh-la-la!
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