What is a Bridal Consultant? Top
FAQ's
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1. Date and Time: the time of year and the time of day can greatly affect what type of
wedding you will have.
2. Budget: figure out how much you'll be able to spend.
3. Guests: by knowing how many guests you want at the wedding will affect how you
choose your reception site.
4. Special Situations: let your consultant know if there are any special situations in
your family.
5. Wants and Desires: let your consultant know if there is something you must
absolutely have as part of your wedding.
wedding you will have.
2. Budget: figure out how much you'll be able to spend.
3. Guests: by knowing how many guests you want at the wedding will affect how you
choose your reception site.
4. Special Situations: let your consultant know if there are any special situations in
your family.
5. Wants and Desires: let your consultant know if there is something you must
absolutely have as part of your wedding.
What will a Bridal Consultant do for me? Top
Do I need a contract with my consultant? Top
How can I tell if a consultant is reputable? Top
What will a Bridal Consultant charge? Top
Can I afford a Bridal Consultant? Top
What information should I have prior to coming to my first consultation? Top
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Wedding Day Assistance
& Consulting Services
& Consulting Services
Will I meet my wedding day consultants prior to my wedding day? Top
Absolutely!! We typically assign the wedding day coordinators a couple months
before your wedding date. One of the two coordinator's that will be with you on your
wedding day, will meet with you to go over the checklists and wedding day timeline
which we prepare. One of the two coordinator's will also accompany you when you
meet with your venue for the final detail meeting.
before your wedding date. One of the two coordinator's that will be with you on your
wedding day, will meet with you to go over the checklists and wedding day timeline
which we prepare. One of the two coordinator's will also accompany you when you
meet with your venue for the final detail meeting.
What does the complimentary meeting include? Top
Once you set the appointment, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire that will
be used during your meeting. You will meet with Denise and she will go over the
packages and pricing information, talk with you to see what services you need, and
show you the portfolio of weddings we have done.
be used during your meeting. You will meet with Denise and she will go over the
packages and pricing information, talk with you to see what services you need, and
show you the portfolio of weddings we have done.
How do you determine your time for my wedding day? Top
This all depends on which package you select. We typically like to arrive at least 1
hour prior to your ceremony start time. The time for the day is usually discussed at
your detail meeting when we have a better understanding of how much set up we
need to do.
hour prior to your ceremony start time. The time for the day is usually discussed at
your detail meeting when we have a better understanding of how much set up we
need to do.
Your packages state there are two consultants present at each wedding.
Are both consultant's at the church & reception? Top
Yes - both consultant's would arrive at the church at the same time. Once the bride
walks down the aisle, one consultant would leave and go to the reception site to get
> everything ready for when the guests arrive. The other consultant would remain at
the church until it is over, and then would go to the reception site to help finish any set
up that needs to be done prior to guests arrival.
walks down the aisle, one consultant would leave and go to the reception site to get
> everything ready for when the guests arrive. The other consultant would remain at
the church until it is over, and then would go to the reception site to help finish any set
up that needs to be done prior to guests arrival.
A bridal consultant is a professional whose training, expertise, and contacts will help
make your wedding as close to perfect as it possibly can be and let you relax and
enjoy your wedding.
make your wedding as close to perfect as it possibly can be and let you relax and
enjoy your wedding.
In addition to helping make your wedding dreams come true within your budget and
perhaps saving you from costly mistakes, a consultant will save you time. A
professional consultant, working with you, can handle the details, allowing you the
freedom to do what you want to do.
perhaps saving you from costly mistakes, a consultant will save you time. A
professional consultant, working with you, can handle the details, allowing you the
freedom to do what you want to do.
You should have some agreement in writing. An informal contract, letter of
agreement, which spells out what each of you will do, fees and payment schedules
usually is enough.
agreement, which spells out what each of you will do, fees and payment schedules
usually is enough.
Look for the Association of Bridal Consultants logo and ask to see a current
membership certificate. Be sure to ask the consultant during the interview what kind
of education and experience they have. The designation "Professional Bridal
Consultant" is awarded to association members who have completed the professional
development program.
membership certificate. Be sure to ask the consultant during the interview what kind
of education and experience they have. The designation "Professional Bridal
Consultant" is awarded to association members who have completed the professional
development program.
charge an hourly rate or a fixed fee.
A wedding consultant is part of your budget, not an extra expense. You often save
money because a consultant suggests less expensive alternatives that still enhance
your wedding. Consultants often can obtain discounts from suppliers.
money because a consultant suggests less expensive alternatives that still enhance
your wedding. Consultants often can obtain discounts from suppliers.