Frequently asked event and wedding planning questions

Your celebration is a significant milestone and it deserves my full attention. To give you the personal service and support you need, I plan no more than 4 - 6 full-service weddings and events each year. When you’re busy with all the things, it’s important you know I have every detail in hand and no element untouched, because I’m working exclusively for you.

Weddings

Sought after wedding venues and suppliers in Sydney are booked well in advance and you don’t want to miss out. It takes time to bring your dream to life so I recommend booking as soon as possible. It means you’re not rushing to make decisions and we can handpick suppliers who complement your wedding style.

● For wedding planning (VIP and Classic packages), I recommend at least 12 months prior to your wedding.

● For wedding management (Essentials package), at least 4 months before your wedding day is perfect. We can get to know each other and I can finalise all the details.

Events and special celebrations

● For event planning (VIP and Classic packages), I recommend at least 3 months prior to the celebration.

● If you’d like me to manage and coordinate the day of your celebration (Essentials package), book me in no later than 2 months before your celebration. You’re in great hands.

Choosing the right suppliers is a big deal. The suppliers I work with love the smiles as much as I do. Because we’ve worked together, I know their strengths and I can handpick the most suitable supplier for your celebration. They’re professional, driven by quality and detail.

It’s not a closed book though because I meet with new suppliers regularly. Before I recommend them to you, I thoroughly verify their reputation and speak with past clients and other event professionals so I’m sure they’re the right fit.

My little black book is full of high calibre suppliers ready to deliver on every celebration wish (no matter how quirky).

Absolutely. I’m always looking for new and amazing suppliers to pop into my little black

Planner

Once you’re happy with the concept and proposal, you can relax and leave everything with me.

I’m responsible for delivering your creative brief. From creative research, booking venues, arranging suppliers, selecting cutlery, choosing the decor, arranging rehearsals, coordinating on the day and supervising the clean up in the early hours of the morning, I’m the go-to person for your celebration planning and execution. From seamlessly solving unexpected hiccups to making sure your favourite aunty is in the seat you request, I’ll take care of the details, no matter how small.

All you need to do is enjoy your time with your family and friends in the lead-up and then arrive and enjoy. Just like a guest, but you’re the guest of honour.

Coordinator

You’ve organised everything for your event, but you want to enjoy the celebration and not fuss over detail. Hand everything to me at least 2 months before the celebration (or 4 months before the wedding) and I’ll prepare a detailed timeline for the day, confirm and coordinate your suppliers and make sure everything is as it should be on the day.

It depends on what you want to achieve. On-site coordinators work for the venue, not you. So they will be making sure the venue meets your expectations. This won’t extend to managing your suppliers or the timeline for the day. That’s where I connect the dots and make sure everyone is working together to make your celebration wonderful.

So if you want the peace of mind that comes with a dedicated person to make sure everything happens as you envision, a dedicated planner or on-the-day coordinator is the way to go.

This is where it gets exciting. When you contact me via the Contact page, you’ll receive an invitation to a free 30-minute chat with me. It’s important we’re comfortable with each other because we’ll be planning buddies for a while.

After the meeting and you decide we’re a match, I’ll send you a proposal and contract. Sign the contract and pay your non-refundable commencement invoice to secure your event date in my calendar.

Every wedding and celebration is unique. They call for different themes, venues, decor styles and suppliers. It’s only when I understand your concept that I’m able to map the logistics and the elements to finalise a price. Because every event is different, so is the pricing.

You’re paying for my time and expertise to bring your creative vision to life. This includes research, design, selecting and coordinating the suppliers and managing the hiccups that happen with any event (because you don’t need the extra stress). I’m here to sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to.

You’re busy. It’s why you use me. I get it. I’m big on communication so you’ll never wonder what’s going on. Outside our scheduled consultations, I’ll keep you informed via email so you can catch up when it suits you.

Once we agree on the concept for your celebration or you give me the event coordination details, you can leave me be. Rest easy, knowing I’m busy making it all happen, it’s under control and will be incredible. You’re in good hands.

Fortunately, life is returning to normal after Covid and we're celebrating weddings and events without disruption. If something changes, we'll discuss your individual situation before we make any plans.

Easy peasy. Simply make an enquiry on the Contact page (or click the button below), or you can book our call directly there. I’m already excited about meeting you. No hard sell and no pressure because it should be fun.

It’s tempting to try and save some pennies by planning your event yourself. Before long you see how much is involved. You’re spending hours scrolling for ideas on social media and searching for inspo on Google. You’re a busy Sydneyite. Do you have the time to spare? Some say hiring an event planner is expensive - maybe the question is - how expensive is losing all your spare time?