FREQUENTLY ASKED WEDDING QUESTIONS
No. 1
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WHY HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER?
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It's simple! Your wedding day unfolds in a flash, and you shouldn't be bogged down by the details. Instead, relish the moments, feeling relaxed and pampered. Let the memories be filled with the fun, love, and adventure you both shared, not stress, overwhelming emotions, and chaos. When planning your wedding, don't underestimate the importance a planner can be to making details that make the process easy, effortless, and enjoyable.
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Why not ask a family member or friend?
No. 2
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This is one of your most important days and you should be sharing every
moment with them too. You want the reassurance of knowing a professional is handling the details of your day while those closest to you are with you while you prepare. Plus, you'll gain a best friend - and who doesn't love a brand new best friend during the most detailed event of your life this far?
No. 3
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how are your services priced?
Do you exclusively work with specific venues, vendors or destinations?
Our wedding day coordination services begin at $2,500.00 and planning services at $4,500.00. As you explore other options, you'll notice a range in prices—some higher, some lower. We position our services as an average investment in the Midwest, remaining competitively priced. The cost is influenced by the experience we provide, market dynamics, and availability. While your wedding budget plays a significant role, establishing a connection with our team is equally important.
We believe in transparency, presenting all our pricing upfront through a formal proposal and contract post-consultation. Although we don't negotiate pricing, we customize it to suit the unique needs of each couple. Please note that weddings during Holiday weeks may be subject to a price adjustment.
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WHY SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION now?
Why does my venue recommend a day-of coordinator or planner?
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In our process, connecting with each potential client is key to understanding their unique wedding vision. Why? Because our services are tailored to factors like location, venue, guest count, and your chosen vendors. Each wedding holds its own uniqueness, and together, let's bring your dream celebration to life. Due to the precision of our services, we operate as an intimate planning team, selectively taking on a limited number of clients each year. While our team is growing, we prioritize value and allocate the necessary time and attention to each client, never exceeding our capacity. The expansion of our team is guided by the skills and dedication each associate contributes to Authentically You. It is important to note our clients typically hire us 6-12+ month prior to their wedding and sometimes pending engagement. Its never too late or too early to start planning.
We take pride in having collaborated with a significant number of top wedding venues in Kansas City. While we have our favorites, we're always excited about discovering new places and spaces. While Kansas City is our home, we are proudly extending our services to surrounding cities. For clients investing in destination weddings, we offer discounted rates, embracing the opportunity to explore new locations.
It's important to mention that, as a company, we ask our clients to engage licensed and insured vendors to ensure the success of their day. Occasionally, we might communicate that a vendor doesn't meet our service requirements. Although rare, there might be situations where we need to step back from working with specific vendors if we believe they won't deliver the exemplary services our clients deserve. Whether you choose us for wedding planning or coordination, we'll carefully assess your vendors to ensure you have the best and most reliable team for your day. All our clients receive a recommended vendor list and contract review for a smooth experience, allowing us to navigate any potential issues that may arise and impact the success of your day.
Nowadays, venues increasingly recommend or even insist on having a professional wedding planner. Despite recognizing various budgets, they strongly advocate for having a skilled planner to oversee setup and manage your special day. While the venue coordinator focuses on venue-specific logistics, a wedding planner or day-of coordinator specializes in crafting timelines, coordinating vendors, arranging decor, and flawlessly handling ceremony specifics—typically services offered by wedding planning experts. Though a few venues may provide this service, it's generally offered by a dedicated wedding planner. Most venues prefer having a coordination team present throughout your event to ensure a seamless experience from setup to cleanup. Essentially, a wedding planner orchestrates the entire journey over months, whereas a day-of coordinator focuses intensely on the logistical intricacies in the weeks leading up to the event. At Authentically You, our streamlined services commence months prior to your wedding, ensuring impeccable coordination. We strongly believe in a dedicated team, guaranteeing a Lead Associate Coordinator and an assistant at every event, meticulously overseeing every aspect onsite for the entirety of your celebration.