Questions
The usual questions.
How far in advance should we book you?
Most couples get in touch twelve to eighteen months out, though I have picked up weddings with a few months to go and one memorable one with three weeks. If your date is close, ask anyway. The worst answer is no.
We have already booked our venue and most suppliers. Is it too late?
Not at all. A good share of my work is on-the-day coordination for couples who have planned it themselves and want someone to run it so they can enjoy it. We pick up wherever you are.
What is the difference between planning and coordination?
Planning is the whole arc: shaping the day, finding and booking suppliers, managing budget and timings. Coordination is the final stretch and the day itself, taking your plan and making it happen so you are not the one answering questions in your dress.
Do you travel, and do you charge for it?
Yes to travelling, at home and abroad. Travel and accommodation are quoted separately and agreed up front, so it is never a line item that appears later.
How is the fee structured?
The tiers on the investment page are the usual starting points, and the final figure depends on the size and shape of the day. Whatever we agree is fixed in writing before any work starts.
Do you take a commission from suppliers?
No. Suppliers are recommended because they suit your day and your budget, not because of any arrangement behind the scenes.
What happens if something goes wrong on the day?
Something usually does, and mostly you will never hear about it. Late deliveries, weather, a supplier stuck in traffic. That is precisely the part I am there for.
Can you work with our families?
Happily. A lot of the job is diplomacy, and it is often easier for an outsider to have the awkward conversation about the seating plan than for you to have it.
Not covered here? Ask directly, there is no such thing as a daft question at this stage.
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