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Business and Experience

Do you have my date available?

I might, the best way to check is via my online booking chart, you can check any time day or night and get a good idea of what my calendar looks like. Please note, you do not have to book!! You can just sneak a peak and then move about your merry way. www.lovinglyyoursweddings.com/bookmenow if you prefer to contact me via phone or email about my availability, my email address is amanda@lovinglyyoursweddings.com and phone number is 360-516-3207.

How long have you been in business? 

I have held a valid business license in the state of Washington since 2013.

How many weddings have you done? 

As of today, April 21st, 2021, a lot. At this point I am well over 150 weddings and events, I’ll put counting weddings on a list of things I really don’t want to do, but will do if someone actually cares about this enough to ask. 

Do you have liability insurance?

I absolutely do! I also carry liquor liability insurance because sometimes your bartender doesn’t show up and the toasts must go on! 

Have you don’t an event at my ceremony/location before?

The answer to this question varies, depending on the location of your wedding. At some point, I’ll utilize the data I’ve collected from events worked and create the all knowing powerful list. States I’ve currently worked in are California, Texas, and Washington, and am definitely open to traveling more. 

Can you provide me with a few references? 

I certainly can. I am the preferred vendor at several wedding venues and with several wedding vendors. I don’t pay anyone to refer me, and all referrals/references are merit based. Heck ya! Go me! 

Tell me about an emergency you’ve had to handle at a previous wedding.

Oh joy, story time!! 

There is the time the couple rented a PA system from a local wedding and event company and couldn’t get the equipment to work. Having run into this issue before, I went into my handy dandy emergency kit in my awesome jeep and pulled out my emergency PA system and Mic set up and the party went on. (at the time I had a significantly smaller speaker system, and have since invested in something a little more powerful) 

Another wedding, a bride had ordered flowers before I had been hired and forgot to order an arrangement to use as a bouquet toss. I took a few flowers from each floral arrangement on the table, some ribbon from my handy dandy emergency kit and created a cute little bouquet to toss just in time for the scheduled bouquet toss. 

Another wedding, the couples hired florist was nowhere to be found despite my pre wedding communication (sometimes things are out of my control) it was nearly time for photos of the wedding party and the groomsmen/groom had no boutineers and there were no bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids. I went into my handy dandy emergency kit and pulled out the premade faux bouquets I keep on hand, and tossed them to the bride and bridesmaids while I drove to the closest grocery store with a floral section and bought some single stem roses a little bit of greenery and some safety pins and quickly put together boutineers for the groom and groomsmen to have a complete look before it was there turn to take photos. 

There was the time that the couples hired a friendor who was a club DJ as a DJ at their wedding, and it wasn’t going well. I talked to the couple briefly and then tactfully talked to the DJ and took over MCing the wedding while he played music so the guests could hear announcements and the DJ could focus on what he did best. 

I could keep going on all day, however it’s time for the next question. 

Have you worked with any of my other vendors before? 

This is a question you’ll have to ask me, via phone or email. 

If an emergency arises and you cannot be at my wedding, what is the back up plan? 

Fortunately, this has not been an issue as of yet, however, I work closely and maintain relationships with other wedding planners and coordinators in the area. We all have an understanding that if something were to happen we would reach out to our little networking group and find someone who is available to take over the wedding day. I’ve also roped my husband in to assist weddings with me and in a pinch he is fully capable of handling your wedding day like a pro. The absolute worst case scenario is that I give all my notes, timelines and plans to a fully capable person in your wedding party, and refund you in full. If the situation needs to escalate, I fully understand and will deal with it when and if the situation arises.

Is this your full-time or part time job?

This is my only job. I am a hobby seamstress who loves making gowns and suits, but my primary passion is putting together events. I am fortunate enough to not need a second job to supplement my income at this time as I am partially retired due to injuries received while I was in the army. 

Service

How many times will you meet with me before the wedding?

Time permitting? As many times as you want. I actually prefer in person meetings where we can sip on coffee or glass of wine, and discuss all aspects of your wedding planning and wedding concerns. 

Are there a certain number of phone calls permitted?

Absolutely not, this is my job, if I’m in my office, I’ll take your call. If I’m not, I’ll either call you when I am, or answer your call while I’m out running errands. Talking to you is not an inconvenience and should be part of the expected customer service experience. 

How do you communicate with clients? 

I prefer phone calls, text messages and emails but if you have a preferred method I am happy to accommodate. 

Do you work with a team, and will I work with someone else during my planning?

Typically, I am a lone wolf, but do have staff that will assist me at your event depending on the guest count and whether the set up is elaborate or not. You will work with me and only me during the planning process. Why? For the most part, I am the sole owner/operator of Lovingly Yours Weddings and Events, LLC. I do not plan on growing the planning side of things to expand beyond myself due to control issues and lack of trust in humans as a whole. I know I’ll show up and answer your call, but can I make guarantees about anyone else? No. 

Will you set up our personal items at the ceremony and reception? (guest books, potos, toasting flutes, cake cutting pieces, favors, escort/place cards/signs?

Absolutely. We’ll discuss placement of these items in advance with the set up mapped out in advance. 

What time do you arrive on my wedding day?

I arrive as soon as the venue is open and we’re allowed to set up. I hate wasting time and would rather be done setting up early than wait and have to rush and scramble. 

What time do you leave? 

I either leave when the night is over, or if you’re doing a backyard style wedding or wedding at a venue with no real time limit, I leave once your guests that require a DD, Taxi, or other rideshare are accommodated. If it comes down to it, I’ll personally pay out of pocket to get your guests home safely. There is absolutely no excuse for drunk driving. We’re all grown ups right?

Do you provide an assistant? Is there an extra fee for this?

Yes, and no. I can provide an assistant, and depending on the extent of the duties requested there may or may not be a fee associated with the additional person. If the assistant is required due to my personal issues that may arise due to my disability, the assistant will not be an extra fee for you. 

Will you provide vendor referrals? 

Absolutely! I even have links to most of my referrals business web pages for easy access. My good graces can’t be bought, and all of my preferred vendors and referrals have been seen in action and have shown to be true professionals in their craft. If I haven’t worked with a vendor before? I cannot put my name behind their services. (If it comes down to it, I’ll set up trial appointments with photographers, make up artists, hair, caterers etc. to be able to give my honest opinion and share photos of my experience with you to decide for yourself) 

How will you be dressed? 

Unless requested otherwise, my attire for weddings is business formal. 

Can I contact you for vendor referrals and other advice before the wedding?

Yes, please do. I truly want to help you anyway I can. Getting any questions or concerns addressed before the wedding really make things easier for all of us. 

Will you coordinate delivery, arrival and set up with vendors directly? 

Yes. 

What do you need from me before the wedding? 

I typically request all your vendor contracts, your pinterest page, your wedding website and anything else that can help me understand you and your fiance's dynamics. 

Will you bring an emergency kit?

Absolutely. I bring the mother of all emergency kits. Everything from a fully functional PA system with a mixer, microphones and professional DJ system, a professional grade camera, extra batteries and memory cards, a bartending set up, faux florals, faux rings, amazing hair spray, a sewing kit, and anything else you could possibly need on your wedding day. 

If an issue arises with another vendor, will you handle it?

Yes, I will handle it as professionally and tactfully as possible.

Will you stay until the end of the vent and ensure that the venue is left clean? 

Yes. 

What won’t you help with? 

I won’t lift more than 25lbs or climb tall ladders. 

Cost, Contract & Payment

How much do you charge? Do you have a package rate? What does this include?

Right now, wedding coordination is a flat rate of $999. I do offer package rates when more than one service is requested. This package will include your requested services (see list of services offered) 

If my event runs late, how much do you charge for overtime?

Expecting events to run late is part of the job. It is unrealistic to set hard end times when things can be unpredictable. I take this into account with each wedding that I do, and have decided billing people after the wedding for extra hours is not worth the time or headache. 

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes,  I even accept CashApp, Venmo, but prefer using Paypal and/or Square Invoices to make my bookkeeping as easy as possible. 

What is the deposit required to hold my date? 

Typically I request 50% as a deposit, however, we live in interesting times and if needed, I am more than happy to work out an alternative payment arrangement with you. 

What is your cancellation policy? 

If you are unhappy or need to cancel for whatever reason. I refund your money. If I’ve put in work for your timeline/emailing vendors etc. I will bill at $45/hr for my time put into your wedding if you want to keep the intellectual property. 

Can I see a copy of your contract? 

Absolutely. Look under useful links on my webpage and you can see a copy of my contract there. 

Are there additional fees I need to know about?

There are no additional fees unless you are requesting additional services and those fees will be addressed at the time of booking. Because weddings vary in size and complexity, fees may vary as well.