Question 1

How long have you been in the wedding industry?

Accepted Answer

I am going into my 3rd year as a solo brand. Prior to that, I was at a beach inns in Dennis Port for 2 years, where I was responsible for performance, inclusive of creating a new wedding program from scratch. (ie: expanding venue capacity and creating a new sales, website, and pricing strategy). I was the venue coordinator at all of the on-site weddings. So all together that's 5 years in the industry. ...But before that, I was a Product Manager at a big tech company. That's how I got here. Many of the skills I picked up on (ie: project management, coordination, planning, etc). could all be applied towards the wedding industry.

Question 2

How many coordinators are included for day-of coordination?

Accepted Answer

One. If it's determined that you will need (or want to upgrade) two or more coordinators, that can be done for an additional fee.

Question 3

Do you work with a specific network of vendors?

Accepted Answer

No! I work on your behalf, customizing everything to your vision and planning goals! I thus work with a wide array of vendors. I typically prefer to present local vendors first to save a little on the budget before branching out to further distances. I do not make a commission from working with venues or vendors. If some offer a token of appreciation for a client referral, I will gladly accept, although very, very rare. There are some vendors who I work with frequently and have built a rapport with, but I do not earn commission and only present them if they actually match your vision.

Question 4

What if I already have some of my vendors picked out?

Accepted Answer

That's fine! I offer a la carte pricing for partial planning, so I only charge for those that you need my help with planning. If I present vendors to you and you happen to find one of your own, you don't have to pick mine. You're free to choose whoever you want.

Question 5

How do I book the venue & vendors?

Accepted Answer

You'll actually pay them all directly. There's more information on my website, under what to expect, but in a nutshell, I'll share their contact information so you can vet them out. Once you pick the vendors you want to move forward with, you're free to contact them to review the details and finalize orders. Then you can sign their contracts and pay them directly. I'll be your liason, helping you through the booking journey and answering questions.

Question 6

What's the difference between day-of and month-of coordination?

Accepted Answer

That's a trick question! The answer is that it depends on the planner's service offerings. Always be sure to ask vendors what their services include. For our services, they are interchangeable. It's impossible to hire a coordinator without any knowledge transfer in the month leading up to the event. We start meeting 1 month prior to the event. All of your planning efforts are expected to be fully complete by that time so we can focus on knowledge transfer and finishing the last minute touches. We focus on timelines, procession, and set up plan. We'll work together to collaborate with your vendors.

Question 7

What's the difference between full planning and partial planning?

Accepted Answer

Full planning - we do almost everything for you. Includes venue selection, vendor selection, budget management, logistics & details, timeline creation, and day-of coordination. Pick this service if you don't want to be as involved with planning your own wedding and need help finding venues and vendors. Partial planning - we do some planning for you, but you handle the rest. Pick this service if you already have some of your vendors booked or if you have time to plan some of the wedding yourselves.

Question 8

Can you help with DIY weddings & events?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our day-of coordination service can help with DIY weddings & events by placing decor on flat surfaces. We do not hang, build, assemble, attach, or serve food & beverage. Examples: We do not assemble floral arrangements beyond a simple bud vase in certain situations (flowers and vases must be supplied). We only place pre-arranged arrangements on flat surfaces. We do not hang lighting or signage. We do not assemble or carry arbors. We do not set up sound systems. We do not handle or serve food & beverage. We can lend someone a hand in setting up chairs. We can however find you vendors who do any of these items via our planning packages!

Question 9

Do you expect a gratuity?

Accepted Answer

While prices are affordable, a gratuity at the end of the night would be very much appreciated. They are never expected. If you are happy with our services, we would really appreciate a 5-star review after.

Cape Cod Wedding Planning by Alexa Victoria

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