FAQS

Our brides mostly work with $25,000-50,000. It depends on venue, guest list, and style preferences!

The only extra costs that could pop up are costs we incur on your behalf (ex: ordering your invitations and buying stamps and invoicing you for the cost) or running errands for you (ex: picking up and/or dropping off linens at the rental company). Our packages are a certain price plus a fee depending on your date and mileage! The quote you receive will include all of these fees and if you ever have any questions, just let us know!

Absolutely! Just contact us and we can talk specifics. You get the exact same packages, plus an extra fee, for travel or destination.

Contact us to set up a consultation! We can chat on the phone to talk it through with you to make the perfect package to fit into your budget and your wedding.

If you want to set up a consultation, you can Contact us and we can send you a quote and contracts for the packages you’re interested in. Or if you have no idea what type of package you need, I can send you contracts after we chat!

I require a retainer upon signing the contract, then your final balance is due 90 days and/or 30 days before your rehearsal date. If you would also like to set up a payment plan, I would love to set it up for you! I typically accept payments via Venmo, PayPal, or checks.

If you cancel, your retainer is non-refundable. The rest of your payment will be refunded based on how far from the big day you cancel our services.

The vendors I work with and recommend are the most fairly priced vendors in the area. I will always recommend the more budget-friendly vendors because I know expenses add up fast. I can also offer a coupon code for Minted.com for Save-the-Dates, Invitations and other printed items.

Yes! You can contact us to get information and pricing on individual parts of the packages. However, it will be easier and cheaper to go with one of our packages!

Ah, the biggest worry a bride can have. Well, it depends on the venue. That’s something we can discuss as time grows closer and we can see the forecast.

Biggest “disasters” that have happened at my weddings to date: someone forgot something (which you can send someone to run and get, or we can work without it) or we ran low on alcohol (which means people can switch to different drinks or someone can run and get some more alcohol). If anything else popped up, it would be my issue to handle, and you wouldn’t have to worry about it!

We have expanded! I have a team of coordinators and my first move will be to call one of them! One of them should be available if something happens to me. Otherwise, I have multiple wedding planner friends I can contact. BUT I tend to be very healthy (knock on wood).

Never have I ever had this happen. But, most of the time, venues have a security officer on site or on speed dial that we can call. But, we are also not afraid to step up and take control of any situation that may arise.

Yes! We have liability insurance so if your venue requires the vendors to have insurance, we can send that over to them as the coordinator. Most of the time, venues require this in order to make sure your coordinator is legit and not just a friend or family member.

I have always been a planner. I used to make up fake parties to make a schedule and invitations for as a kid. As I got older, I would plan vacations and proms and parties for my friends. When I came to college, I decided I wanted to try to make a career out of this eventually. I started researching how to plan events, and I figured weddings would be an easy place to start.
The more I looked into it, I realized I could make a career in the wedding industry. I looked around, and eventually found an amazing planner and quickly became her assistant coordinator. I coordinated weddings for her clients for two years. Then, I decided I wanted to go ahead and get more experience planning. So, I found my own clients and helped plan their weddings from Day 1. Then I started I Do… to continue to grow my experience and my business all while doing what I love most.

Yes! I have also helped small businesses with consulting. I also work at venues on staff, as a bartender, and whatever else people need help with. I pretty much eat, sleep, breathe wedding industry

I have worked in the wedding industry since April 2017. I have worked as a venue coordinator for multiple venues. I started I Do… Weddings June 2019, and went full time July 2021! For pictures from any of my weddings, just ask! I’m happy to share!

I have done sizes ranging from 25 people to 260 people, and budgets ranging from $15,000 to $100,000. I’ve worked at venues that are all-inclusive, and I’ve worked weddings out of people’s homes where everything is outsourced. I will never say, I’ve seen it all, but I’ve seen quite a few. So, if you’d like to give me a new experience, I'm open to it, otherwise, I’ve probably seen it before.

The most obvious answer would be ONE, so you’re expecting me to say that, aren’t you? Well, not necessarily. I’ll say it depends. It depends what day the wedding is on, then it depends on if there’s a rehearsal, then it depends on if it’s a holiday weekend. So I can tell you for sure if I know your date.

Do I ever! Just ask, I’ll send over some info.

I could go on and on. Every wedding professional - caterers, DJs & bands, venues, photographers, etc - LOVE working with coordinators. It makes their job that much easier. Being a coordinator involves a lot of moving pieces so when you don’t have a coordinator, you have to put that responsibility on a family member or another vendor. That makes it much harder for them to enjoy their day or do their job. So, when you have the option to use a coordinator,  you should JUMP at the opportunity.

The coordinator that works at your venue is a general coordinator that works for the VENUE. If you hire I Do… we work for YOU. We are focused on you and the little details, where a venue coordinator is probably focused more on up-keeping the venue itself (which relates to our previous question. I’ve also done this job so that’s how I know).

Depends on your package, but we will definitely check in a minimum of 6 months out to see how planning is going!

No, but we do have a list of vendors we do not work with based on our experience with them. We want you to have the best experience with ALL of your vendors, so we can absolutely give recommendations of our favorite vendors

If you have a preference, let me know, otherwise, I will just wear a sundress or sweater/pants and flats or sandals.

Yes, you will need to include us in your guest count when you order catering, or you will need to provide another dinner option. Don’t worry about lunch, but dinner will need to be provided. We also only drink water/tea/lemonade, so we will not be attending the bar.

Similar to why you should hire a coordinator, plus you get a professional’s touch on every aspect of your wedding to make sure everyone is on the same page to ensure a smooth process before, during and after you say “I Do…”

The coordinator that works at your venue is a general coordinator that works for the VENUE. If you hire I Do… we work for YOU. We are focused on you and the little details, where a venue coordinator is probably focused more on up-keeping the venue itself (I’ve done this job which is why I know). They also are not going to play a role in anything other than your wedding weekend, so you will need a planner to do all the extra things you’ll need.

Depends on your package, but we will definitely have check-in calls scheduled to keep planning on track.

Being an accountant, I LOVE spreadsheets. So, I will make you a detailed, beautiful spreadsheet (or at least I think so) that will break down how much you’re spending, how much you’re estimated to spend and what you have left to keep you in budget and on track.

Definitely! I plan to update your numbers as many time as you want to change them!

Depends on your package, if paying invoices is something that stresses you out, our All-Inclusive package is for you. We compile the invoices and book all the vendors for you so you don’t have to worry about the details, just show up and enjoy.

Definitely, I’ll review those before you or I pay them to make sure there isn’t any unnecessary fees. I’m all about saving you some money where possible!

I have a BOMB travel agency who will hook you up and plan an amazing trip for you and your honey!

I would LOVE to go dress shopping with you. I know most of the time that is time for family or friends. But, if you would like me there, let’s set it up!

Absolutely! Contact us for more information on planning and coordinating your wedding events.