At Friend of the Bride, a wedding consultant is defined as a professional who consults and discusses the particulars of the wedding day with the bridal couple, and also provides task-oriented services, but does not usually plan the event (although I can). I believe the couple should take full enjoyment in planning for this extremely important event in their lives. Yet, there is no denying that it takes many hours and causes much stress!
So, if I am not going to plan your event, why would you need me? Depending on your particular needs, I can guide and assist you in order to help avoid those big and little mistakes that can spoil the day. Or I can be a behind-the-scenes assistant to help make the wedding day flow smoothly. Perhaps I am overseeing the set-up of the ceremony or reception venue while you tend to getting dressed! Definitely your stress level will be reduced so you can actually relax and enjoy your special day.
You are going to spend nearly 300 hours planning this wedding and reception. It would be great if the hours could be divided evenly week by week, but they won’t be, and you’ll be overwhelmed. And that’s why Friend of the Bride can be of help: to guide, to assist, to be there for you when you need a little help… from a friend.
Beverly Edwards began serving as a wedding ceremony coordinator when she was only 15 years old. Initially, she was hired as a pipe-organist or pianist for weddings, which she still does even today. Brides were always asking her for suggestions to make their ceremony more unique or worry-free. As the years went by, she was recruited to plan large dinner events for schools, churches, community / political organizations, and private functions, which added to the practical advice she could provide to bridal couples regarding receptions. Eventually, Beverly decided to focus solely on wedding day events, and to continue serving her clients as a consultant rather than a planner.
" After all these years I still take my job seriously and personally. My goal is to help couples with their wedding day so that THEIR wishes come true."
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