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1. How long have you been a wedding coordinator?
My first wedding was in 1992 at a local chapel where the bride dressed in a beautiful floor length navy blue formal gown with a bouquet of sunflowers ,greenery and roses tied in satin ribbon.
2. Did you start your business from scratch or did you buy a business already setup?
I started this business myself. I would never purchase someone else’s reputation.
3. Is this your full-time job or part-time job?
This is my fulltime job.
4. How many full-service weddings do you personally coordinate each year?
An average of one per week.
5. What type of formal training have you had?
I performed as a coordinator’s assistant while taking college credited wedding consultant courses.
6. Are you a member of any major bridal or wedding/special event trade associations?
Yes, I am a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants
7. Do they require that you have formal training each year for membership or do you simply pay them dues?
They have courses to take each year to advance your training.
8. What are some adjectives you would use to describe yourself .
Friendly, Outgoing, Very Personable, Detailed, Reliable and Dependable. I am determined to do what is necessary to make your wedding day a success.
9. Describe the most difficult wedding you've managed and why was it difficult?
The most dutiful, although I wouldn’t refer to it as difficult was when a future mother-in-law tried to take over the ceremony against the bride‘s wishes. I had to step in and take control of the issue. Everything ended in smiles.
10. Describe the best wedding you've ever managed. Why was it the best wedding?
My best wedding was held at Whitfield Square in downtown Savannah. The harpist played beautifully. And the bride was beautiful as she arrived in the Cinderella Carriage with her Prince Charming by her side. The guests were struck with awe with her beauty and her elegance. The gazebo was dressed with a wrought iron chandelier with ferns hanging from the sides, with a table set up and dressed accordingly inside the gazebo with champagne and toasting goblets for the guests to toast the happy couple before proceeding to the reception site.
It was the best because the bride wasn‘t expecting to be picked up in a Cinderella carriage. The bride, groom, and families were such awesome people. We worked so well together.
11. Do you employ other people to help you plan events?
Yes, I have a team of qualified assistants that help me with necessary assignments.
12. Is there an extra charge for additional staff?
No, my fee is all you pay.
13. Do you personally attend every wedding?
Yes, I make sure everything is set up and flowing accordingly.
14. Do you sell wedding invitations?
No, I can refer you to places or sites that do this.
15. How many hours does it take you to plan a wedding?
It depends on size of wedding. As long as it takes to make sure every detail is covered.
16 . How many hours are included with your packages?
All of my packages include unlimited consultation. I don’t feel you can put a time limit on making someone’s dreams come true.
17. How many hours are you on site the day of the wedding?
As many as required.
18. Do you help with setup and tear down?
Yes, I oversee everything to make sure it is done properly.
19. Will you help with the processional and recessional?
Yes, I will oversee and help with everything necessary to make you as comfortable as possible.
20. Will you bring an emergency kit?
Yes, I always carry a kit with me no matter how large or small the ceremony. You can never be too careful.
I have yet to refuse anything asked of me by a couple.
22. Are you present at the rehearsal?
Yes, I work closely with the minister and bridal party to make sure everyone knows what to do and where to be when needed.
23. Will you setup the personal items on each of the place settings?
If requested. Otherwise, I will oversee the job to make sure it is done properly.
24. Will you help design the overall theme, decor and flow of the wedding ceremony & reception?
Yes, I will do whatever deemed necessary to make the event a success and will always give my input when needed.
25. Will you provide me with a detailed budget outline?
Yes, I break down every cost in details so that you know exactly what you are paying for.
26. Will you assist with lodging arrangements for our out of town guests?
Yes, if needed I will help locate and secure appropriate lodging for your out of town guests and the happy couple.
27. Do you accept commissions, kickbacks or professional discounts from any vendors you refer?
No, if they offer discounts I pass them on to my clients.
28. Who signs the vendor contracts? Do we pay you the fee for the entire event and then you pay each vendor or do we contract with vendors separately?
The vendors can be handled however you prefer. I can refer you to the vendor and you can handle it or I can recommend a vendor and deal directly with them to save you from having to do it. I will do whatever makes you more comfortable.
29. Are you present at all vendor meetings?
Yes, I am normally at all vendor meetings unless you prefer to attend alone.
30. Do you make initial contact with all referred vendors and check price and availability or do you give us a list of vendors for us to call?
I will do whichever one you prefer. I am here to make this process easier for you.
31. Describe some problems you've had with vendors not fulfilling their contract and how you handled it.
Vendor issues have fortunately have never been a problem. When, however, if a vendor doesn‘t seem to want to work with my client I do not hesitate to replace them with a vendor with the same qualifications that will. I am very selective about the vendors that I suggest to my clients. I would never refer any vendor that I would not hire for myself.
32. Do you charge for an initial meeting?
No, the initial meeting is free of charge.
33. What is your coordination fee?
It depends on date, size of wedding, and/or package selected.
34. Does the fee include the day of the wedding?
Yes.
35. Do you charge hourly, a flat rate or a percentage of my overall budget?
I have a flat rate.
36. What is your refund policy in case of cancellation
If cancellation occurs, refunds are limited to unearned fees, funds in excess of unused or non-refundable fees and out of pocket expense.
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Chad Baker, Owner and Wedding Consultant, Savannah Georgia E-mail
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