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Frequently Asked Questions

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We understand we may not jive like "wine and cheese" with everyone, so we want to share as much of who we are as possible with you. Please take a moment to learn about us and the type of client we work with best. Hopefully, you like "wine and cheese," because we cannot wait to hear from you!

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What makes The Events Boutique different?

Our experience is unmatched, with our team boasting over three decades of relevant industry expertise. We didn’t just plan our sister's wedding and call ourselves event planners; we have worked diligently to earn our reputation. With a strong commitment to ethics, we are honest and genuinely care about our clients. As hopeless romantics, we are organized, artistic, energetic, stylish, and a lot of fun to be around! We believe that the best events are crafted with your personality in mind, supported by our extensive experience. Our clients choose us thoughtfully, and we select our clients carefully because a genuine connection between the planner and the couple is essential. Committed to excellence, we continually enhance our skills through training, seminars, and workshops. We have served on the Board of Association of Bridal Consultants and are members of WIPA and EPA.  We take our responsibility of creating an experience that you will remember seriously. We believe in Quality not Quantity! You have one single chance to have an epic wedding or event. Trust in our experience.

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How long have you been in business?

My business first launched as Uneekli-Yorz in 2007, planning social and corporate events and creating custom gifts. In 2010, I rebranded and launched The Events Boutique, a full-service design house. We think it better encompasses who we are and what we can do.

We have a DBA, a Tax ID Number, a Business License, and carry full Liability Insurance. ($2 M per occurance/$2 M aggregate).

 

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

While specializing in fusion and multicultural weddings, we plan and coordinate all religions, civil, and lgbtq. 

 

What types of services do you offer?

Full Planning, Partial Planning, Wedding Day Management, and Semi-Custom Invitations.

 

Where do you plan weddings? Can you plan our Destination Wedding?

We have offices in Southern California and Dallas; however, we plan weddings and events in all states and all countries.  We work with vendors in each territory full time who are very active in the wedding industry. We love to travel worldwide to plan and execute your events, so don’t hesitate to ask. We love destination weddings! We have worked with many couples that don’t live in their wedding city. We have structured our services so that our couples always have a planner near their host city.  With modern technology, there are many ways to connect with each other, and we make sure we get to know you and your desires as we plan your event.

 

We love what we have seen so far but weddings can be expensive. Can you work with our budget?

Do you remember the last time you went job hunting and the salary listed as "DOE" a.k.a  Depends on Experience? The more experience you have, the higher your salary merits. With different levels of planners within our organization, we can work with almost any budget. ​

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If you are, however, shopping for a Wedding Planner or other Event Services on the basis of price alone, we are probably not the best fit for you.

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We think you are exactly what we are looking for. How do we begin?

Our initial consultations are always complimentary. This is a chance for us to get to know each other to see if we’re a good fit to work together. Simply fill out the form on our Contact page or email us.  We will contact you with our first available appointment to discuss your event.

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How many weddings or events will you coordinate per day?

Each of our Coordinators and Designers will only work one wedding or event per day and only 2 per week to give you individualized attention. We, however only take a total of 30 events a year so we do fill our calendar rather quickly. 

 

Will you be at my actual wedding day?

The wedding consultant you’ve contracted with will personally be at your event, along with an additional coordinator, depending on how many guests you have.  

 

How do you dress for our event?

Our team will wear professional black attire and come with an emergency kit. 

 

Will you eat and drink during the reception and how comfortable will you make yourself?

Event days can turn into 10, 12, and even 14-hour days, and vendor meals during your reception are required. However, we are there to do a job. We will absolutely never drink alcohol or join your guests on the dance floor, no matter how much we love that song!

 

What additional types of events do you service?

Anniversaries, Baby Showers / Milestones, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Corporate Events, Debutante Balls, Eco-Friendly / Green Weddings, Engagement Parties, Graduations, Holiday Parties, LGBT Weddings / Ceremonies, Proms, Quinceaneras, Sweet 16s

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Why should I hire a wedding consultant? 

For many couples, it is their very first time planning a wedding. Weddings are a beast to plan, taking up hundreds of hours.  Planners are no longer considered a luxury but a necessity. There are complex logistical matters such as the timing of events, catering contracts, parking situations, and knowing which vendors are reputable. We are here to guide you and to take care of all of these concerns. Even if you only desire "Month of Coordination," the earlier you book your planner, the earlier you will receive guidance and the better chance mistakes won't be made.We can help save you time and money, as well as your sanity, so you can actually enjoy your wedding day!

 

I have a Venue Coordinator / Catering Coordinator. Why do I still need a wedding coordinator?

I was a Venue Manager and a Catering manager in my past life so I can say with 100000% certainty they will NOT do what your Wedding Planner or Wedding Coordinator will do for you. Venue and Catering Managers work for your venue or catering company. Your Wedding Planner or Coordinator works for YOU.  On your wedding day, their focus is delivering their contracted services, exclusively: ensuring the venue set up is accurate [tables, chairs and place setting only], the food is out on time and that tear down happens seamlessly. In addition, a Venue Coordinator or Catering Manager often departs once the meal is served. This may be an important consideration if your are looking for support to set up your décor prior, manage your vendor team, and/or manage your event and timeline from setup through teardown. For example cueing your DJ for speeches, cake cutting, or the first dance are outside their scope of responsibilities. And remember: while you may have worked with one individual throughout the planning process, there is no guarantee that you will be provided with that same individual on your big day!

 

My DJ said he can coordinate my wedding!

Shut the font door! No they cannot! Be weary!!!!! I  like to take pictures but I would never try to convince you to let me be your photographer. Think about this scenario...Can your DJ line up and cue the bridal party down the aisle and cue your music at the same time? Can your DJ coordinate with the caterers to get your food out on time and find out where your vegetarian meals are? Will your DJ arrive 3 hours beforehand to set up all the DIY you purchased on Etsy? Do they know where the flowers go or how to pin a corsage? Let's be realistic, they won't be able to jumble the madness if 5 guests show up without RSVPing if they are making announcements and timing your music. Leave your DJ to what they do best: playing awesome music, MC-ing, and getting your guests pumped up and off their seats and onto the dance floor.

 

I can ask my family and friends to help! 

Think about this, if your family and friends are helping you, are they part of the celebration or part of your vendors? There is a term for that... :friendor". It's a very BAD word in the industry. They will ignore their duties and want to hit the dance floor and the bar. They won't know the answers to your vendor's questions and will not be able to properly organize your day. They can actually make it worse than not having a coordinator at all. You have planned and planned and have budgeted a lot of hard-earned money to turn over the reins to an amateur. Let a professional manage your day. We are great at anticipating your needs and your vendor's needs, and very importantly, we can troubleshoot in a matter of seconds. That's why you hire a planner with EXPERIENCE. The best gift you could give yourself is peace of mind and leaving all your worries behind.

 

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