FAQs

Q. What's the difference between a Wedding Planner, a Wedding Coordinator, and a Wedding Consultant?

A. wed.ding plan.ner n
1. a person hired to plan and organize a wedding, reception and possibly the honeymoon in consultation with the bride and groom.
2. a professional who offers his or her skills for full-service planning.

wed.ding co.or.di.na.tor n
1. a professional who offers his or her skills in executing the day-of production of a wedding.
2. some country clubs or venues come with an "in-house" coordinator.
3. an "outside" professional wedding coordinator is hired to ensure your event is executed flawlessly leaving you and your loved one in a stress-free mind set in order to fully enjoy your celebration with friends and family.

wed.ding con.sul.tant n
1. a professional who simply gives advice to couples who want to plan their own wedding.
2. one who gives expert or professional advice to couples planning a wedding, reception and/or honeymoon.
3. someone who meets clients via Skype, phone, or in person.

Q. Why do we need a wedding and/or event planner?
A. Depending on your customized wedding package, AJE will handle everything from uniquely designing your wedding & event, budget planning, vendor selection & negotiation to creating and distributing all timelines, troubleshooting problems as well as set-up & breakdown. We are highly experienced and our sole-focus is to guarantee you are able to celebrate your new beginning as a happily married couple!

Q. How do I know if Angelica Joy Events is a good fit for us?
A. AJE is a great fit for anyone looking to have a memorable wedding and/or event! We pride ourselves in building strong and comfortable relationships with our clients and with the flexibility of being able to accommodate your needs at any time.

Q. Can I hire Angelica Joy Events for event design and décor only?
A. Yes, absolutely! We have a wide array of skills to benefit your events, one of which is specializing in event design! You can hire us exclusively for your next event design!

Q. Do I have to go through your vendors if I hire you as my planner/designer?
A. Absolutely not! Although we do collaborate with only the most recognized and reputable vendors, you do not need to hire the vendors off our preferred list. We are flexible in working with any vendor that is tailored to make your special day come true.

Q. My venue offers an on-site coordinator for the day of the event. Do I still need an event planner?
A. Although your venue may have an on-site coordinator, they will not be able to give you the care and attention an independent coordinator will be able to deliver. Angelica Joy Events works exclusively for you, while the on-site venue coordinator works primarily for the venue. Most importantly, it's our job to save you money! We handle not only all contacts with your vendors, but we make sure the production of your wedding runs smoothly. Our job is to set-up all personalized items and decor, advocate, manage details, and ensure that your event runs perfectly.

Q. What types of weddings do you accommodate?
A. AJE has no boundaries! We are experienced in Catholic/Christian, Jewish, traditional formal, informal, civil unions, Chinese, Korean, and many others.

Q. What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past?
A. We have planned weddings with guests counts as low as 20 to as many as 300. Despite the number, we always strive to ensure you are having the best time of your lives!

Q. My mom, best friend, and/or relative is going to help plan the wedding. Why should I hire a professional?
A. The best part about hiring a professional is having all of your loved ones and friends relaxed and partying from the start to the end. On your special day, the last thing you want is your mom and family friends running around, setting up your wedding decor and instructing vendors with set-up. This is a time for all involved to celebrate this special day with you. It's why we are here. We produce a timeline that breaks down every special moment to thoroughly cross our T's and dot our I's. On the day of your wedding, we work hard to make sure your first look with you significant other, first dance, cutting of your cake, bouquet toss and many more moment are produced in a timely-fashion. We do it, so your loved ones don't have to!

Q. Can I afford a Wedding Planner/Consultant?
A. We will work with you so that you can have the wedding of your dreams within your budget.

Q. What can I expect to be charged for? How do payments work (a percentage of our budget, a flat fee)?
A. After we review your wedding suggestions and create a timeline for your production, we will require a 50% non-refundable deposit to book your event date.

- 25% of the payment after design proposal
- 25% a week before the event

Q. Do you charge for an initial consultation?
A. Never! We don't charge nor do we limit the number of consultations you can have. Angelica Joy Events offer a very special service that is competitive to many other wedding & event planning companies! We offer an unlimited amount of in-person, phone & email consultations with our amazing clients!