FAQ
How did you get into wedding planning?
I got into event planning first, back in 2001. I have always wanted to plan events, so i began by taking courses while i was at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I also worked as their special events intern for a year, which involved planning events for 100-2000 students, which really piqued my interest in planning, and gave me great experience with organizing events on a large scale. I also worked with the event coordinator at a large law firm, to plan their holiday recognition party in 2004, for 300+ legal professionals at the Amway Grand. Helping with friends weddings, planning social events, and corporate and non-profit events, led to my desire to open Stella Event Design.
Why is it valuable to hire a wedding coordinator?
For a lot of people, it's a real challenge to pull together all of their ideas, and create an overall design that doesn't just look like a hodge-podge of pretty things. A wedding planner can help you pull together all of your ideas, and help to create an event that has a feeling of continuity. More importantly, a wedding planner can help you to coordinate the logistics of a wedding, so that you can relax and enjoy your wedding day. A wedding coordinator is also a fabulous resource to connect you with quality vendors that fit not only your style, but also your budget. A lot of people view a wedding planner as a budget-buster, when in reality, a good wedding planner can help you make the most of your budget and save you money in the long run.
What if I'm on a budget?
All the more reason to let us help! One of our main focuses at Stella Event Design is to help you get the most out of your money. A wedding coordinator can help you to negotiate vendor contracts, purchase from trusted distributors, and help you to avoid hidden costs from venues and vendors. At Stella, we keep your budget in mind at all times throughout the event planning process, and we are here to help, no matter what your budget!
Do you travel for weddings?
Definitely! Beginning in 2009, Stella Event Design will be travelling statewide and beyond for day-of coordination. If you're interested in assistance with events in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois (or maybe Mexico or Jamaica) I would be happy to help you with your planning needs! Travel fees apply to events farther than 50 miles from St. Joseph, Michigan.
What if I'm planning from a distance?
We work with many brides from the Chicago area, Indiana, and even across the country, to plan their destination weddings in Southwest Michigan.
What is your favorite moment at a wedding?
I have 2 favorite parts--the first, is the moment when the bride is waiting to go down the aisle with her father. It's so touching to see a bride so excited and giddy to go down the aisle--i think that is the moment when it hits most brides that 'this is actually happening!' The second, is when the bride and groom get ready to leave the reception, after everything has gone smoothly, and the night has turned out just as they had hoped. This is when all 3 of us get to look back and say, "we did it," which is a great feeling.
How did you get into wedding planning?
I got into event planning first, back in 2001. I have always wanted to plan events, so i began by taking courses while i was at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I also worked as their special events intern for a year, which involved planning events for 100-2000 students, which really piqued my interest in planning, and gave me great experience with organizing events on a large scale. I also worked with the event coordinator at a large law firm, to plan their holiday recognition party in 2004, for 300+ legal professionals at the Amway Grand. Helping with friends weddings, planning social events, and corporate and non-profit events, led to my desire to open Stella Event Design.
Why is it valuable to hire a wedding coordinator?
For a lot of people, it's a real challenge to pull together all of their ideas, and create an overall design that doesn't just look like a hodge-podge of pretty things. A wedding planner can help you pull together all of your ideas, and help to create an event that has a feeling of continuity. More importantly, a wedding planner can help you to coordinate the logistics of a wedding, so that you can relax and enjoy your wedding day. A wedding coordinator is also a fabulous resource to connect you with quality vendors that fit not only your style, but also your budget. A lot of people view a wedding planner as a budget-buster, when in reality, a good wedding planner can help you make the most of your budget and save you money in the long run.
What if I'm on a budget?
All the more reason to let us help! One of our main focuses at Stella Event Design is to help you get the most out of your money. A wedding coordinator can help you to negotiate vendor contracts, purchase from trusted distributors, and help you to avoid hidden costs from venues and vendors. At Stella, we keep your budget in mind at all times throughout the event planning process, and we are here to help, no matter what your budget!
Do you travel for weddings?
Definitely! Beginning in 2009, Stella Event Design will be travelling statewide and beyond for day-of coordination. If you're interested in assistance with events in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois (or maybe Mexico or Jamaica) I would be happy to help you with your planning needs! Travel fees apply to events farther than 50 miles from St. Joseph, Michigan.
What if I'm planning from a distance?
We work with many brides from the Chicago area, Indiana, and even across the country, to plan their destination weddings in Southwest Michigan.
What is your favorite moment at a wedding?
I have 2 favorite parts--the first, is the moment when the bride is waiting to go down the aisle with her father. It's so touching to see a bride so excited and giddy to go down the aisle--i think that is the moment when it hits most brides that 'this is actually happening!' The second, is when the bride and groom get ready to leave the reception, after everything has gone smoothly, and the night has turned out just as they had hoped. This is when all 3 of us get to look back and say, "we did it," which is a great feeling.
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