Event Management, Decor and Design, Event Production.....just what exactly does it all mean? Excellent question. Are we wedding planners and coordinators, floral designers, or a rental resource? The answer is simple - we are all the above and more! At Agape' Events we are certified professional Wedding Consultants, certified floral designers, AND a resource for linens, chaircovers and decor, but with a twist. To learn more about our symphony of services and how, when used individually or together they will enhance your event experience, continue reading below.
What is available to rent and how do I obtain access to view your inventory? We get this question all the time, so let's address this question by defining our service.
Agape' Events does NOT have a showroom that is open to the public for viewing and selection. We are available by appointment only. We are a Wedding & Event Planning and Design company that consigns its inventory of containers and decor for the exclusive use of fullfilling event designs for our clients.
Q. Can I rent items so that we can do everything ourselves?
A. Regrettably we are not a traditional rental resource for the DIY customer. We no longer just rent "stuff"...we bring event designs and dreams to life.
Q. I only want centerpieces for my event. Can I hire you for this single service?
A. Absolutely. We would love to work with you.
Q. Is there a minimum to use your services?
A. At Agape' Events we have a pre-tax event minimum of $2000.00 (not applicable to linen or chaircover rentals) . This minimum can be satisfied using any one of our single services, or multiple services in concert with each other.
Q. Can I hire you to just set-up and decorate my venue using our own decor items?
A. As much as we would love to assist you in this area we are uncomfortable handling decor items other than our own.
Q. I only want overlays and or chair covers. Can I rent just these items?
A. Of course! We have an extensive inventory of both that we would love to make available to you. Give us a call to view our selection.
Q. Can I make an appointment to just get ideas from you so that we can do the work ourselves?
A. Of course. We'd love to meet with you. Design Consultations are $250.00 (due at the time of the consultation) and include three silk design sample images for your use. Should you decide to utliize our services, the design fee is credited to your event balance.
Q. Can I take pictures of the designs to share with my family and friends?
A. We are flattered that you would desire to photograph our designs and share them with your family and friends; however photographying our designs is not permitted unless a Design Consultation fee is paid, or a Reservation Fee* is made to secure our services.
Q. How much is the Reservation Fee and how is it applied?
A. To secure our services for your event date and guarantee our availability a $500.00 Non-Refundable Reservation Fee is required. This fee is then deducted from your overall event total.
Q. Do you offer free consultations?
A. Yes, we do. In fact the first time we meet it's our treat! However please keep in mind that our first meeting is just to get to know you, is limited to 1 hour and does NOT include an event design. This meeting is more of a chance for us to hear about your dreams and desires and then determine how our services can best meet your needs.
Still have more questions? Give us a call We'd love to visit with you!
“Just who and what is a wedding coordinator, bridal consultant, wedding consultant, etc.?” Unfortunately, these titles have come to be a catch all for anyone who works with a bride. DJ’s, Florists, Caterers, Reception Halls, and yes, even Churches will claim to have bridal consultants and wedding coordinators. This is not only unfortunate but can be tragic for the bride who thinks she is getting a professional wedding coordinator, only to find out that all she has is a bridal liaison for that particular vendor.
Before we can answer the question of “why should you hire a professional coordinator” let us first begin by defining what a coordinator is and how you will benefit from their professional services.
Q. What is a Bridal Consultant?
A. A bridal consultant is a professional whose training, expertise and contacts will help make your wedding as close to perfect as it can (and should be – and let you relax (as much as you can) and let you enjoy your wedding day.
Q. What will a Bridal Consultant do for me?
A. In addition to helping you make your wedding dreams come true within your budget – and perhaps saving you from costly mistakes – a consultant will save you time. With today’s hectic lifestyles, many bridal couples and their families do not have the time for the detailed planning and work a beautiful wedding requires. A professional consultant working with you can handle the details, allowing you the freedom to do what you want to do.
Q. Won'’t a Consultant want to run the whole show?
A. To the contrary, a professional consultant will work with you, handling as much or as little of your wedding as you want. After all, it is your wedding. The consultant is there to help you and your family – and make the day perfect.
Q Can I afford a Bridal Consultant?
A. A wedding consultant is part of your budget, not an additional expense. In fact, you often save money because a consultant can offer you less expensive alternatives without compromising your wedding vision. Above all, the professional bridal consultant will work with you to produce your dream wedding, including the consultant’s fee, all within your budget.
Q. Can I do the planning myself?
A. Absolutely – which is sometimes part of the fun. But is can also be a hassle, checking out the many resources for each vendor, making sure all the details are in place and worrying about whether you’re getting the best deal – and whether everything will turn out all right. A bridal professional has the training and experience to make it all work, while you relax.
Q. Do I need a Bridal Consultant?
A. A consultant will be a distinct asset as you plan your wedding. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend time with your fiancée, and your families rather than worrying about all the details of your special day? A consultant will take care of the details, leaving you to have the fun! And, on the wedding day, you can shine as the star, while your consultant works behind the scenes to make it all happen!
You can count on your professional bridal consultant to help you in many roles:
• Advisor
As an expert, the consultant knows weddings, from the socially correct invitation formats through the proper planning and organization of the reception.
• Coordinator
Through extensive contacts in the wedding business, the consultant can match you with the right professionals, from photographer to caterer to turn your wedding dreams into reality.
• Supervisor
Why should you worry about the details of planning your wedding? Your consultant will work with the other professionals you have chosen to make sure everything happens just as you want it.
• Mediator
Are you caught between “ex”-families and “step”-families? A bridal professional, as an independent third party, often can smooth ruffled feathers and mediate disagreements. Sometimes your consultant may be nothing more than a “shoulder to cry on” to support you during the hectic days before your wedding.
• Financial Planner
If you’'re working with a budget (and who isn’t) your consultant can help you organize your dream wedding within your budget, by suggesting ways to make your dollar go the farthest. Your consultant will focus on your budgetary needs and not the financial needs of the vendor.
Finally there are two keys to a successful event; personalization and orchestration.
Everyone wants for their wedding to be successful. A good event manager can help set the mood, the ambiance that creates the experience you want for your wedding. Why would you not budget for the orchestration? If you are renting a venue and bringing in an outside caterer, this is where you really need event management.
Onsite coordinators do not run to the store, or go back to your hotel room if you forgot your marriage license and the wedding can't move forward. What guest would you send for the marriage license while your ceremony was happening (this has happened and will most likely happen again). We are on the spot problem solvers, stress managers etc. We (professional event planners and managers) work for YOU not the venue.
As an event manager, we have to understand all your planning, read all your contracts, talk with the vendors and the venue, visit the site at least once, create a timeline, check it out with DJ, musicians, officiant, catering, site manage, florist, cake person, photographer, etc. and make sure everyone is on the same page. A good manager will make it happen. Oh yes, many of the couples want their wedding to be out of the box, no cookie cutter wedding for them. All the while, every vendor you talk to tries to sell you on something you do not want. Your personal wedding planner will help you and your vendors deliver what you want, not what they think you want.