Be on time

Planning the details of a weddings or other events can be time-consuming. But, guess what? It pays off in the end. I have had clients ask me, "Why should we start planning 18 months out from the wedding date. We have time?" Time is something you don't have. Planning anything is a process. Just getting ready for a family meal takes time. What seems to be peculiar about weddings is the number of times the planning model has to be re-worked. If a solid gap of time is built into the model, then the event is still "safe." I use the word "safe" because the details of the event should be as close to ideal as possible. Unforeseen things do happen. One of my clients lost her Flower Girl to leukemia a month before the wedding. At the rehearsal, everyone was crying. Of course, the wedding should be a time to celebrate, not to mourn. In her honor, the couple lit a special memorial candle, placed a "Remember" section in the program, and asked the minister to conduct a moment of silence in the girl's honor. The wedding went off without a hitch.

After the newness of the engagement wears off, the first order of business is to secure the venue. This is a huge part of the planning model. Some brides wait until they select a dress and color schemes. All the while, some other couple has booked that date. In New Orleans, venues book fast. When a bride contacts me, the first thing I want to do is contact venues to determine if the space is available. This decision is critical and should be made as quickly as possible. Venues contract for time. Most venues in New Orleans contract for 3 hours. It is important that clients enjoy every dollar of this expense. If you are late, you lose money. This is a true example of:"Time is money."

The Best Events New Orleans contracts for time. If the event is scheduled for 6 o'clock, then it should start on time. There is no wiggle room on the day of the event. Venue managers do not readily negotiate for extra time the day of the event. So, if you are a procrastinator, train yourself to be on time for one day.

Be on time.

Happy planning!