What does an event consultant do?

Depending on your needs, a consultant can be helpful in a myriad of ways. If you are working full time, it can be convenient to have a third party help with planning phone calls and research, if not more.

Our consultants can assist with your budget and be a “coach” to you if you just need some guidance through the process of planning, including providing referrals to reputable vendors.

Our consultants can help you plan your entire event if you wish—from site selection to decor and entertainment.  We can help with vendor negotiations, attend meetings for/with you, and answer etiquette questions.

Your consultant can finalize details the week prior to, and then be there the day of your event to ensure everything goes as planned.

 

Why do we need a "day-of" coordinator?

We recommend that you have at least one consultant with you the day of your event.  A “day-of” coordinator can handle the last-minute issues that you shouldn’t have to worry about, such as gathering various guests for pictures, toasts, introductions, and coordinating various vendors to ensure that the timeline for your event is followed and the results are as you planned. Instead of putting yourself and your guests to “work” at your event, you can all enjoy the celebration worry-free.

How do you make a wedding individualized for us?

Our consultants don’t plan the same event for every client. We sit down with each bride and groom to learn your likes and dislikes, interests, personal style, and vision for the wedding. Based on this information, our consultants give you creative ideas for planning an event you will love.

What if we only want help with part of the planning?

Our consultants are here to help you with whatever you need—a little or a lot. We can do anything from checking out catering options to shopping for gifts to running errands.

How do you stay current with the latest trends?

An Urban Affair’s consultants stay active within the Chicago area to keep tabs on the newest shops and potential locations - regularly meeting with various vendors and suppliers to stay current with the latest trends.

We are also a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (www.bridalassn.com), and our consultants attend regular educational events through ABC and the local Illinois chapter to continually expand our knowledge of the wedding planning industry. We also stay active within the Chicago area to keep tabs on the newest shops and potential locations. We regularly meet with various vendors and suppliers to stay current with the latest trends in weddings.

How do you choose vendors to recommend?

We have either been directly involved in a successful event with the vendors listed, or we have associates who have used and recommended them.