why a $100k creative wedding is more worth it than a $300k boring wedding
Would you rather spend $100k on a one-of-kind personalized wedding or $300k on one that has been done a million times before?
At Smiling Through Chaos, we would rather plan the more intimate wedding that’s customized for you and not relying on flowers and architecture to make the statements.
So what can you do with $100k?
Food, venue, decor, entertainment, transportation, fashion, linen, and details details details that say YOU!
What can you do with $300k that you can’t do with $100k?
Additional food, luxury venue, extravagant florals, multiple fashion switches, extra entertainment, custom furniture, luxury materials and more!
We plan luxury and ultra luxury, but either way, when you come to Smiling Through Chaos, you choose STC because you aren’t like everyone else and you don’t want to have your wedding day portray “just another pretty wedding.” Let’s make it say YOU. So whether you’re ready to spend ultra luxury or would rather have a more intimate wedding day, your planning team should understand your personalities and styles before developing a Vision that gets you even more excited to say, “I do.”
how to build lasting customer relationships
RESPECT — We treat each client with respect, no matter what package they choose to book with us. I know vendors who treat their highest-paying clients with the most attention and the lowest-paying with the least attention, but I am someone who has grown up with the philosophy that you treat the janitor with the same respect you would the President, as one, is not a better person than the other. Every person deserves respect and honor, and each person has a story that we don’t fully know. And our clients feel that — we do not talk down to anyone, even if they need a lot of education on the planning process.
just got engaged, now what?
If you just got engaged and are wondering, “Now what?” keep reading.
You might be thinking, “Okay, time to plan!” And then you stop and say, “But what’s most important to do first?”
If you go out of order of priority, you might be left with a videographer who specializes in light and airy outdoor weddings and then decide you want a sultry castle-like venue. Eek. So let’s go through the first few steps:
best man question… in brides magazine
Can I have more than one best man? And what are the positives and negatives to choosing more than one to be by your side? Grooms, this one’s for you!
should you work with a planner?
You deserve to be able to ENJOY the days leading up to your big event. You deserve to live your life and have an expert spend the time planning the best day ever for you.
You deserve that.
So let's talk about what you need to know about working with a Planner to determine if it's the best next step for YOU
family in the wedding
Do you have to include family in your wedding party?
I was asked for my expert opinion on this (click below!), and if you don’t include family, you just have to be sure about your decision. You cannot take it back.
And this comes up all the time, even inviting certain family members to the wedding!
