Texas Party and Wedding Planner
PURPLE PENELOPE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Why should I hire a party planner?
A party planner can save you time, money and stress by suggesting choices you may not have though of, by helping you develop your budget and helping you stick to it, by narrowing down the options within your budget, and by handling the thousand and one details that go into making an event come together.
Can't you just give me a list of vendors?
We do not recommend vendors until we've explored with you such things as budget, theme, location, and the date of your event, all of which influence who we might recommend. After we know your needs, we will seek out the vendors who meet those criteria and work with you and the vendor to arrive at an affordable price for the services you require.
How is a planner paid?
Party and wedding planners determine their fees in various way. Most usually charge a fee, either an hourly consulting rate or a wedding package rate. Be cautious in hiring a wedding or party planner who bases their fee on a percentage of the wedding costs; they have no incentive to help you find the best price. We offer several options, from an hourly rate for corporate events and family parties to package prices for a wedding. Purple Penelope does not accept "kick backs" from vendors. We negotiate the best price for you. Please check our services page for more information on prices.
What does a planner really do?
A party or event planner works directly with the client to create a stress-free event. An event planner would do all the work you would have to do if you didn't hire someone to help you. Plus, a planner brings knowledge and skills to the job you may not have. The client and planner meet and discuss the services needed for that event. The planner will then interview vendors (according to the specifications given by the client) and present the client with several choices for each of the contracted services. Once the client chooses a vendor, the planner helps the client negotiates a contract. The planner will then coordinate vendors set-up and clean-up for the event. A wedding planner does all of the above, plus provides assistance to the bride in all other aspects of the wedding. Check our wedding page for additional information.
Does a wedding planner plan everything?
A wedding planner's job is to help a couple make informed decisions about their wedding, but the bridal couple have control over their wedding. Purple Penelope works hard to help you have the wedding of your dreams. See our wedding page and our "For Brides" pages to learn more about wedding planning.
What can I expect to spend on my wedding?
The moon plus 20%, unless you watch every penny!! If you read the brides' magazine or watch the bridal shows on television, you already know that the typical wedding in America cost well over $10,000, and many ordinary weddings cost $25,000. A celebrity wedding can costs many times that amount. A dream wedding doesn't have to cost that much. Fortunately, it is possible to have a wonderful wedding for much less, but it requires careful planning and sticking to that plan to have a dream wedding on a budget. The more limited your budget, the more you need a wedding planner to help you obtain the wedding you want for the budget you can afford.
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