Question 1

Describe your experience. How many weddings have you planned, and what are they like? Any specialties?

Accepted Answer

The Southern Gal experience is stress-free, creative, and a relaxing experience. Southern Gal Weddings and Events have officially been in business for about 6 years. Over those 6 years, I have provided services from planning to event design for over 50 weddings. I specialize in custom details. This is your day and no one should have a day that looks like yours.

Question 2

Are you part of a team? Who will we be working with?

Accepted Answer

Southern Gal Weddings and Events is a family-owned business. LaWanda is the lead planner however there are 2 other members that serve in the day-of-coordination and/or event setup capacity.

Question 3

Do you also plan other events, like showers or rehearsal dinners?

Accepted Answer

I plan all types of events! Showers, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, birthdays (child & adult), rehearsal dinners, and more. You name it, I plan it!

Question 4

How much time should we expect to spend with you?

Accepted Answer

As much or as little as needed. I don't have a set amount of time because not every couple is the same.

Question 5

Do you take on multiple weddings in a day or weekend?

Accepted Answer

I typically do not take multiple weddings or events on the same day. Multiple weddings on the same weekend are possible though. It depends on the needs of the couple.

Question 6

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Accepted Answer

I am very reasonably priced. My prices are fair and reasonable.

Question 7

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Accepted Answer

My typical process to to fully understand what the customer needs are. From that point, if the customer wishes to hire me I will provide a invoice via PayPal. A minimum non-refundable deposit (depending on date of event) is required to secure the date. The final amount is due no later than 14 days prior to the event. All payments are accepted and processed via PayPal.

Question 8

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Accepted Answer

I started doing this work when I planned my own wedding after I could not afford to pay a planner because they were all so expensive. The day was so stressful that I wanted to provide a budget friendly service to reduce that stress on others where ever I can.

Question 9

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Accepted Answer

They should know what they want. That will make it easier for the professional to quote pricing accurately.

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