Question 1

MY VENUE ALREADY HAS AN EVENT COORDINATOR... SO WHY DO I NEED AN INDEPENDENT WEDDING PLANNER?

Accepted Answer

A venue event coordinator and a wedding planner are two different roles. A venue event coordinator works for the venue and a wedding planner works for the couple. The venue event coordinator’s primary duty is to maintain the venue. Your independent wedding planner focuses on you and all of your event details from event design, request from guests, vendor communication, floor plan set up, ceremony execution, and more.

Question 2

WHAT SIZE EVENTS HAVE YOU PLANNED IN THE PAST

Accepted Answer

We have planned all sizes of weddings and events.

Question 3

WILL YOU BE PRESENT ON MY WEDDING DAY?

Accepted Answer

In our initial consultation you will learn more about our team and how we schedule our event planners.

Question 4

DO YOU CHARGE AN HOURLY RATE, A FLAT RATE OR A PERCENTAGE OF OUR OVERALL WEDDING BUDGET? DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT TO SECURE YOUR WEDDING PLANNER SERVICES?

Accepted Answer

Our initial consultation is complimentary. This is a chance for us to get to know each other.

Question 5

DO YOU CHARGE FOR AN INITIAL CONSULTATION?

Accepted Answer

Our initial consultation is complimentary. This is a chance for us to get to know each other.

Question 6

HOW MUCH COMMUNICATION WILL WE HAVE?

Accepted Answer

We always try our best to respond within 48 hours. Communication depends on what package you purchased. We will send you an onboarding email once you have booked that outlines communication and expectations.

Question 7

HOW MANY ASSISTANTS WILL ATTEND ON MY WEDDING DAY?

Accepted Answer

One wedding planner and at least one assistant will be at your wedding. We will have more assistants should you have multiple locations, or a large guest count.

Question 8

I AM PLANNING A DESTINATION WEDDING, DO YOU TRAVEL?

Accepted Answer

YES WE DO! We love traveling and planning outside of the Dallas Metroplex.

Question 9

HOW DO YOU DRESS UP FOR MY WEDDING?

Accepted Answer

All event planners and assistants will wear Hunter Orcutt Event set up uniforms and change into professional black attire for the event.

Question 10

WILL YOU EAT AND DRINK DURING THE RECEPTION AND HOW COMFORTABLE WILL YOU MAKE YOURSELF?

Accepted Answer

Planner meals during your reception are required. However, we are there to do a professional job and do not drink any alcohol or join your guests at the bar.

Question 11

HOW MANY EVENTS DO YOU PLAN PER YEAR?

Accepted Answer

Hunter Orcutt Events has eight event planners on staff. By choice, each coordinator plans approximately 15 events per year. We are firm believers in not over-committing ourselves. We control our workloads in order to give our clients the time and attention they deserve