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Meeting Planning FAQs
Wedding Planning FAQs
Why should we consider hiring a meeting management
firm?
What are the benefits of hiring Howerton + Wooten
Events, LLC?
How much does Howerton + Wooten Events charge?
What if I only need assistance with certain elements
of my meeting or conference?
My meeting budget has already been determined. How
can I afford to use your services?
If I hire H+W Events, my boss will think I can't
manage my own job!
Why should we consider hiring a meeting management firm?
Would you prepare your organization’s tax returns or represent your
organization as legal counsel if you did not have the proper training and
experience? Probably not! You’d seek and rely on the professional
authorities for any project that could make your organization financially or
legally liable. Meeting planning consultants are professionals – just like
your accountant or lawyer. Our team of award-winning meeting planners knows
the business of meetings. Our expertise, industry knowledge
and experience can uncover some of the typical hidden costs and liabilities
while saving you time and money.
What are the benefits of hiring Howerton + Wooten Events, LLC?
First and foremost, Howerton+Wooten Events services offer peace of mind. Not
only will you acquire a team of logistical experts, you will receive a team
of business strategists. Therefore, outsourcing to us is not only a prudent
financial strategy; it enables you to expand your internal manpower
resources while saving you time and money. You stay on track with your core
business responsibilities while maintaining the timeline, integrity and
success of your upcoming meeting or conference.
How much does Howerton + Wooten Events charge?
Our fees are sensibly based on the scope of work involved in your meeting or
conference, the projected lead time for planning the meeting, the number of
meeting attendees, and your total meeting budget.
What if I only need assistance with certain elements of my meeting or
conference?
We work with
you and manage the components and projects that you don’t have the time or
resources to effectively manage. We stay flexible while you stay focused on
your organization’s mission and goals.
My
meeting budget has already been determined. How can I afford to use your
services?
Our services add value and hard dollars to your bottom line by giving
you access to our meeting planning experience, and our long-term
relationships with hotel and vendor partners. We can assure you that our
meeting planning expertise will be considered priceless when some of the
typical costly mistakes and liability pitfalls, faced during meetings and
conferences, are avoided.
If
I hire H+W Events, my boss will think I can't manage my own job!
We’ll assist you with explaining the financial and organizational benefits
of outsourcing some or all of your meeting requirements. Your boss will be
impressed with your financial and organizational leadership, and your
commitment to getting the job done right.
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Why should I hire a professional wedding consultant?
If the venue(s) for my wedding &
reception employs coordinators, do I really need to hire a professional
wedding consultant?
Since I have a limited budget, isn't hiring a consultant
just an added expense?
Do professional wedding consultants take complete control
of the wedding planning?
How do I know if I am hiring the right wedding consultant?
What should I look for in a wedding consultant?
Why should I hire a professional wedding
consultant?
A professional wedding consultant will be a distinct asset as you plan your
wedding. As soon as you begin planning, you are faced with so many decisions.
"Does this service cost too much?" "Is this vendor reputable?" Before you know
it, your stress level outpaces the cost of the wedding! - We get it. It's
shocking to discover how much preparation is involved, and couples often find
they want experienced (and objective) guidance that they can rely on. That's
where a professional wedding consultant comes in! As we work with you to
create the wedding of your dreams, we navigate you through the subtle nuances of
wedding planning. We ensure that you consider and select the right professionals
while making certain that every aspect is perfect and no creative detail is
overlooked.
If the venue(s) for my wedding & reception
have coordinators, do I really need to hire a professional wedding
consultant?
Venue coordinators are event professionals that coordinate with you
regarding their specific profession, such as catering, ceremony location and/or
the reception location. Their primary responsibility is with the venue – Our
primary responsibility is you. A professional wedding consultant is typically
hired to help you with each and every detail of your wedding – such as
etiquette, invitations, budgeting, and vendor management – this includes making
sure that your venue/vendors' coordinators are doing their job.
Since I have a limited budget, isn't hiring
a consultant just an added expense?
By helping you develop a realistic budget and prioritizing your desires,
your money will be spent on what's really important to you. We recommend the
very best wedding professionals within your budget range and know when
adjustments can be made in costs without sacrificing quality. Above all, we
will work with you to produce your dream wedding, including the consultant's
fee, all within your budget.
Do professional wedding consultants take
complete control of the wedding planning?
This is your wedding and it
is really up to you. We will work with you, handling as much or as little of
your wedding as you want. The final decision is (and will always be)
yours.
How do I know if I am hiring the right
wedding consultant?
This is YOUR day, so two questions should come to mind immediately. Do I
feel comfortable with this consultant? Do I trust the consultant AND
the company? If you answer "no" to either question, then walk away. You
should feel completely comfortable with your professional wedding
consultant, and feel assured that the consultant is capable of doing the job
and completely understands your needs. Your personalities should match - A
professional wedding consultant can serve in many other capacities. She can
act as the wedding coach for apprehensive brides and mothers-of-the bride or
groom. She can even act as the much-needed best friend - After all, you will
be spending a lot of time together planning one of the major rites of
passage in your life.
What should I look for in a wedding
consultant?
Look for the Association of Bridal Consultants logo. Each ABC member
agrees to uphold the ABC Code of Ethics and Standards of Membership.
Also ask about a professional wedding consultant's and additional
education. Most importantly, look for a professional wedding consultant you
are comfortable with and that will listen. Paying attention to your needs
is the key to the success of your wedding dreams. Also having a consultant,
who is creative and resourceful, will help bring your dreams to reality.
They should be willing to do the research to find you the most unique items
to make your day special.
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