I really cannot emphasize enough how incredibly invaluable our planner, Ashley, was to our entire wedding planning/day-of experience.
One piece of advice I received from countless brides throughout our engagement was to hire a planner. Everyo...ne insisted a planner would not only make the planning go more smoothly, but also ensure I was able to enjoy my wedding day so much more. As a professional corporate event planner, I was prepared to take on all wedding planner duties myself. I love the planning process and generally know what to expect as far as timelines, vendor agreements, costs and day-of activities. However, as the wedding day drew closer, the logic behind my friends' advice became more and more clear. While I had most of the details securely in order, I was still lacking a point person to make sure everything was executed according to plan. I needed a day-of manager who would take on all the responsibilities and attention to detail I knew I would not be physically capable of handling the day of the ceremony and reception.
That's where Your Perfect Bridesmaid came in. I reached out to the team at YPB about three weeks before our big day. Their owner Kim and I chatted about what I had already accomplished, what my vision was and where I was feeling the most anxiety. We agreed that their "Sanity Saver" package was right for us, and everything quickly took off from there! I was immediately connected with my planner, Ashley, and from that day forward, Ashley and I didn't go a single day without connecting. Taking what I had already put together, she compiled a detailed "run of show" plan. She asked all the right questions, added to what I had in the works, and pointed out many details I had not even considered. She was in contact with all of my vendors to ensure everyone was up-to-speed and always made time to check in with me to make sure I was feeling okay and enjoying this special time in my life.
I cannot express how relieved I was before and especially the day of the wedding to have Ashley on my side. She works with confidence in her abilities, and does it all with a smile on her face. All of my details were put into play thanks to her, and the day was absolutely beautiful! Most importantly, my now-husband and I were able to actually enjoy our wedding because of her!
From start to finish, YPB was there for me and my husband. We are still talking about how grateful we are that we made the last-minute decision to hire a day-of planner/manager. Of all the money we spent on our wedding, hiring Ashley through YPB was by far one of the costs we have no regrets about. Trust me - a planner/manager is worth every penny! I am so relieved I took my friends' advice, and I will continue to spread that advice to my future bride friends. If you're looking for any level of wedding planning/management support, I cannot recommend YPB enough!