What are the qualities of a good wedding consultant?

Wedding consultants are known for saving time and money for their clients.  Some qualities to look for in a wedding consultant:

• Experience: A good track record is usually the best guide, so check references and talk frankly with previous clients.
• Professionalism: The consultant should understand the wedding business. 
• Congeniality: A congenial consultant works with you: they won't pressure you into decisions you aren't comfortable making.
• Good chemistry:  It's important that you feel comfortable with the consultant that you'll work with.  Is this someone who you'll want to spend time with? Confide in?
• Excellent listening skills: Your consultant is going to plan your wedding. They are a good listener.
• Courtesy: A consultant's manners may indicate how well they will work with you.  This person will be your wedding expert and will also serve as your intermediary with officiants, site managers, vendors, and even members of the wedding party.  You want to be represented positively.

Contact Beverly Harris Weddings & Events today at (310) 487-9698.

6 Tips On How To Avoid Problems with Vendors

I've had a couple of clients ask me what happens if you don't receive the services for which you've contracted.  Here are 6 tips to follow.

1. Withhold final payment.
2. Write a letter to the vendor explaining your position and ask for a return of your deposit.
3. Take the vendor to small claims court. 
4. File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau in the state where the vendor is located.
5. Report the case to your state's Department of Consumer Affairs.
6. Hire a lawyer and sue to recover your deposit.  Your contract should stipulate a full refund for non-delivery of services.

Of course most vendors provide you with the best service and some even go above and beyond the call of duty.

Beverly Harris Weddings & Events

(310) 487-9698