FCCI Weddings

I thought that hiring a wedding planner was a unnecessary extravagance, until I started trying to plan my wedding. As a working professional with no family in the immediate area, it was clear that I was in over my head. I met Marie at an open house at our reception facility; after a complimentary consultation, I realized that (a) I had no idea how much work was in store for me and (b) what I paid in terms of her fee would reap us benefits in discounts and peace of mind. I'm not going to lie: Marie is a taskmaster. We had meeting after meeting after meeting in the months leading up to my wedding. The result: Incredibly detailed spreadsheets that meant that I didn't have to think about a damn thing that entire weekend. Marie and her team made sure that everyone was where they needed to be when they needed to be there -- and that includes family, members of the bridal party and vendors. She even returned our rented items the following Monday, while we were relaxing on our honeymoon. We received so many compliments about how smoothly our ceremony and reception went; it wouldn't have worked without FCCI. Her rates are incredibly reasonable, especially when you consider the level of service that you receive. In addition to her talented planning skills, she is a meticulous seamstress, who basically reconstructed my dress. You might think that planners are for spoiled 20-somethings whose parents are footing the bill -- but, really, hiring a planner is an investment in your sanity. Even vendors told me how easy Marie was to work with and how professional she is.P.S. If you do nothing else, get chair covers. Easiest way to spruce up your environment.

I have worked with FCCI over the course of a few weddings and when it was time for me to get married, I knew that Marie would keep me on the timeline and help with all the things that I probably wouldn't even begin to think about or considerate. The day went well and I felt like I didn't have to worry about anything except walking down the aisle and say I do. I had many family members who were glad to pitch in and do things needed but honestly, family should be enjoying the day and not working on a day that we should all be enjoying.