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6B | THEPRESS.NET WEDDING PLANNER JUNE 27, 2008
Planning an Exquisite Event
by Jennifer Birkland
Correspondent
For most brides-to-be, the scenario is
basically the same. Mr. Right professes his
unending love in the form of a beautiful
diamond engagement ring, she responds
with an emphatic “yes” and they both
run to the phone to announce the good
news to family and friends.
Now all that’s left is to say “I do” and
enjoy a lifetime of happiness with one
another, right? Wrong.
Sure, the hardest part is over. You’ve
found Mr. Right. But unless you two
lovebirds are planning to elope or head
down to City Hall before it closes for the
day, it’s time to plan what will likely be
one of the biggest days in your life – your
wedding day.
Brides contemplating hiring a wedding
coordinator will spend more money
in doing so, but will also benefi t from the
coordinator’s experience and contacts.
Cecy Gomez, owner of Exquisite
Events in Discovery Bay, is a certifi ed wedding
planner of nearly 10 years. Gomez
said the average wedding costs between
$25,000 and $30,000, while platinum
weddings can cost up to $60,000.
Gomez said a good wedding coordinator
is present from the moment the
groom asks his bride-to-be for her hand
in marriage till the moment the two leave
Photo courtesy of Cecy Gomez
An elegant reception table will have guests talking well after the wedding is over.
on their honeymoon. But it’s not only
about managing every detail of the wedding;
the coordinator is often responsible
for relieving the bride and groom’s
anxiety.
“Most people don’t realize how
much goes into planning a wedding,”
Gomez said. “It’s not just fi nding a good
baker or fl orist; it’s the little things like
‘will candles on the (reception) tables
make a difference in my evening wedding?’
or who to tip and how much. For
people planning their own weddings, it
can be a very stressful time. Sometimes
you just need an expert’s help.”
Once the big day has arrived, Gomez
and her team of assistants work closely
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with the bride and groom while also
greeting guests, directing vendors and
ensuring the event runs smoothly.
“From the engagement to the
honeymoon, this should be a time for the
bride and groom to enjoy themselves and
the moment,” Gomez said.
Regardless of whether you choose to
plan the event yourself or hire a professional,
there are a few things that need to
be addressed.
First, set a date. You can’t reserve
a location, an offi ciant or any of your
vendors without one, so it’s best to get it
done early.
see Event page 7B
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