1. Will a wedding consultant take over my wedding?

Some may, but not us. We know what an unpleasant experience it can be to have to work with that type of person. Before Sagewood came into existence, we saw first-hand what it was like to deal with controlling yet uninformed people connected to a couple's wedding. Since then, we have seen stressed-out couples, who have planned their weddings without any professional assistance, hire controlling and difficult vendors. Your engagement should be happy, not full of stress and harsh feelings. Our role is that of an advisor and facilitator, giving you all the benefits of our experience. It is essential to us that you feel like the wedding is yours, that it is personal and reflects your vision. To us, that's a sign of a successful event. 

2. What kind of challenges do wedding planners handle?

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3. How can Sagewood consultants save me money?

• Above all, our experience saves you time and costly mistakes, and exposes you to the best options for your style and budget. We are well versed in the numerous logistics and issues involved in planning.

• We are not a "bridal discount" operation, nor do we receive "kickbacks" in exchange for exclusively referring a supplier. Instead, we pass on discounts to you. We understand that it is important for you to have options to make informed decisions. Our extensive list of contacts allows us to find the best source of products and services for your wedding.

• We work closely with suppliers to fine the best use of your budget for their services with a focus on quality and style and to make sure they understand your vision.

• Sagewood offers services such as graphic design (invitations, programs, etc.) and rentals of terrific decorative items at competitive rates.

4. Can't I just have a friend, relative, or other vendor do the work?

Some people go this route. One of our clients described it best - she had been to a number of weddings where the couples did this and while the weddings were special, they just did not go as smoothly as they would have gone had they had a professional help them plan it all. "At worst there were some obvious problems, and at best they just lacked polish. Some of the couples were very stressed out and their parents and attendants seemed to be all over the place." 
You can still share the enjoyable aspects of planning with your loved ones while having professional help. Planning is more time- consuming and stressful for people who have limited or no experience with it and haven't been exposed to the different issues that come up with different weddings. Also, with professional help, you can better avoid awkward, delicate situations that result from differences of opinions among friends or relatives.
Other vendors may have referrals for some services you may need and some great ideas about their area of expertise, but they won't have the time or experience to cover all aspects and tasks involved with planning or coordination.

5. Do Sagewood consultants always use the same vendors?

Although we do have a core list of vendors with whom we love to work, we are constantly looking for new talent to support. We use our extensive list of contacts to create the best team of service providers for your event, but we gladly research other vendors as needed.