Weddings By Diana & Invitations, Etc.

Business Description

Wedding and Party planning and coordinator with over 25 years professional experience in Santa Barbara, California area. Hourly rates or full event coordination. Stationery store with every price range and style of invitations, announcements and accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?

Wedding Planners

What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
How many weddings have you planned?
How do you assist in planning a wedding? What services do you provide?
Please describe the entire process you recommend, including before, during, and after the wedding.
Do you recommend specific wedding professionals?
Do you get a "kickback" from vendors?
Can I afford a bridal consultant?
What are your rates?
What makes you different from other bridal consultants/wedding planners?

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• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  If customer is not happy for some, would gladly refund half my fee. Have never had that happen in 26 years.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I originally studied under one of the finest coordinators in Southern California but feel that my qualifications are my 26 years of experience. Have taken hundreds of classes and seminars over the years. Have attended several Special Events conferences over the years. I have been on the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Event Professionals organization for over 4 years.
• How many weddings have you planned?
  somewhere between 500-800! Have lost track!
• How do you assist in planning a wedding? What services do you provide?
  I can either do hourly consultation, day of coordination or coordination of the entire event from start to finish. I assist with everything and anything you desire.
• Please describe the entire process you recommend, including before, during, and after the wedding.
  If I am doing full event coordination, I help guide you through the whole process with an attitude of keeping it fun, not overwhelming! You still make all your decisions with my optional guidance, & I follow through with all the contracts, proposals, and bookkeeping. I am always at the rehearsal, often running it, & there for every step of the wedding day. I take care of all the details.
• Do you recommend specific wedding professionals?
  Yes - I definitely have the experience to know which services do the best job for the best price for your budget and those who ALWAYS treat you event as the special day it is and not just another "gig".
• Do you get a "kickback" from vendors?
  No However, I do sell invitations, stationery and accessories in addition to being a consultant although of course, you may buy from womever you please.
• Can I afford a bridal consultant?
  I have several different options to choose from to meet your needs and budget. Just ask.
• What are your rates?
  I have an hourly rate of $75 per hour or complete consultation is $2500 or 10% of the cost for the wedding and reception. I've found over the years that the more money spent on a wedding, the more work involved.
• What makes you different from other bridal consultants/wedding planners?
  My experience, people skills & optimism - my ability to remain calm and keep others calm no matter what. Positivity- able to get the job done without rude, pushy or forceful. I treat every single wedding as unique,special & as the greatest day of your life! Am also computer-oriented, E-mail saavy & Hi-Tech with 1000's of pics & huge database of information.

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