Boy oh boy, do I have a treat for you today. We talked with Stephanie of Stephanie King Events. Stephanie is a New England wedding planner with an impeccable eye for style, an insane dedication to her clients, and some crazy-good planning skills! Let’s get to our interview!
ABOUT YOU
Tell us a little about you and your business!
Stephanie King Events is a luxury boutique wedding planning firm. We specialize in private estate weddings, and modern ballroom weddings all throughout the East Coast.
Our typical client is the chic couple that wants a thoughtful, elegant, fashion-forward wedding. We create meaningful and genuine connections with all of our couples. In the end, you will be family to us and we will be family to you.
What is the primary job of a wedding planner? Are there planners that offer different services?
At SKE our planning philosophy is that a wedding planner should be your go-to partner and liaison in the planning process from day 1. We believe that in order to get exactly what you’re expecting for your day, the experts need to be there to guide you from day 1. Our job is to execute not only in the vendor onboarding phase, but also in the design process, coordinating phase, and of course the big day!
What services do you offer?
We specialize in full service wedding planning. Think your all-inclusive package.
Are you based in a specific location?
SKE is based in Massachuetts but we have clients and weddings all over!
Do you work with destination weddings?
We would do anything that’s the right fit for us and our client.
Are there any misconceptions about your job?
No. I think it’s very respected and common knowledge how hard wedding planners work. However, not all work equally as hard. The wedding industry is a bit over-saturated with planners. It’s important to understand this and know that not all are equals. This is why we have a signature style, client, and process. We only take on an intimate amount of clients to provide top-class service.
ABOUT THE PROCESS
At what point during the wedding planning process is the best time to hire a wedding planner?
Right after you get engaged. Venue shopping is way easier with a planner who has experience and can make the shopping process the most efficient. We typically find a match for our clients after one or two options.
How often should couples meet with their planner before the wedding?
This is all up to the planner-client relationship. Me and my couples are constantly talking, sending DMs, emails, voice memos, texts! I look at my couples more as friends/family so it’s a very fluid process with SKE.
Do you help couples find other vendors?
100%! It’s a very important factor in planning. Matching personalities, wants, and styles to the best vendor that suits our couple.
Do you have any suggestions for remaining calm during the wedding planning process as well as on the day of the wedding?
- CBD
- Confidence
- Meditation
This goes for the couple and wedding vendors 😉
NOW FOR SOME FUN QUESTIONS
What trends do you think will be huge in 2024?
In a world where we see so many trends, I hope 2024 consists of pushing the bounds and just being truly yourself, not paying attention to trends, and just simply doing you.
What I know we will see from SKE is:
- Fun textures and patterns
- Bold colors
- Extraordinary lighting and drape design
What is your favorite part of being a planner?
Oh, where do I start?! Top 3 things:
- Growing a connection with each of my couples.
- Seeing their faces during the reception reveal and…
- Designing!
What was the most unique wedding you ever planned?
Each wedding I’ve planned is unique. It represents the couple which is a one of one! I don’t do ordinary well.
To include or not to include pets during the wedding day?
Yessss love our furry friends!
Give us some unique wedding favor ideas!
- Custom wine
- Custom olive oil
If you’re interested in working with Stephanie, check out her website here. And if you need Save the Dates or wedding invitations, click here and let’s chat!
