Its a commonly known fact that doctors make the worst patients. The same applies to wedding planners and caterers: we make terrible brides & grooms. We have seen so many events that most people would assume we have a clear vision of what we want, but its quite the opposite, we want it all. So then how do you choose a venue? a caterer? a planner? Quite simply, by analyzing their personalities… Out of all the wedding planners that I talked to, I choose Monica because I knew right from the start that she loved what she does. Many people can make a profession out of being detail-oriented, but I knew that Monica actually cared about me and my bride: not the way a professional cares about his/her clients, but beyond that.

The true test to her skill and expertise was evident when 48 hours prior to our function in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in the middle of June, we found out the there would be bad weather. Not expecting thunderstorms in the Cote D’azur in June, our Plan B was in place but not something we actually expected to implement. At the last minute I wanted to modify our rainy day Plan B and Monica was able to find a tent for 150 people, move our ceremony location indoors, and change some details around to adjust for the rain and wind.

A good wedding planner is one that is meticulous and follows up with your various wedding vendors, but a great wedding planner is one that stays calm under pressure and manages to pull off a phenomenal event when the unexpected occurs. A great wedding planner develops relationships with your wedding vendors, so they can work together to make all the necessary adjustments to ensure your guests have flawless experiences. A great wedding planner looks you honestly in the eyes and says “It will all be perfect,” and it is. Monica was GREAT!