Here are some questions that Pittsburgh wedding planners and eco-friendly wedding planners commonly get asked…

What does an eco-friendly wedding planner do differently compared to other wedding planners?

Having an eco-friendly wedding goes far beyond going paperless or opting for seed paper invitations, but rather there are choices that you can make during every step of the way to have your event be more eco-friendly. I help you do things like account for eco-friendly choices in your budget, present you with various eco-friendly options while selecting every element of your wedding, and coordinate with vendors to ensure that every aspect of your wedding is handled in a more sustainable way before, during, and after the event.

What’s the difference between an event planner versus a venue coordinator?

The event coordinator at a venue works specifically for that venue and, therefore, does not typically handle many aspects of the planning process beyond a certain scope, as an event planner does. On the other hand, your wedding or event planner works for YOU and is there to make sure that all vendor choices and design elements are based on your unique personality and preferences. Therefore, I highly recommend hiring an event planner to help with all other planning and design aspects and work with the event coordinator to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Do you offer event management AKA wedding day of coordination or month of coordination?

Yes. I am happy to provide wedding day coordination, which would start at least 12 weeks before the wedding date in order for me to make sure that your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible. Please note that starting at least 12 weeks out is ideal, but if you’re wedding is 6 weeks away, for instance, we can still talk!

When you say that design is included in your package, does that mean the décor is included as well?

No, my design fee is purely for the work that goes into conceptualizing a design and color palette based on your style and budget, developing a mood board that conveys my design ideas, meeting with you to ensure I’m nailing the design, sourcing and coordinating with vendors to help execute the design, and assisting with set-up and tear-down of décor on the wedding day itself. I can help you create a budget for your décor (which includes florals), but your décor budget will be separate from my design service fee.

What are your values? Do you work with same-sex couples?

Yes, I am LGBTQ+ friendly. Diversity, inclusivity, consciousness, and kindness are all cornerstones of Eco & Ivory. I believe that love is love, and I honor that through my vendor recommendations, interactions with couples, and how I show up in the event industry today and in the future.

Where does your pricing start?

Here are the starting price points for my most inquired about services:

• Wedding Coordination / Event Management - $1,800

• Full-Service Planning & Design - $5,500

• Sustainable Event Consultations - $100 for 1 hour

Where can we learn more about you?

You can find more information about me here.

What are the next steps to work with you?

If you’re ready to discuss the possibility of working together, please fill out my contact form, and I will get in touch soon. I look forward to chatting with you!

Have more questions? Feel free to get in touch!