Out and About STYLE Magazine Issue 4 Vol. 2
Out and About STYLE Mag. was created out of the need to see more 'real people' in the media. As such, our content is completely celebrity-free. Instead, we focus on "real people living extraordinary lives" - People that can provide real inspiration. Our magazine is big on real stories and relatable topics.
- Marsha Fry, Editor-in-Chief.
Out and About STYLE Mag. was created out of the need to see more 'real people' in the media. As such, our content is completely celebrity-free. Instead, we focus on "real people living extraordinary lives" - People that can provide real inspiration. Our magazine is big on real stories and relatable topics.
- Marsha Fry, Editor-in-Chief.
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1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I was born in Nigeria. I moved to the UK when I was five and grew up in London. In 2012, I moved to Dubai for a teaching role. I currently live in Abu Dhabi where I work full-time on weddings both worldwide and locally. We have planned weddings and events (including corporate) in UAE, London, Lagos, Thailand, Africa and the Seychelles. 2. HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN WEDDING PLANNING? I am a planner and meticulous when it comes to organising events. I enjoy planning parties, dinners and social events for my friends. Back then, I had never even thought about being an event planner, but I always knew that I would not be teaching forever. In 2013, I planned my own wedding for about 11 months, and the experience made me acquainted with many vendors and contractors in Dubai. My own first-hand experience in planning my own wedding made me decide to try my hand at planning weddings. I was eight months pregnant in December 2014 when I was contracted as a wedding planner for a beautiful wedding at The Waldorf Astoria. 3. WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU THINK BRIDES SHOULD ASK WHEN LOOKING FOR A PLANNER? You must have a phone conversation with your planner to ensure that your ideas and personalities align. It is better for the bride and the planner to meet in person to discuss matters. If there are certain ‘special’ requests or unique highlights of the wedding that the bride wants to happen, she should ask the planner the experience they have with those things. Brides should also ask matters in the aspect of planning and execution, including an inquiry of the kind of people or staff that they involve in their team. Brides should also request ideas that fall within the budget, or make smart allocations between expense items, as well as advice on increasing or decreasing the budget. It’s also great for brides to give their planners a scenario to assess how they would act in a stressful situation. At the end of the day, selecting a wedding planner is most certainly a ‘job interview’: you are paying for the service, so you want to make sure you get the right person. 4. HOW DO YOU GET THE IDEAS OUT OF BRIDES SO THAT THEY DESCRIBE TO YOU EFFECTIVELY THEIR VISION FOR THE WEDDING DAY? I typically have an initial phone consultation with my clients, where we discuss the types of things they like. Afterwards, I send my clients a questionnaire detailing different aspects of the wedding, asking them to indicate their preferences. We use Pinterest as inspiration for colours, florals, accents, and other aspects, and eventually work from there. Both my clients and I are active in pinning suitable themes, colours and décor that they like. I find a common thread in their collection of pictures, which I translate to a ‘mood board’ that we use as a foundation of how the day will look and feel. 5. WHAT WOULD YOU TELL BRIDES WHO DON’T THINK THEY NEED A PLANNER? WHAT ARE THEY MISSING OUT ON? I specialise in destination weddings, and 99% of my clients do not live in the UAE. It makes sense to get a planner for brides who aren’t on the ground and find it difficult to look for the ideal vendors without having a number of trips to the destination country, which is sometimes not feasible due to money, work or other commitments. An experienced wedding planner can bridge brides-to-be with the best vendors within their budget and preferred expertise, as well as offer them hidden gems in other aspects such as special contractors or venues. The in-country planner is able to have meetings with vendors that most clients will not be able to attend and work closely to ensure a seamless day. Wedding days can be very stressful. Brides should not be thinking about things that haven’t been set up, or hearing about anything that may not be going right. This is where a planner steps in to ensure the bride is focused on her prep and enjoying her day. We take the stress and pressure, so you do not have to. I also throw the question out to my brides apart from the cost: what is stopping you from having a wedding planner? If there are no other cons, then we can discuss how we can work on the payments to ensure it doesn’t break the bank. 9
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