Julie, like any experienced event planner, is excellent at what she does when allowed to practice her expertise freely. Completely forthcoming about her approach, she tries to tailor each event to her client's desires and budget, but she does not work well as a pawn. Know in advance: If you want to work with her, you must have a clear idea of what you want, but you mustn't try to micro-manage her. Simply put, the best way to work with her is to tell her what you want, let her do her thing, and keep in touch along the way. Following this model, she has helped her clients give wonderful parties.
I write this review as one who has assisted her on several events. As for Rachel S.'s review -- well, the woman is an anomaly among Julie's clients. And I know whence I speak. To say she was trying to deal with would be putting it lightly. She was already anxious and behind schedule when she hired Julie. As far as her invitations were concerned, she sent the assignment without a clear definition of what she wanted but was ready with complaints when it didn't come out right. She also assigned Julie to mail the invitations for her but didn't bother to supply a return address. When it came to planning the actual event, if Julie disagreed with her on even smaller points, such as floral arrangements -- well, she didn't take disagreement too well.
This review may sound like back-biting, but I assure all of you other readers that this is not what I intend. I simply mean to caution you that Rachel S., I think, represents the exception. Those who bring Julie ideas of what they want -- with enough time to get them -- and the confidence to let her do what she does well will not be disappointed. read more