Savory Chic did the planning and day-of coordination for my wedding this summer. I've been behind the scenes at many weddings, and I can honestly say that Savory Chic--and Char, in particular--is something special. I literally cannot imagine someone who is better at this than Char: she's extremely organized and competent, forthright with advice but not pushy when it comes to decision-making, very savvy and sensitive when it comes to interpersonal dynamics--and, on top of all that, she's a friendly, warm person who helps you feel at ease and confident that everything will come together.
Throughout the planning process, Char was extremely helpful. I honestly didn't think we needed a planner when we began the process of putting together our wedding--but, looking back now, hiring Savory Chic was the best decision we made in the entire process. Char is really good at feeling you out and figuring out your dynamic, your style, your values. She is a great listener. I never felt like I was being pushed or herded in any specific direction. At the same time, Char was really good at tactfully and respectfully giving us advice about the potential risks, costs and advantages of particular sorts of decisions--e.g. doing a buffet versus having table service for the dinner. This is exactly the balance you want in a planner: you want someone who won't be overbearing and pushy, but you also want someone who knows their stuff and is forthcoming with honest feedback about what works and what doesn't.
Savory Chic will save you thousands of dollars. The wedding industry can be very intimidating and there are tons of people out there looking to charge you more than they should. You need someone in your corner who can negotiate with vendors and draw on knowledge of going rates to make sure you get competitive prices. Char is very good at doing that.
Char is also extremely generous with her time. She responds very quickly to texts and emails and calls. When she says she's going to do something, she does it when she says she'll do it. As the wedding day approaches, she does regular phone check-ins which have the function both of making sure everything is coming along and, perhaps most importantly, making sure that you and your partner are feeling comfortable and confident that the big day is going to come together nicely.
The day-of execution was also really excellent. The folks on Char's team are friendly and interpersonally savvy--and this is not to be taken for granted. They're also extremely organized, competent and good at what they do. I was very impressed with their work and everything they did behind the scenes. Because of their effectiveness and efficiency, I was able to sit back, relax and be fully present the day of my wedding. That is something I'll always cherish. read more
