Please take a moment to read this before hiring Liz:

How long have you been doing what you do and how did you become a wedding planner?

While I was at UCLA, I was a member of the On-Campus Housing Council,

the student government for the dorms. Not only did I discover my leadership

potential there, but I also realized that I was a great event planner. The plays, contests,dances and concerts I put together only gave me a taste for more, so I started out my professional career managing workshops for UCLA  after graduation. Since then, I’ve worked for other prominent organizations including The National Trust for Historic Preservation and NPR in Washington, D.C.

Six years ago, after moving back to Los Angeles, I decided to start my own business. Planning my own wedding in five months, and on $10,000 budget, showed me that while I did enjoy conference and event planning,  I absolutely loved planning weddings, and I’m really great at planning weddings in a short period of time.  If you’re like me, you just don’t want to wait that long.

I was lucky, because not only did I have the knowledge and experience to plan my dream event, but I knew what I wanted and how to get it. And after seeing so many of my friends struggle with their weddings, really? I just wanted to help. It’s supposed to be the happiest day of your life - emphasis on “happy”, emphasis on “your”, and part of that is having the support and resources you need as you go through the process of planning your wedding, so you can discover what it is that will make it the day you’ve always dreamed of. The first question anyone asks me about my job is “have you ever had any Bridezillas?” God’s Truth? Nope. Bridezillas are what happens when brides get stressed out. A bride that has the support that she needs, that she can turn to at any time to solve her worries and concerns, isn’t stressed. And a stress-free bride = a great wedding. A day set aside just for you two, surrounded by  the family and friends who love you, and all the little details that will make it one of the best days of your life. My brides are able to take a deep breath, look around, and just enjoy.

Your services look great,and I love the testimonials you’ve gotten. So, can you tell us what really sets you apart from all the other wedding planners out there?

Silver Charm Events is a full-service, full-time wedding planning and design company. A personal pet peeve of mine are vendors who take days or weeks to return your phone or email...if they return it at all. I will always get back to you in a timely manner and you are always a priority for me, because I only work with a limited number of brides per year. If you have a question or request, I will give you a deadline for answering or completing it, right then and there. And meet it.  I always take time and sincere thought in matching you to each and every vendor who will complement your dream wedding needs. 

Every wedding is unique, and I love helping each couple fulfill their vision of the wedding they want to have. I’ve coordinated some great ones, from a wedding in an ice rink to a wedding at a zoo (where we could hear the lions roar), from traditional military ceremonies to beach weddings to same-sex weddings. Frankly, I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

As you can see, I’m very passionate about what I do. I’m very lucky, and very grateful to be able to make a living doing what I love. My clients will tell you that working with me means having someone at your side who will anticipate your needs, who will not stop until get what you want. I am emotionally invested and supportive of each and every one of the couples I work with, and they all know that.

This all sounds so great. But, it also seems expensive. Are we going to be able to afford it?

I’ve read that it takes the average bride over 400 hours to plan her wedding. That’s TEN 40-hour work weeks. Wow. And the average cost of a wedding in Los Angeles is $28,000. But I’ve had so many brides tell me how much they’ve saved in time, money and energy working with me. I know who the best vendors are, how to get the best deals and save money, where you need to go first to get what you want, and what questions to ask once you get there. And If you don’t quite know what you want, yet, I know how to get you to the point where you do. Time. Money. Energy. Saved.

So, what does your wedding look like? Schedule your complimentary “get acquainted” consultation with me so that we can really talk about that day and how we can create it together.  “Free” is about as cheap as you can get.

Who do you work best with?

You will benefit best from working with me if you want your wedding to happen in less than a year, possibly a few months or weeks, but you realize that you either don’t have the time, the resources or the know-how to get it done, and you are ready to make the investment to make your dream wedding a reality. 

Who is not going to benefit from your help planning in planning their wedding?

Since we’re going to be working together closely for a while, we definitely have to be a match for one another if we’re going to create your fantastic wedding day.

So, if you’re a chronic skeptic or pessimist and have trouble seeing the gifts that you deserve, this is not for you. It’s okay if you feel you’re in this category, but think of it this way - you’re here on my site, so you’re ready to find out how to make your vision of your wedding into reality. And I will help you create that. And also, if your wedding budget is in the $10,000 - 15,000,odds are that you won’t be able to afford a full-service wedding package, but you can definitely get the help you need with Charmed Circle Consultations or my Quicksilver Service.

Will I lose control of my own wedding if you are planning it for me?

Nope.  That is not the point of wedding planning. The point is  that I work as an extension of who you are and of your creativity. You are the focus of your wedding. I’m just here to help you to realize your dreams for that day.

Your wedding is customized to your needs, so you are always in control. Period.

Will you work with vendors I’ve already found or people I really want to work with?

Yup. I will work with your vendors and make sure that you they have what they need, and what they need to know, to best serve you on your wedding day. And if you do require vendors in any category, I can easily find whatever you want.

Do you take credit cards and can we have a payment plan?

I accept all major credit cards, and each service comes with a payment plan. I will send you an invoice five days before your payment is due, which you can then pay online.

Do you take more than one wedding per day?

I’ll consider it when human cloning becomes a reality. Right now I only coordinate one wedding per week.

This sounds like just what we’ve been looking for.

Excellent!

What happens next to start the wedding planning process?

The next step is for you is to email me at liz@silvercharmevents.com to schedule your  free “Get Acquainted” session, face to face.  I’ll be happy to take you through my services to see which one makes the most sense for you, describe my process in more detail, and we’ll find out if we’re a good match. And, seriously, I really can’t wait to hear what your dream wedding day looks like.

May we contact some of your former clients to see what it’s like to work with you?

Yes, absolutely! I can give you a list of references at our meeting or during our phone consultation. For now, you should read our client testimonials  here on the website.

We have a couple more questions before getting started...can I call you to discuss this further?

That would be great. Please feel free to email me at liz@silvercharmevents.com me with any questions or ideas you may have.

I’m really looking forward to meeting you. And congratulations on your engagement!

Are You Ready to Get Started?

Email me today and we’ll schedule your complimentary consultation to talk about how wonderful your wedding is going to be.

Portrait of the wedding planner as a young(ish) bride.

Liz Coopersmith

310-801-3602