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 a series of workshops for UCLA after graduation. Since then, I’ve worked for other prominent organizations including The National Trust for Historic Preservation and NPR.

Five years ago, after moving back to Los Angeles, I decided to start my own business. Planning my own wedding showed me that while I did enjoy conference and event planning,  I absolutely loved weddings.

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 moreover, 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.

Since then, I’ve found other ways to work with brides to alleviate their stress and worries, including the Recession Bride’s Workshop, which teaches them the best strategies and alternatives to save money while they’re planing their wedding in this economy, and the Quicksilver Service, which helps them find a wedding venue and other other vendors, giving them a “jump start” on their wedding and my Wedding Wise Wednesday blog post, which lists the best wedding deals, events and stories in Los Angeles and around the web. It feels great to be able to help so many people.

Your wedding planning services sound great. 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 a perfect wedding. 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. Each wedding is an exciting adventure, and a distinctive way for you and your fiance to express who you truly are, as individuals and a couple. 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 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 you have the wedding that you want. I am emotionally invested and supportive of each and every one of my clients, and they all know that.

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

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 clients 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, and where you need to go first to get what you want. 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 call or visit with me so that we can really talk about that day and how we can create it together.  That doesn’t sound that expensive, now does it?

Who do you work best with?

You will benefit best from working with me if you want your dream 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. 

Who is not going to benefit from my help planning your 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 think you’re in this category, but think of it this way - you’re here on my site, so you know that the possibility of your dream wedding exists. And I will help you reach it.

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

No, of course not.  That is not the point of wedding planning. The point is being 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?

Of course. I will work with your vendors and make sure that you and they have what they need to complement your wedding. And if you do require vendors in any category, I can easily find some who will match your needs.

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

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

Do you take more than one wedding per day?

No, I don’t. Only one wedding per day.

This sounds like just what we’ve been looking for. What happens next to start the wedding planning process?

Excellent!  The next step is for you is to call me at 310-801-3602 or you can email me to set up a “Get Acquainted” complimentary session. Seriously, I really can’t wait to hear what your dream wedding day looks like. I’ll be happy to take you through my services to see which one makes the most sense for you, and to describe my process in more detail.

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 can also look at our client testimonials on the website.

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

Please feel free to call me with any questions or ideas you may have at 310-801-3602 or you can email me at liz@silvercharmevents.com to discuss your event.

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

Liz Coopersmith

310-801-3602