Here are some answers to the questions we get asked most often. Hopefully, this information will help you understand our process and how we can help you!
1. Will I lose control of my wedding if I hire Fabuluxe Events? NO, Absolutely not. Our job is to guide you through the process. Not to make your decisions for you. This is YOUR day.
2. Do I have to pay for the initial consultation? NO, The initial consultation is a time for you to get to know us and for us to get to know you. There is no fee for having fun over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine while we get to know each other!
3. Who will be at my wedding/event from Fabuluxe Events? You will always have Jennifer or Mandi as your lead planner. Then you will have at least 1 assistant planner. Sometimes you have Jennifer, Mandi, and 1 or more assistants. We staff each event based on the logistics, number of locations, and size of the wedding/event. At the very minimum you have two people on-site from start to finish.
4. When do you arrive for the day? Typically we arrive 4-5 hours prior the start of the wedding or event.
5. How long do you stay? We stay until the very last guest has left safely, all of your personal items are packed up given to the person designated to take them home and the we have been given the all clear from the venue.
6. What do you wear to my wedding/event? During set up and organization we all wear black linen pants and matching shirts, with name tags. During the event we all wear black dresses and name tags.
7. Do you have more than one wedding/event per day? Yes, this does happen. Both Jennifer and Mandi are lead planners. So, we do have more than one wedding per day at times. Your event is fully staffed with a lead planner and 1-3 assistants.
8. What forms of payment do you accept and when is payment due? We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. A non-refundable retainer is due at contract-signing. The remaining balance is due on the first day of the month of your event (January 1, February 1, March 1, etc). You may also make payments at any time during the process.
9. If my wedding/event is cancelled do I still have to pay the full fee? If your wedding/event is cancelled within 60 days of the event, the full fee is due.
Jennifer Hardiman - Chief Event Officer (CEO) Jennifer@fabuluxeevents.com
After 15 years in corporate real estate and being the only female executive in a local real estate development company, Jennifer has created a company that combines all of the things that she loves. Business and project management skills, organization, negotiation and communication skills are necessary to create the perfect day and Jennifer possesses all of these attributes. She has planned weddings, non-profit fundraisers, wedding and baby showers and corporate events. Her degree in English Literature nurtures her creative side, while her business savvy keeps your wedding on budget and on schedule. She takes pride in the ability to provide flawless execution, personalized service and attention to every detail.
During her down time, Jennifer loves to watch college football (Go Seminoles) read (an intense addiction to trashy, romance novels), spend time with her amazing son, enjoy a fabulous meal, travel to far away places and even sometimes take a nap. She is blessed to have the unconditional support of her husband (He even watches Say Yes to the Dress with her and provides expert commentary on the bridal fashion.)
Jennifer donates her time to such groups as Easter Seals, Center for Child Counseling,The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Bella's Angels and has a Bachelor of Arts from Rollins College.
Mandi Sewell - Senior Event Officer (SEO) Mandi@fabuluxeevents.com
Mandi joined Fabuluxe Events in 2009 and has been with the company since the beginning. She and Jennifer met when Mandi was still in high school. During the past 6 years Mandi has worked on over 50 weddings. She is the second lead planner with Fabuluxe Events and brings her creativity to each wedding. In February 2011, Mandi was elected to the Board of AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) of Southeast Florida. Mandi has an Associates Degree from Palm Beach State College.
When Mandi isn't planning fabulous events, you can find her at the gym. In 2013 she decided to pursue her other love...health and fitness. She became a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Excercise. She has transformed the lives of people locally and long-distance (through her on-line training platform). She continues on her journey to inspire others and is currently working on her nutrition certification. You can set up a health consultation with Mandi at Mandi Sewell Fitness.
Ashli Stewart - Assistant Event Planner
Ashli joined Fabuluxe Events in the Fall of 2014. She went to middle school and high school with Mandi and they have remained friends through the years. Organization and Ashli go hand-in-hand. She keeps us all on our toes! During her free time she coaches her daughter's t-ball team (with the help of her 2 year old son).
Lara Williams - Assistant Event Planner
Lara graduated from Catawaba College in Salisbury, North Carolina with a degree in Musical Theater. When she isn't working on Fabuluxe Weddings you can find in her local theater productions. She has been in Little Shop of Horrors, Rock of Ages and the upcoming Evita.