Sometimes, you just need a gut check with an experienced professional.

That’s why I rent out my Virgo wedding planner brain by the hour. Think of it as wedding planning consulting.

I’m qualified to do this because I’ve:

• been in business since 2016

• planned more than 60 weddings including my own

• got a slew of free resources including ones specific to COVID

• co-founded a space for wedding vendors who want to change the wedding industry

• been interviewed by The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, and other media

• regularly written for national publications

• wrote a book on planning a wedding that’s in-line with your values

What do people have to say?

Since January 2021, I’ve done more than 70 consulting calls. Here’s what a few of those clients had to say:

• “100 percent worth it!”

• “We left feeling much more prepared.”

• “She was a dream to talk to after a year of unknowns.”

• “It was worth every penny!”

• “We couldn’t be more pleased with the help she provided us for a very reasonable fee.”

• “She is a great listener.”

• “If you’re not sure if you need a coordinator, I’d still recommend a call with her to have a paid professional consult and either steer you in the right direction or, if nothing else, provide you with validation and reassurance.”

• “Found Beth on Yelp and while she isn’t free on our date, we hired her for an hour, talked through a lot, and got a wealth of feedback, guidance, and recommendations.”

• “She gave us the confidence to design the day we wanted and to do things our way.”

• “This affordable option felt like a truly tailored service.”

What can we talk about during the call?

Anything weddings! Popular topics include:

• Budget

• Timeline (including timings for elopements)

• Vendor referrals with a focus on vendors who use their businesses to help others

• What to do when

• Who to book when

• Health and safety boundaries

• Adapting “traditions” to align with your values

• Strategies for setting expectations with loved ones while wedding planning

Who can attend the call?

Whomever you want. Typically it’s the people getting married but sometimes it involves a Wedding VIP or fellow wedding vendor. If someone isn’t available for the call but you want them on the post-call notes, I’m happy to make that happen.

Do you only do this for people getting married in a certain time frame?

Nope! I’ve consulted on weddings happening as soon as two weeks away and as far out as two years.

Do you only do this for people getting married in Oregon?

Also nope! I’ve talked to people in California, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., and beyond (including a groom in Taiwan). Thanks to my work with Altared, I know cool wedding people all over the world who can help you have a wedding that’s in-line with your values.

What happens after the call?

I send a comprehensive email with next steps, resources, and referrals.

I will also reach out to my community of wedding coordinators and planners to send you qualified leads, if you want a coordinator and I’m not available or the right fit.

Can we use the call to also interview you to be our coordinator?

Yes! This has happened multiple times and always been delightful.

Please also know that I approach a consulting call with no expectations that you will hire me. My goal is to set you up for success so if I’m not the right fit, I will happily save you some googling and reach out to my community of wedding coordinators and planners to see who’s available for your day.

I also frequently consult on weddings that have a coordinator on the vendor team; this works great too since often, those coordinators don’t start working until much closer to the wedding day and you have questions now.

What does this cost?

$160. That’s based on my hourly rate of $85 an hour. These calls usually take me about two hours (one to talk to you, one to write up the notes).

Can I buy this as a gift for someone?

You sure can. I’ll just have you pay me (vs. the people getting married paying me). When this has previously happened, the gift-giver has sometimes bought my book as a physical gift to give alongside the call. (Their lovely idea; not mine!)

How do I book this service?

Please hit the button below to fill out my contact form.