We are proud to feature Rachael Grammer of Two Hearts Wedding and Events in our Vendor Spotlight Series. She is the owner and planner for Two Hearts and is a pleasure to work with on weddings and special events.
We have had the pleasure of working with Rachael on The Brides Against Breast Cancer event the past two years. We share the passion for helping brides find their perfect dress while helping a cause that is important to both of us. www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org
In an effort to showcase each vendor, we sent them a questionnaire with 5 questions that should give us insight into their business, their values, and their personalities. We hope you enjoy.
1. How did you get started in the wedding industry?
"I started event planning many years back(not sharing that date...ahem) with corporate and charitable functions. While I enjoyed the planning process for these events, I found them to be a little too repetitive for my tastes. I love planning weddings for the simple reason of while no matter what style or where they take place, all have consistent "wedding" elements but are still very different. This is due to personal dynamics mostly. Each couple, their entourage(wedding party, family and guests), and their expectations are very unique from wedding to wedding and I love that!"
2. What is your favorite thing about working in the wedding industry?
"For me, I’d have to say the emotions that I get to witness on wedding day. I never tire of all the daddies seeing their little girls in their wedding gowns for the first time, the couple’s first look with each other, the groom’s chin trembling as he sees his bride coming down the aisle, and the elated looks on the couple’s and their parents faces throughout the reception as they realize all the hard work and time we put into creating a memorable event has been so worth it all with the fantastic time they and their guests are having. These emotions for all of my events are permanently tattoo’d on my brain and I love remembering them all!"
3. What sets you apart from others in your field?
There are basics any “good” planner should be bring to the table... good common sense, ability to handle any situation calmly, a good/friendly disposition, great organizational skills, etc. I believe I possess all of these but I consider myself skilled during client planning sessions at bringing out those unique and very important elements to that couple and making sure said elements are consistently infused throughout their day. I’d also like to say that while the reception (celebration) is important to put a lot of work and ideas into, the ceremony is a huge focus for me. I want there to be emotion and moments that the couple and their guests connect with. Even the simplest and quick 15 minute ceremony can have elements included that allow guests to really connect and be present... not just follow along with a program. At the end of the night, I want to hear guests commenting about how it was no ordinary wedding and just how reflective the event was of that bride and groom. For me, that’s when I say... “Nailed it!”
As a sidenote, we believe that Rachael has one of the best vendor websites around. It is fun to navigate while giving you a glimpse into her personality and style. She is a blast to work with and we recommend you taking a few moments to enjoy her page when you're done here. www.2heartsweddings.net
4. Best piece of advise you can provide future brides?
Narrowing down my best advise to just one suggestion is difficult for me, so here’s my top six tips. Sorry... can’t help it... and your welcome! ;)
Just Be Engaged... cease the wedding planning from time to time and remind your fiancé of the girl he proposed to. Make time to connect with conversation outside of the wedding... hopes, dreams, your first home, the color of your master bedroom, a puppy you’d like to have, the life you want to build together.
Prioritize... know what is most important to you both about your day and remind yourself and your vendors of that frequently. Be flexible on the details that don’t matter as much.
Don’t Compare... your wedding plans to the wedding you just attended. You’ll veer off the course you set for your own dream wedding and ultimately end up being disappointed that you did.
Day of Fairy God Mother... hire one!
Expect the Unexpected... don’t get caught up in”perfection”. No wedding day is perfect and sometimes those unexpected moments turn out to be the most treasured ones of all. How you embrace them makes all the difference.
Accept that you cannot please everyone... you cannot make everyone happy and trying to accommodate others will just only make your entire planning process daunting wearing you out way before the big day even arrives. Do the best you can and then don’t worry about the rest. It will all work itself out.
5. What are your hobbies when you are not working?
Well, this is a difficult one to answer... I’m ALWAYS working! But when I do find myself with down time, I’d have to say reading, spa treatments, movies, traveling to see my family mostly (I’m a new aunt and I’m over the moon about it), and hanging out with my friends.
If you are in need of a planner who knows how to understand your vision and see it through to the end, then we would recommend reaching out to our friend, Rachael.
For more information about Two Hearts Weddings and Events, find them on all of their social media platforms.
Website: http://www.2heartsweddings.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/2heartsweddings
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/2heartswed
Instagram: http://instagram.com/rachaelgrammer
We hope you enjoyed this look into one of the many talented vendors we get to work with on a weekly basis. For additional information on our services, please visit our website: https://www.cecedesignsllc.com
