Rockett remembers how stressed she was on her own wedding
day, with no planner.
“I wanted to rip my head off,” she said.
Much of the bride’s stress comes from “everyone coming
to her to ask questions.” That’s what the planner is for. “They
need to trust that we will grasp the bride’s own (not anyone
else’s) vision,” she said, adding that sometimes she becomes
a “therapist.” She makes it clear from the outset that the bride
is “my supervisor,” and her, the bride’s, word is the one that
counts, even if someone else might be paying the bill.
Rockett’s bachelor of science degree is in event management,
and one thing she learned abut planning parties is how to keep
the price manageable.
“Catering and alcohol are usually going to be the most
expensive parts,” she said and advises keeping the number of
guests reasonable. One hundred to 120 is a good number and
allows the bride and groom quality time with each guest.
She gets scared sometimes; for many brides, this is their
biggest day. “It’s my reputation (out there for all to see), too,”
she said. Plus, every wedding is different from the last.
“I love the unknown,” she said, adding that the best part, aside
from that, is the relationships that arise between her and her
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Events Venue
ENGAGEMENT & BRIDAL PARTIES
WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS
Did you know?
The per person average couples spend on guests at their
weddings has risen considerably since 2009, as more and more
couples seek to provide unique guest experiences. According
to The Knot 2017 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed nearly
13,000 U.S.-based brides and grooms who tied the knot in 2017,
per-guest spending increased from $194 in 2009 to $268 in
2017. Some of that increase can be traced to couples wanting
to provide memorable experiences, including customized
entertainment, for their guests. Among the couples surveyed, 69
percent paid for photo booths for their guests, while 24 percent
provided sparklers. Twenty-two percent of couples included
selfie stations or video booths in the festivities, while 19 percent
provided games for guests during their receptions.
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