Marriage Equality for ALL

Wait no more. Distinctively Yours Event Management wants to help ALL that love make their dream wedding a reality. The time is now and we are only a phone call away.

Client interview with Johari A. Barnes, President of Distinctively Yours Event Management

How long have you been planning events and how did you become a wedding/event planner?

As far back as high school, I had friends and family members ask me to plan events for them.  It did not take long for me to realize that I loved it!  I have planned events for major corporations, small businesses, and individuals professionally for the last ten years.  All of these experiences inspired me to start Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC in April 2005.  We strive for professionalism, integrity, exceptional service, and creativity in every event we coordinate.

 

Distinctively Yours Event Management is a full-service event planning company specializing in weddings. We understand that you have waited a lifetime for your wedding and you want it to be beautiful, special, and YOURS!

A limited number of events are booked each month to ensure you receive the personal
attention you expect for your wedding. We handle every aspect so you can have a worry-free day. Our staff is dedicated to your happiness and understands the importance of making your wedding memorable.

What sets you apart from other Wedding/Event Planners?

Our focus is to provide professional service to our clients and make their event memorable, inspiring, elegant, and most importantly stress free. We make it our priority to build a rapport with our clients so that we become the first number they dial when it comes time to celebrate any occasion.  We motivate our clients to be creative, help them to realize their dreams, and we thrive on novel solutions and concepts.

Why do I need a wedding planner?

There are only 24 hours in every day and with work schedules and family responsibilities, planning even the simplest of events can be difficult.  Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC can help locate a venue, recommend vendors as well as provide on-site supervision at your wedding.  We allow you to enjoy your wedding and leave all the worrying to us. We provide wedding planning expertise; we do not take over your wedding. You will benefit from our experience and relationships with highly qualified vendors making your wedding the most unforgettable day of your life.

Are your services affordable? What services do you offer?

When it comes to planning a wedding or special event, you want to ensure that you work with reputable professionals to execute your dreams. At Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC our service is such that clients feel that they have made a great investment.   We offer full production planning, partial planning, and wedding day management. We support LGBT weddings/commitment ceremonies.

Whom do you work best with?

We work well with individuals that recognize quality over quantity and realize that we provide a service that will give them a piece of mind to know that their event will be executed just as they envisioned. We also work well with clients that love to have their expectations exceeded.

Who is not going to benefit from working with Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC?

We would love to assist all couples that inquire about our services; however, this is not a reality. Our love of planning weddings is superseded by the desire to work with couples in healthy relationships.  As marriage is the blending of families, love should be at the forefront of the union.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept checks, cash, money orders, and all major credit cards via PayPal.

This sounds like everything I have been looking for….What happens next to get started?

We are so excited about your engagement and upcoming wedding! We cannot wait to get started….You can schedule a consultation with us via e-mail at info@distinctivelyyoursevents.com .  You can also speak to us directly at (410) 905-6178. We look forward to working with you!

Memorable…Elegant…Inspiring

Finding just the right wedding dress



“This is the dress!” These four words are voiced by every bride once she finds the wedding dress of her dreams. Before dragging your best gal pals to help you find the “dress” there are some things to consider before making this very important purchase.

Gown budget – There is nothing more frustrating than finding the perfect dress and it cost more than the budgeted amount. Be up front with the bridal boutique consultant about the price range you need to stay within. This can help them better service you.

Check the sample color – Make sure that the sample color is the color that you want for your dress. There are many shades of white, off white, and ivory. Ask for a swatch of the dress to add to your wedding planning book.

Can you sit in it? – Between the ride to the ceremony and reception and your first meal together as a married couple, you will be sitting. Make sure that you can sit comfortably in your dress.

Can you dance? – Having a great DJ means lots of dancing. Can you get your groove on in your “dress”? Try a couple of your favorite moves prior to paying for the dress.

Discuss alterations – Every bridal boutique has different rules and time restrictions on alterations. Be sure to know what the alteration schedule is at your location.

Get veil ideas – Check out the various veils available at the bridal boutique and try on your favorites with your dress. The veil should complement the dress and if it doesn’t that might not be the right veil for your special day.

Verify the date of arrival – Knowing the date which your dream dress will arrive is important, especially when scheduling alterations. Make sure there is enough time in case there is a problem with getting the dress in.

Know the cancellation / refund policy – In the event that the dress must be returned, it is important to know the cancellation / refund policy at the boutique where you brought your dress.

This special moment can be loads of fun and excitement, but being armed with the right tools will make it the very best.

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