The Wedding Planner - Sweetheart Events

Megan Talks behind the scenes with Sweetheart Events and Stephanie's Journey to being a triple threat as The Wedding Planner. Stephanie founded Sweetheart Events 13+ years ago after working with luxury and budget wedding companies in Vancouver.   She identified a market gap - couples wanting focus on their marriage story, not just aesthetics. Her signature 8-week takeover service includes curated planning workbooks, timeline creation, vendor coordination, and full-day execution with a dedicated team that stays from setup to final cleanup. Why Wedding Planners Matter? Planners handle invisible work couples don't anticipate: Crisis management: Missing linens, weather pivots, wardrobe malfunctions, vendor no-shows Behind-the-scenes coordination: Hundreds of emails, floor plans, power requirements, dietary restrictions Day-of execution: Room transformations, timeline management, ensuring couples eat and stay hydrated Experience creation: Designing meaningful moments that authentically represent the couple Stephanie warns against "day-of coordinators"—couples deserve support throughout planning, not just the final stressful weeks. Essential Advice: Speeches:  Maximum 5 at 2-3 minutes each. Do 1-2 upfront, then let guests enjoy dinner uninterrupted. Don't forget:  Deodorant, phone chargers, safety pins, sewing kit, backup shirt, comfortable shoes, sunscreen for outdoor weddings. Bottom line:  "Two strangers' paths crossed—that's worth celebrating. Turn off the noise, ignore others' opinions, and make it about you and your partner.  The wedding will be beautiful because it represents you, regardless of budget.   Megan is also creating an ebook with daily routines, supplements, playlists, journal prompts, and mindset tips DM your email to receive it first Megan's Instagram at @megantalks