Frequently Asked Questions

Why Are Wedding Planners so important?

As you began to decipher and digest the multitude of details you may decide you could use some assistance in planning your wedding. A wedding planner can provide you with valuable information that would guide you through the tedious planning process. In adjacent to that information, a wedding planner can play the following roles:

Innovator: Creative Concepts and Stylish Ideas
A good wedding planner can inspire stylish ideas and rejuvenate old traditions, which would create a unique and distinctive wedding that reflects your personal style.

Resource Center: Vendors and Venues
Dependable detailed information through research and interviews with suppliers, helps wedding planners match vendors that are compatible to suit your needs and fit your budget.

Financial Advisor: Budget Manager
There are many “extras” that can increase the total cost of your wedding sending the cost over the amount you planned to spend. With guidance you can avoid costly mistakes and overspending for your big day by selecting the right vendors that meet your needs and budget. A wedding planner can assist you in creating and managing a budget that’s accommodating and comfortable for you.

Personal Assistant: Attending to your every need
Assisting you in coordinating your day-to-day schedule, rescheduling appointments, reminding and confirming appointments and assisting you on your wedding day.

Design Manager: Coordinating the Design Details
Coordinating and orchestrating design elements that are specifically customized to reflect the couple’s personality and style.

Managing Director: Plan, Schedule and Coordinate
Plan and schedule meetings with vendors, create timelines to coordinate vendors and organize the wedding party and family freeing the couple from stress so they can enjoy the events to the day.

On average, how much does a wedding cost in the U.S.?

On average, a wedding costs between $12,000 and $24,000. Depending on the logistics of the wedding, this number may vary in cost, affecting the total cost of your wedding.

How does CABO charge for services?

We do not work on a percentage of your overall wedding budget. We take in consideration the logistics, size and location of the project. We establish a flat fee and is further customized depending on what you require from us. If specific or limited services are needed we may charge at an hourly rate.

What do you consider the biggest wedding expense?

Your reception; the venue location, guest count, food, beverages and service will have the greatest impact on your budget with an average of 50-65% of the total budget.

How far in advance should I book your services?

~ Visionary: Planning, Coordinating and Development Producer (Full Service)
9-12 months prior to event

~ Beautiful Dreams: Rehearsal and Wedding Day Manager
(1) One month prior to event

~ Day Dreams: Coordinating Director (Partial Service)
6-4 months prior to event

~ Favors
3 months prior to event