FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why should I hire a Wedding Planner?
Most couples are working professionals and are simply too busy to plan a wedding. Wedding planning can be overwhelming and stressful when you do not have the time that is needed to put into it. Your wedding is such an important – and expensive – event in your life: it makes sense to hire a professional to assist you during the process. We have great relationships, and work with only the best wedding professionals, so you can rest assured that every member of your vendor team will be giving 100% to make your wedding fantastic.  And best of all – having a Wedding Planner means that you (AND your friends and family) can relax and enjoy all of the amazing experiences and emotions that come on your wedding day without being stressed. There are a million other reasons, but chances are, if you’re reading this, you already know why you need a Wedding Planner!
What makes A Beautiful Theme special?

A Beautiful Theme is your all inclusive studio offering Planning, Florals and Design services all in one place. There is no other company that offers all of these with such high quality service.

We specialize in creating events that are reflective of your love story, style and vision but with over the top service! All of our weddings are tailored towards the couple, their design vision and most importantly their love for each other.

 

I am already working with a Venue Coordinator/ Catering Manager at my venue, and they are very helpful. Why do I need your help?

Typically, Catering Managers or Venue Coordinators at hotels or other venues have the job of overseeing the wedding details that are directly related to the venue (and sometimes just the food and beverage). A lot of times the venue coordinator is not there for the duration of the event &/or they have other events they are overseeing on property during the same time It is not in their job description to confirm your vendors, run your rehearsal, oversee the vendors on your wedding day, cue you down the aisle at your ceremony, and make sure all of the day’s events are running according to schedule. 

Wedding planners work only for you to make every aspect run smoothly. We will develop a relationship over the several months working together and we will communicate and greet all your vendors, send out a timeline prior, make sure you are having a great time celebrating and to ensure that your vision has become a reality.

Can I still hire a Planner and be involved?
Absolutely!! Our best weddings are designed with the bride and groom’s vision, style and personality in mind. This is YOUR wedding and having your input is absolutely critical to the overall outcome. In fact, we want you to get excited about planning your special day; it is solely up to you what you want our level of involvement to be. Our role is to execute the vision you have for your wedding and provide insight and feedback along the way to make the process smooth.
What is the difference between a Florist and a Floral Designer?

Good Question! We are often asked “Are you a real florist?” which is usually followed by the question “what is a floral designer?” Both terms are used in the wedding world and you can be both a Florist and a Floral Designer but it can often leave couples truly confused and wondering what the difference really is. 

Floral Designer- This is a newer term so we wanted to start here so you can understand what this means first! The term “Floral Designer” is used to describe artists who specialize in using flowers to create one-of-a-kind floral pieces for WEDDINGS, parties or events. The floral designs tend to be unique and custom to what the client wants. This process is different from a traditional florist shop because you have to order the flowers in advance, prep them and make sure they are at their absolute BEST for wedding day. They don’t need to last a week. They need to be GORGEOUS for that one day! This takes ALOT of planning and prep work to time it all just right for the design to be its best on wedding day. Floral Designers are also involved with the overall design of your wedding. They are interested in the linen colors, the candles, and all the little details working together with the flowers! A lot of Floral Designers also have inventory you can rent that makes the entire vision come alive. Think Arches, Candles, Vases, and tabletop accessories to make it beautiful and cohesive! A lot of Floral Designers will have studios out of their own home and not an actual storefront you can go visit. A perk for hiring a Floral Designer is they usually include all of the labor for day of delivery, set up and tear down!

Common Misconception- If you call yourself a Floral Designer some people may ask “Does someone else make the flowers and then you just design them at the wedding?” No! A Floral Designer is involved from the beginning to end and is the true “Wedding Florist”! A Beautiful Theme has a team of Floral Designers and we can be YOUR Wedding Florist!

Help! I don’t see exactly what I am looking for in one of your Packages?

No worries!  We are here to help.  Once we are in touch with you, we will send you a detailed questionnaire in order to learn more about your upcoming wedding.  Then, we are happy to meet with you for a complimentary consultation.  After learning more about your special day, we will determine if a certain package is a good fit, or we will customize something to meet your specific needs!

How do you determine your fees?

For our Full Planning + Design clients, we start at a base planning and design fee and then tailor it based on your exact needs. 

Our Floral Packages are all custom so please contact us and we will send you a questionnaire to learn more information and then we will provide a custom proposal within 3-5 days! I know sometimes you want a direct answer but there is no way to tell a price if we don’t know the logistics and exactly what you are looking for.  If you are shopping for a Wedding Planner or Florist on the basis of price alone, we are probably not a good fit for you. 

 Our fees are reflective of our experience in the industry as well as the quality of experience that we provide for our couples. We offer an extraordinary Planning, Floral & Design experience. When couples decide to hire A Beautiful Theme for their wedding, they know that they are investing in peace of mind, and an unforgettable experience. 

 

Where do you plan weddings?
We plan weddings in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico and surrounding areas.  We work with vendors in each territory full time who are very active in the wedding industry. We are always excited to travel worldwide to plan an event, so please don’t hesitate to ask!
Why should we hire you?

We focus on more than just your wedding day- we want the entire process of planning your wedding to the overall design to be an amazing experience for you and your fiancé. 

We are passionate, honest and care deeply about the ethics in our industry. We are hopeless romantics, fun, over the top, energetic, friendly, professional and want things to be PERFECT for you!  We are also dedicated to our industry and education – we attend trainings, conferences, seminars, and workshops to hone our skills. We take our responsibility of creating an experience that you will remember forever. We believe in Quality not Quantity! 

Where do you source your flowers from?

We source our flowers from the highest quality wholesalers in the world. Most of our product comes directly from the farms in Holland, Columbia, Ecuador, and some we source local in the US from California and Florida. We take great pride in having the BEST quality flowers you can have. We also have a large walk-in cooler and take all the steps to prepare the flowers to be as fresh and beautiful as possible on wedding day! Let us know if you have any other questions regarding our florals. Or you can come to our Floral Studio and take a look around! 

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