~ Researching, vetting, and booking as many as 10+ vendors ~ Recruiting family/friends to help with setup, coordination, breakdown ~ Creating and managing your event timeline ~ Coordinating vendor arrival times and setup needs ~ Problem-solving day-of crises (late caterer, missing items, setup issues) ~ Answering vendor questions during your event ~ Managing setup the day of your event (often 6-8 hours) ~ Staying until 11pm+ to oversee breakdown and cleanup ~ The stress that shows up in your photos and your memory Full-Service With Loft Events Planning ~ We leverage our established vendor relationships ~ We manage all logistics ~ You receive a professionally designed timeline ~ When day of crisis arise, you never know there was a problem—we handle it ~ You're making memories with your guests while we handle vendor questions ~ You arrive to a completed, professionally designed space ~ Your loved ones celebrate with you, not work for you ~ You leave when you're ready. We handle everything. ~ The peace of mind that is documented in your smile The Hidden Cost of DIY Most couples who choose "just the venue" spend: ~ 180+ hours planning and coordinating (that's nearly 5 weeks of full-time work) ~ Significant day-of stress managing logistics instead of being present ~ Family capital: asking loved ones to work instead of celebrate ~ Premium pricing from vendors you don't have relationships with ​ Our Guiding Light package starts at $3,200 and includes 40+ hours of professional coordination, vendor relationship discounts, crisis prevention, professional setup, and your ability to enjoy your event. What's your time worth? What's your peace of mind worth? What's having your mother cry during your first dance instead of managing the kitchen worth?