A Magical Affair
Thursday, September 11, 2008 
We have covered numerous weddings in the last five years, and we have had the pleasure of working with some great wedding planners. Last weekend we once again had a great experience with a wedding planner. Courtney Hammon of “A Magical Affair” was a true joy to work with!
Lynette has known Courtney since she moved to Tennessee from Florida (where she was an event planner at Disney World) about a year or so ago. Before yesterday, I had only met Courtney briefly a couple of times, so this past weekend was the first time for me to really see Courtney in action and get to know her.
One of the first things that strikes you when you meet Courtney is her personality. She is so personable and puts you at ease right away. I don’t think she knows a stranger! She has a great sense of humor, and seems so calm and in control, which is really needed if you’re going to plan weddings for a living! The wedding that we worked with Courtney was beautiful and ran smoothly. Everyone was in their place when they were supposed to be there, and everything and everyone looked gorgeous. And then there was Courtney in the back, smiling, directing it all. She made sure that the bride didn’t have to worry about any of the details that could stress you out on your wedding day. And really, that’s a very big part of a wedding coordinator’s job -- to put the bride at ease and let her enjoy her day.
Since I have been shooting weddings for several years now, I see the importance of having a wedding planner. I couldn’t imagine planning a wedding without the help of an expert who can walk you through the process. And coordinating all of the vendors and all the details from small to large is a HUGE process! Plus, having a great wedding planner in charge of your big day really helps us, as one of your vendors, do the best job that we can do. If the wedding is well planned and organized, then we know where we need to be and when we need to be there, and there are no surprises. We’re able to catch everything important that happens on your special day. Having a professional wedding coordinator is a win-win situation! You’re happy and stress free and your vendors are happy and stress free!
You can find out more about Courtney and the services she offers by visiting her website.