Christy Bareijsza | The Red Carpet Events, LLC
Name: Christy Bareijsza, CMP, CMM
Location: Jersey City, NJ and Napa, CA
Company: The Red Carpet Events, LLC
Years in Business: Established 2001
What are your three favorite sources of wedding inspiration?
For me, inspiration comes from numerous sources whether it's the excitement in a Bride's eyes when speaking about her favorite color or a particular flower, the desire to constantly re-invent designs and create an original and memorable event for each couple and finally the ability to be located in an area that has anything imaginable right at your fingertips to assist in the creative process.
Why did you get started wedding planning?
I branched out to wedding planning to help give couples a different approach to the planning process and allow them the same value and vendor accountability my corporate clients experience. I often feel social Clients are considered a "one time event" by most in the industry and aren't valued and treated correctly. By balancing the two areas of business and ultimately my expertise, the couples are able to benefit through our cross market of multi-event services, top-notch vendors and enticing discounts.
What is one thing in your office that you could not live without, technology excluded?
My Chocolate Labrador, Cocoa
If you could make one recommendation to a new planner, what would it be?
I recommend to all new planners to educate yourself and understand what you a contracting, especially with a venue. For most, that is the skeleton of your event and the majority of the Client's budget. If the contract is not negotiated correctly, due to the Planner not understanding the terminology and ultimately the consequences from it, it is your responsibility to amend that. Contracts are more then just pricing and concessions, and are not considered important by most until something truly goes wrong and you don't have negotiating leverage or legal repercussions to solve the situation.
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