The formation of an organization composed of wedding planners and coordinators has been in the minds of many in the business for several years now. On March 23, 2004, ten wedding planners representing seven companies met at Dome Café of Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. They updated themselves about the wedding planning industry and its present developments all over the country, and saw the need for organizing an association. They agreed that this Association shall be composed of legitimate wedding planners whose primary focus of business is to plan and coordinate weddings.

From the original group of seven companies, the number of members increased to twelve. They met every month, and because of the seriousness of their intentions, the meetings eventually became more frequent. They discussed and threshed out details such as the qualifications of members, organizational structure, financial matters and code of ethics, among others. The meetings also became a time of getting to know each other better, bonding relationships and sharing tips and trends with each other. These gave the group an insight on what would be the benefits for any member joining this Association.

On June 24, 2004 a group of wedding planners and coordinators from 12 companies, organized themselves as Founding Members of a non-stock, non-profit association and prepared all the necessary requirements of the incorporation papers to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of Philippine Association of Wedding Planners (PAWP) were finally approved and registered on July 28, 2004.

Eventi’s membership in the Philippine Association of Wedding Planners is your security blanket that you’re hiring an advocate of integrity and professionalism in the industry.

Hiring an events professional is the wisest investment you can make in planning your special day. Considering the financial and emotional investments that you have made, a professional-hire must be able to give you a return of your investment.

As it can be one of your best decisions, it can also be the worst. Be on the look out for those self-professed coordinators who merely do events to make an extra buck during weekends but lack the passion and expertise for what they do. Be wary, there’s truth in the saying: “When you feed peanuts, you get monkeys.”

Don’t be swayed by the very busy events planner who manage events far too many and too often in succession. The candidate may or may not be able to give you the quality time and attention you need.

Follow your instinct, the same manner that you followed your heart when you got engaged. You just know it! It feels right when you meet the right person. You can easily spot the trade expert in the confidence and leadership skill he or she exudes. It’s easy to spot the confident from the arrogant. And lastly, don’t forget about the peanuts and the monkeys. Quality goes with a price tag.

At Eventi, you get what you pay for… the wedding of your dreams.