Signature Selection: Unison Event Planners LLC

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Juliette Senior is the founder and owner of Unison Event Planners LLC. We met on Twitter last year and always look for her useful tidbits. The Unison Event Planners team is based out of Englewood, NJ. Juliette has a BA Finance and Business Management and was kind enough to give me an interview to shed some light on how she’s making things happen.

1. How did you get started in the event planning industry?
I was always the “birthday girl” at work planning all the baby showers, birthday parties and group outings. Eventually the word got out that I was creative and innovative. I started assisting with planning weddings and pretty soon was planning weddings and events from conception through to execution. Unison Event Planners LLC was officially formed after I planned my 30th birthday cruise to the Bahamas with 30 close friends when it became evident that planning came naturally and nothing gave me greater pleasure than the end result-A happy client with a smile on his/her face.

2. What vision do you have for UEP in the next 3-5 years?
In 3-5 years event productions designed by Unison Event Planners would have been featured in several publications. We will have a store front showroom that offers event planning, design, stationary and party rentals. Finally, I hope to have the need for additional staff.

3. What advice would you offer brides looking to plan their special day?
Don’t get discouraged after the first day of planning and don’t be afraid to ask for help. It will get better.

4. Do you do many destination weddings? Could you share some of your favorite wedding destinations with us?
I’ve done several destination weddings in the past. My favorite destinations are Jamaica, Nassau, Bahamas and St. Maartin.

5. Can you share the most outrageous request you’ve ever received from a client?
My brides are usually edgy and non traditional – just like me. So I wouldn’t say that any of their requests are technically outrageous..but….I did have a bride ask for a conveyor belt as her aisle. She wanted to stand still and go down the aisle on a conveyor belt, like a distribution line at a factory.

6. What are a few of your favorite wedding “things”?
I love everything non-traditional. For example Card Boxes – Marni Gold from Creative Custom Card Boxes designs some amazing card boxes that can be used to house the bride’s cards on the day of the wedding so that the brides doesn’t have to walk around with the traditional satin bag. I also love Paloma’s Nest. Instead of the traditional ring pillow, Caroline offers the cutest hand crafted ring bearer bowls. The best resource that I’ve found is Etsy.

7. Can you share some of the lessons you’re learned over the years as a result of owning UEP? Maybe one or two of your favorites that had the most impact.
The most important lesson that I’ve learned is to set boundaries. When I began the business I was so adamant on getting clients that I would take everyone and lower my prices just to get them. As a result, I signed on “bridezillas” and people who were not willing to pay for the services rendered. I even had clients who called me at 3AM in the morning and I was crazy enough to answer the phone. Now I set and adhere to office hours and I know how to weed out the potential headache clients that can be a downfall to my business.

8. What’s your favorite place to go (or favorite thing to do)?
I confess that I am a reality show junkie. My favorite pass time is watching TV. I am a fan of Law and Order SVU, 24, The Amazing Race, Survivor, So You Think You Can Dance, Criminal Minds and Big Brother to name a few. I know, I know..Iam a looser.

9. If you don’t mind sharing some personal things, who are some of the people that have had a major influence on where you are today?
First, my boyfriend Curtis. He was positive and supportive way before I decided to start Unison Event Planners and he remains positive and supportive today. He even helped me with my first bridal show. We created a customized Unison Event Planner tie for him with the company logo. He walked around the bridal show in a suit and the tie taking pictures. On a daily basis he continues to amaze me with his input, wealth of knowledge and support. He has been and continues to be the person that I share my ideas and thoughts with and I thank him for that. Next, would be my parents and my sister Angela. They have been there for me for as long as I can remember..lol. They support my decisions while accepting the fact that I am my own person. Finally, my close circle of friends. Camille, Karin, Leah, Marielyn, and Tracy. You guys rock!! They are my team and ladies who help me on the day of and with the bridal shows that I do.

10. Which show would best describe you?...and why? Platinum Weddings, Whose Wedding Is It Anyway or Bridezilla’s.
I would have to say Whose Wedding Is It Anyway. I like to cater to the brides who want to stretch their budget at far as possible and I am over Bridezilla’s. I run in the opposite direction!

Below are a few pictures from Unison Event Planners. You can contact Juliette and her team here:
Website: www.unisoneventplanners.com
Email address: info@unisoneventplanners.com




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