Why Sam
Why Book with Three Little Words?
When you hire me, you receive more than a typical wedding planner. You receive a dedicated professional who has spent years developing relationships with premier wedding venues and vendors within the Greater New Orleans area. You receive a partner in the planning process who will listen to your unique story and vision to develop a bespoke experience that captures the essence of your relationship. You receive a friend and confidante who will be there to ease your stress, calm your nerves, dry your tears, and even prepare a plate of food for you so you can enjoy your first meal as a married couple (it’s so important to actually eat on your wedding day)! Mostly, you receive someone who is on your team and is truly passionate about making your dreams a reality and helping you enjoy the wedding planning process from “Yes” to “I Do.”
I am truly honored that you are considering me to help plan your wedding. This business is my passion and I look forward to waking up every day with the goal of bringing a smile to my clients’ faces. With me, you never have to worry about things being perfect; instead, you can focus on the “Three Little Words” that got you to this most special of days in the first place: “I Love You.”
Couples whose primary focus is having an event that celebrates their relationship and their marriage (with throwing an amazing party for your family and friends coming in at a very close second)!
Couples who want to enjoy the moment rather than follow a regimented schedule. I’ll make sure that you experience the big moments at the right time, but I will never force you off the dance floor or away from friends and family just to cut the cake at a specific time.
Couples who appreciate a straightforward approach to wedding planning. I think planning your wedding should be enjoyable and I am here to make things less complicated, not more.
Couples who want their guests to leave the wedding saying “This was the best wedding ever!”.
Couples who want a pragmatic planner in their corner. I understand that weddings are expensive and I am passionate about making sure my couples are getting the most bang for their buck.
Couples who want to answer the question “So are you stressed about the wedding?” with “Not at all actually, because we have an awesome wedding planner”.
Couples who want a local expert who is passionate about all things New Orleans. I am a Louisiana native and proud New Orleanian who understands and relishes in the quirkiness and unique traditions of the region that make it such a special place to get married.
Who books me?
A few words from past clients
I am so lucky to have worked with many amazing couples through the years! Here’s what a few of them had to say.
“My partner and I worked with Sam to plan a New Orleans wedding while living in New York. By the end I wished I was marrying Sam! (Just kidding, but kind of?!) We had the most special, fun, magical wedding night and I shudder to imagine what it would have been like without Sam. Hire her, you won't regret it. I adore Sam's matter-of-fact approach to the craziness of wedding planning, her attention to detail, and her willingness to listen to what was important to us. She provided invaluable recommendations for venues, florists, vendors, photographers, and DJs we never would have been able to find without her. She worked hard to understand our aesthetic and taste and turn the visions in our imagination into reality. Sam transformed an empty courtyard into a gorgeous party setting and scheduled the entire evening in 15 minute increments so nothing was left to chance. She thought of things we didn't (cake stand! tissues!) and was able to provide expert advice on matters where we felt lost or uncertain. Sam was incredible to work with for the months leading up to the wedding but she truly saved the day when a building collapsed down the street from our venue and we had to re-plan everything with a week and a half to go. Sam worked tirelessly to ensure that the backup plan was as good as the original vision and kept our stress levels under control. I am in shock thinking of how she planned two wonderful weddings for us. Sam is prompt, communicative, obsessive, creative, and motivated. She helped us craft a celebration that embodied who we are as a couple and I am eternally grateful to her. Thanks to her, I didn't have to think about any logistics during the wedding weekend and was free to get drunk and dance the night away.”
- Priscilla & Micah -
My partner and I worked with Sam to plan a New Orleans wedding …
“I could not recommend Sam more! As others have said, hiring Three Little Words as our wedding planner was one of the best decision we've ever made. My husband and I don't live in New Orleans, so we were looking for a wedding planner who could help us navigate all of the vendor options and wedding planning timeline to make sure our wedding day was beautiful, fun, on-budget, and stress free. And it worked - our wedding was THE BEST, most fun, and least stressful day. Better than I could have ever imagined! From the beginning, Sam was extremely professional, attentive, and communicative. She helped us find the best vendors and she truly doesn't miss a beat (she knows more about Jewish weddings than we did!), but she also has a relaxed and friendly demeanor which we really appreciated. We were equally impressed with Sam's team -- on the night of our wedding, when my bustle broke on the dance floor, Danie from the Three Little Words team was by my side within minutes with white safety pins. Thank you for everything, Sam & Danie!”
- Aliza & Sam -
I could not recommend Sam more…
“My husband and I received year long wedding planning services from Three Little Words for our wedding in September 2019. Both my husband work and go to school full-time so were desperate for help planning our big day. Sam was SO helpful - basically all we had to do was communicate our ideas and budget to Sam and then sit back and be amazed as our dreams became reality on our wedding! Sam handled everything seamlessly, understood our multi-cultural vision, and executed our ideas flawlessly. She really took all of the stress out of planning and I could not recommend her services enough.”
- Rachel & Luis -
My husband and I received year long wedding planning services…
FAQs
Q: Do you prefer Sam or Samantha?
A: You get to pick! I don’t even notice the difference.
Q: How many weddings do you do a year?
A: I do up to 15 weddings a year.
Q: How long have you been a wedding planner?
A: I started my company in the summer of 2016.
Q: Do you do multiple weddings in one weekend?
A: Rarely!
Q: How many weddings have you done?
A: 100 as of my last count!
Q: We love what we are hearing! What are the next steps?
A: Let’s talk on the phone or meet in person as soon as possible so I can learn about you as a couple, and you can learn all about what it’s like to have me as your wedding planner! From there, I will send you a proposal+contract that covers all the services we have discussed. You can sign the contract whenever you are ready and we can get started right away on planning the best day ever!