Why Hire Us? Save Money… (Yes, SAVE!) Many people see hiring an event planner as an unnecessary expense.  What they do not realize is that working with the RIGHT planning company can actually save them money when all is said and done! While event planners charge fees for their services, they are also able to get significant discounts many area vendors.  Caterers, florists, rental companies, etc. depend on event planners as a source of business for them, and so they very often offer planners lower rates or discounts on their products and services.  Many event planners pocket these discounts as commissions which their clients never know about.  At The Perfect Event, however, we apply these discounts directly to YOU!  So, while you are paying us a fee to plan your event, you will get money back directly on the vendors that we book for you.  In the cases of larger scale events, it is not uncommon that our clients actually save more than they spend on our services in the first place - talk about getting your money's worth! Take the Pressure OFF Yourself Regardless of their size, special events are complicated and involved, as their planning stages require a great deal of time, energy, and attention to thousands of details.  Planning personal or professional events while juggling an already hectic schedule can be quite overwhelming!  Additionally, people who plan their own events inevitably have difficulty enjoying the big day when it finally arrives, because they are busy implementing all the details and running the show rather than attending as a guest at their own party.  We can completely take all of this pressure off of your shoulders, and handle the planning and production of your event from start to finish.  Our hard work and expert skill will allow you to remain stress-free throughout the entire event planning process. Have a Better End Result While event planning may not exactly be rocket science, there is a world of difference between an event that is well orchestrated and one that falls flat, and your guests absolutely WILL notice which category yours falls into!  Events are expensive as it is, and hiring a professional event planner is a worthwhile investment to insure the success of your big day.  (All that money spent is money wasted if the event does not go smoothly and live up to everyone's expectations.)  In the case of most milestone events (weddings, major corporate galas, etc.) you only get 1 shot at making it perfect.  The chances of your vision coming to life are astronomically higher if you have the help of someone who plans such events for a living and knows all the ins and outs!  We are Well Connected in the Special Events Industry At The Perfect Event, we are constantly building and refining our network of fantastic vendors.  We recommend all of them with the utmost confidence, and trust them completely to play key roles in making your event phenomenal and memorable.  All are expects in their fields and provide an unparalleled level of service.  When you sign on to work with us, you are also signing on to work with some of the very best vendors in the DC area, and the country.