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Day in the Life | Andrea Couvertier
Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Texas wedding planner Andrea Couvertier today!
Name: Andrea Couvertier
Business Name & Location: Breathtaking Events, LLC in Houston, Texas
Years Working in the Event Industry: 10
Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 10
Website: www.abreathtakingevent.com
Business Facebook Page: Breathtaking Events
Instagram: @abreathtakingevent
What is your typical day like?
My day typically starts around 5:30am and ends at various times. My husband and I have three children under the age of six, therefore my days start early. After breakfast is served and our children have been taken to school and/or daycare, my planner hat comes on (not that I actually ever take it off).
Though I have a business office located in the heart of Houston, the majority of my work is done from my home. I first start by checking emails and prioritizing a to-do list in order of importance. Next, I place phone calls to schedule any necessary appointments for new and existing clients, which may include venue visits, bridal dress fittings, vendor meetings, and menu tastings, just to name a few. I travel to my office if I need to onboard a client or if any other meetings need to take place there.
I also offer floral and design services so my time is also spent in the office doing design appointments with new and existing clients.
How did you get started in the industry?
I got started in the industry after being presented with the opportunity to plan a friend’s wedding. The wedding had a very small budget with around 150 guests. In addition to planning the wedding, I also did the floral, décor, and design. The feedback was amazing and the wedding was not at all reflective of the budget.
Afterward, I studied and became certified as a wedding planner. I also attended the Houston School of Flowers to gain more knowledge. Shortly after, Breathtaking Events was formed.
What inspires you?
My family is my biggest inspiration. They inspire me to continuously strive to be better. My hope is that my children will see my work ethic and will one day find passion in something that inspires them to work just as hard.
I am also easily inspired by love and all things beautiful. I love seeing the look on my clients’ faces when they walk into a finished ceremony or reception space that I’ve designed. Or, when a bride sees her bouquet for the first time.
I am also inspired by other professionals in the industry. Some of my favorite industry professionals are Lulu Alexander, Joy Proctor, Cece Todd, Eliana Baucicault and Jamie Kostechko. I had the pleasure of learning and spending time with these amazing ladies in New Orleans at the Inspire Design Workshop.
What are your favorite online resources for your business?
A few of my favorite online resources for business are Honeybook, All Seated, Timeline Genius, and of course The Planners Lounge.
Aside from wedding and event planning, how do you spend your time?
Aside from wedding and event planning, I like to spend time with family, shopping, and traveling! My favorite vacation spot is Costa Rica.
Andrea, thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and a day in your life. If you are an event planner and would like to be featured, download our questionnaire today and email it to us along with a photo. If you aren’t sure about being featured, take a few minutes to read how it can help your business.
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