Name: Janine Goehler
Website: Lifetime Memories & Events 
1) How would you describe your business?
My business, "Lifetime Memories & Events", is an affordable custom wedding and events planning service. The bulk of my time is devoted to weddings but I love it when given the opportunity to branch out into a different type of party. I give all of my clients, no matter the size of their budget, event, or type of package they decide on, the utmost of individual attention. I do not limit them to a particular number of contacts with me and always go the extra mile to make them happy. After all, why be in this business if not to make people happy on their important occasions.
2) What has been your sweetest success story?
I was referred to a local couple by a past client. This couple needed someone to help them coordinate a bi-coastal wedding. I was asked to travel to NYC to coordinate a ceremony and reception on the outskirts of the city for about 75 guests, mainly the Bride's friends and family. A month later we did a 275 guest reception locally for the Groom's friends and family with a lot of the east coast guests also making the journey. It was very satisfying, first of all, to receive the referral but also to be able to coordinate meetings for my couple with vendors I had never met in NYC. It took a lot of phone calls and research to narrow down the field but knowing that my couple loved the way their wedding turned out was a very "sweet" moment for me. It is so satisfying to make your clients and their families so happy, especially on two coasts.
3) What should a Bride know about your expertise and experience?
I have been a Professional Bridal Consultant for eight years. I studied with Penn Foster College to receive my certificate in wedding planning. Although I was given eighteen months to complete the course, I was so anxious to get started serving local couples that I completed it in six months. I make sure that I have studied some sort of continuing education every year so that I can stay current will all of the traditions, designs and wedding etiquette. I give all of my clients, no matter the size of their budget, event, or type of package they decide on, the utmost of individual attention. I do not limit them to a particular number of contacts with me and always go the extra mile to make them happy. After all, why be in this business if not to make people happy on their important occasions.
4) What is the most awkward/memorable moment you’ve experienced while on the job?
My most awkward but also my most memorable wedding was caused by a very sad event. It was a true exercise in team work and proved, without a doubt, that planners must think "on their feet" and also that every planner needs a strong group of vendors on her team. The Groom's Father passed away the night before the wedding. As you can imagine, everyone was in shock and so sad. A great many of the guests had traveled from out-of-town as had both the Bride and Groom and all of the Groom's family. There was no recourse but to carry on with the wedding and try to make the day as happy as possible for my Bride and Groom. My "vendor team" rallied as we many numerous changes to everything from who would walk the Mother-of-the Groom down the aisle, to the dinner seating and place cards to the toasts. Needless to say, it was a very difficult day but everyone pulled together and in the end, after a beautiful tribute from the Groom to his Father, the Bride and Groom had a happy day and really enjoyed themselves.
** Thank-you Jenine for taking the time from your busy day to answer our questions and allow our readers to get to know you and your business. To learn more about her services be sure to check out her website at the link on top.
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