To be clear, we have never met Oprah Winfrey, but the free advertising we received during her show launched our business. Carol Williams, a local TV reporter, interviewed me about our new wedding planning business. Filled with anticipation of the 5 o’clock news, we were glued to the TV when Carol said: “It’s wedding season so be sure to tune in after Oprah for tips from a local wedding planner.” Well, it must have been a slow news day because she said that during every Oprah commercial break. During the interview, Carol gave viewers our phone number to call for more information. The phone started ringing immediately with callers saying “I was watching Oprah when I heard about you.” Thanks to Oprah and Carol, the rest is history.
What Makes Us Different? Why Should You Hire Us?
- You will get an experienced, full-time planning & design team – this is not our hobby.
- You will get preferential treatment because vendors like us and want our future referrals.
- You will get friendly wedding planners known for kindness, common sense & diplomacy.
- You will get an advocate who represents you and will make sure your voice is heard.
- You will hear compliments from happy guests all night long.
- You will feel every emotion and be fully present for each laugh, tear & memorable moment.
- You will taste your reception menu because you’ll have time to enjoy every bite.
- You will smell your flowers because you’ll experience all aspects of your wedding like a guest.
- You will see your friends and family having fun with you at your amazing party.
Our team of Cincinnati wedding planners and designers will help you discover authentic ways to customize your celebration that reflect your love for each other and your guests. We’ll anticipate your needs, listen to your wants, advise you when you could make a better choice and always have your back. Our goal is to hear you and your guests say “That was the best wedding ever.”
Brigid Horne-Nestor
MASTER WEDDING PLANNER™ (MWP)
Brigid is a Master Wedding Planner – one of 69 in the world. She first discovered her love of event planning as a young girl organizing neighborhood talent shows starring her sisters and friends. While planning her own wedding, the spark was reignited. She began teaching a Communiversity class at the University of Cincinnati on wedding planning that caught the eye of a local reporter. Brigid’s “Oprah moment” came when the reporter mentioned her business during an Oprah show commercial break. The phone started ringing immediately, and she’s been planning weddings ever since.
Karen Montgomery
Karen is the i-do Weddings & Events MVP. She is our lead planner and designer, and she handles daily communication with our clients and their creative partners. Karen has been planning weddings since 2003 when she began coordinating rehearsals and ceremonies at Summit Country Day chapel with her mom. Our clients, boutique patrons and staff appreciate her gentle guidance and amazing organizational skills. She handles stressful situations with grace and makes our clients happy to be our clients.
Julie Traubert
Julie is the most senior member of the i-do Weddings & Events coordination team and started coordinating weddings in 2001. She also happens to be Brigid’s sister. Our clients love Julie’s kind and caring personality and often mention the little things she does to make them feel well cared for on the wedding day. Her years of experience allow her to anticipate needs before the client asks, and this makes her a favorite with wedding vendors as well.
Teresa Christie
Before joining the team at i-do Weddings and Events in 2003, Teresa (Brigid’s youngest sister) spent time in the marketing field in both Los Angeles and Cincinnati. She guided us when we had marketing and PR questions, but most notably – she came up with the name “i-do Weddings & Events”. Teresa continues to use her problem-solving skills on behalf of our clients, and vendors appreciate her ability to keep the wedding day running on time.
Megan Bosse
Megan joined our team after her Event Planning professor at Xavier University told us how great she was. That was in 2005, and we have had the pleasure of working with her ever since. Megan has the ability to “direct the show without being the show”. Her low key manner and level-headed decision making ability allows our clients to relax and enjoy the wedding day without worry. She handles nearly impossible reception set up situations with competence and ease.
Samantha Reid
Sam started working with us in 2010 when she was in high school as our “chief” of guest gift box assembly. She eventually moved up to assisting with wedding day coordination and her laid back demeanor continues to serve as a calming presence for clients. She gets the job done in high stress situations, and her attention to detail ensures a seamless wedding day. Clients and reception venues alike welcome all she does behind the scenes to make the bride’s vision a reality.
Employment
i-do Weddings & Events is accepting resumes for seasonal, part-time weekend work.
Photos on this page by Ben Elsass and Breighton & Basette