Question 1

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans Wedding Planners LLC provides full-service wedding and event coordination in the Greater New Orleans area. Their offerings are customized to each couple’s needs, spanning from month‑of coordination to complete wedding planning, including both fresh and silk floral work and custom décor design.

They also offer:
 • Décor and floral elements like arches, chuppahs, lanterns, candles, aisle décor, and more.
 • Services extending to photo booths, invitations, save‑the‑dates, rentals, second‑line arrangements, and venue assistance.

Question 2

Where are you located and which areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

The team is based in Metairie, Louisiana, and serves couples throughout New Orleans, its surrounding Northshore areas, and even destination weddings beyond that region.

Question 3

Who leads your team and what is your experience?

Accepted Answer

Sue Rudiger is the owner and creative director. With over 20 years of industry experience and more than 400 weddings planned, she brings expertise in floral design, event planning, and coordination that spans every aspect of the wedding process.

Question 4

Are you women-owned and locally operated?

Accepted Answer

Yes! New Orleans Wedding Planners LLC is a family-owned, locally owned, and women-owned business—with deep roots in the New Orleans community.

Question 5

What makes your approach unique?

Accepted Answer

• All packages are fully customized based on your preferences, style, and budget—whether you need comprehensive assistance or just a bit of coordination.
 • They provide expert vendor recommendations, budgeting assistance, RSVP tracking, day-of coordination, and even destination wedding planning.
 • They aim to handle the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your engagement and wedding day.

Question 6

How do I start working with you?

Accepted Answer

They invite couples to connect—whether it's over a phone call or, as their site charmingly puts it, “with a glass of champagne”—to hear your love story and explore planning options.

Question 7

How responsive is your team?

Accepted Answer

Listings show that they typically respond within 24 hours to inquiries, highlighting their commitment to attentive and timely communication.

Question 8

What recognition or awards have you earned?

Accepted Answer

They are highly rated, with a 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 132 reviews. They’re also recognized as a Best of Weddings Hall of Fame vendor on The Knot multiple times.

Question 9

Can you help with destination weddings?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely—they offer full-service and a la carte planning for destination weddings, ensuring couples are supported even if they're not local.

Question 10

Are there other services you provide beyond planning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as part of their full-service offering, they provide:
 • Floral design (fresh and silk)
 • Custom décor
 • Rental coordination
 • Invitations, save‑the‑dates
 • Access to local vendors and venues
 • Photo booth set-up, second-line arrangements, and more

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