It’s out absolute pleasure to introduce, the lovely Lindsay Pitt of Toast Events in Atlanta, Georgia! We know you’re going to love this sweet Southern lady as much as we do… so let’s get to it, shall we?

{THE BRIDAL CIRCLE}:  WHEN AND WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  My senior year of college, someone told me I should be a professional party planner, after all of my amateur party planning (and attending) was such a success. I realized it would be the perfect career for me, I started in events right out of school and over a decade later I’m still here!

{TBC}:  YOU ARE KNOWN AS THE “GO TO PLANNER” FOR LUXURY WEDDINGS IN ATLANTA.  WHICH WEDDINGS HAVE BEEN YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  Oh, that’s like picking a favorite child! My favorite weddings are the ones where my clients trust us to the details and get so excited with our ideas. I LOVE to have fun with the planning experiences, and the weddings where I call the brie’s friends at the end, are those closest to my heart.

{TBC}:  WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY WITH RESPECT TO BRIDES THAT LIKE OVER THE TOP VERSUS SIMPLE WEDDINGS?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  I create weddings based on the couples style, personality and desires. Whether its bling or burlap, I feel that I can cater to their fantasies, regardless of the style. I welcome all styles of brides, that’s what keeps it interesting!

{TBC}:  WHAT EXPERIENCE CAN A BRIDE EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH YOU?

That’s just what it should be…an experience.  Whether we are picking out gowns, tasting cake or sampling catering. I strive for the entire process to be planned and prepared especially for each client and to be memorable and fun. I want them to leave each meeting excited and inspired, but most of all calm.

{TBC}:  WHAT ARE THE TOP 5 QUESTIONS A BRIDE OR BRIDAL COUPLE, SHOULD ASK DURING HER/THEIR RESEARCH FOR THEIR IDEAL WEDDING PLANNER?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  Get ready… here they are!

1) Is this your full-time job?

2) How many weddings have you done?

3) Will I be working with you or an associate?

4) Will you have other weddings on my weekend? and

5) May I please have references other than those on your website to contact?

Do your research, wedding planner’s collateral may feature the same dreamy key points as to what they will do for you. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples and search for reviews and accolades to ensure you are enlisting the best!

{TBC}:  AS A PLANNER, WHAT’S YOUR BACK UP PLAN FOR AN EVENT THAT GOES WRONG?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  There are so many scenarios that can occur during a wedding day. We go over all of the “what-ifs” well in advance, so we have a Plan B and C. If something arises we haven’t thought about, that’s where having a planner that remains calm and thinks on her feet is key. We almost never involve our clients in any “situations” until we can laugh about it later. Thankfully, I can count the number of small fiascoes on one hand.

{TBC}:  WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO COUPLES PLANNING THEIR WEDDINGS?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  Don’t sweat the small stuff.

{TBC}:  ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO BRIDES LIVING OUTSIDE OF ATLANTA?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  Absolutely, we have orchestrated weddings all over the Southeast from the Carolinas to the Caribbean!

{TBC}:  HOW DO YOU SELECT THE PARTNERS OR VENDORS YOU WORK WITH ON A REGULAR BASIS?  WHAT CRITERIA DO YOU USE?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  We look for vendor partners with the following qualities:

Outstanding, Original, Responsive, Professional, A fair Value, that put brides first.

We also evaluate our list twice a year to make sure we are keeping current with the crème de la crème!

{TBC}:  WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  Inspiration is everywhere! Fashion, Movies, Home Décor… I love to read magazines and still tear things out I would like to incorporate in an event.

{TBC}:  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ELEMENT DURING THE WEDDING?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  This is tough…I do adore the flowers, but I think the photography is the most important element, and aside from your new spouse, the only element that lasts forever.

{TBC}:  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WEDDING MOVIE, AND WHY?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  Oh so cliché but Father of the Bride— I quote Franck on the regular! Chipper Chicken! Plus I’m a daddy’s girl.

{TBC}:  WHAT IS YOUR MOST UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING MOMENT?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  The warm and fuzzy feeling I get every wedding, but the first time I felt it, I knew that weddings were where I belonged.  That “feeling” you can’t put into words to any “non-industry” person but keeps us all coming back for more!

{TBC}:  WHAT BRIDAL TRENDS CAN BRIDES EXPECT TO SEE FROM YOU?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  I try not to follow trends too much, but really plan a unique and personalized wedding driven by the couple’s personal story. So they can expect a wedding that is so very “them”!

{TBC}:  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  “A girl should be two things, classy and fabulous.” ~ Coco Chanel

{TBC}:  WHAT DO YOU SEE FOR TOAST EVENTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

{Lindsay Pitt}:  We just launched “Before the TOAST” proposal planning services and are thrilled to get involved with brides before they even know it!

{TBC}:  THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND ENTHUSIASM LINDSAY! XO