Arizona’s Top Rated Local® Event Planner Award Winner: Perfectly Planned Celebrations and Design

Making life’s most thrilling days perfect, Perfectly Planned Celebrations and Design has helped countless people celebrate in style. They’ve earned extraordinary reviews and a tremendous 92.00 Rating Score, making us proud to announce that they are a 2018 Top Rated Local award winner. Here are just two of the many rave reviews that earned them this award:

“Candida made our day easy and wonderful! I knew from our first phone call, she was the right decision. She was always advocating for us when dealing with vendors and asked the questions we did not know to ask. Candida helped us make decisions, but at the same time, always kept us in the driver’s seat so it always felt like ‘our day.’ There were probably issues on our wedding day, but I never knew because she handled each one with grace and efficiency. I’ve begun recommending Candida to all my friends (even if they aren’t engaged). Thank you so much!” -Sarah H.

“We can recommend Candida without reservation. Being an older couple (in our 70s), we may have had a different view of how we wanted things to go at our wedding and Candida just went right along with us without skipping a beat. She was an excellent resource for additional wedding services, handled all dealings with the venue and communicated when needed. She organized the rehearsal, quietly took care of a seating problem and made our day very special. Our flowers and table decor were just perfect!” -Ann R.

We had a chance to chat with owner, Candida Guttierrez, about her business’ stellar online reputation. This is what we found out:

What is your secret to such a strong online reputation?

I try to post as much on social media as I possibly can. As for reviews, I always ask. I provide good work, so people are happy to leave good reviews.

What makes you different? In other words, if you had one minute to sell somebody on why they should choose you, what would you say?

We own all of our decor, which allows us to so offer more. Lighting, backdrop, you name it and we can take care of it. An added benefit is that it keeps cost down for the clients. Not paying for multiple packages like set up and clean up is a big deal.

Why do you do what you do? In other words, what is your mission and/or how do you attempt to make the world a better place?

I love the romance industry. I love love, brides, and weddings. I used to be in the jewelry industry and always loved the heartfelt romance. I always want to make my clients’ special day as perfect as possible.

Outside of building a strong online reputation, what else do you do to market and grow your business?

Network, mainly. I like to meet people in person. I make sure to reach out and keep relationships with photographers and venues.

What advice do you have for other businesses trying to build a strong online reputation and grow their business?

Remain loyal to your brand. Don’t be negative, and instead, go with the flow. Make your own name. Do what you love.


Thank you for speaking with us, Candida! Congratulations of your 2018 Top Rated Local award!

We highly recommend Perfectly Planned Celebrations and Design to anyone planning a special event. You can learn more about them on their website.

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