About Us
Today We Are One, Elegant Events and Balloon Decor is a ONE-STOP event planning shop supplying all of your event planning needs from décor, linen rentals, , balloon design, floral bouquets, invitations, photography and videography and don't forget planning and coordination. We work with select vendors to provide you with the best service possible to meet your event needs and make your life an event to remember.
The owners of Today We Are One has 15+ years of experience and know what it takes to make your next event "all about your". Visit our new convenient location in Newport News and let us plan your special event.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (5)
"Today We Are One, is a Wedding Planning Service and so much more. The designer/owner Ella House..."
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"Today We Are One, is a Wedding Planning Service and so much more. The designer/owner Ella House is personable, knowledgeable, and ready to make any event one to remember!"
"She has superb event planning skills. When you have a event just leave every detail then at all..."
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"She has superb event planning skills. When you have a event just leave every detail then at all about events. You will not be disappointed"
Products & Services
Today We Are One provide Full and Partial Event Planning & Coordinating service in additional to birthday parties; baby showers; sweet16 and more. ...
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Recommendations Given (8)
"Ms. Barbara is a great COACH, good listener and an excellent speaker. Her guidance has helped me..."
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"Ms. Barbara is a great COACH, good listener and an excellent speaker. Her guidance has helped me become more calm as well as helped me be mindful of my thoughts...because "Thoughts are Things". I love Ms. Barbara's high spirited personality that brightens any room. "
"Offer props for any occasion! Very friendly! "
Recent Activity
Absolutely, it's our job to make as easy as possible....and they will be back. LOL
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Absolutely, it's our job to make as easy as possible....and they will be back. LOL
You should always request deposit up front for a service like this and require final payment before making their site live. Also keep control of access to site (login info) until paid in full. I'm sure you send links for them to approve site build as you go so upon completion they can't say they...
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You should always request deposit up front for a service like this and require final payment before making their site live. Also keep control of access to site (login info) until paid in full. I'm sure you send links for them to approve site build as you go so upon completion they can't say they don't like it or the content because they've approved throughout the process.
I did the same thing and hated asking for money that's owed to me. We shouldn't have to so I created a contract and added verbiage stating that final payment is due 15 days prior to event date and NO checks will be accepted within 10 days of their event. No changes to contract within 10 days of...
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I did the same thing and hated asking for money that's owed to me. We shouldn't have to so I created a contract and added verbiage stating that final payment is due 15 days prior to event date and NO checks will be accepted within 10 days of their event. No changes to contract within 10 days of event. Also I state that any specialty items requested will NOT be guaranteed if final payment is not received 15 days prior to event. But by you being a production company I would request a deposit (whether 30 or 50%) and balance due in order for them to receive final product. My suggestion would be to do a 30/40/30% (deposit/day of event/final on delivery).
sorry, I don't
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sorry, I don't
Word of mouth and great customer service.
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Word of mouth and great customer service.
This is a problem for many, and I don't know if there is a way around it, other than creating bonuses/benefits, referrals and discounts for buying with you. Good Luck!
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This is a problem for many, and I don't know if there is a way around it, other than creating bonuses/benefits, referrals and discounts for buying with you. Good Luck!
People will always compare prices to get the best "bang" for their buck. Its up to us as planners to make sure we show them we are well worth the cost and sometimes that means giving a little something extra to give our business that edge over lower priced competitors. Everyone wants champagne...
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People will always compare prices to get the best "bang" for their buck. Its up to us as planners to make sure we show them we are well worth the cost and sometimes that means giving a little something extra to give our business that edge over lower priced competitors. Everyone wants champagne on a beer budget so its up to us to meet them half way and give them a fine wine;)
If the customer goes with the lower priced competitor then as the saying goes..."you get what you pay for".
