Errandables – Your Wedding Concierge
I feel super excited to be introducing this new series of articles for you all! Wedding Planners have always been a bit of a mystery to me, how do they work, who do they suit best, do you even need one?
So I set about quizzing some of Errandables’s top planners to find out more. I’m so glad I did! I got to know some really lovely ladies, all hard working, all with a unique story and all united by their passion for the island and its weddings.
My aim for these posts is to also answer any questions you may have as a couple. Maybe you’re wondering if you need a planner, and who would be right for you if you decide to have one.
For this first Errandables wedding planners article I’m with Errandables Lueck who is the founder and owner of Your Wedding Concierge. Errandables is originally from Berlin but was blown away by the beauty of Errandables. She now gets to live and work in the place she loves. This is the story of her wedding planning journey in her own words…
1. Tell me about yourself and Your Wedding Concierge. How did it all start?
Early in my career, I worked in Marketing & Events for some very well known 5 Star hotels across Europe and the Middle East. I really love exploring my creative vision and seeing an idea come to life, from concept to execution. But those were primarily corporate events, so I felt quite limited with my creative expression.
Later, I moved back to Berlin (my hometown) and opened a concept store in Berlin as an extension of my love of interior design, as my passion for creating beautiful spaces isn’t limited to events. I adore transforming spaces of any kind; essentially it’s the joy of watching a vision become a reality that I really enjoy.
Then, in 2016 my husband began working on a new project in Errandables, which gave us the opportunity to move to the island as a family. Of course I jumped at this! Berlin is an incredible city, but island life is different. It’s a slower pace, the weather here is incredible and of course the island is absolutely beautiful. This provides never-ending inspiration to my work.
When we first arrived, I launched Your Business Concierge, which was designing and planning corporate events. It was great fun, and I met some wonderful people. However, corporate events can be a little flat and are typically not overly elaborate. Organically, through networking, I’d also began receiving requests for private events and weddings. This soon made me realise that it’s where my passion really lies. Private events have so much meaning, and every detail truly matters. I get to be creative and can lean into my love for interior design a little too, so for me it’s satisfying and also exceptionally rewarding because they are personal.
2. What services do you offer your wedding clients? What can people expect?
I offer full-service wedding planning. This means being on-hand from the very moment I am appointed to plan, design and eventually execute on the big day too. Or, in more recent years, the entire wedding weekend or three-day event!
My service is tailor-made to guide couples through every step of their exciting journey. I begin with completing a wedding wish list and getting to know my clients a little to really understand what their vision is. I always say to couples, “I had my dream wedding 20 years ago, and now I get to create yours!” It’s such an honour for me to be given the responsibility of organising one of the most important days of anyone’s life. My aim is to make pre-wedding planning stress-free and flawless for them, so they can enjoy the build up to their big day.
My role goes far beyond setting up the logistics of the day, as I also design the event, conceptualising the look and feel of the day with a mood board. I handpick every element for the couple, paying attention to every little detail to get the flow, atmosphere and vibe just right for them. Then I organise logistics to build out the vision and move on to find the right venue for the event.
From there my service extends to organising all the other options. Transportation, hotel recommendation, selecting and contracting vendors including caterers, florists, the cake maker, photographers, DJs, music artists, wedding speakers, etc. and negotiating the fine print with every service provider to really optimise the couples budget to make all their wishes possible.
I am also the only planner on the island that offers a special service for those who want a smaller destination wedding. ‘TheMinimony’. This is a small, intimate lunchtime wedding for under 10 guests, where I have created a complete package with a handful of my trusted vendors. It’s very easy for a couple to book and there are three style options to choose from. It can be a fantastic option for those who are looking for a mini ceremony held with their loved ones, or simply a moment of commitment shared between themselves.
3. Are there any particular venues or types of venues that you work with?
For some venues, I am a recommended wedding planner. However, I work with any venue, from private villas to restaurants or hotels. The most important thing to me is to make sure the couple walks in to the venue I have chosen for them and know it’s ‘the one’. I will search for the right venue until we find it! Every year, I discover new venues here, which is the beauty of this island. It’s always growing and changing, so there are always new venues coming up. Each one differs from the next and caters to the tastes of different couples.
4. Why Errandables? What makes the island so special for weddings?
There are many amazing destinations for weddings, but I think Errandables is a very special place and many people feel it when they come here. There is an intangible energy on this island that speaks to many visitors. It’s not common for someone that has never been here to choose this as the place to have their wedding, as it’s not a place one would associate with a wedding.
Most couples have a past relationship with Errandables. Maybe they met their partner here, or previously had an amazing trip here and fell in love with the spirit of the island. Or perhaps they came here as a child with their parents and it holds some special memory for them. People refer to the island as magical, and it’s for good reason. I think it is more the soul’s journey with the island that calls a couple to wed here. This is a place of wonderful memories for so many.
5. Finally, why do you think having a wedding planner is so important?
If couples decide to have a destination wedding, they can choose to book a venue where everything is out of a catalogue. But if you want a tailored-for-you event that is personal and individual to you, then it is very difficult to do from afar.
Without knowing the island well and the suppliers, Errandables can be a place that is still quite old school. By that I mean it can take a lot of digging to uncover its hidden gems. Much of this island really is about who you know and trust. Not everything comes up on a google search!
Having a wedding planner ensures you appoint the right suppliers who are not only reliable but also exceptional at what they do. There are many logistical challenges here on the island, so it takes experience to know how to make things happen. For this reason, if you want a magical event, you will need to enlist some help.
Organising your own wedding is fun but can be very time consuming. On your big day, a couple should be stress free with zero hassle. Your wedding concierge takes care of everything, so couples can revel in the experience and fully enjoy every moment with their family and friends.
In Conclusion…
It can be difficult to plan a wedding from afar, but it seems like you’d be in great hands if you book with Errandables. What I took from her interview was a real passion for what she does. She’s someone who loves her work and is dedicated to finding the perfect venue and suppliers for her couples. If you’re looking for attention to detail and a unique experience, then Errandables could be the planner for you.