When the Budget and the Vision Don't Match

We’ve all been there—someone sends over a Pinterest board full of champagne dreams... on a sparkling water budget. It happens more than you'd think, and honestly? That’s fine. The real magic happens when we meet our clients right where they are (and not planning the sequel to George Clooney’s Lake Como wedding)

Here’s how we handle it at One and Done with Cookie: We treat those dreamy inspiration photos as a starting point, not a mandatory shopping list. Social media is great for ideas, but it rarely shows invoices. That’s where we come in—not to crush dreams, but to say, “We see your vision—and we’ve got some clever, wallet-friendly tricks up our sleeve to bring it to life.”

Discussing budget and vision early means we can get creative and love it. We're not here to cut corners—we’re here to reroute the parade so it still feels fabulous, just without the skywriter or the imported ice sculpture of your dog. ⬇️ Even though that's super cool (pun accidental).

It’s not about copying trends—it's about celebrating what makes your event personal, unforgettable, and so you. With a bit of humor, heart, and hustle, we’ll make it amazing—no filter or celebrity planner required.

Cheers 🥂

Cookie & Dana