As we celebrate the Women of Fairfield in this issue, it's only fitting to introduce Leslie Scotto of Leslie Scotto Events. This full-service event planning company specializes in celebrations, focusing on Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, social occasions, and non-profit functions. She’s done it all from formal weddings to relaxed beach parties. Blending her creative side with her business mind, Leslie is imaginative, strategic, and savvy. She always provides an individualized approach, taking care of her clients' vision and needs.
After an initial meeting with potential clients, Leslie likes to understand their wants and needs to better assess how she can help and add her expertise to the event. The most important aspect of that first meeting is discussing the budget. "It is important for me to know what clients want to spend from the very beginning," explains Leslie. This is crucial to moving forward in the planning. "I can recommend the right vendors and help navigate decisions to stay within the planned costs." No matter the size or budget, she works closely with each client. "The client is intricately involved in as much of the design and planning as they want. They approve everything. My job is options. I offer them a variety of ways to achieve their goal. Together, we make it happen!”
The key to being a successful event planner is perfecting that delicate balance of incorporating client input with foresight and know-how. Unexpected challenges come with the territory. Guided by her two decades of industry experience, Leslie is known for her thoughtful, direct approach and the wisdom she can extend. She is that soothing strength that zigs with the unavoidable zags. She elaborates, "A great planner means you must always be calm when something unforeseen inevitably happens. The key is to breathe and then let your experience kick in to find a solution. Compromise is also key, and I listen to my clients to find alternatives that we are both happy with." Even though social media and platforms like Pinterest may make a DIY approach look appealing, nothing proves as successful and stress-free as working with professionals. To those planning an upcoming party, Leslie advises hiring an experienced team whose vision and values align with your own.
When the party is over and all the excitement and energy returns to normal, Leslie sees this job as truly extraordinary. Helping to create milestones by bringing clients' dreams to life is the most rewarding. "Overall, I get to be part of people's stories. They throw events for special reasons, and I get to help them do that so they can focus on their guests and have a great time." When you need help planning an upcoming affair, Leslie Scotto Events will set every beautiful detail of your festivities on course for fun and everlasting memories while steering the behind-the-scenes. So, c'mon, let's celebrate and have a good time!
Leslie Scotto Events, LLC
738 Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 521-6584
lesliescottoevents.com @lesliescottoevents
Overall, I get to be part of people's stories. They throw events for special reasons, and I get to help them do that so they can focus on their guests and have a great time.
