Corrie Spearing is the Owner/Designer and Event Planner for 333 Designs. She is a Huntsville native, born and raised, who loves life and people. She started 333 Designs more than 10 years ago and has been a part of hundreds of weddings and events.

EVENT: What inspired you to be an event planner?

CS: As a kid, I always liked playing dress-up, for my 5th birthday my grandmother made me a wedding dress – she had the veil, the shoes, even a garter and bouquet. That led to many mock weddings and event organizing. I took classes in photography, cake design, became a professional seamstress and studied interior decorating, never really knowing it would all open the door to this amazing career.

EVENT: What is your favorite thing about planning weddings?

CS: I love people and every wedding is unique and special. I not only get to be part of such an amazing day for a couple, but I get to make their day less stressful. Also, I get excited about adding the little details and elements to make each wedding beautiful and uniquely represent the couple.

EVENT: What’s your universal advice to brides?

CS: Remember the reason you are planning this event: You are marrying your best friend and this is a celebration of love and union. Something may go slightly wrong but no matter what it will all still be perfect. Keeping the focus on the real reason will help keep the stress away and make the planning process more enjoyable…and of course hire a professional planner!

Some brides focus on saving money and don’t think they need a wedding planner. But then on their wedding day, the bride is stressed, her family is busy decorating, and everybody is exhausted instead of getting to enjoy one of the greatest days of their life. An investment in a planner will result in an exponentially greater wedding.

EVENT: What’s the first question you ask to help a bride determine the best venue?

CS: “As a child, how did you picture yourself on your wedding day?” There will be many people who try to give you advice and change your vision, but you need to stick with your dreams and don’t compromise. This day is all about you and your partner.

EVENT: In what ways do you do things differently?

CS: I am very personal and passionate about helping and designing events. Anyone can plan an event, but after more than 600 weddings I know how to create the perfect day that is unique for each bride. Because my focus is the client, I feel I create a customized planning process for them, and I am able to help take stress off and make everything run very smoothly.

EVENT: What’s your favorite thing about Huntsville?

CS: My favorite thing about Huntsville is that even though we are growing we still have the elements of a small town. Huntsville has everything you need in entertainment and dining options, but you can go downtown at any time and see someone you know