Exploring Life & Business with Rebeca Sudou of R’s Events by Rebeca Sudou

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rebeca Sudou.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Well, my story begins like that of many immigrants. Despite having a degree in Industrial Relations and professional experience in my home country, when I arrived here, I had to take on many different jobs, cleaning, waitressing, sales, nannying, and more. I had to learn a new language, adapt to a new culture, and face countless challenges.

Over time, I managed to find my way back into my professional field, Human Resources and recruitment. I worked in that area for several years, and then, in 2023, I got married!

One of my biggest dreams had always been to plan my own wedding. After more than a year of preparation, just two days before our big day, we faced a huge challenge. The venue we had chosen was beautiful but completely outdoors, with no backup option in case of bad weather. And not only was rain in the forecast, it was a hurricane!

We tried everything to reschedule, but being peak wedding season and with guests traveling from abroad, it simply wasn’t possible. Faced with this situation, and with the incredible help of family and close friends, we miraculously found a new venue in just one day and managed to transfer all the décor and details we had planned for the original location.

But no, I didn’t truly enjoy my wedding day. Unfortunately, because I decided to handle most of the planning myself and due to all the last-minute stress, my wedding day wasn’t what I had hoped for.

However, as time passed, I realized how much I had learned throughout the entire experience, from finding vendors and working under pressure to managing décor and logistics. That’s when I had a thought: I would love to help other brides who share the same excitement I once had, so that their wedding day turns out perfectly, unlike mine.

I wanted to bring their dreams and vision to life, share my experience, my mistakes, and also the creative ways I found to save money without sacrificing beauty. I wanted them to understand that a perfect wedding doesn’t have to be a luxurious one where you spend more than you can afford.

That’s when I began to truly fall in love with this field. I got certified as a wedding planner by one of the most recognized and respected planners in South Florida and Latin America, and I founded my own event planning company.

I started this new adventure from scratch, with fears, with challenges, but with a lot of heart. Thanks to God and the wonderful couples who have trusted my work, the North Carolina market has embraced us with open arms. Little by little, we’ve been growing and turning many brides’ dreams into reality on one of the most special days of their lives, their wedding day.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
At first, my biggest fear and challenge was the thought that, since English is my second language and I have an accent, my potential couples, most of whom are native speakers, might not want to hire me because I wouldn’t inspire enough confidence, or that vendors might not take me seriously for the same reason. Thankfully, that hasn’t been the case at all.

Another challenge I can identify was learning how to sell my services as a wedding planner, developing my sales skills and refining my pitch to clearly convey to couples what I truly wanted them to feel and understand.

It all comes down to trial and error, and realizing that many of our fears exist only in our minds. I believe that changing our perspective and daring to take the leap is always the greatest challenge for any entrepreneur.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I handle both coordination and planning, not only for weddings, which is my main business, but also for a variety of other events such as conferences, corporate Christmas parties, open houses, pre-wedding celebrations like welcome cocktails, engagement parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, baby showers, and really any other event you can imagine.

I typically offer three standard packages: Day (Month) of Coordination, Partial Planning, and Full Planning. However, there’s always the option to customize a package based on each client’s vision and specific needs.

We are dedicated to designing and bringing your event to life while always keeping your vision, and most importantly, your budget in mind.

We strive to find the most affordable yet high-quality options to make your event as unique and special as you envision, without putting you in debt in the process.

Additionally, based on your personality and the kind of experience you want to share, we personalize your event so it doesn’t feel like just another occasion. This way, it becomes a truly memorable event, not only for you but also a one of a kind experience for your guests.

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I’m always looking for assistants to join me at my events, people who are interested in learning about the industry and who share the same passion and dedication.

As for ways to support me, simply sharing my story or my profile on social media (@weddingplannercharlotte) is already a huge help. It allows me to reach more people and grow my presence in a market where I’m still relatively new.

Pricing:

• Day (Month) of Coordination Package: $1700
• Partial Planning Package: $2500
• Full Planning Package: $5000

Contact Info:

• Website: rsevents.my.canva.site/
• Instagram: @weddingplannercharlotte