What makes Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari a good neighbor?Want to know what really happens between the freight elevator and the first dance? We sit down with luxury wedding planner Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari to pull back the curtain on the systems, timelines, and creative decisions that make celebrations feel effortless. From interior design roots to national consulting, Shari shows how design and logistics work together to deliver a smooth guest experience and a calm, confident couple.Shari’s career started in nonprofit events and linen rentals, where she learned the mechanics of inventory, lead times, and vendor constraints. That foundation now powers high-end weddings, mitzvahs, galas, and corporate events with a focus on event design, budget clarity, and vendor management. She talks candidly about the biggest misconception in wedding planning- the idea that it’s all fun and flowers- and shares how her team handles the physical work, the 100+ -point timelines, and the critical handoffs that keep everything on schedule. If you’ve wondered how to choose vendors, sequence a wedding day timeline, or navigate contracts without losing your vision, you’ll find clear, practical insights here.We also explore how virtual planning expands access. Shari maps priorities over Zoom, builds comprehensive plans, and when she isn’t onsite she orchestrates seamless handoffs to local day-of coordinators. As a monthly party expert on Pittsburgh Today Live and author of From Behind the Clipboard, she brings stories and strategies that translate into real-world solutions: contingency planning, guest flow, lighting choices, and the difference between a pretty space and a designed experience. You’ll hear how her love of Broadway and travel informs the narrative arc of each event, turning moments into a cohesive story.If you’re planning a wedding or milestone event and want the calm that comes with experience, this conversation delivers a blueprint you can use. Subscribe for more smart conversations with local pros, share this episode with a friend who’s engaged, and leave a review to tell us what behind-the-scenes detail surprised you most.To learn more about Perfectly Planned by Shari  go to: https://perfectlyplannedbyshari.comPerfectly Planned by Shari (412)901-0082

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