My name: Samantha Danielle Dockery, Owner and Lead Consultant/Planner

Birthplace: New York City

Current Residence: Durham, NC

Qualifications: 2005 - Certified through the Association of Certified Wedding Consultants
2008 – Re-certified through the Association of Bridal Consultants
Event Planning Since: 1998

Wedding Planning Since: 2002 – I started with my own 400-guest affair!

Favorite part of the ceremony: Watching the groom as he sees his bride for the first time. It’s the exact moment that you can see how much he loves her.

Favorite part of the reception: When the couples sees the décor before the rest of the reception guests. I’m always so nervous before we reveal whatever element of surprise we’ve come up with for the couple, but our instincts haven’t failed us yet!

Sam loves to: buy shoes, dance, travel, shop at Banana Republic, change her hairstyle , watch football (especially the Dallas Cowboys) and of course...plan weddings and events!

2007 - Ongoing Wedding Consultant for the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club's Once in a Lifetime Wedding Seminar
November 2007 - Triangle NACE Winner for the "Most Outrageous Event - Budget Over $60,000"
January 2008 - Wedding Show "Best in Show - Booth Design" Winner
November 2008 - Triangle NACE "Spirit of NACE" Award Winner
April 2009 - Distinguished Guest Speak at Wake Technical Community College. Topic - " Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business
May 2009 - WRAL TV News Consultant - "Tips on how to Save for Graduation Parties"

Samantha has coined the term “The BBS Way” which is defined as her team of wedding consultant’s commitment to being:

• Educated
• Aware of current trends
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Timely
• Able to solve problems quickly
• Fun!

The professional consultants who work at the company have to meet strict requirements prior to working with clients. These include, but are not limited to, becoming a certified consultant through the Association of Bridal Consultants and working weddings with Sam to learn the BBS Way.