Partial Planning Service
Ideal for Clients who need assistance in planning, budgeting and securing vendors
(2 months to 12 months before wedding date)
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One hour complimentary in person consultation
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Includes all the services provided as a month of coordination (see below)
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Assist with seeking out qualified vendor recommendations based on client's style and budget and assist with availability, price quotes, negotiating and decoding contracts and conditions
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Create overall wedding budget and allocate how much should be spent on each category to stay within client's financial requests
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Up to 6 face to face/virtual meetings (1 hour each) to discuss wedding details or brainstorming sessions if requested
Cost of Services begin at $4500
Month of Wedding Coordination
Ideal for Clients who has most of the planning completed and needs someone for rehearsal and day of event production
(1 to 2 months before wedding date)
PRE-PLANNING:
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One hour complimentary in person consultation with you to discuss and define the fundamental objectives, and subsequently provide you with an event framework that most efficiently and effectively achieves these objectives
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Assistance with floorplan configuration as needed
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Vendor Interaction: Connect with all vendors hired for logistics and ensure the time line approved by Client is in synch. Vendors may include, but are not limited to, Officiants, Florists, DJs/Bands, Cake/Dessert, Photographer, Videographer, Transportation, Caterer, outside rental companies. Send applicable vendors the final timeline and ceremon,reception locations, and direct contact information.
REHEARSAL:
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Work with Officiant to choreograph wedding ceremony, processional and recessional
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Alert wedding party to where they need to be the following day, and at what time
PRE-CEREMONY:
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Facilitate on time arrival of hair and makeup stylists
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Coordinate any food deliveries with setup if needed
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Make sure personal flowers, i.e. bridal bouquet, bridesmaids’ flowers, corsages and boutonnieres, arrive on time at appointed location
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Gather appropriate guests and coordinate “must shoot” list for photographer
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Have a Wedding Emergency Kit that will include Shout Wipes, hairspray, safety pins, sewing kit, bandages, and other items the wedding party may need on the wedding day
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Delivery and setup of any items needed to Venue Site, such as favors, décor, place cards, etc.
CEREMONY (IF APPLICABLE):
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Set up programs and other ceremony items i.e. guest book, unity candles
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Programs either setup or given to Ushers to pass out to guests
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Ensure that ceremony musicians have arrived and direct them as to where to set up
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Confirm the music that ceremony musicians will play during the ceremony, as well as start times for each piece of music.
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Act as a liaison with the ceremony officiant and decide what cue will be used to signal the start of the ceremony
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Communicate with bride and groom so that they know how much time remains before the start of the ceremony
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Line up the wedding party for their entrances down the aisle
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Facilitate pick up of bride if not wanting to be seen by groom beforehand
PRIOR TO RECEPTION:
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Coordination & On-site Management of setup to Client’s specifications on the day of the event
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Review that banquet venue setup is accurate to floorplan
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Distribute final payment to vendors as necessary
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Meet with Banquet Manager/Event Manager to confirm event timeline
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Set up guest book and pen, champagne flutes, cake cutting utensils
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Set up table numbers/names and menu cards
RECEPTION:
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Help guests locate their escort cards and dining tables
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Line up wedding party before introduction of reception
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Be the time keeper to maintain sequence of events throughout the evening
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Remain easily accessible through the entire event in case there are any details you would like attended to
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Pack up gifts/cards, miscellaneous ceremony and reception items and have them ready to be taken to a family members car at the end of the night
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Coordinate reception departure transportation
***Client receives 2 face-to-face/virtual meetings of 1.5 hours each before wedding date
Cost of Services begin at $3500
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND A DAY OF PLANNER?
Most people are looking for a planner that is commonly referred as a "Day of Coordinator." In actuality, any experienced planner knows that you cannot magically appear the day of the event and pull all the details together. There are many moving parts and variables, and a successfully executed event is due to all the pre-planning and preperation that takes place weeks, even months, beforehand.
WHY DO YOU REQUIRE AN INITIAL FACE TO FACE MEETING/VIRTUAL CONSULTATION BEFORE WE BOOK YOU?
Getting married is one of the most intimate and personal events in your life, and if you hired me, I will also be right there with you the day before and the day of your wedding, all in your personal space! Therefore, it is so imperative that we're a compatible fit and you are comfortable with me so my presence can bring calm to a potentially overwhelming day. It's especially important that you are confident with your decision in choosing me to be a part of your planning and event execution for one of the most significant moments of your life.
THERE ARE SPECIFIC THINGS I NEED HELP WITH THAT AREN'T LISTED IN YOUR SERVICES. ARE YOU FLEXIBLE?
Absolutely! During the initial consultation, I'll ask you what are important tasks you like me to assist you with and I'll incorporate that in your personalized contract.
I NEED ASSISTANCE IN FULL SERVICE WEDDING PLANNING/WEDDING DESIGN. DO YOU DO THAT TOO?
I do not specialize in those types of weddings so I will not the best person for those requests. However, I have collaberated with AMAZING Wedding Designers who specialize in Full Service and/or Event design that I will happily recommend. Just shoot me an email and I'll be glad to connect you with them.
HOW DO I KNOW YOU'RE LEGITIMATE?
I am a Certified Wedding Planner, and I own Business Liability Insurance, which most wedding venues require of their vendors. I have excecuted 500+ weddings in my 18 year career thus far. In the section of my Facebook page, any vendors that I have "liked" I have collaberated with and will be happy to give you a recommendation/reference.
WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU?
Your wedding day should be one of the happiest moments of your life. Within that short period of time, you want to find someone you can trust to be your time keeper, solution seeker, and partner to manage the logistics of your event so all you need to focus on the experience of bonding with your besties before you get ready and enjoying every moment of your celebration. I am your go to gal to honor your specifications so you don't worry about it.
HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE & WHAT IS YOUR PAYMENT POLICY?
Month of services begin at $3,500 and partial planning rates begin at $4,500. The base rate will go up depending on multiple factors, such as if the distance of specific location is more than 50 miles from where I live, how much additional work is needed past what I do, if additional planning assistants in addition to the 1 is needed, and the number of guests attending the wedding. There is a retainer fee of $500 to confirm and reserve your date and final payment is due 5 business days before your event date.