Weddings

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Jump Start

Congratulations! You are newly engaged and wondering, “where the heck do I start with this whole wedding planning thing?” Our Jump Start Package will provide you the foundation necessary to start your planning journey off on the right foot.

This package includes:

  • 2 face-to-face meetings: 1 foundation meeting to provide you with the essential first steps to the planning process and 1 follow up meeting to check in and provide guidance for where to go next
  • Vendor List
  • Wedding Countdown Task Calendar
  • Budget Creation & Maintenance
  • Wedding Day Timeline
  • Ceremony Timeline
  • Planning Tips: Timeline Tips, Money Savers, Do’s and Don’ts and Green Wedding Tips
  • Q & A

Day-Of Plus

Nice work! Your venue is booked and most or all of your vendors are lined up for your big day. Your next task is to ensure a stress-free wedding day where you (and your family) don’t have to lift a finger. Our Day-Of Plus Package will provide you with the support you need to relax and enjoy the weeks leading up to your event.

This package includes:

  • Vendor List
  • Catch-up meeting 6 weeks out from wedding day; review plans & vendor contracts
  • Work with you to create a wedding day timeline
  • Participate in a final walk-thru meeting at the venue
  • Work with you and the officiant to create a wedding ceremony outline
  • Vendor management – contact each of your hired vendors and arrange day-of schedules. Finalized timeline will be distributed within two weeks of your event
  • Act as the contact for your vendors 6 weeks prior to and on the wedding day
  • Full wedding rehearsal and event day coverage
  • Bring wedding day “emergency kit” to handle any day-of crisis (safety pins, glue, etc)
  • Attend ceremony rehearsal and assist officiant in the direction of the rehearsal
  • Be on-site day-of and ensure all vendors are setting up per your instructions
  • Decor set up and breakdown, as needed (i.e. guestbook, placecards, table numbers, decor, etc)
  • Help photographer coordinate photos
  • Assist with line up for the ceremony
  • Cue your musicians at both the ceremony & reception
  • Arrange for a cue for toasts and special dances
  • Coordinate the announcement and send off of the newly married couple (as desired)
  • Collect and load gifts, guest book and extras from the reception room into a designated car.

Full Service

Congratulations! You are newly engaged! However, you’ve decided you would like a planning partner for the entire wedding journey. Our Full Service Package will provide you with an avenue to share your vision and make key decisions while someone else takes care of the rest.

This package includes all of the services in the Day-Of Plus Package plus
the following:

  • Host a “launch meeting” to brainstorm and create the wedding game plan
  • Help you determine the hierarchy of your priorities and budget limit for each wedding expense
  • Host “touch base” meetings with you throughout the planning process
  • Provide task list, wedding payment schedule and other documents to help you better prepare for the day
  • Research, recommend and assist in selection of your wedding venue/vendors – includes scheduling, attendance of appointments (maximum 3 vendor interviews per category) and review of vendor contracts
  • Help you determine and achieve your dream wedding look and feel – formality, colors, theme, table design and more
  • Research, recommend and arrange out of town guest accommodation and transportation
  • Help you shop for and arrange wedding attire for the entire bridal party
  • Manage guest list and RSVP’s
  • Provide suggestions and help you design/shop for save-the-dates, invitations, programs, place cards, favors and hotel welcome bags – includes assembly and addressing

Customized

So you started the planning process…you’ve decided you definitely want wedding coordination for the day-of but you would also like a little extra support to help with other details: i.e. décor, set up, vendor info, etc. However, you don’t need a full service coordination package. This option provides an opportunity for you to customize a package that meets your wedding planning needs and budget.

Hourly Consultation

Hourly rate available for smaller projects including invitation assembly & addressing, favor assembly, timeline creation, and more! Contact us to schedule.