Full Wedding Planning Service
18 month to 4 month before the wedding day
This Package is designed for the couples that are just beginning to plan their special day and for weddings in South Florida (No more than 3 hours of ground travel).
Attention is given to every detail so that the wedding will be as stress-free as possible for the bride, groom and their families. Since this package is customized, services may vary, but always includes full coverage on the Event Day.
Pre-Wedding Day
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Assist couple with determining wedding location
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Attend meetings at wedding location to secure venue, vendors etc.
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Assist client with determining budget, wedding style, and dates
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Secure following vendors: Ceremony Musician, DJ, Baker, Officiant, Florist and Décor, Hair/Makeup, Specialty vendors; food carts, entertainers, etc.…
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1-2 client/planner face to face meetings (If possible/necessary)
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Unlimited contact via email/phone
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Monthly email “check ins” to ensure planning is running smoothly and on track
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Client will receive a general planning checklist
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Production of a detailed wedding day itinerary
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Review of vendor contracts
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Confirm arrangements, check delivery date, arrival times, quantities of rentals etc. with vendors
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Detailed timeline will be sent one week prior to wedding day to all vendors for review
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Confirmation of all wedding vendors
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Assistance with all wording of stationary-menu cards, welcome signs, wedding program etc.
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Event Design, theme, and décor assistance
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Budget construction and analysis
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Walk-through at event site(s)
Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner
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Coordinate ceremony rehearsal (1 hour)
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Distribute very detailed wedding day itinerary to wedding party, family, and attendants
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Collect/coordinate final payments for specific vendors
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Collect wedding day items such as marriage license, guest signing item, cake knife, cake topper, toasting flutes, favors, candles, programs, place cards etc.
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Review final wedding details with venue, couple, and bridal party
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Finalize ceremony timing, music and service with officiant and couple
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Confirm that all members of bridal party are aware of arrival, picture and entrance times
Wedding Day
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One-Two assistant coordinators (As needed)
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Manage the flow and timing of the ceremony and reception (until cake cutting)
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Act as liaison between wedding party, family members and vendors
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Check with ceremony & reception site, Supervise set-up of facilities
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Check supplies at guest book and gift table
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Direct vendors during the ceremony and reception
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Place all accessories in proper places & arrange for them to be picked up by the assigned person at the end of the event
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Keep activities on schedule
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Use of extensive Bridal Emergency Kit. We’ll be ready and available to solve any unexpected situations or emergencies.
Ceremony
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Distribute bouquets and pin flowers on attendants and family members
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Direct photographer, videographer, musicians, rentals, florist etc. where to set up
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Oversee set-up of the ceremony to make sure all commitments are fulfilled
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Distribute final payments and gratuities as needed
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Set up all ceremony décor not handled by a specific vendor (i.e. guest signing item, unity candles, programs, pictures, etc.)
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Direct ushers with programs and seating distribution
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Line up and cue wedding party/musicians for ceremony
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Give marriage license to officiant and make sure wedding rings are present
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Collect all personal wedding items and gifts and deliver to reception site or designated person
Cocktail Hour & Reception
(6 hours-set up to cake cutting)
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Set up all reception décor not handled by a specific vendor (i.e. Favors, menus, candles, cake knife, toasting flutes, escort and place cards, gifts, table design, disposable cameras, etc.)
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Manage vendor set-up of reception and make sure all commitments are fulfilled
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Bustle wedding gown (if applicable)
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Line up and cue couple and wedding party for Grand Entrance
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Assist band or DJ in cueing important events (i.e. grand entrance, parent dances, cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc.)
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Cue couple for all important events
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Maintain & coordinate timeline for all events during reception
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Stay in communication with Banquet staff to ensure things are going smoothly