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Services & Planning Packages

Wedding Day On-Site Coordination

Rehearsal and Wedding Day On-Site Coordination & Referrals

~ Day of coordination for the ceremony and reception in one or two locations

~ Wedding weekend timeline for your planning purposes
~ Up to five advance consultation meetings via phone or in person to review contracted vendors and sequence of events
~ Assistance with and on-site coordination of the rehearsal and assistance with the rehearsal dinner
~ Provide in-depth list of reliable service providers if in need additional vendors

Complete Planning Packages

~ Day of coordination for the ceremony and reception in one or two locations for up to ten hours
~ Complete budget estimate and timeline for the entire planning process
~ Wedding weekend timeline/outline
~ Unlimited correspondence and consultation and assistance with any aspect of the wedding weekend
~ Assistance with and on-site coordination of the rehearsal and assistance with the rehearsal dinner and possible day-after brunch including correspondence with other family members
~ Assist with appointment-setting with any vendors and attendance at appointments
~ Contract review and negotiation with any vendor~ List of realistic reception sites and accompanying catering services based on your budget and preferences~ Extend any discounts I can get along to you
~ Assistance with room blocks

Custom Packages ~ Based on your Specific Needs and Budget

All packages are customized to meet your needs and best accommodate what you can truly afford to spend.

Prices are not based on the total cost of your wedding but rather on what assistance and guidance you personally need and the progress you have made in the planning process.

Absolutely ANY aspect of your wedding weekend planning is included in your package, from advice regarding friends and family, traditions and unique expressions, vendors and services, bridal showers and bachelor/bachelorette parties and the honeymoon, and anything you might need as the wedding weekend approaches.

Just some of the many services we provide . . .

- securing accommodations for out of town guests and assisting with recommendations and arrangements for transportation, dining, shopping, medical needs, dietary restrictions, children and elderly guests, entertainment, etc

- advice and suggestions in dealing with family members and their contributions, financially and otherwise, for the wedding weekend and planning process as well as ways to include and involved both local and out-of-town family members

- assistance with shopping for wedding day attire for the entire bridal party and family as needed

- suggestions and ideas for color schemes and decor and florals

- assistance with menu design and wine pairing 

- staying aware of trends and changing fads for weddings while always providing creative and unique suggestions to make the wedding traditional or more one-of-a-kind based on your preferences

- coordinating fittings and attire appointments including picking up the bridal gown and tuxedos/suits as well as rental return

- meeting with family and bridal party and friends during the planning process

- assisting with important events and planning for showers, bachelorette/bachelor parties, bridal luncheons, etc for no added charge

- qualified proposals and bids from service providers before you meet with them

- proposals and bids from service providers accompanied by background information, pricing, and other valuable details to assist in making your final decision

- complete contract review and negotiation with every vendor

- assistance with hair and makeup and jewelry ideas

- customized payment timeline and collection and disbursement of monies to service providers through the planning process and the day of the wedding

- act as your eyes and ears to oversee and monitor contracted vendors to ensure they provided all products and services guaranteed to the highest level of quality and professionalism

- act as a confidant throughout the planning process and through the wedding day and beyond to offer support and advice whenever needed

- unlimited consultation in person, via phone, and email

- alleviating stress and handling many of the week-of errands and running around so you can enjoy the arrival of friends and family

- anticipating the possibility of unplanned occurences and reducing the possiblity of mishaps




Unique bouquet by Sweet Pea Florals
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In the Lobby of Hotel Teatro by Beth Photography

In the Gardens of Phipps Mansion
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Captured by Jenna Walker

Colorful bouquets striking against black and white
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Compliments of Susan Armitage Photography