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Wedding Services
· Preparation of realistic wedding budget based on client’s priorities · Management of wedding budget to ensure that costs are staying within budget · Preparation of customized wedding planning timeline · Management of wedding planning timeline to keep your wedding plans on track · Custom wedding planning binder · Vendor referrals to best match the needs of the couple; availability and pricing are provided · Scheduling vendor appointments · Face-to-face meetings (planning meetings, vendor appointments, etc.) · Vendor contract review · Act as main liaison between client and vendors · Event design service (concept development of colors, lighting, linens, décor, theme, etc.) · Event design service o Consultation to discuss overall style and vision for wedding o Development of event design, décor and theme concept, including colors, lighting, linens, décor, etc. o Design presentation meeting o Two different inspiration boards pulling together design elements · Generate ideas for favors, table numbers, place cards and menus · Etiquette advice · Assistance with wording of Save the Date cards · Assembly, addressing and mailing of Save the Date cards; postage to be paid by client · Assistance with wording of invitations · Assembly, addressing and mailing of invitations; postage to be paid by client · Receive and track guest RSVPs · Guest list and table seating assistance · Attendance at menu tasting appointment · Attendance at floral mock-up appointment · Attendance at final dress fitting appointment to learn bustle · Assistance with wording of ceremony programs · Coordinate hotel room blocks for wedding guests · Deliver hospitality gifts to hotels · Instruct bridal party of responsibilities · Attendance at final meeting with catering manager to finalize BEO (banquet event order) · Assembly of favors · Management of vendor payment list so important due dates are not forgotten · Assist with last-minute errands leading up to the wedding day · Return tuxedos and rental items to vendors after the wedding · Advice, consultations and miscellaneous services as needed · Coordinating the wedding day to ensure a smooth and stress-free day o One in-depth consultation to go over every detail of the wedding, taking place up to four weeks before the wedding date o Confirming vendor arrival times o Vendor contact list o Detailed timeline for all vendors to ensure that everyone is on the same page o Comprehensive personalized schedule of rehearsal and wedding for the couple o Wedding day schedule for the bridal party o Wedding rehearsal coordination, including assistance with the processional and recessional o On-site wedding day coordination (this includes one lead coordinator and two assistants) § Oversee vendor set up and make sure they are on schedule § Act as a point person for questions and problems § Set up items for the ceremony & reception, including programs, unity candle, pew décor, aisle runner, place cards/seating chart, guest book, favors, card holder, toasting glasses, cake knife & server, table numbers, menus, candles, photos, candy buffet, and other special items § Distribute bouquets and pin on corsages and boutonnieres § Greet guests and direct them to the ceremony area § Line up bridal party for processional and cue them when it’s time to walk down aisle § Cue the ceremony musicians § Direct guests to the reception after the ceremony § Pack up ceremony items and transfer them to the reception § Greet guests as they arrive at the reception and take cards and gifts to the gift table § Assist guests in finding their tables for dinner § Bustle the bride’s gown after formal pictures are complete § Line up bridal party for introductions into the reception § Supervise the cake cutting, toasts and grace § Communicate with the catering staff to coordinate dinner service § Coordinate the traditional dances, including first dance, bridal party dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, anniversary dance, etc. § Pack up the wedding cards and gifts at the end of the night, including all of the set-up items, and deliver to the designated family member or friend § Distribute final payments and gratuities to vendors § Use of extensive emergency kit
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