I. Initial Complimentary Consultation as in the Basic & Standard Package

II. Recap & Planning Meeting (to be scheduled after receipt of 20% deposit and signing of contract)

• Vendor referrals
• Venue advice, comparisons and recommendations
• Monthly review of budget and revise as needed
• Prepare calendar of payments, deadlines and appointments
• Create and provide customized task list within 5-7 business days after meeting
• Create and provide customized budget and payment worksheet within 5-7 business days after meeting
• Arrange and attend all vendor meetings
• Act as liaison between you and all vendors
• Arrange and attend Venue previews
• Create a personalized design concept within 5-7 business days after meetings
• Accompany bride and groom to choose attire for the wedding
• Offer guidance with proper etiquette
• Provide information on obtaining marriage license
• Provide personalized wedding binder
• Provide list of accommodations for out of town guests

III. Midway Status Meeting

• Review vendors
• Review venue selected and discuss floor plan, rain plan and layout
• Review contracts
• Discuss additional services needed such as lighting, beverage, entertainment, etc.
• Review and revise customized task list if needed
• Review and revise customized budget and payment worksheet if needed

Plus……

• Vendor follow-up and confirmations
• Review all vendor contracts and discuss
• Review wedding checklist and revise
• Assist with design of Wedding and Grooms cake
• Assist with selection, ideas and wording for invitations, programs and save the date cards
• Assist with design and wording of menu cards and place cards
• Discuss favors for reception
• Assist with design of seating chart

IV. Final Meeting - Review of Overall Plan (40 days prior to wedding)

• Discuss wedding ceremony, music, design and style
• Discuss who will perform each task at the ceremony
• Design lineup of wedding party and discuss cueing
• Schedule and attend on-site planning meeting with Venue
• Schedule and attend on-site planning meeting with Caterer, Florist and other vendors
• Finalize vendor list and times of deliveries
• Review all vendor contracts
• Provide detailed timeline and floor plan within 5-7 business days after meeting.

Plus…

• Final Walk-through
• Meet at venue to discuss and finalize floor plan, menu and rain plan
• Meet with florist to review plan and design for wedding and reception
• Meet with caterer and bar beverage service to finalize plans

Wedding Rehearsal

• Wedding consultant will attend rehearsal for up to 2 hours
• Direct rehearsal flow, advice, coordinate and suggest ceremony details
• Discuss who will be responsible for ceremony duties

Wedding Day

• Wedding consultant will arrive 2-3 hours prior to wedding start time
• Distribute any remaining payments or gratuities to vendors as needed
• Handle any discrepancies, last minute details, bridal party issues or tardy vendors as needed
• Set-up items: toasting glasses, cake cutter, guest book, place cards, photos, etc.
• Oversee vendor arrival & become main point of contact for vendors
• Ensure timeline is followed and according to plan
• Ensure décor is set according to plan
• Pin flowers on family and attendants, distribute bouquets and oversee all other floral placements
• Transport items from ceremony to reception (size limits apply)
• Direct wedding ceremony and reception
• Bustle bridal gown for reception
• Direct reception flow with introduction of bride and groom, first dance, cake cutting and toast
• Design, direct and plan bride and grooms exit
• Box up all remaining cake, prepare to go meal if needed, and distribute favors to guests.
• Help load gifts, personal items and keepsake items into designated vehicles and to assigned persons