PARTIAL PLANNING:
Perfect for the couple that wants to be hands on from start to finish, but needs pro advice along the way. Or maybe you started but are ready to hand over the reins. Consider us your personal wedding consultant. Similar to our other services we can customize our services to fit your unique needs.
Summary of Services:
Four Meetings plus final walk thru at venue
Vendor Referral List
Assist in design concept
Timeline creation
Contract management
Day of event management from setup to teardown / and Ceremony Rehearsal
Includes 1-4 Assistants day of based on guest count
Unlimited consultation via email and phone
Detailed List of Services:
Four in person meetings to consult and collaborate with Something Lovely Wedding to discuss wedding style and needs
Professional advice and guidance with unlimited consultation via email and phone
Budget creation and management
Assist in design concept and color palette selection to bring your vision to life
Vendor referrals best suited to the Client’s style and budget including: Chair rental, Linen Rental, Lighting, Dance Floor, Lounge Furniture, Draping, Specialized Tabletop Settings, Photographers, Videographers, DJs, Bands, Stationers, Bakery, Transportation, Officiants, Hair and Make-up Artists, Tuxedos, Other design details, etc.
Note: SLW does not receive commissions for referrals – any discounts passed on to client.
Proof text for Save the Date Cards and Invites
Provide ideas for wedding favors and other gifting
Attend menu selection/ banquet set up meeting with Catering Manager and Client
Review all proposals and terms of vendor contracts
Create wedding day timeline detailing all activities associated with the final preparations and orchestration of your wedding day.
Final walk thru and detail meeting with client at venue. Discuss, refine and document each and every detail of your final wedding day plans and answer outstanding questions or concerns.
Review and proof Banquet Event Order provided by Catering Manager
Contact Vendors for arrival and end times, including strike time
Communicate venue’s policies and procedures for loading and unloading, set up and tear down
Confirm all vendor orders and quantities on rental pieces
Distribute wedding day timeline to all vendors at least 1 week before wedding date
Negotiate room blocks at various nearby hotels as needed
Attend ceremony rehearsal to assist Officiant in directing rehearsal
Attend and orchestrate the wedding day arriving no later than 3 hour prior to the ceremony start time (sooner if needed) thru the end of reception, as noted on the timeline, overseeing each detail for you.
Oversee ceremony setup in accordance with agreed upon floorplan /design
Communicate with DJ/Emcee on ceremony song selections and cueing bridal party for processional
Oversee reception setup in accordance with agreed upon floor plan/design
Attend sound check with band musicians/DJ/Emcee and review the sequence and timing of all events
Orchestrate your preview of the reception before the guests come into the area and have your photographer/cinematography document the setting before the guests arrive. Depends on venue and timeline.
Beautifully arrange set up of ceremony/reception accessories including programs, seating cards, menu cards, table numbers, favors, sign-in guest book, etc.
Work with band musicians/DJ to establish timing for grand entrance, first dance, cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss, and last dance
Provide client with marriage license information
Arrange for your gift transport to car or on-site hotel room – including personal items such as champagne flutes and cake knifes, etc.
Prepare and handle final payments and gratuities to vendors
Access to online planning tool
Includes 1-4 Assistants on wedding day, based on guest head count