Gala Planning

While every wedding is uniquely special, there are those events that are truly lavish productions requiring, not only the gentle hand and assistance of a planner, but the logistical expertise of an event designer  capable of taking an attention to detail to another level. holy matrimony is a large event specialist with event designers on staff. We  have numerous events under our belt and have hosted affairs in excess of 1000 guests.

We ensured that each one gasped in delight at the spectacular job done by "the bride". We walk you through the process leading a specially selected team of professionals to include staging, props, entertainment,  lighting, floral, music, cuisine and design.  This service is available to plan the multiple functions leading up to your day anywhere in the country or world.

If this is the type of event you are envisioning then contact us directly for the development of a story board for your event.

Planning: The Process

Development of event story board

Wedding Budget development

Coordinate design team

Check venue/vendor availability and accompany on all site visits

Contract review and negotiation

Media Assistance/Press Release Development

Set Hotel room blocks and Ground Transportation

Design/order invitation and social correspondence suite

Review guest list for address/title etiquette

Decor and furnishing selections

Entertainment development

Pre and Post event development

Ongoing etiquette advice

Logistic Coordination of all vendors

Prepare Wedding Day schedule

Direction of wedding rehearsal

Event Day: The Ceremony

Ceremony set-up oversight

Organization of hostesses and ushers

Pinning of wedding flowers

Assure rings are on site

Coordination of all ceremony vendors

Coordination with Officiant(s)

Coordination with/Cuing of Musicians

Distribution of ring pillow, bell, flower basket and Bible

Organize and cue wedding party processional

Containment of late guests and seating

Direction of Receiving Line

Directions for guests to reception/cocktails

Secure Marriage License

Transfer personal items to reception

Event Day: The Reception

Check set-up, table numbers and decor

Arrangement of seating cards and chart

Synchronize with Banquet Caption and Band/DJ

Direct guests from cocktails to dinner

Assemble bridal party for introductions

Attend to all special needs guests (handicapped, elderly)

Oversee timeliness to schedule

Cue couple for all events

Have all gifts packed and sent to predetermined location

Secure all personal items (flutes, topper, guest book etc.)

Provide directions for couple's driver upon exit

Pricing starts at 12% of event budget