"Month" Before Service Package:

 

When the major items are taken care of and you need assistance lacing all the details together.

This package kicks in 6-8 weeks before the event. This service is especially designed

for the bride who is fully involved with the planning of the wedding and has taken the lead

in the planning process but values the resources, expertise, and organization

that a wedding planner adds as the big day draws near.

 

 

The Planning Process

Manage guest RSVP's

Assure wedding programs and  place cards are completed

Prepare diagrams of sites

Finalize and update all vendors

Order/pick up favors, attendant gifts

Music selection advice

Final detail meetings with vendors

Etiquette advice

Assistance with seating chart and table assignments

Budget monitor for adherence to budget

Contact and Coordinate all vendors

Prepare Wedding Day schedule

Disseminate set-up and timing sheets for site personnel

Direction of wedding rehearsal

 

 

Event Day - Ceremony

Ceremony set-up oversight

Guest book Set up

Organization of hostesses and ushers

Wedding program distribution

Pinning of wedding flowers

Assure rings are on site

Coordination of Photographer and Videographer

Coordination with Officiant (s)

Coordination with/Cuing of Musicians

Distribution of ceremony items

Organize and cue wedding party processional

Containment of late guests and seating

Direction for guests to reception/cocktails

Secure Marriage License

Transfer personal items and flowers to reception

 

Event Day: Reception

Check set-up, table numbers and decor

Arrangement of seating cards and chart

Synchronize with Banquet Captain and Band/DJ

Confer with Emcee

Ensure Vendors are fed

Secure and Feed couple in Bridal Suite

Direct guests from cocktails to dinner

Maintain Bar tabs for consumption affairs

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, cake topper, guest book etc.)

Provide directions for couple's driver upon exit

 

                                

We both agreed it would be an honor to have you as our wedding planner!    

Monique and Cliff     

 

 

Metropolitan Washington DC 202.517.9189

Metropolitan Baltimore, MD  410.944.3344

Nationwide 877.473.4971

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