FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer a variety of planning services. Full service wedding planning and coordination: This option is for the bride that wants to relax and enjoy the wedding planning process. All she has to do is select her preference of the options offered by wedding professionals and our wedding planners handle the rest (meetings, details, timing, etc.). We take on the hassle so that you can enjoy the wedding planning process and focus on the fun stuff. This option includes: Budget creation Establishing a planning timeline Organize visitation of and advice on site selection (limit of 4 site visits). Provide Vendor recommendations, collect quotes and review contracts. Attendance at 6 vendor meetings of your choice (Caterer, florist, DJ, etc.) Create wedding day itinerary. Create floor plan/ seating chart. Co-Produce creative development of ceremony (event design). On-going updates in wedding trends and creative ideas as needed. Continuous correspondence 2 Hour of consultation one month before the wedding. Organize and structure wedding processional. Confirmation on vendor arrangements. Attend final walk through at venue(s). Up to 15 hours of onsite directing/ coordination for wedding, rehearsal and reception (which includes): Arriving early to supervise/ assist vendors in delivery and set up. Coordinating the rehearsal, wedding ceremony, and reception. Facilitate timing in accordance with the itinerary (formal introductions, cake cutting, etc.). Bring the “Bridal Lifesaver Kit.” Assist in gathering gifts, personal items, clothing and décor, etc. after the event. Supervise event load-out teardown. Partial Service Wedding Planning and Coordination: For the bride that has already done some of the planning (budgeting, timing, location, etc.), but would like some assistance in choosing reputable vendors and a little guidance on how to design her event, as well as a coordinator to keep things organized and running smoothly the day of. This option includes the following services: Budget Creation Provide Vendor recommendations, collect quotes and review contracts. Attendance at 4 vendor meetings of your choice (Caterer, florist, DJ, etc.). Create wedding day itinerary. Create floor plan/ seating chart. Co-produce creative development of wedding and reception (event design). On-going updates in wedding trends and creative ideas as needed. Continuous correspondence. 2 Hour of consultation one month before the wedding. Organize and structure wedding processional. Confirmation on vendor arrangements. Attend final walk through at venue(s). Up to 15 hours of onsite directing/ coordination for wedding, rehearsal and reception (which includes): Arriving early to supervise/ assist vendors in delivery and set up. Coordinating the rehearsal, wedding ceremony, and reception. Facilitate timing in accordance with the itinerary (formal introductions, cake cutting, etc.). Bring the “Bridal Lifesaver Kit.” Assist in gathering gifts, personal items, clothing and décor, etc. after the event. Supervise event load-out teardown. Month of Coordination: This level of assistance is for the bride that has completed all of the planning, design, and vendor selections one month or more in advance. All this bride needs is a professional wedding coordinator to step in and tie her vision together. We use the information that you provide us to make sure your event goes exactly as you’ve planned. This option includes the following services: 2 Hour of consultation one month before the wedding. Create wedding day Itinerary. Organize and structure wedding processional. Confirmation on vendor arrangements. Attend final walk through at venue(s) Up to 15 hours of onsite directing/ coordination for wedding, rehearsal and reception (which includes): Arriving early to supervise/ assist vendors in delivery and set up. Coordinating the rehearsal, wedding ceremony, and reception. Facilitate timing in accordance with the itinerary (formal introductions, cake cutting, etc.). Assist in gathering gifts, personal items, clothing and décor, etc. after the event. Supervise event load-out/ teardown. Ceremony only coordination: This package is for the bride who wants coordination of her ceremony exclusively. We plan, coordinate and organize your ceremony space, your wedding party and all of the details. 2 Hour of consultation one month before the wedding. Create wedding day Itinerary up to end of ceremony/beginning of reception. Organize and structure wedding processional. Confirmation on vendor arrangements. Attend final walk through at ceremony venue. Up to 6 hours of onsite directing/ coordination for wedding, rehearsal and reception (which includes): Arriving early to supervise/ assist vendors in delivery and set up. Coordinating the rehearsal, and wedding ceremony. Facilitate timing in accordance with the itinerary (for ceremony only.). Assist in gathering personal items, clothing and décor, etc. after the ceremony Supervise event teardown/clean up of ceremony. *Ceremony only coordination services Rehearsal dinners- As a supplementary service we offer planning, coordination, and organization of rehearsal dinners. We tailor our planning services to meet the needs of your specific event. Contact us for pricing.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Scheduling a free consultation is the first process in deciding the types of services needed. Once we decide if we are the perfect team, then we start the planning process based on the package chosen by the client.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our CEO, Valarie Speed has been coordinating wedding and events for the past 5 years. After working in the Corporate setting she realized her passion runs deep when planning events and especially weddings.