Beyond the Basics /Package B/ $1,500
This is our most comprehensive Day-of package and is the perfect package for the bridal couple that wants a life outside of planning the wedding, yet still feels that they want to be in control. This package eliminates the stress of selecting the right vendors and adds the fun back into getting married. From the moment of engagement, you, your fiancé and your family can relax and enjoy the journey. This package includes everything from Just the Basics / Package A / plus the attendance at most venue and vendor meeting.
In- depth Consultation for Planning and Guidance
(scheduled after receipt of signed contract and deposit)
• Completion of your bridal profile
• High level discussion of your budget according to package chosen
• Review your ideas and vision for the wedding and reception
• Review desired locations, options along with pro’s and con’s of each site
• Venue insight, advise, comparisons and recommendations
• Review style, theme, color choices and size of wedding
• Share our creative ideas and suggestions to compliment your style
• Review and discuss your desired vendors
• Vendor referrals that fit your needs and budget
• Customized task list provided after meeting
• Client will arrange vendor meetings and consultant will attend up to 3 meetings
• Client will arrange venue previews and consultant will attend up to 3 previews
• Determine your goals for the wedding
• Create a personalized design concept
• Assist with design of Wedding and Grooms cakes
• Offer Guidance with proper etiquette when needed
• Provide information on obtaining marriage license on request
Midway Planning and Guidance Meeting
• Review Vendors selected for services, review services included by each
• Review Venue selected and discuss floor plan, rain plan and layout
• Review items included in Venue contract
• Provide customized list of additional items needed
• Discuss additional services needed, such as valet, security, lighting, beverage, entertainment, etc.
• Advise Client of vendor selections on additional services
• Provide revised task list after meeting
• Provide revised budget and payment worksheet after meeting
Final Planning and Guidance Meeting with Review of overall Plan
• Review all contracts and discuss to ensure no detail has been overlooked
• Finalize Vendor List and times of deliveries
• Advise on structure of Time line
• Highlight and discuss items needed to be included in Time line
• Discuss wedding ceremony, design and style as well as musical selections
• Discuss who will perform each task at the ceremony
• Design lineup of wedding party and discuss cueing
• Design and supply detailed Time line after meeting
• Schedule and attend on-site planning meeting with Venue
• Schedule and attend on-site planning meeting with Caterer, Florist and other vendors
• Design floor plan for reception
• Wedding ceremony consultation, guidance and design
Wedding Rehearsal
• Wedding Consult will attend for one and one half hour
• Direct rehearsal flow, advice, coordinate and suggest ceremony details
• Discuss who will be responsible for rings and other ceremony duties
• Transport items from rehearsal to wedding (size limits apply)
Wedding Day
• Wedding Consultant will attend / arriving 2-3 hours prior to wedding start time
• Direct Wedding Ceremony and Reception
• Over see vendor arrival / main point of contact for vendors
• Ensure décor is set according to plan
• Transport items from ceremony to reception (size limits apply)
• Direct reception flow with introduction of bride and groom, first dance, cake cutting and toast
• Design, direct and plan bride and grooms exit
• Deliver snacks and beverages to wedding party (additional fee for snacks and beverages)
• Distribute any remaining payments or gratuities to vendors as needed
• Assist florist Pinning flowers on family and attendants, distribute bouquets and oversee all
other floral placements when needed
• Bustle bridal gown for reception (must schedule appointment with seamstress)
• Ensure time line is followed and according to plan
• 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, photo’s, etc.
• Box up all remaining cake, prepare to go meal if needed, distribute favors to guests.
• Help load gifts, personal items and keepsake items into designated vehicles and to assigned persons
Note:
Included in the Beyond the Basics Package are unlimited phone calls and e-mails along with 5 discretionary hours to use as you see fit. Always included in packages: Use of Wedding Emergency Kit, Lady Bugz Creations Tool Box.
We recommend additional assistants for large events and for events with extensive detail, decorating and set-up requirements. Priced upon request.