Touch of Elegance Events & Designs by Carrie Gentry

ENGAGEMENTS • WEDDINGS • SOCIAL

www.touchofelegancellc.com

Welcome HEY THERE! YOU’RE PROBABLY OVERWHELMED WITH ALL THE WEDDING INFORMATION OUT THERE BUT DONT WORRY, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP! THE INFORMATION IN THIS PLANNING GUIDE IS MENT TO HELP YOU THROUGH (ALMOST) ALL OF YOUR WEDDING RELATED QUESTIONS, SO YOU CAN BE RELAXED & EXCITED FOR YOUR BIG WEDDING DAY. IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS AFTERWARDS, DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH INFO@TOUCHOFELEGENCELLC.COM (313) 960 - 4000 I AM BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL CLIENTS & CAN’T WAIT TO GET TO KNOW TOU BETTER CARRIE GENTRY

Let’s Meet GET TO KNOW THE COMPANY T of E Events coordinates spectacularly memorable special events. Led by one of Detroit’s most sought after event planners, Carrie Gentry, our companies experience spans the United States and beyond. Based in the heart of Downtown Detroit, T of E Events work outside the U.S. includes one-of-a-kind projects in the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, southern France, and South Africa. We founded our company on the highest quality of customer service and design aesthetic. As our client, you should expect creativity, ingenuity and a passion for event planning. As you will see, regardless of the event site, size, or budget, we place a premium on attention to detail and design. Fundamentally, we commit our full attentions to your dreams so that they ultimately become a breathtaking reality.

LOVE IS NEVER ENDING

“DO WHAT YOU LOVE, & IT WILL LOVE YOU BACK”

“CARRIE WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN OUR WEDDING PLANNER. SHE SEEMS LIKE A PART OF THE FAMILY NOW.” -JON & JANE BURLESS

Wedding Packages DAY OF COORDINATION RANGES $500 - $1,000

1 Month Before (or less) | Rehearsal Coordination Day of Event Coordination | Vendor Confirmations 1 Pre-Event Meeting | DĂŠcor Setup | Timeline Management

PARTIAL PLANNING STARTING AT $1500

FULL PLANNING STARTING AT $3000

DESTINATION PLANNING STARTING AT $10,000

Please Call for More Information Are these packages not quite for you, not a problem we can customise a package just for you!

A La Carte EVENT STYLING “DREAM” $400 Perhaps you are guilty of “analysis paralysis” (i.e. Pinterest/Blog over saturation)... or you feel like a deer in the headlights with endless wedding decisions. Allow us to focus your dreams into a comprehensive design plan. During a detailed style meeting, your Touch of Elegance Event Stylist collaborates with your personal style and vision to create an Inspirational Mood Board and Styling Narrative specifically for your unique event. INCLUDES: • Comprehensive style meeting with Touch of Elegance Event Stylist • We collaborate with your vision, personal style, venue style • A personalized Inspirational Mood Board A personally curated Styling Narrative (A detailed narrative capturing overall design vision for the day)

A La Carte EVENT STYLING “TAILOR” STARTING AT $2,000 Together, we cast a vision and laid a blueprint. Now your Touch of Elegance Event Stylist brings the vision to life. We cohesively source your selections including furniture, dinnerware, and florals - all within your focused style concept. Using creative elements such as lighting and textured fabrics allow even the simplest of designs to leave a lasting impression. With this service, Touch of Elegance translates your Inspirational Mood Board into specific designer inventory recommendations. Based on the concepts you love, Touch of Elegance sources, installs, and styles all of your thoughtfully curated details. INCLUDES: • All option included as listed in DREAM • Sourcing the following items specifically to your wedding style: Furniture, Dinnerware, Linens & Lighting; Florals for the Ceremony & Reception Site, Cocktail Hour and one activity (i.e. Scotch/Whiskey bar, Cigar rolling station, etc) • On-site conceptualization of your design at venue walkthrough. In-person meetings to advise on various rental inventory selections

“THREE YEARS AFTER BEING MARRIED, WE STILL GET COMPLEMENTS ABOUT OUR WEDDING!” -PAUL & PAM ANDERSON

Frequently Asked

Questions

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Q. WHY HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER?

A. Typically, Catering Managers at hotels or venues have the job of overseeing the wedding details that are directly related to the venue (and sometimes the food and beverage as well). It is not in their job description to confirm your or oversee the vendors, run your rehearsal, cue you down the aisle at your ceremony, and make sure all of the day’s events are running according to schedule. As professional Wedding Planner, our services supplement the services offered by your Catering Manager, Banquet Manager & Staff, and other vendors.

A. Statistics show that the average wedding takes approximately 250 hours to plan (that is equivalent to over 6 full work weeks!)… A Coordinator can save you the time spent researching and planning. A Coordinator can also help you prioritize your vendors, get your budget in order, provide qualified vendor referrals, accompany you to vendor meetings and know what questions to ask, review vendor contracts, negotiate on your behalf, and save you money. Not to mention a Coordinator provides creative décor and design ideas! And that final month prior to your wedding, a Coordinator will confirm your vendors, make a timeline, run your rehearsal, and be there to make sure that you, your family, and friends enjoy a totally stress-free day! Q. WHAT MAKES YOU SO SPECIAL AND DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PLANNERS/DESIGNERS? A. As certified wedding planners, we have a commitment to being: educated, aware of current trends, precise, timely, organized, creative, quick problem solvers, and Super Fun! We are unique because we are diverse in life experiences, ages and culture. I’ve also spent COUNTLESS hours creating a systematic and streamlined process by which we work with each client (I’m a nerd that way). This way, no matter which planner you work with, your experience will follow “The T of E-Way”. Finally, to ensure a quality of service and proper supervision of my team, I personally limit myself to 10-12 full-service weddings per year. This ensures that we are able to properly follow-up with all clients to ensure their planning process is the “T of E Way.” Q. I AM ALREADY WORKING WITH A CATERING MANAGER AT MY VENUE, AND HE/SHE IS VERY HELPFUL. WHY DO I NEED YOUR HELP?

Q. HOW MUCH CONTROL WILL I HAVE ON MY WEDDING DAY IF YOU ARE PLANNING IT FOR ME? A. We are an extension of your wishes and expectations for your day. You will be granted access to a web-based collaboration and communication tool so we can all stay on the same page and allow you to maintain control of your wedding. In the same breath, it’s all about trust. Trust that we have taken the utmost care to ensure that you get not only what you deserve, but also what you paid for…the most fabulous wedding possible. All eyes will be on you. So enjoy!

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Q. WILL YOU WORK WITH EVENT PROFESSIONALS I’VE ALREADY FOUND OR PEOPLE I REALLY WANT TO WORK WITH?

A. Yes. We love destination weddings and have been lucky enough to travel all over the world coordinating weddings. Send us your information on your travel plans. We will create a custom destination package to suit your needs.

A. Yes. We are happy to collaborate with your wedding and event professionals to make sure your wishes are taken into consideration with every detail. Q. THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT, BUT IT ALSO SEEMS EXPENSIVE. ARE WE GOING TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD ALL OF THIS? A. Having a wedding planner pays for itself! It’s never an extra cost when it is incorporated in your overall budget. And you have to ask yourself can you put a price on peace of mind? There have been several people who opted to plan their own weddings because of “cost”. However, those who invested in T of E Events have time and time again admitted to us that their day, quite frankly, would have been a “mess” had we not been in the house! We can help you avoid that too. We are PROFESSIONALS that only have your best interest in mind so when you’re looking around for a “deal” remember you get what you pay for. Q. DO YOU TAKE MORE THAN ONE WEDDING PER DAY? A. No. Each consultant only takes one event per day. Q. DO YOU HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE? A. Yes. Q. WE’RE HAVING A DESTINATION WEDDING, DO YOU TRAVEL?

Q. WE HAVE A COUPLE MORE QUESTIONS BEFORE GETTING STARTED….CAN I CALL YOU TO DISCUSS THIS FURTHER? A. Of course. Please feel free to call us with any questions or ideas you may have at 313.960.4000 or you can email us info@ touchofelegancellc.com to discuss any questions.

What To Expect GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY

APPOINTMENTS We will need a grace period of a 48-hour notice for all consultations. Cancellations and reschedules must be made via telephone at least 24-hours prior to your session.

SCHEDULING To make sure you have the best experience possible and another couple has not taken your wedding date please book early. For Partial and Full Wedding Planning, we suggest booking with us at least one year ahead of time. For the month of coordination, we suggest booking at least 3 months ahead. All event design packages must be booked at least 4 months before your wedding date.

PAYMENT Month of Coordination there is a 50% non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure you wedding date. The remaining 50% of your balance is due 2 weeks prior to your wedding day. All other packages & services (unless other wise stated) have 3 options:

1. Pay in Full (receive 10% discount)

2. 50% deposit and the remaining 50% of your balance is due 2 weeks prior to your wedding day

3. 25% deposit and the remaining 75% will be divided in monthly payments leading up to the wedding date where the last payment must be paid 2 weeks before the wedding day.

Add Ons

Price On Request

RSVP MANAGEMENT STARTING AT $1.50/INVITATION

Regain your peace of mind knowing that your guest list is in the hands of a professional RSVP Management Company. Your guest can RSVP to your beautiful wedding, reception, social event, reunion, seminar or any other functions by telephone using our toll-free number or via email 24 hours a day at your guest convenience.

Hostess or Assistant $35/hour

We will keep track of your guest list saving you valuable time and money avoiding the expense of ordering additional meals for guest that have not submitted a response. In addition, we will contact non-responding guest, collect menu choices and provide your guest with wedding registry and hotel information. $35 non-refundable/non-deductible setup fee is required. Full payments for services are due at the time of booking your service.

Budget Development & Tracking $150 Additional Planning Consultations/Event Overtime $100/hour

A completed guest list must be submitted to Touch of Elegance Events & Designs at the time of booking. Please include your guest full name, and provide a phone number that your guest can be reached. For more information, please call or email Touch of Elegance Events & Designs.

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2 man clean up crew $50/hour/location Assembly and Delivery of Welcome Gift Baskets starting at $25/basket (not including supplies) Event Planner Services $80/hourly 5 Vendor Referrals for $25

Rehearsal Dinner, Farewell Brunch, or Bridal Shower Coordination $400 Addressing, Assembly, and Mailing of Invitations, Save the Dates, and Ceremony Programs Custom Stationary Design Venue Touring Service: for clients that do not live in the Metro Detroit Area. I will tour venues, take pictures, send packages, costs and everything about each venue. Photography Service Live Band/soloist/ DJ Service Lighting Service Bartending Service Transportion Service

Thank You So Much we know you had an unlimited option when it came to choosing a wedding planner. It means the world that you have considered us to be the involed with the most important day of your lives.

400 Renaissance Center Tower 400 Suite 2600 Detroit, MI. 48243 info@touchofelegancellc.com 1 800 960 4570 313 960 4000