events LG INVESTMENT + SERVICES
2013-2014
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LovelyGirls Events knows that you want your event to be as lovely as you, that's why we are dedicated to working with you to create your vision from start to finish. We believe in creating a shared vision of innovative style and creative design to fashion an event that is personal, enjoyable, and memorable. I t is our belief that beauty is found in the details, and it is the little things that make every moment magical . We understand that each couple is unique in their style, personality, and biography, and we strive to reflect tha t individually in each of our weddings . We are always well versed in the lates t wedding trends and bride preferences . We s trive for the perfec t combination of timeless elegance and fresh style. We believe that weddings are a social celebration of a very sacred commitment. We feel honored to be participants in every wedding that we assist in coordinating and designing and treat both the day and the people involved with the highest level of respect. Most of all, weddings are a day filled with beauty and magic that emerges effortlessly. We believe our job is to capture that m agic in the mos t authentic way – creatively, innovatively, and perfectly. Your event is the reason we are here - because our passion is in helping to m ake your event... perfectly lovely!
“We are proud to announce that LovelyGirls Weddings and Events has been rated by local brides and voted
the Knot Best of Weddings 2011, 2012, and 2013 Pick.�
Pet er V an Beever Phot ography | Beaut iful Blooms | Greenville Count ry Club
WEDDING COORDINATION
what will your guests be saying when they leave your wedding? Yo u r gu e s t s a r e h e a d e d h o m e a f t e r l e a vi n g y o u r w e d d i n g . Ar e th e y r a vi n g a b o u t t h e f l a w l e s s a t t e n t i o n t o t h e d e t a i l s ? We r e t h e y b l o w n a w a y b y th e d é c o r ? Wi l l th e y s a y i t w a s th e b e s t w e d d i n g t h e y ’ v e e ve r b e e n t o ? O r , w i l l th e y m u tte r th a t i t w a s j u s t l i k e e ve r y o th e r w e d d i n g t h e y ’ ve b e e n t o t h i s y e a r ? “ At l e a s t th e f o o d w a s g o o d ! ” Ah h h h , d e c i s i o n s , d e c i s i o n s ! L e t ’ s f a c e i t ; i t s e a s y t o ge t s tu c k i n a w e d d i n g p l a n n i n g r u t . M a y b e y o u ’ r e o v e r w h e l m e d b y e n d l e s s c h o i c e s . O r p e r h a p s y o u ’ r e ti r e d o f ve n d o r s o f f e r i n g th e s a m e “ ti r e d ” o p t i o n s . I w a s t h e r e o n c e t o o … a n d i t w a s n ’ t p r e tt y . B u t f e a r n o t , w e h a v e s o m e surefire tips to take your wedding from Drab to Fab-u-lous! T i p # 1 – K n o w Y o u r S ty l e S t y l e i s d e f i n e d a s a p a r t i c u l a r k i n d , s o r t , o r t y p e a s w i th r e f e r e n c e t o f o r m , a p p e a r a n c e , o r c h a r a c t e r . Y e s , t h a t ’ s s t r a i gh t f r o m t h e d i c ti o n a r y ! We d d i n g s t y l e s i n c l u d e d : c l a s s i c , m o d e r n , vi n t a ge , r u s t i c , e t c . Y o u r w e d d i n g s ty l e s h o u l d r e f l e c t y o u r p e r s o n a l s t y l e … s o , w e s u gge s t s t a r t i n g w i t h y o u r c l o s e t ! T i p # 2 – Ch o o s e a T h e m e T h e m e i s a u n i f y i n g o r d o mi n a n t i d e a o r m o ti f . Wh e th e r s h e ’ s a w a r e o f i t o r n o t, e v e r y b r i d e h a s a t h e m e ; i t c a n b e a s s i m p l e a s t h e c o l o r s (e v e r y o n e h a s th e m! ) a n d e n d th e r e . O r , y o u r t h e m e c a n h a ve s e v e r a l e l e m e n t s i n a d d i ti o n t o th e c o l o r s . T h e b o tt o m l i n e : d e c i d e o n y o u r w e d d i n g s t y l e a n d t h e m e e a r l y o n a n d s ti c k w i th i t! S ty l e a n d th e m e w i l l d i c ta te m a n y o f th e o t h e r d e c i s i o n s y o u w i l l ma k e i n p l a n n i n g y o u r w e d d i n g (a n d m a k e y o u r p l a n n i n g a heck of a lot easier). Tip #3 – Make it Personal T h e p e r s o n a l t o u c h e s a r e w h a t y o u r gu e s t s w i l l n o ti c e a n d r e m e m b e r m o s t a b o u t y o u r w e d d i n g . T h e r e a r e i n f i ni t e w a y s t o p u t y o u r p e r s o n a l s t a m p o n y o u r w e d d i n g, b u t m o r e o n th a t l a t e r … T i p # 4 – S p e a k U p (a n d B e a G o o d L i s te n e r T o o )! B r i d e s c a n f e e l p r e s s u r e f r o m m a n y s o u r c e s w h i l e p l a n n i n g a w e d d i n g . F a mi l y , f r i e n d s , ve n d o r s … t h e l i s t go e s o n a n d o n . S t a y c a l m a n d a s s e r ti v e , a n d p i c k y o u r b a ttl e s c a r e f u l l y . L i s te n t o a n d r e s p e c t t h e o p i n i o n s , i d e a s , a n d s u gge s ti o n s o f o th e r s . U l ti ma te l y , t h e d e c i s i o n s a r e y o u r s (m a y b e y o u r gr o o m s t o o ) . T h e go o d n e w s i s , w h e n y o u h a ve a c l e a r vi s i o n o f y o u r w e d d i n g s t y l e , t h e m e , a n d p e r s o n a l i ty , y o u ’ l l b e m u c h b e tte r c o m m u n i c a to r a n d w i l l a vo i d b e c o mi n g a me l t d o w n - p r o n e B r i d e z i l l a ! Tip #5 – You could… Hire A Wedding Planner… H a s a n y o n e e v e r t o l d y o u “ d o n ' t s w e a t t h e s m a l l s tu f f ” ? We l l , i ts a l l s m a l l s t u f f o n y o u r B I G d a y . An d I b e t y o u w i l l b e s w e a t i n g i t . Af t e r a l l o f th e m o n th s o f p l a n n i n g, w h o i s go i n g t o b e t h e r e t o m a k e s u r e y o u r vi s i o n c o m e s t o l i f e ? Yo u r m o m ? Yo u r m a i d o f h o n o r ? A c o u s i n ? I ’ m s u r e t h e y a r e a l l l o v e l y a n d c a p a b l e l a d i e s … b u t … gu e s s w h a t ; th e y a l l w a n t t o e n j o y y o u r b i g d a y t o o . N o m a t t e r w h a t s t a g e y o u a r e a t i n y o u r w e d d i n g p l a n n i n g , i ts n e v e r t o l a te t o h i r e a p r o f e s s i o n a l p l a n n e r . S o m e c l i e n ts h i r e u s j u s t f o r th e “ d a y o f ” . I t’ s a g r e a t p e r k th a t m a n y b r i d e s a r e n o t a w a r e o f . Th e i d e a l s i tu a ti o n i s a l w a y s t o tr y a n d f i n d a gr e a t p l a n n e r o n c e y o u ’ v e d e c i d e d o n a w e d d i n g d a te . S o m u c h ti me , e f f o r t , a n d m o n e y go e s i n to y o u r w e d d i n g d a y . Y o u o n l y h a ve o n e c h a n c e t o d o i t r i gh t . Av e r a ge i s n ’ t a n o p ti o n f o r y o u r w e d d i n g d a y . We w o u l d l o ve t o h e a r a l l a b o u t y o u r w e d d i n g d a y p l a n s !
THE DIVA’S IN THE DETAILS
So many things are special about your wedding day! While they may seem like small details, the unassuming pillow your ring bearer carried might have been made from your Christening gown. Or those shoes with the delicate pearl buttons may have been your mothers. These are the smaller, sometimes unnoticed details that tell the story of your special day. Whether its your bouquet, your shoes, or your something blue, its all a part of your distinct personality as a couple – sharing your yesterdays while you prepare your many tomorrows. The personal touches are what your guests will notice and remember most about your wedding and Lovel yGirls Events is here to help you in infinite ways to put your personal stamp on your wedding… yes beyond, the monogram. Let us help you count the ways!
Hudson Ni chol s Photography
Fl oral by Lovel yGi rl s Events
the Opera Del aw are
INVESTMENT What kind of bride are you? From fluff and lace to rock and roll… we’re just trying to get a feel for your style. Let’s start off with a consultation, at no cost to you. We’ll come to your home (or another location of your choice) and ask you a few brief questions. If you already have ideas, we’d love to hear them! Together, we’ll come up with a wedding package that’s right for you, at a price that you can afford. All of our packages are very comprehensive and provide thorough services for our clients. Contact LovelyGirls Weddings & Events to schedule your complimentary wedding consultation over a cup of joe or a glass of bubbly!
Full Planning From beginning to end we are there lending our support as your explore created ideas and start piecing together the wedding of your dreams. Every aspect of your wedding will contain your own personal touch, as we'll help you along the way. Partial Coordination Customized to fit your needs, this package allows you to acquire planning assistance after you have already started planning your wedding. We include all of the services of the full planning package and subtract/add options to modify it for your situation. Month-Of Coordination As the wedding approaches, the details become more important. We step in at 6 weeks out to make sure that no stone has been left unturned. And most importantly, we are there on the wedding day taking care of everything behind the scenes so that you can relax and enjoy the most important day of your life. Day-Of Coordination We are there on the day of your wedding taking care of everything behind the scenes so that you and your groom can have every chance to steal a kiss, savor a moment, or just dance the night away with family and friends. Consultations Consulting sessions are available at an hourly rate for clients and non-clients alike. Sessions may be used for budget development, floor plan layout, stationery assembly, RSVP management, menu recommendations, out-of-town guest management, venue research and recommendations, and more.
Pat Furey Photography
FULL PLANNING **Starting at $3500.00. Pricing is determined after our initial consultation •Unlimited Hours of one-on-one consultation •Unlimited Phone & Email consultations •Ceremony and Reception location selection •Analysis and management of budget •Selection and consultation of wedding style, theme, décor. •Creating design concepts and implementing them •Suggestion and management of all wedding vendors •Attend meetings with vendors. •Arrange hotel stays for out-of-town guests •Provide monthly timelines and progress reports •Rehearsal dinner planning WEDDING DAY PREPARATIONS •Assistance with invitation wording and seating arrangements •Comprehensive consultation before wedding to review wedding details and contracts •Development of wedding party line-ups, timeline, and bridal party + vendor contact sheets •Attend final meeting with caterer and walkthrough of venue •Pre-Wedding Planning Tools, Communication Center, RSVP Collector and more! •Suggestions of Wedding Vendors •Assisting with seating arrangements •Confirm details with vendor the week-of WEDDING DAY •Attendance and management of rehearsal •Assistance with set up of ceremony site •Assistance with guest seating •Distribution of personal flowers to appropriate parties •Emergency Kit (hairspray, sewing, etc.) •Help keep everyone on schedule •Timing of the procession, bridal march, & recessional •Maintaining list of desired formal pictures •Assistance with set up at reception site (favors, guest books, menu cards, place cards, etc). •Directing guests to restrooms, gift table, seats, etc. •Stay until the end to ensure that the gifts are sent home safely. •Day of assistant
PARTIAL PLANNING $2300.00 •5 to 10 hours of one-on-one consultation •Unlimited Phone & Email consultations •Analysis and management of budget •Selection and consultation of wedding style, theme, décor. •Creating design concepts and implementing them •Suggestion and management of all wedding vendors •Attend meetings with vendors. •Arrange hotel stays for out-of-town guests •Provide monthly timelines and progress reports WEDDING DAY PREPARATIONS •Assistance with invitation wording and seating arrangements •Comprehensive consultation before wedding to review wedding details and contracts •Development of wedding party line-ups, timeline, and bridal party + vendor contact sheets •Attend final meeting with caterer and walkthrough of venue •Pre-Wedding Planning Tools, Communication Center, RSVP Collector and more! •Assisting with seating arrangements •Confirm details with vendor the week-of WEDDING DAY •Attendance and management of rehearsal •Assistance with set up of ceremony site •Assistance with guest seating •Distribution of personal flowers to appropriate parties •Emergency Kit (hairspray, sewing, etc.) •Help keep everyone on schedule •Timing of the procession, bridal march, & recessional f•Maintaining l o r a l b y L o v e l list y G iof r l s desired E v e n t s formal pictures •Assistance with set up at reception site (favors, guest books, menu cards, place cards, etc). •Directing guests to restrooms, gift table, seats, etc. •Stay until the end to ensure that the gifts are sent home safely. •Day of assistant
Hudson Nichols Phot ograp hy
Most of all, they listened. I'd met several vendors who scoffed at my ideas. My theme was simple - FUN!” “
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•Comprehensive consultation before wedding to review wedding details and contracts •Development of wedding party line-ups, timeline, and bridal party + vendor contact sheets •Attend final meeting with caterer and walkthrough of venue •Pre-Wedding Planning Tools •Suggestions of Wedding Vendors •Assisting with seating arrangements in alphabetical order and by table •Confirm details with vendor the week-of WEDDING DAY •Attendance and management of rehearsal •Assistance with set up of ceremony site •Assistance with guest seating •Distribution of personal flowers to appropriate parties •Emergency Kit (hairspray, sewing, etc.) •Help keep everyone on schedule •Timing of the procession, bridal march, & recessional •Maintaining list of desired formal pictures •Assistance with set up at reception site (favors, guest books, menu cards, place cards, etc). •Directing guests to restrooms, gift table, seats, etc. •Stay until the end to ensure that the gifts are sent home safely •Day of assistant $800.00**
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•Comprehensive consultation before wedding to review wedding details and contracts •Development of wedding party line-ups, timeline, and bridal party + vendor contact sheets •Attend final meeting with caterer and walkthrough of venue •Assistance with set up of ceremony site •Assistance with guest seating •Distribution of personal flowers to appropriate parties •Emergency Kit (hairspray, sewing, etc.) •Help keep everyone on schedule •Timing of the processional, bridal march, & recessional •Maintaining list of desired formal pictures •Assistance with set up at reception site (favors, guest books, menu cards, place cards, etc). •Directing guests to restrooms, gift table, seats, etc. •Stay until the end to ensure that the gifts are sent home safely •Day of assistant ** for an additional $100.00, attendance and management of rehearsal
Kat e’s Len s Ph ot ograp h y | fl oral by LovelyGirls E vent s | t he Old M ill
Som etim es you jus t need hel p with the detail s! Lov el yGirl s Ev ents offers A La Carte serv ices for those who need assi stance with l im ited el em ents , or for those who just want to add it to their current serv ices w ithout hav ing to up grade to the next investm ent package (consider i t jus t l ike hav ing a shopping cart! ). A La Carte Serv ices incl ude: RSVP Collection Service
Rehearsal Dinner Planning
Hotel Guest Gift Bags
Candy Bar Rental
Favors
Rental DĂŠcor
Event Styling
Programs
Bridal Shower
Day After Brunch
Week-of Errands
Bridal Party Activities
Baby Shower
Consultation Only
Vendor Referrals
Post Wedding Brunch
A LA CARTE MENU
mK Ph ot ograp h y | Cot t age Flow ers| t he Lake House I nn
LOVE + GOSSIP
“Seriously, I have no idea what I would have done without Liza and Nicole. They were beyond helpful and were able to help me finish out all my planning in the month before my wedding. they are extremely professional and on top of every little detail both before the wedding and the day of. after putting in so much hard work to make a lot of the decor myself, it was great to know that everything would be perfectly in its place. Everything looked wonderful and it really is thanks to them. Liza even did my flowers and i cannot begin to say how amazing they turned out! She was wonderful to work with and helped to make my vision come true. I absolutely loved how they turned out and it was a great way to save on a traditionally large cost. Honestly, i couldn't imagine not having a wedding coordinator and I highly recommend to anyone that they look into hiring one. It allowed for an organized, stress free and wonderful wedding day!” Jess + Bryan of Philadelphia, PA
“I hired LG when I was about 8 months away from my wedding. I had already done the major planning (vendor, date selection, color scheme) and as such, wanted LG to help wrap up my planning a my big day approached. Unsure of how beneficial this would be, I was pleasantly surprise with how much they helped. Nicole helped my solicit hotels and limo transportation. She also kept track of my RSVP list which was nice. And… at the last minute, her and Liza were able to finish up random things I didn’t have time for (table seating chart, bouquet, boutonnières). I would highly recommend them!” Nia + Dennis of Philadelphia, PA “I honestly do not know what I would have done without Nicole of LovelyGirls Events. She went above and beyond to fix mistakes made by our florist and venue, and made everything absolutely perfect. Not only was she professional, but she was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. If you are looking for a wedding planner, these GIRLS are it!! Christina + Matt of Newark, DE “LovelyGirls Events made my wedding PERFECT! From designing the DIY church door wreathes to making my vision a reality!!!! Nicole even drove one of my bridesmaids to the seamstress' house an hour before the ceremony to sew on a new zipper! Most of my planning was done from Iraq through emails & phone calls! My dream definitely wouldn't of become a reality without them! I was able to make it through the whole wedding without worrying about the little details that can always go wrong! In my opinion there is no need to look around for the perfect wedding planner, because LovelyGirls Events IS IT!!!! THEY ARE AMAZING!” Caitlin + Rodney of Schweinfurt, Germany
Amber Shader Ph ot ograp h y | Y el l ow House of Willow dale | Kennet t Square
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“Nicole was able to anticipate what we wanted before we even asked, and she brought a wonderful, confident energy to the day that just made Jack and I feel so completely taken care of. Anything and everything went so smoothly because the LovelyGirls team was able to think for us and organize everything so amazingly. Not to mention, they took care of our dog on top of it all. Jack and I feel like they were the key to everything going so well and really want to thank them for it! Their vibe was so right on, it just made everyone at ease and feel confident in knowing everything is OK! We love LovelyGirls and will recommend you to anyone we know in the future without a doubt.” Lianna + Jack of NY, NY “Thank you so much for your hard work in making our wedding a dream come true! You went above and beyond in every way possible! We will be talking about you and LovelyGirls for years to come. You made our wedding AMAZING!!!! We will tell EVERYONE how hard you worked to make our wedding PERFECT!” Kara + Marc of Wilmington, DE “LovelyGirls was an amazing team! I did not decide to hire a wedding planner until 4 months before the wedding. My husband and I had most of the major planning finished, but needed help with color, coordinating, and month-of/day-of services. Nicole was very flexible with creating an individual service package for me and was very reasonable price-wise. During our time together, she was quick to respond to phone calls and e-mails, and was flexible with meetings to accommodate my work schedule. Nicole helped our wedding become just what we wanted. She was very knowledgeable and hard-working. She gave her honest opinion and suggestions when needed, but always had our preferences at the front of her mind. Due to her experience, she asked the right questions we never would have! Our wedding day ran smoothly due to Nicole and her crew. They coordinated services with all of the vendors and took care of keeping everyone on time. They handled all last-minute details as we ad previously discussed, so we could enjoy our family and friends. I found out after the wedding about a few “emergencies” that the LovelyGirls took care of without me even knowing. The LovelyGirls team definitely made our wedding as stress free as possible, so we could sit back and enjoy getting married. I would highly recommend LovelyGirls to any birde who is in the market for wedding help!!” Angela + Rob of Wilmington, DE “Best decision in the wedding (next to the groom of course)!” Devon + Doug of Wilmington DE Read more reviews on theknot.com or on wedding wire
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MEET OUR “GIRLS”
meet liza Li z a h a s a n e y e to m es h f a m i l y tr a di ti o n s a n d cu s to m s wi th a m o der n f l a i r to m a k e a s ta tem e n t th a t i s u ni q u el y yo u! Li z a f o u nd h er p a s s i o n i n ev en t p l a nni n g , a nd de ci d ed to m i no r i n ev en t p l a nni n g wh i l e ea r ni n g he r b a c he l o r s de gr e e f r o m T em p l e Uni v er s i t y i n p u b l i c r el a ti o ns a nd jo ur na l i s m . Sh e cr edi ts her u n de r s ta n di ng o f j u s t wh a t i t ta k e s to m a k e a n ev en t g o o f f wi th o u t a hi tch to h er th i r te en ye a r s i n th e f o o d a n d s er v i c e i nd us tr y . "My ex p er i enc e i n c a te r i n g a n d r e s ta u r a n t m a n a gem en t ha s gi v en m e the k no wl e dg e I need to s ee we ddi n gs a n d ev en ts f r o m e v er y a n gl e . T hi s gi v e s m e th e ed ge I need to des i gn a n ex tr a o r di na r y ev ent" . l i z a l a m a r e . 2 6 7 .2 0 5 .5 4 9 2 . l i z a @ l o v el ygi r l s ev en ts .c o m . p hi l a del p hi a
meet nicole,
, cert i fi ed w eddi n g + event planner
O nce wo ul d h a v e de s c r i b e d her s el f a s " r e tr o m o de r n chi c " , b u t wa s m o s t r e cen tl y to l d s h e ha d a f l a i r f o r th e v i n ta ge! “ I l o v e b o l d co l o r s , s tr o ng co n tr a s ts , a n d p a t te r ns . I a l wa y s l o o k f o r s o m e thi ng di f f er e n t, ” s a y s Ni c o l e . “ I a m no t a f r a i d to b l end di f f er en t s ty l e s – m o der n c a n co -ex i s t wi th v i n ta g e , tr a di ti o na l c a n m i ngl e wi th el em en ts th a t a r e m o r e f unk y a nd o f f -b ea t. ” Sh e l i v es b y the r ul e th a t i f yo u r s ho wi ng a l o t o f l e g , th en y o u m i gh t wa n t to co v er u p the to p ! She f eel s tha t her ev ents s ho ul d ha v e the s a m e f eel . Ni co l e a t te n de d th e Uni v er s i ty o f D el a wa r e whi l e m a jo r i ng i n Fa s hi o n M er c ha n di s i ng r ecei v ed he r We ddi n g P l a n ni ng Cer ti f i c a ti o n f r o m the We d di ng P l a nni n g I ns ti tu te i n th e S p r i n g o f ' 0 9 . Ni co l e no w te a c he s f o r th e We ddi n g P l a nni n g I ns ti tu te h el p i ng m a k e o th er a s p i r i ng we ddi ng p l a nner s d r ea m s co m e tr u e . D ur i ng he r f r ee t i m e Ni c o l e enj o ys s ho p p i n g , de co r a ti ng , a nd ta k i n g i n the b r ea th ta k i n g v i ews o f the Br a ndy wi n e R i v er wi th her p up p y, Co o p er . ni co l e b r enna n . 3 0 2 .5 4 5 .0 4 1 2 . ni co l e@ l o v el ygi r l s ev e n t s .c o m . wi l m i ngto n
Emily Troutman Photography
San derson I mages | fl oral b y Lovel yGirl s E vent s | Carriage House at Rockw ood
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I think I can plan the wedding myself, but a friend suggested I call a planner. Why should I use you? Hiring a planner is the smartest decision you will make (and I've never heard anything to the contrary). You will still be able to plan the wedding yourself-you are not losing control of your wedding. Our viewpoint is that this is your wedding, not ours. We want to incorporate everything that is important and special to you, but we want to help you avoid costly mistakes or worse, hire a vendor that is not reputable or the best fit for your day. Plus, you get the added benefit of having less stress and more time in your day to enjoy the things that really matter. My event site states that they already have an on-site coordinator, so why should I use you? At a wedding or any other big event, it’s important to have someone who can keep things on schedule. Even though many event spaces employ wonderful banquet managers, a planner you’ve hired personally will have a deeper understanding of what you want and what makes your event unique. A banquet manager is first and foremost the employee of the event space. We are an employee of yours. The venue that I'm getting married at told me I don't need a consultant. Why would they say this? As with all types of vendors, sometimes venues have had bad experiences with wedding planners. This is usually due to the planner not being professional or respectful of other vendors or the property. We pride ourselves on working as well with the vendors as we do with our clients. These are folks that we will be working with time and time again and we foster strong business relationships. What is wedding planning vs. coordination? Let’s say you want to throw a sweet sixteen party. You’d like to be involved with the major decisions but you ultimately know she loves hot air balloons, the color orange, and anything to do with Twilight. You’d contact a planner and they would help create your vision and bring your party to life based on their skills and your budget. As a wedding coordinator, our job is to help you stay organized in every aspect of planning your wedding. We can suggest fellow vendors whose services you are looking for. We can give you ideas or bits of inspiration to help guide you in the right direction . Prior to the wedding, we dive into every aspect of your wedding and prepare a (very) detailed document containing all of the events of your day. It has contact information, times, checklists, names, directions and more. When it comes to your wedding day (and rehearsal), we’re there working our tails off in the shadows; making sure every last bit of details that we have discussed is happening according to plan. When a situation does come up, I take care of it using my experience, resources, and knowledge of your wants and needs. The best part is you get to enjoy your day without worrying if x, y and z are being done.
Laura Novak Ph ot ograp h y | B eaut iful Blooms | Applefo rd E st at es
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) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I am just starting to plan an event or wedding and I only want certain services. Can I book a partial coordination package? Our partial coordination packages are intended for clients that have started planning on their own and have decided that they need guidance, professional advice, vendor referrals and less stress. At that point, we work with the plans that have already been made and fill in the blanks. Will you accompany us to as many vendor meetings as we want? For example, three florists until we find the right fit? When you book LovelyGirls Weddings & Events for full planning, we will accompany you to as many of your vendor meetings once the vendor is booked. However, we must remind you that the purpose of working with a planner is to gain insight into the industry and to save time and energy from exhaustive vendor research. We are professionals that have spent years experimenting with various vendors until we've found the best of the best. Time after time our brides tell us that our vendors are top notch and we proudly agree. We call them our "Dream Team." If you trust your wedding consultant, there will be no need to visit more than one or two vendors to find the right fit for you.
Can you get me discounts from vendors? The role of a coordinator is to give the client the event/wedding that they want and work within the parameters of the budget. We do not typically get discounts from vendors, but we know where to save money and how to best allocate the funds. You are paying a coordinator for their knowledge of the industry, their repertoire of quality vendors, their advice, support, and standards of excellence.
Are initial consultations free? Yes. Our initial consultations typically run between one and two hours long and are complimentary. However, if you are seeking just consulting, we do have sessions that are available at an hourly rate for clients and non-clients alike. Sessions may be used for budget development, floor plan layout, stationery assembly, RSVP management, menu recommendations, out-oftown guest management, venue research and recommendations, and more. How do you charge? For our partial, month-of and day-of coordination services we charge a flat rate. For full planning services we start at a base rate and adjust from there depending on the size, scope, and budget of the event and individual needs of the client. You also have the option of adding on additional services to any package. Upon signing of a contract, a 25% non-refundable deposit will be due.
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