I think there's something I'm supposed to be doing at 2:14 a.m...
Oh yeah. Sleeping.
Well, since that seems to of alluded me tonight, I thought I'd give you the cliff notes of something I get asked a lot.
"You're a Wedding Planner? That's cool. What do you do?"
A lot, actually. It's not like the Jennifer Lopez movie where I talk on a walkie talkie to my staff and hand stressed out dad's Xanax. :) Instead, I take (one of the) most memorable and expensive events you'll ever host and make them more cohesive, creative, and cost effective.
Typically I offer three packages, and 98% of my couples fall into one of the three.
1) Decoration
For the couple that wants to do everything themselves, but -very smartly- knows that, come wedding day, there's 5,000 other things they and their family can be doing besides steaming chair covers and hanging Chinese lanterns. My girls and I decorate when you want, and then come back when you need us to tear everything down. Oops-"tear" is a shop term. We actually pack everything away very nicely for you and yours. :)
We need a minimum of four hours for both setting and tearing, and you get a minimum of two assistants. The cost for this service is typically $300*
*Yes, I may be the only Wedding Planner in history that will out right share her prices, but it is what it is. There's no point in you and I falling in love with the idea of working together just to find out it's not in the budget. Please keep in mind that all listed prices are for my standard, around 120-150 person wedding. If you have an intimate or grandiose event, of course the price is going to adjust. I've decorated for as little as $50, and as much as $1000. I can promise you one thing-I'm very, very fair in my pricing, and this I'll support with as many testimonials as you like. I love, need and want to be part of your wedding. I'm not going to inflate my cost so that you turn elsewhere.
Digressing! Happens at 2:38 am.
2) Decoration and Day of Management
This is for everyone, EVERY couple, everywhere! When you come to me for decoration, I'm going to offer you this package as well because I truly believe it's essential. My girls and I meet with you up to three times prior to the wedding and unlimited text/email/call to assist you in covering your bases with vendors, sticking to a budget and bringing all those ideas into a cohesive design.
We do all the set up and decorating, and then during the wedding, we host and manage.
We work as a first point of contact for all of your vendor and guest questions. We greet your guests, assist them to their seats, take their coats and gifts and explain the event as needed. We coordinate your entrance. We clean up garbage. We jump in to bartend. We've parked cars, held back hair, pinned dresses, cuddled fussy babies, fixed broken boutonnieres, packed up extra cake...you name it, you've got at least two of us for your whole reception, happy and anticipating every need.
Post event, we pack up all of your personal items, clean up the venue, take down all decorations, provide a safe ride to your hotel...whatever you need. There's no time limit or lack of enthusiasm. We're on our game far after the last toast has been made.
Cost for this service is typically $650.
3)All Inclusive
This typically works best for my brides and grooms that live out of the area but want to have their wedding in Central Wisconsin because their family is here, OR those that have full time jobs, family responsibilities or other restraints that just don't allow a ton of time to focus on your weddings.
Keep in mind, this doesn't mean you're "handing over the reigns" and have no input. Not at all. We make your ideas happen. We take your ideas, embelish on them, and help them reach their full potential. We're magic makers.
Unlimited meetings and correspondence, of course.
Vendor referrals and attendance, note taking and brain picking at all vendor meetings
Wedding website and online plans kept at My Wedding Workbook Pro (.com)
Save the dates and invites are hand addressed and sent out on your behalf
All of our pre made rental items are INCLUDED in this service (excluding linens)
Gift bags in all hotel rooms for your guests, complimentary
Unlimited service the day before, of and after by at least two attendants
Storage at One Girl HQ of all purchased wedding items
Retrieving and returning of all rentals, and complete set up, take down and management.
There's more, I know....but 2:45 is starting to tax my brain.
The cost of this service is typically $2000.
So that's my packages. And outside of this...
We rent wedding items, from Chinese lanterns to vases, candy bar displays to gift boxes. We don't rent chairs or tables, but we have some great referrals for you of folks who do.
We rent every linen in every style and color you can imagine. I'm serious-try me. I'm thrilled to be working with BBJ linen and Bay Towel to bring you the practical to the extravagant.
We're The Business for the Best Day of Your Life, and we love it-all of it. Thank you for reading this blog and supporting One Girl!
I'm going to try a warm glass of milk and counting sheep now. Stay in touch.
xo,
Shannon
www.onegirlcreative.net
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