a range of services for a variety of needs

We start every new relationship with a free initial consultation to be sure we're a good fit. Then we'll learn what puts the biggest smiles on your faces, sort through all the fragments of ideas you’ve been collecting, and help you figure out which combination of services is best suited to your unique needs.

full wedding planning & design

You just said "yes!" and your head is swimming with ideas, inspirations and nagging worries. Imagine the relief of having an expert weave all your ideas into a beautiful, cohesive design, manage the planning process, attend vendor consultations, help you make informed decisions, keep track of the dozens of details, and finally pull everything together into a perfectly executed wedding day where your only responsibility is to enjoy every moment. Can you feel your shoulders starting to relax?
 
Planning a wedding from start to finish can easily take 200 hours or more  — not counting the time you’ll spend brainstorming and daydreaming — and just over half of all brides surveyed by Forbes spent 10 or more hours planning each week over the course of their engagement.
 
Juggling work, family, friends, and all. those. details. can be a daunting task even for the most organized couple. As a busy professional, having an experienced full-service wedding planner at your side is the smartest investment you’ll make.
 
You’ll still make all the final decisions and participate as fully as you want to, but we’ll be here to guide you every step of the way in creating a celebration that suits your personality, style, and budget.  We’ll even put all that at your fingertips with access to a collaborative online planning portal so you’re never more than a few keystrokes away from all your notes, contracts, budget numbers, and inspiration photos.

Key benefits include
  • online planning portal
  • phone & email support throughout the planning process
  • event design
  • budget projection & management
  • customized planning checklist, timeline & floor plans
  • venue selection, including site visits
  • vendor selection & management, including in-person consultations
  • coordination of rehearsal, ceremony & reception with lead planner
  • setup & breakdown supervision
  • client concierge
  • emergency kit
 
Let’s get together for wine or coffee and chat about your ideas; we’d love to talk about how we can work together to create an incredible celebration for you. Drop us an email to learn more and see if your date's still available.

partial wedding planning & design

You’re off to a good start on planning your wedding day! You’ve already booked the perfect venue, sketched a general wedding budget, and lined up at least a few of your event professionals. Now what?
 
You know there’s a lot more to planning this celebration, but it’s almost impossible to know what you don’t know — especially if you’re planning a destination wedding. You’re worried about making a wrong decision or missing key deadlines. And how are you going to pull all of those Pinterest ideas together to create a cohesive look on your wedding day?
 
The good news is that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Don't lose another minute of sleep, because lining up a wedding planner is the next logical step. Hiring an experienced professional who can provide solid guidance, make sound vendor recommendations, give design advice and feedback, and make sure you’re on track throughout the planning process is a smart investment. And our online planning portal is the icing on the cake!

Key benefits include
  • online planning portal
  • phone & email support throughout the planning process
  • event design
  • customized planning checklist, timeline & floor plans
  • floral & rental consultations
  • vendor referrals
  • coordination of rehearsal, ceremony & reception with lead planner
  • setup & breakdown supervision
  • client concierge
  • emergency kit
 
Email us to see if your date's still available and learn how Partial Wedding Planning can be the perfect choice for you. Enjoy the planning process again, and relax knowing you can have confidence in every decision you’re making for your once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

wedding management  

You're probably more familiar with the term "day-of coordination," but that really doesn't exist. Only very inexperienced planners will tell you they can swoop in at the last minute and intuitively understand all the plans you've been making over the past year!

With our most basic package — designed for local couples who’d rather plan every aspect themselves — we offer unlimited access via email and our online planning portal from Day One, and shift into high gear about 60 days before your wedding to bring your plans to life, starting with a two-hour "details" meeting to understand how you want your day to unfold. And (of course) we’ll attend a final meeting at your venue with you, finalize timing and logistics with your vendor team, create a detailed timeline, coordinate your rehearsal, and manage every detail throughout your wedding day so you can truly savor every moment!

Key benefits include
  • immediate access to our customizable online planning portal
  • email support throughout the planning process & phone support beginning 60 days prior
  • customized planning checklist, timeline & floor plans
  • vendor referrals
  • coordination of rehearsal, ceremony & reception with lead planner
  • setup & breakdown supervision
  • client concierge
  • emergency kit
 
Wedding management services are always included in our full and partial planning packages, but we also accept a limited number of wedding management-only engagements.

à la carte wedding planning services

No matter which package you choose, there may be times when you want just a little more help … or a little more sleep. Give yourself time and permission to focus on enjoying your engagement by handing off some of the pesky details to us.
 
Hourly concierge assistance? Invitation assembly or RSVP management? Help with all the social events surrounding your wedding? Let us work up a custom quote to add these stress-busters and more to your planning package.

other celebrations

Our specialty is wedding planning, but we love all the events that go along with weddings too! We have more than 20 years of party-planning experience under our belts, and we love putting that to use to make all the celebrations surrounding your wedding even more special. Engagement parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, next-day brunches ... every event is a chance to tell another chapter of  your story and make the overall experience richer for your family and friends. Read about one of our more inspired shower ideas here.

 
We can’t wait to meet you and learn more about your ideas! Reach out right now to learn more about what each of these services covers and figure out what works best for you ... or call 910.599.2589 to schedule your free consultation and we'll help you decide.