WEDDING SERVICES

Desiree Carol provides creative, elegant, & professional design in a variety of options to assist in making your wedding or special event as perfect as you have imagined it. Because in your dreams, every detail matters.

Month of Coordination

Full Event Coordination

Flowers and Decor

MONTH OF COORDINATION PACKAGE

Designed for the bride that has everything already planned, but who is nervous about how things will be executed. This service features a confirmation with vendors, creation of the wedding day itinerary, and various wedding day activities. The coordinator will be working with the information that you provide in efforts to formulate a master plan for the entire day. {Starts at $1750}

Overall services included

1 initial Complimentary Consultation
6 hours of coverage the day of the wedding
1 hour of rehearsal time
Creative director and one assistant coordinator

Prior to Wedding Day (Time Permitting – At Least 1 Month) :

Review of all venue and vendor contracts and agreements
Review detailed discussion regarding venue/vendor arrangements and/or requests
One venue walk-thru (time permitting and availability)
One venue walk-thru (time permitting and availability)
Final Timeline preparation
Final detailing with venue contact (Seating charts, quest count, final balances)
Distribution of the final approved timeline to venue contact and all other necessary vendors
Provide basic traditional etiquette advice (seating arrangements, walking down aisle, etc.)

Wedding Day :

Assist bride & groom as needed throughout the wedding day (Will not include additional travel or pick up of items)
Provide wedding emergency kit for bridal party use
Communicate last minute and final detailing to bridal party
Ensure transportation arrives timely
Handle serious last minute needs and emergencies
Ensure photographer/videographer arrive according to contract time

Pre-Ceremony for the Bride :

Oversee pickup and delivery of snacks and beverages
Ensure make-up and hair artists arrive on time and assist in time management
Assist bride with putting on her gown (if needed)
Organize and distribute all personal flowers as delivered and or provided by the client
Transport bride’s personal items needed for the ceremony and reception

Pre-Ceremony for the Groom :

Oversee pickup and delivery of snacks and beverages
Ensure boutonnieres are delivered to grooms location
Assist in pinning boutonnieres on the bridal party

Ceremony:

Ensure special items are at ceremony location
Make sure ceremony flowers are delivered and set up according to contracted services
Ensure groom, groomsmen, and attendant and grandparent personal flowers and corsages are at the ceremony location and provide assistance in pinning them on
Ensure ushers are familiar with any special seating arrangements, in appropriate places, available to pass out programs and escort guests
Make sure ceremony musicians arrive timely
Ensure correct processional line up
Fix all dresses and tuxes prior to walking down the aisle
Cue ceremony musicians, photographers, and videographers when bridal party is in place to walk down the aisle
Ensure extra copies of readings are available
Assist photo/video arrangements at the end of the ceremony

Cocktail Hour:

Oversee cocktail hour deliveries
Ensure arrival and appropriate set up of cocktail decor and/or rental items
Ensure arrival and set up of ceremony entertainment and/or musicians
Welcome, greet and usher guests into the reception area
Assist guests in locating their seating arrangements

Reception :
Oversee all confirmed wedding day deliveries Confirm and review reception timeline with venue Ensure the design of the venue appears as anticipated, including, but not limited to:

Setting up of wedding stationary
Set up of favors and special gifts
Special item placement: Pictures, sign in booth, other signage
Set up of small item decor
Set up of amenity baskets and or arrangements
Ensure guest tables, head table and sweetheart table are set up accordingly
Ensure flowers and centerpieces are set up according to contract
Transport special decorative items (Items must be available at rehearsal not weigh more then 50 pounds)
Coordinate events and announcements throughout the reception in coordination with DJ and Emcee
Organize the bridal party and guests for the grand entrance and exit
Ensure receptions events progress in a timely manner
Cue Emcee/DJ of special moments
Cue photographer and videographer of special moments that occur
Ensure special arranged music requests are appropriately played at specific times
Assist venue/catering staff in minor needs
Final vendor confirmations and detailed direction for set up, breakdown, and pick up
Act as liaison and point of contact to bridal party, parents, and contracted vendors for reception and venue
Collect gifts and personal items and ensure they reach designated individual
Distribute final payments/tips to vendors
Coordinate reception departure/send off

FULL WEDDING COORDINATION PACKAGES

The Personal Assistant – Starts at $5500 :
Client will receive full event design, theme decor and concept development, as well as personalized assistance through the entire planning process

This Package Includes :

Complimentary Initial Consultation
Personalized Face to Face Consultation Appointments customized for your individual need (these can be used for appointments such as: Budget Development and Analysis, Additional Event Design, Theme, Color and Decor Concept Development Consultations, Accompaniment to Alteration Sessions and Bride’s Final Fitting Session, Accompaniment to Additional Vendor Appointments and any other desired services tailored your individual needs). Amount to be determined.
Unlimited Consultation via Telephone and E-mail this service starts from the date our services are retained and continues throughout the wedding planning process up to one day after.
Etiquette Advisement
Assistance with Selection of “Save the Dates”, Invitations, Calligrapher, and Wedding Favors
Ceremony and Reception Venue Referrals
Arrange Location/Venue Appointment Tours
Unlimited Vendor Referrals in all Vendor Categories of only the Finest, Most Reliable Vendors in the Industry
Arrange all vendor appointments
Development Consultation
Review all Venue and Vendor Contract and Arrangements
Contract and Pricing Negotiation
Preliminary Timeline Development Consultation
Final Timeline Development Consultation
Final Timeline Preparation 1-2 months before the Wedding
Assistance with Menu Selection and Details
Walk Through at Selected Venue to further discuss Design, Set Up, Floor Plan Diagram Layout, etc.
Final Detailing Appointment
Distribution of the Final Approved Timeline to Venue Contact and all Vendors the Week of the Wedding
Keep track and send reminders of when payments are due
Final Vendor Confirmation and detailed direction
Assistance with Unique Rehearsal Dinner Location Ideas
Assistance with Selection of Hotel Accommodations for You and Your Guests
Assistance with Unique Welcome Gift Ideas for out of Town Guests
Assistance with all Transportation Needs and Arrangements
Assistance with Unique Next Day Breakfast or Brunch Location Ideas
Rehearsal Coordination and Instruction (maximum 2 hours)
Collection of items at rehearsal to be brought and set up by us on the Wedding Day such as: Candles, Photographs, Guest Books, Pens, Wedding Favors, Toasting Glasses, Cake Serving Set, Ceremony Programs, Menu Cards, Assigned Seating Place Cards, Table Names/Numbers, Candy Store or Sweet Table Items, etc.
Essential Wedding Day emergency Kit
Assistant “Day of Wedding” Coordinator(s). Additional Assistant “Day of Wedding” Coordinators are required for select venues, larger weddings and multiple location weddings
Day of Wedding Coordination (the maximum coverage is 10 hours and additional hours can be added on for an additional fee)

WEDDING FLOWER PRICES

The cost of wedding flowers will vary between 8% to 25% of your total wedding budget. We have created three different wedding flower packages.

The “Simple and Stunning Package”: focuses on seasonal flowers only. It is the most cost effective prices
The “Detailed and Distinguished Package”: focuses on seasonal with accents of premium flower
The “Esteemed and Extraordinary Package”: focuses on mostly premium flowers with accents of seasonal flowers

About/Contact

Desiree Carol