FAQs
What is the difference between a wedding planner, coordinator, and designer?
While there is more to it and definitely overlap in the jobs, they differentiate a bit like so:
- Wedding Planner: Manages all aspects of the wedding from start to finish, including budgeting, vendor selection, timelines, and logistics.
- Wedding Coordinator: Focuses on managing the wedding day or the month leading up to it, ensuring everything runs smoothly as per the plans.
- Wedding Designer: Concentrates on the aesthetics and overall design, creating the look and feel of the event through decor, lighting, florals, and more.
What are your rates?
[Pricing Brochure _ July 2024]
Updated July 2024
Please note: a premium of $350-650 applies to all weddings and events on or around the following holidays: New Year’s, MLK Day, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This will be added to your final wedding service cost.
How does the payment process work?
Cash, credit or debit cards, cashier checks, and PayPal are all acceptable forms of payment. We require 30% nonrefundable retainer when booking to confirm our services for your date, and the remaining balance is due 30 days before the event. The balance will be divided into installments either on a monthly, quarterly, or equal halves basis.
Below is a typical payment schedule for our coordination services: Booked Confirmation, Start of Services, and Final Payment
Due Date | Amount Due |
(TBD) – 0 day(s) after contract signed by client | $0.00 – [30% retainer] |
(TBD) – 3 month(s) before Wedding date | $0.00 – [1/2 of remainder] |
(TBD) – 1 month(s) before Wedding date | $0.00 – [2/2 of remainder] |
Payment reminders will be made available to the Client from the Company in advance of the due dates and after for any late payments. Interest at the rate of (5% per week) shall be added on all accounts not paid in full by their due date. This interest will be added to the invoice.
Do you travel? How far and are there fees?
We are always up for an adventure! Travel fees would apply and be quoted accordingly. We’re based in Fairmont, West Virginia and have traveled throughout the state, and the west and central regions of Pennsylvania, and western Maryland! For weddings less than 30 minutes away, there are no travel fees.
What if my wedding date changes?
We understand these things happen. Here is a snippet from our Terms and Conditions that covers our rescheduling policy:
“If the Client needs to change the date, time, or location of the wedding ceremony and reception prior notice must be given in advance of 90 days of their original scheduled date for the event. The Company shall work to accommodate the Client with a transfer of their services and payments to reflect the rescheduled date if they are available; this rescheduled date shall be within 18 months of the originally scheduled date. The Clients will then be sent a Rescheduling Request Form from the Company to complete and return before other proceedings can begin.”
Read more on our Terms and Conditions
Am I supposed to feed my wedding vendors?
Yes! It is a must to feed your vendors! Each of our packages that include an onsite wedding coordinator have them their anywhere from 6-14 hours each day. It is imperative to include them in the count for the caterer, because your coordinator will be at the venue all day and will not leave the premises.
You should also take into account your photographer, videographer, DJ, and any other vendors and their assistants who will be present for the majority of the event. Those vendors who will only be present before or during the ceremony such as your bakers, officiants, or florists don’t need to be included in the catering count.
You do not need to provide your vendors the same meal as your guests – caterers often have a vendor meal that costs less and can be provided. If one is not, your vendors you should have a hot meal provided for dinner.
Coordination
I don’t see Day of Coordination. Do you offer that?
Ahhh, the dreaded question!
It’s nothing you did, it’s actually something we (coordinators/planners) did.
While “simple, sweet, and catchy”, it does not accurately capture what we do. You wouldn’t expect an artist to go on stage at their concert without a setlist, run through, and soundcheck, right? Same with your wedding!
As an industry, we still haven’t nailed down the right wording just yet. You’ll see it referred to as Event Coordination or Management – which we do offer!
My venue provides an in-house coordinator. Why do I need to hire an independent coordinator?
A lot of times they get promoted or move on to another venue.
While attending to a large amount of weddings and events at once, even having to manage multiple events on your wedding day, plus booking new events to meet their quota – your wedding and vision doesn’t get the nurturing and close eye that it deserves.
On top of all of this, they are only able to provide you with vendor recommendations, which are vendors that have been to that venue a bunch of times. Those vendors are not properly vetted to ensure that they are the perfect fit for you.
Will my coordinator setup and breakdown for my wedding?
Coordinators typically do not setup tables, chairs or the bulk of your decor.
We will set up smaller items and tables – your personal items – such as but not limited to memory boards, card boxes, welcome signage, and small floral arrangements – as requested ahead of time for an additional fee.
While we do not provide setup and breakdown, we can assist you with hiring the proper team members if your venue does not offer these services.
Planning
Do you provide virtual planning services?
Yes, we offer virtual planning sessions and consultations for couples who are unable to meet in person or are planning a destination wedding.
How involved will we be in the planning process?
Your involvement is entirely up to you. We can take care of everything, or we can collaborate closely, involving you in all major decisions
Can you assist with pre-wedding events?
Absolutely. We can help plan and coordinate engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and more to ensure all your celebrations are seamless.
Design
What does a wedding designer do?
A wedding designer focuses on the visual elements of your wedding, from theme and color palette to decor, lighting, and floral arrangements, ensuring a cohesive and stunning look.
How do you develop the wedding design?
We start with a consultation to understand your vision, preferences, and inspirations. We then create design concepts, mood boards, and mockups to bring your ideas to life.
A La Carte
What a la carte services do you offer?
Everything from timelines to helping you ‘say yes to the dress’! Book as needed or add on to create a custom package! Here’s just some of the A La Carte services we provide:
- Wedding Consulting
- Venue Scouting
- Guest List Management
- Personalized Favors
- Personal Concierge Service
Check out the full list here!
What can I have my Personal Concierge do?
Great question! While we provide support and a relaxing space during your wedding planning and execution phases, we do not offer planning, design, or coordination services. We can give positive feedback on your choices, but we won’t handle tasks like picking out or bagging wedding favors.
Here’s what you can expect from your Personal Concierge Service:
- Attending vendor meetings for tastings, fittings, and decor selection as a supportive presence.
- Bringing refreshments for you and your wedding party while getting ready.
- Steaming wedding party garments.
- Prepping and styling bridal accessories for photos.
- Running last-minute errands, like picking up meals.
- Helping the bride change into the wedding dress.
- Packing up and tidying the bridal suite.
- Distributing tips to vendors.
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