Full-Service Wedding Planning Raleigh NC

Full service
planning

This is for the busy bride, the gal who is juggling it all. Or, perhaps you are new to the area and searching for a Raleigh based wedding planner to guide you to the best vendors. Either way, our Full Service Wedding Planning is right up your alley.

Service

Our Full Service Planning package includes…

Oversee entire wedding day from start to finish with (2) professional consultants on your wedding day
Complimentary initial consultation to determine dreams and expectations and collect any vendor information
Review wedding plans and create personal touches and unique concepts for the event
Locate Ceremony and Reception site(s)
Coordinate and manage all rental items needed for wedding design
Research and pre-screen all vendors within client expectations and budget
Scheduling of all vendor appointments and attend vendor meetings with Bride
Negotiate and determine the best pricing for client with prospective vendors
Review vendor contracts and keep available for future reference
Assistance with all décor related items (flowers, linens, colors, lighting) for the ceremony and reception

Design a Planning Calendar and develop a Wedding Budget
Assistance with design of all wedding stationary (save the dates, invitation, programs, menu cards, etc.)
Delivery and Pickup of Invitations/wedding stationary to local stationer and calligrapher as needed
Assist with obtaining special permits, licenses and/or added insurance dictated by venue(s)
Assist with vendor mediation and/or troubleshooting
Assistance with marriage license and name change requirements
Assistance with all music selections (ceremony and reception)
Assistance with seating arrangements for guests & wedding party at the reception

Make Transportation Arrangements for Bridal party and/or guests
Follow-up with all vendors to confirm details of arrival times and deliveries
Reception site walk through with caterer
Facilitate drop-off meeting with the Bride the week of the wedding to receive all personal items for the ceremony and reception
Receive deliveries and greet vendors on the wedding day
Coordinate, manage, and troubleshoot with all vendors on the wedding day
Distribute final payments/gratuities to vendors at the end of the contract
Supervision & participation of ceremony and reception setup to ensure that décor elements are set out properly
Provide detailed timeline of events for the entire wedding day (for vendors)
Provide itinerary for attendants and/or family members (sent via email)
Organize child-friendly activities and/or childcare for the event
Offer advice on wedding etiquette and protocol
Placement of guest place cards, wedding favors, gifts, Bridal Portrait and Guest Book at Site
Direction of the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception

Distribute attendants flowers, bouquets, boutonniere and toss bouquets
Follow through from the rehearsal, ceremony, and through the reception to ensure that timeline is followed
Queue musicians or music for ceremony
Line up and queue wedding party for the ceremony and for reception introductions
Arrange and organize food and beverages for you and your wedding party after ceremony
Handle communication with chef or catering manager
Coordinate with vendors to ensure reception events (cake cutting, first dance) are on schedule
Take care of any unexpected occurrences
Make sure all finishing touches are complete
Full use of our “Emergency Kit” for the couple and wedding party
Transport wedding gifts and all wedding décor to the assigned on-site destination (i.e. hotel room/parents’ vehicles)
Participate and oversee the entire breakdown of ceremony and/or reception
Ensure ceremony and/or reception is cleaned to venue specifications