The Duties of Wedding Planners Typically, wedding planners start off by meeting with the couple to: understand the events – not just the wedding day itself, but also the rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid teas, day after brunches, and any other related events. review the overall budget understand the style, colors, vibe, and taste of the couple discuss progress to date They'll then propose how they might be helpful and present the couple with a contract for the wedding planners' services. Probably they will be a combination of some of the below, depending on your needs and budget

Organizational Kings (or Queens) So many details! They'll create and review vendor contracts organize the wedding day timeline coordinate vendor arrivals and deliveries with the venues prevent expensive mistakes such as rush shipping charges or unnecessary changes remind client of obligations, appointments, and budget constraints

Style Masters they can give ideas, and tell clients about current trends help pull together any disjointed elements, and create a unified "look" see and add details the client might have missed coordinate the florist, caterer, printers, invitation companies, graphic designers and any other aesthetic vendors help client choose bridesmaid dresses and other wedding party attire, the bridal gown and/or groom's wear find coordinating and stylish favors design the tables, lighting and other visual details

Peace Makers Bridezillas and Momzillas Budget disagreements Mediator

Vendor Resources Have a variety of contacts Pull favors to get discounts or freebies

Day-of-Wedding Coordinators solving other last-minute emergencies running the rehearsal setting up the ceremony and reception spaces making sure that the wedding party is on time and in the right places coordinating the reception timeline dealing with wedding crashers and unruly guests ensuring that the space is left clean and that the client gets their deposits back collecting personal items wedding gifts and making sure they get back to the client safely. returning rentals and borrowed items.

Your Duties Prompt Taste and Style Spell out your duties Contract cancellations

Bridal Fair 2012 Company Name Logo Slogan 3 Different Packages (add ons?) What makes you unique?

Bridal Fair minute set up 35 minute Bridal Show 20 minute clean up