Final Stage Management

 Below, please see a detailed description of the Final Stage Management Package. This package is perfect for the couple who wants assistance pulling all the details together before the wedding, and who wants to truly enjoy every moment of their special day. With this package, we step in 60 days prior to your wedding day to make sure everything is set to run smoothly and all you have to do is enjoy. I’ll also be onsite on the wedding day to ensure every detail is executed seamlessly.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.

Final Stage Management includes:

$3,450

• 2 Planning Meetings

• Custom Planning Checklists

• Preferred Vendor List

• Timeline and Layout Creation

• Vendor Management

• Ceremony Management

• Rehearsal Coordination

• Wedding Day Coordination

• Full Support Staff

2 Planning Meetings

We will guide you through a 60-day planning meeting where will with go through each and every event detail leading up to your big day and ensure plans are in place. One month out from your big day, we will hold your 30-day final planning meeting, at your venue, to wrap up all the details (often with the venue manager). This gives us time to get to know each other and allows us the chance to really understand your vision for the event and to process all of the hard work you have already done so that we can truly execute for you on event day.

Custom Planning Checklists

Based on your timeframe and vendor needs, we will create a custom planning checklist broken down into stages. We will send these to you immediately after contracting so that you can utilize them to make the planning process more manageable and less overwhelming. These also help keep you on track until we step in at 60 days.

Preferred Vendor List

A collection of tried and true top-notch wedding vendors that I absolutely love! The selected vendors include a wide range of prices to ensure a good fit for every bride.

Timeline and Layout Creation

We will work with you to create a timeline and event flow that make your guest experience unforgettable. All Wedding timelines will be emailed out to all vendors and Wedding Party the week prior to the wedding We will work together with the venue to create room layouts that reflect your specific event and the experience that you want your guests to have. Taking into consideration decor, guest count, rentals, dinner service, and overall aesthetics, we will craft a layout that is unique to your event.

Vendor Management

Our team will handle and confirm all vendor logistics and orders, taking vendor communication off your to-do list. We don’t expect you to know the power requirements of the venue, let us answer those questions! We will go through your vendor contacts, ensuring all duties are being fulfilled.

Ceremony Management

We will help develop and review the Ceremony order of service and the Processional Order. We will help craft all the elements that make up your ceremony, whether traditional or non-traditional. We will lead the rehearsal and work with your officiant and/or church coordinator to make sure the rehearsal goes smoothly and everyone is prepared for the wedding day.

Rehearsal Coordination

We will help develop and review the Ceremony order of service and the Processional Order. We will lead the rehearsal and work with your officiant and/or church coordinator to make sure the rehearsal goes smoothly and everyone is prepared for the wedding day. Sometimes we do a lot, sometimes a little but we are always there to meet your wedding party and family so that they are more familiar with us on the wedding day.

Wedding Day Coordination

Allow us to handle all logistics on the Wedding day so that you can relax and truly enjoy the day with your friends and family.

– Detailed onsite coordination and management of the entire wedding day. I will be on site from beginning to end to serve as the event director for the Ceremony and Reception. All vendors will coordinate through me and I will act as your proxy making sure that the plans you have put in place get executed.

– Oversee complete vendor set-up of the ceremony and reception site so that you can enjoy the getting-ready process without wrangling vendors

– I will provide an emergency kit that will be accessible all day. Think of it as a CVS on wheels, with all the items you and your wedding party would never think of needing on the day

– Make sure that all place cards, menu cards, favors, guestbooks, and other special items are properly placed, so that what means the most is set and ready

– Communicate with musicians on ceremony song selection and cue the Wedding Party for the processional, so there are no awkward song fiascos on your way down the aisle

– Manage all vendors regarding set up and compliance of floor plans.

– Work with entertainment to establish timing for all the key events of the evening, to make sure you get the most party out of what you paid for.

– Execution of event timeline and coordination of all vendors throughout the event, to make sure everything runs on schedule.

– Personal management of all the wedding parties and their duties, so they feel supported and confident in their roles.

– Handle gratuities to vendors, so there is no stress in tipping post-event and you can go enjoy your honeymoon.

– All items to leave with the bride and groom will be packed up and ready to take at the end of the night, so you and your family really can exit after the sparklers and confetti.

– Every wedding includes one assistant, so there is always a member of my team to fill your needs. Additional assistants will be provided if needed.

Full Support Staff

All of our weddings come fully staffed with 3 – 4 planning team members so that we are always ready to assist and coordinate any needs that arise on the wedding day. Our goal is you’ll never have to ask “where is the planner” or “I need help,” a member of our team will always be nearby to find uncle Joe for photos, get you another glass of wine, or find your Bridesmaid’s bouquet that she left in the dressing room.

Additional Planning Meeting

Additional planning meetings can be scheduled as needed and can be used for discussion or guidance on any topics, including

• Budget Structuring

• Design Coordination

• Personal detail creation

• Etiquette Guidance

• Sounding board to check in along the way

$125 – Planning Meetings are billed per meeting, with a limit of 2 hours. If a meeting goes beyond 2 hours, it will be billed by the 1/2 hour at $75.

Assembly and Mailing of Save The Dates and Invitations

Want to offload the responsibility of sending out invitations and save the dates? This is the add-on for you!

$1.50 per Invitation

Assembly and Delivery of Hotel Welcome Bags

We love intentional ways to make guests feel welcomed, even leading up to the wedding day, and would love to assemble bags that fit your vision for guests when they check in to their hotels.

$10 per Bag

Wedding Gown Delivery

$350

Beautiful bridal gowns can be heavy and hard to transport – let us take that check box of your plate. We will ensure your dress gets to where you are, steamed and ready for your bid day.

Small Wedding Item Management

$475

Allow us to manage all your small wedding day items, escort cards, place cards, menus, programs, dance floor props, cocktail napkins, koozies, exit items, favors, etc. We will take care of the ordering, ensure the right amount is ordered, prep, and bring all items on the event day. This not only reduces your to-do list the weeks leading up to the wedding but frees up space in your home! AE will invoice you for all items purchased.

Rehearsal Dinner Planning

$1,800

We will work together with Rehearsal Dinner hosts to source and secure all vendors necessary. The rehearsal dinner is a special time to celebrate and we will provide a planner to set up and attend the first hour of dinner.

*Pricing begins at $1800 and is priced based on services needed and the scope of the event.

I understand what it’s like to be an overwhelmed bride or groom.

You don’t know what you don’t know. As a newly engaged couple, you’re suddenly trying to plan the event of a lifetime… without any prior experience. It’s no wonder you’re stressed!

I’ve planned hundreds of events over the years. Each one is different. That’s why I believe in a personalized planning process: you should have a celebration tailored to your wants and needs.

I’ve seen it all: from no-show vendors and bridal gown mishaps… to the crazy future mother-in-law or the groomsman who partied just a little too hard. Every experience has given me a better toolkit to prevent wedding-planning obstacles before they even happen.

My job is to help you make the right decisions for your event… and based on those decisions, my goal is to set you up for the best wedding-day experience possible. With that in mind, I don’t sugarcoat anything. I’m not afraid to tell you when something is out of reach for your budget. I’ll only connect you with vendors that can really bring your vision to life. I can be straightforward about tricky family dynamics. I’ll be transparent when we encounter any planning hiccups.

I am passionate about advocating for my clients. I want you to have the wedding you’ve always dreamed about. If you want to enjoy a personalized and stress-free planning process, let’s talk!