Wedding Planning Ensembles

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Now that the ring is on your finger, your mind starts to linger. You've always dreamed about your wedding day and how special it would be. You're The Bride will save you time, money, worry and frustration so you "don't come untied before tying the knot!"

We work with brides who are worried about things going wrong on their wedding day. Is this you? The brides that come to us are usually great at planning their weddings and very organized. However, since they are the star of the show they dread any problems that might arise on their day. They hire us to be their Day-of Coordinator and end up having a no worry stress-free day and have the time of their life!

Call 248-408-4602 or email us now to book us for your day!

Request a FREE One hour consultation to start planning your dream day! First hour is Free, consecutive hours are $50 per hour.

Day-of Coordinator

This service is for the bride and groom who have planned their wedding themselves and just want assurance that someone will be there on the wedding day to oversee everything. Are you worrying if your flowers will arrive on time? if your cake made it to the reception? if the DJ arrived on time? if the chair covers and centerpieces are set-up and a zillion other things? We understand how you are feeling! Our service allows you to have a relaxing experience and the best day of your life! Wouldn't peace of mind that everything is being handled behind the scenes and running smoothly make you happy?

Hiring me as your wedding planner is a very good investment as I can save you time, money and stress. I know the best deals and I have lots of contacts. I can tell you when your paying too much money and that savings alone often will pay for my services! I offer investments where each Ensemble I've designed is to help you stay on track so nothing is forgotten and timelines are managed resulting in a stress-free day for each bride. This peace of mind is priceless just ask our former clients. You can be a guest at your own wedding!

• Ceremony Program suggestions and layout
  
  
• Review program before printing for errors, etc.
  
  
• We will arrive at least one hour or more prior to the ceremony
  
  
• If there is a church coordinator we will work in conjunction with them
  
  
• Assist wedding party, family members, and guests as needed on wedding day
  
  
• Organize wedding party Ceremony procession and recession
  
  
• Keeping in touch with the bridal party to know there whereabouts at all times and to keep them on schedule
  
  
• We are there to cue the musicians and work behind the scenes monitoring the site for any interferences.
  
  
• Seating instructions for Ushers
  
  
• Determine where the videographer and photographer will shoot from
  
  
• Personal Assistant to the Bride
  
  
• Decide order of receiving line and head table setting if needed
  
  
• Confirmation of Vendors to confirm services one week prior
  
  
• Coordination of Events at Reception (dining, first dance, toast, cake cutting, garter toss, bouquet toss)
  
  
• Coordinates band staging and setup, lighting, power, attire, and manage the pace of the evening with the bandleader through repertoire and sound levels
  
  
• On-site Troubleshooter
  
  
• Be certain the tables are organized the way you designated with the correct number of chairs, favors, etc. before you and your guests arrive at the wedding reception
  
  
• Oversee all vendor commitments and make sure they are fulfilled to your standards
  
  
• Coordination of the collection of gifts at reception and organize where all of your wedding presents/cards will be transported
  
  
• Pack up all items belonging to you at the end of the night
  
  
• Be your eyes and ears throughout the day so you can relax and enjoy the great memories
  
  
• Keep the Bride and Groom from seeing each other before the ceremony and line bridal party up for ceremony.
  
  
• Contact for flower delivery at church, pin corsages and boutonnieres on, remove moisture from bouquets and distribute to bridal party.
  
  
• Alleviate last minute problems and stresses, emergency kit on hand for unexpected mishaps.
  
  
• Set-up of unity candle, guest book/pen, place cards, special pictures, table cameras, cake napkins, cake pillars, favors at hall, transport altar flowers/pew bows to reception if needed after pictures (a extra fee may apply and let us know in advance so we can make arrangements with our staff to handle this) , tape loose cards to gifts, wrap top layer of wedding cake, wash and pack the toasting flutes, cake and knife server at end of night.
  
  
• Assist DJ/Band with timing and Grand Entrance, and assist members of bridal party in assembling for dances .
  
  
• Take bride's bouquet at end of night and drop off next morning to flower preservation place (this must be pre-arranged and cooler needs to be provided).
  
  
• Assist guests with seating cards by finding their table/seat at reception.
  
  
• Behind-the-scenes items at reception such as dimming lights for bridal dances, making sure food does not run out/liaison to kitchen and banquet manager to serve the needs of the bride and her family, supervise wedding and reception to make sure it is smooth.
  
  
• Assist Photographer in rounding up friends/family members for pictures before ceremony
  
  
• Distribute final payments to vendors
  
  
• Work with sound operator, vocalists, musicians, etc. on cues
  
  
• Advice on receiving lines
  
  
• Instructing attendants of their duties
  
  
• Start attendants and bride down aisle and fluff dress
  
  
• Wedding Day Timeline (indicates all timing and flow of day)
  
  
• Supervision of ceremony and reception setup to ensure a smooth and stress-free day
  
  
• Our presence during your reception to be certain everything runs smoothly and as scheduled. If your worrying about the management of the day you won't be having a good time.
  
  
• Gratuity Guidelines
  
  
• Site viewing prior to event if not familiar



• Check ladies room for toilet paper, paper towels and make sure trash is emptied as many times the hall is so busy they forget.

Includes up to 10 hours of wedding day coverage. Unlimited e-mails, phone calls and/or in-person meeting with client to discuss and finalize plans. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire pertaining to all of your plans, vendors, attendants and much more so that we have a snapshot of the day. Feel free to ask about anything that is on your mind relating to etiquette, budgeting, tipping, planning, etc. and we will give you advice and recommendations. Wedding day timeline and accessories checklist and seating template will be provided. If we are not already familiar with your ceremony and reception sites we will also visit to see layout and meet the on-site contacts for questions. If you need us to meet you at the venue to go over details and If I haven't been there before we do not charge a fee, but if I have been there (because I can reference it in my mind) then I do charge a small fee. Any additional hours of service that you may need will be billed at an hourly rate.

Champagne Ensemble

This investment is perfect for the couple who have done all of the work planning for the wedding day but want the peace of mind of a professional Day-of Coordinator to ensure the wedding day will come together as planned. The couple also needs a little extra help along with the way.

Up to 5 hours planning can be used for any of these activities: delivering baskets to hotel for your out of town guests, running errands, negotiating group room blocks for you and your guests, coordinating and contracting transportation for you and your guests, and selection process of professional vendors, menu planning meeting, menu tasting, guidance in the final selection of flowers, centerpieces, linens, tabletop and other event decor, assist in selecting design, colors and flavors of your cakes. Services include, but are not limited to: phone calls, face to face meetings on your behalf, vendor arrangements, vendor e-mails, and contract negotiations. We will keep accurate records of all time spent on the phone calls and meetings made on your behalf. The Champagne, Satin, Princess and Queen Ensembles all include Day-of Coordination.

Satin Ensemble

This investment is perfect for the couple who also wants to plan most of the wedding themselves but is requiring more guidance than the Champagne Ensemble. This couple is not exactly sure what vendors to book and want attendance by a professional at some vendor meetings to ask the right questions.

Includes everything in Champagne Service, plus the following extra benefits:

• A total of 10 hours of planning (see Champagne Service).
  
  
• Printed Instructions sent to each attendant (sent 2 weeks before wedding with times, places, expectations, etc.).
  
  
• Offer musical suggestions for ceremony and reception

Princess Ensemble

This investment is just right for the couple who really needs help from a professional wedding planner to guide them from beginning to the end with the planning and selecting of vendors. We will manage your budget so you can stay on track with expenses. You will still be able to do some of the leg-work on your own.

Includes everything in Satin Service, plus the following extra benefits:

• A total of 20 hours of planning (see Champagne Service).
  
  
• Budget Management (recommendations on how to develop and stay within a budget).
  
  
• Contract negotiation skills/reviewing vendor contracts before you sign them

Queen Ensemble

This investment is ideal for the couple who would like to be part of the process. However, they have little to no time to plan and oversee all the wedding details and planning so they are looking to a professional to be there from start to finish. The leg-work, coordinating and responsibilities that need to be accomplished will be delegated to your wedding planner.

Includes everything in Princess Service, plus the following extra benefits:

• Unlimited Planning (see Champagne Service).
  
  
• Theme Development (if needed).
  
  
• Vendor ensembles selected and coordinated (Hall, church, photographer, videographer, florist, etc.).
  
  
• Confirm vendor ensembles to ensure everything is in place for your day
  
  
• Assisting with selection of favors, attendant gifts, parent gifts, table numbers and place cards
  
  
• Coordinating hotels for out-of-town guests
  
  
• Maps for ceremony and reception site (production costs paid by bride/groom)
  
  
• Assembling, addressing and mailing invitations (invites, calligraphy and postage paid by bride/groom)
  
  
• Respond card tracking
  
  
• Guest list and table/floor plan seating assistance
  
  
• Final consultation to go over all details of the wedding
  
  
• Coordinating wedding rehearsal (assistance with processional and recessional)

E-PLANNING Ensemble

This is a service where you can email me anytime when you have questions and need advice on your wedding planning. We offer advice, guidance and support. Brides struggle with etiquette issues, general questions, and need advice on how to handle certain things, what to pick, order, when to book things, and so much more! This is the solution to have your very own wedding professional to email for all those items that you need answers on. Just email your ideas, concerns or questions and we will respond back with the information you need. I wouldn't be actually doing any of the planning thru this service it is more like your own personal "hotline" to me via email. Contact us for more on how to get started E-planning your wedding today.

WEDDING CONSULTATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE - (up to 2 hour consultation and our preferred vendor list is included in this fee)

**NEW** BRAINSTORMING SERVICE (up to 3 hour consultation)

Not sure where to start? Have you booked the date, the church and the reception hall but aren't sure if you want to hire a wedding planner or even a day-of coordinator? Do you need cost saving and creative ideas for your wedding day, or just want to talk to an expert? This is the ensembles for you! Spend three hours with a certified wedding planner and brainstorm ideas for your wedding day, learn cost-effective solutions to reduce your wedding budget and even a few vendor recommendations. If you decide to book one of our services we'll credit $25 to the total cost of any wedding ensembles.

**NEW** INVITATIONS AND WEDDING CONSULT
This ensembles is for the bride that would like to browse our invitation catalogs to place an order in person in conjunction with a 1 1/2 hour consultation to discuss your current wedding plans and look at any challenges you are facing. We will help you with your next steps to move forward with your planning and answer any planning questions you may have.

POWDER ROOM PAMPERING SERVICE - $225

Need fresh white guest hand towels for your guests? This service is exclusive for the ladies at your event! Includes up to 5 hrs of service with attendant, a bathroom basket filled with powders, creams, mints, hair spray, feminine products, etc. We will distribute fresh white guest hand towels to your guests, keep counters wiped off and maintain a stocked bathroom. At the end of the evening we will take the towels and basket with us. Please make your reservation at least 30 days prior to your event to ensure we have availability on your date. Deposit of half is due upon signing contract.

Candy Buffet Service - $500

This is the latest trend at wedding receptions. What better way to treat your guests then letting them pick out their own candy as their wedding favor. The kids of course love this but so do the adults!! We are now offering a complete "Candy Buffet" Service. The charge is $500 for up to 150 guests and will include all the candy, scoops, containers, an attendant for 2 hrs., replenishing as needed, set-up and clean-up. If you want greens or petals please order those with your florist. We can provide tulle to spruce up the display if the florist does not. This will save brides tons of time if you just leave it to us! If you have more than 150 guests just let us know as pricing will need to be adjusted. We typically have better luck if you leave the candy choices up to us but if you want a certain color scheme let us know and we will try to accommodate your request. Keep in mind some candy colors are more difficult to locate if you are sticking with just your color scheme so candy may be limited. You just need to provide the bags or favor boxes to put the candy in. We do sell these at a 20% discount if you want to get them though us. favor bags Chinese to-go containers not recommended as you will run out of candy as they are quite large. This is available to Metro Detroit brides only and a travel fee will apply if you are more than 49 miles from our Redford, MI office.

Special Events

We do more than weddings! Small or large functions, You're The Bride can help. Tell us about your event, and we'll contact you with a personalized quote. Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Graduations, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Holiday,
Retirement, Picnics and more!

You can choose the ensemble to fit your needs, or we can customize as little or as many services you desire. Services also offered A La Carte. Additional planning hours can be purchased with any ensemble at a rate of $50.00 per hour. We will keep accurate records of all time spent on the phone calls and meetings made on your behalf. Upon request our record keeping can be sent to your attention at any time during the planning process. Acceptable forms of payment we accept for wedding/event services are Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. A 3% administrative fee will apply if paying by credit/debit card. Secure your date on our calendar with 1/2 down of ensemble cost.  Remainder is due 2 weeks prior to event date.  Final invoices for any extra hours purchased will be billed immediately after event and due within 2 weeks of event date.

Not sure where to start? Are you stressed out and eloping sounds better? Are you having a wedding day dilemma?

What could be better than an expert guiding you through the wedding-planning process? I am qualified to act as an Advisor, Planner, Coordinator, and Director. We can create a timeline/checklist for you, make phone calls to vendors, and much more. Hire us to do the tedious research involved in planning your wedding so you can relax and enjoy your exciting time. Call or email us today for a personal quote on your needs.

Just need vendor referrals? This service is perfect for the bride/groom whom don't have time to research reliable and reputable vendors in each category. We have done all the legwork for you and this qualified list will save you time and allow you to enjoy the rest of your planning. We have worked with these vendors and trust they will assist you with your special day. We can provide you with our Preferred Vendor List for $125.

A $50 Travel Fee will apply if event is 50 miles or more from Redford, MI. No travel fee will be added for events under 49 miles from our Redford, MI office. Travel and hotel accommodation expenses will be client's financial responsibility for events over 100 miles. 2 nights of hotel stay may be required depending on time of event to allow for airport delays if flying. Flying out the day before event is recommended. An additional premium of $100 will apply for any out-of-state events. An additional premium of $50 will apply for any event on a holiday or holiday weekend.

Additional Assistant for event $150

We can assist with your Rehearsal if officiant permits it and you would like this extra service. Most officiants will coordinate your rehearsal as he/she runs the actual ceremony and they do not always approve of an outside wedding coordinator. Often the church has an on-site coordinator to assist with just the rehearsal. However, they do not take care of all of your other wedding day needs that is why you still will need us to have a stress-free day! A $100 fee will apply for this service.

Call to see if we have your date available!