Wedding Planning & Packages

Congratulations on your engagement!

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!"

Review our wedding packages below and request a FREE 30-minute consultation to start planning your dream day!

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Why hire a wedding consultant?

• We assist with Etiquette, Do's and Dont's, Hidden costs, Timelines, Answer questions and More!
  
  
• We will reduce your stress! We will make your life easier during this hectic time by running errands, making appointments, selecting vendors, shopping, etc.
  
  
• By hiring a professional wedding consultant, you spend a little money to save a lot of time, instead of spending a lot of time to save a little money. You'll get much value from hiring a wedding consultant to assist you with the very time-consuming task of planning your wedding.
  
  
• With our careful planning, you'll actually save money. We can work with you on planning a budget during the consultation and then help you stick to it.
  
  
• We take care of emergencies! We will supervise the wedding day to make sure all is smooth. If an emergency arrives, we will pull out our kit, which includes such items as hairpins, aspirin, tape, super glue, and much more.

We believe everyone deserves this personal service, so we will beat the competition--bring us your quotes! We enjoy helping others by finding affordable and reliable vendors by reducing costs for our clients. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.

You Might Need a Wedding Planner if...

Do you need to hire a professional wedding planner? That depends... on you , on your available free time, stress-level, patience, creativity or lack thereof, expertise with vendor contracts, list of dependable vendors, a background in etiquette, expertise in budgeting, an overall interest, and much more.

Here are some guidelines to help you decide if you should hire a wedding planner..You might want to hire a professional wedding planner if...

• You have little or no free time to coordinate, make phone calls, do research.
• You feel completely overwhelmed by the number of choices and decisons to make.
• You need help with organizing, coordinating and planning your overall wedding plan.
• You want someone else to deal with the hassles of vendor research, coordinating activities, creating timelines, hundreds of details and more.
• You want to have an organized dream wedding day but don't have your own list of reliable vendors and resources to pull it all together.
• You and your significant other can't seem to agree on anything for your wedding.
• You want some personalization but not sure how to incorporate it into the wedding.
• You want something different and fabulous.
• You're tired of buying things for the wedding here and there without an overall plan.
• You just don't know where to start with your wedding planning.
• You have a vision and would like a wedding planner to help you make it a reality.

Matrimony mishaps: A must-read before you tie the knot!

Did you ever think about the behind the scenes mishaps that will happen on your wedding day? Yes, they will happen! What will you do? Panic? Go into cardiac arrest?

We can help you alleviate those last-minute problems and stresses. Here are just a few examples from previous weddings on how hiring us can help save your day:

• Just moments before walking down the aisle the flower girl accidentally ripped off her flower applique that was on her dress. We were prepared with a hot glue gun from the emergency kit. The little girl was so cute and happy that we were there to fix her dress!
  
  
• The organist informed me that she hadn't been paid so we went searching and found her missing payment.
  
  
• The Baker forgot to leave a box for the top layer of the wedding cake for the bride and groom to take their cake home in. I quickly checked with the Banquet Manager and he was able to supply one.

These brides were very happy I was there to help save their day. They thanked and hugged me at the end of the night. Now don't you owe it to yourself to have peace of mind by having a Fairy Godmother on your wedding day?

Wedding Planning Packages

You can choose the package 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 package at a rate of $40.00 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 package 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.

Do you just need some help or friendly advice?

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.

2008 Prices, Call to see if we have your date available!

Champagne Service - $900

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, color(s) and flavor(s) of your cakes. Services include, but are not limited to: phone calls, face to face meetings on your behalf, vendor arrangements and contract negotiations. The Champagne, Satin, Princess and Queen Services all include the the Day-of Planner Service in the package price.

Satin Service - $1,050

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 Service - $1,400

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 Service - $2,008 $2,700

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

• Unlimited Planning (see Champagne Service).
  
  
• Theme Development (if needed).
  
  
• Vendor services selected and coordinated (Hall, church, photographer, videographer, florist, etc.).
  
  
• Confirm vendor services 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/floorplan seating assistance
  
  
• Final consultation to go over all details of the wedding
  
  
• Coordinating wedding rehearsal (assistance with processional and recessional)

Day of Planner Service- $700

Why not leave all the little wedding day tasks to us? Let your Mother and Bridesmaids enjoy the day! Don't skimp on a less experienced wedding coordinator with no Certification. You only have one chance to have the wedding of your dreams. Read our testimonials and you will see how we have helped our clients have a successful wedding day and you can too! Also, if you are just thinking of having a former bride or friend take care of the day-of duties, don't, usually she only has experience with one other wedding ...hers...she doesn't have any experience working with vendors or surprises that may arise throughout the day.We handle the following to make your day a smooth success:

• 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, placecards, 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 famaliar

This service gives you peace of mind for your special day at just $700. 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. Any additional hours of service that you may need will be billed at $40.00 an hour.

**NEW** E-PLANNING SERVICE - $300

E-PLANNING is an economical alternative to hiring a full-time wedding coordinator. This service is perfect for the bride that is planning her wedding away from home. We provide planning assistance via email when you need it, throughout the wedding planning process. We offer advice, guidance and support. Just email us your ideas, concerns or questions and we will respond back with the information you need. This service offers unlimited email planning help as you need it, from your engagement to your wedding day! Contact us for more on how to get started E-planning your wedding today.

WEDDING CONSULTATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE - $175 (up to 2 hour consultation and our preferred vendor list is included in this fee $125 value)

**NEW** BRAINSTORMING SERVICE (up to 3 hour consultation, $150)

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 package 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 package.

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.

Beyond Weddings

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!