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Gracie Belle Events & DesignBy Deena RudisillCertified Wedding & Event PlannerProject 2Gracie Belle Events & DesignTable of ContentsPage 4IntroductionPage 5EssayPage 6-7Initial Client ContactPage 8-29Bridal Profile QuestionnairePage 30-32Day of Service ContractPage 33 Wedding Budget Formula SheetPage 34-36Civil Ceremony Data SheetPage 37-38Marriage License InformationPage 39-42Wedding PackagesPage 42-43A La Carte OptionsPage 44-47Preferred Vendor ListPage 48-59Bridal Party ChecklistPage 60-68Wedding Planning ChecklistPage 69-74Engagement/Bridal Shower Event IdeasPage 75-76Ways to Make the Groom Feel SpecialPage 77-80Seasonal Wedding DesignsPage 81 Wedding Planner QuestionnairePage 82-83Competition Data SheetPage 84Additional Revenue StreamsPage 85Relationship Expert InformationGracie Belle Events & DesignIntroductionMy name is Deena Rudisill. I am a Certified Wedding and Event Planner who owns Gracie Belle Events & Design. My business was developed in honor of my grandmother, who was a true Southern lady who believed strongly in relationships, family and marriage. At Gracie Belle Events & Design, we offer full service planning, design and consulting services for a number of events. Services included but not limited to weddings, showers, engagement parties, anniversary parties, baby showers, birthday parties, holiday parties, corporate events, sports events and proposals. Gracie Belle Events & DesignEssayGracie Belle Events & Design is a full service business located in Charleston, South Carolina. As a certified wedding and event planning company, we understand how important one day can be to a person, couple, group or even a company, therefore we strive to develop memorable, stress free events that make your dreams come true. Services are available for events such as weddings, wedding showers, engagement parties, proposal assistance, anniversary parties, baby showers, birthday parties, holiday and theme parties, corporate events, community events, sports events and fundraisers.Our first year will be based out of home with goals to market our business locally and develop relationships with local vendors by attending local bridal shows and via online methods.Our five year goals will be to expand our office to a permanent location and add additional professional and certified planners to our team.Gracie Belle Events & DesignInitial Client ContactThe client can make initial contact via our website, phone, email or Facebook. Based on the information provided by the client, I will call them to schedule an appointment to meet in person.This meeting will be held at a local coffee shop or at my office, whichever is convenient for the client. I would encourage the client to bring others who may be involved in decision making for the event. Any cost for this initial meeting will be covered by me. For clients who are unable to meet in person, the option of using Face time or Skype is available. Topics to be discussed are budget, client expectations, themes, number of guests, wedding and reception venues as well as personal preferences. The bridal questionnaire will be completed at this time.I will provide the Bride with a folder which will include:Business cardList of service packagesList of additional servicesMarriage License RequirementsSeasonal Wedding IdeasPreferred Vendor ListBridal Shower and Engagement Party ThemesBridal Party ChecklistWedding TimelineList of Relationship Education optionsNotes:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Gracie Belle Events & DesignBridal Profile Questionnaire Name of Bride-to-be(B2b): _______________ Date of Birth: ______________ Name of Groom-to-be(G2b): ______________ Date of Birth: ______________ Current Address: ________________________ Future Address: _________________________ Age: 18-2425-3031-3536-45Over 45 City of Wedding: ________________________ Wedding Date: __________________ Time of Ceremony: ______________ Time of Reception: ______________ 10. Heritage: Bride: _________________ Groom: ________________ 11. Income:Under $30,000$31,000-$50,000$51,000-$75,000$76,000-$100,000Over $100,00012. Number of Guests: __________________ (Used for price per person estimates, such as invitations, catering, and cake)13. Wedding Budget:Under $10,000$10,001-$15,000$15,001-$20,000$20,001-$25,000Over $25,00014. How many hotel rooms are needed? ________15. What type of wedding is planned?Very FormalFormalSemi-FormalInformalOther16. Select two words from the list below that best describes your wedding day vision:ElegantSimplePartyCelebrationGrandTraditionalRomanticSophisticatedGlamorousContemporaryHipFunkyVintageMagicalFestiveConservative17. How many bridesmaids, including Maid of Honor?1-34-67-1010 or more18. How many groomsmen/ushers, including best man?1-34-67-1010 or more19. Will you have a flower girl/s? If so, how many?1-23-420. Will you have a ring bearer?YesNo21. Your favorite primary color?RedYellowBlue22. Your favorite secondary color?GreenPurpleOrange23. Your favorite intermediate color is?MagentaLime GreenTealRed-OrangeGoldIndigo24. Your favorite achromatic color is?BlackWhiteBrown25. Your favorite pastel color is?NonePinkPurpleBlueYellowPeachGreenAll26. Your favorite accent color is?Tan, taupe, champagneBlack, platinum, sterling(silver)Chocolate, latte, expressoPurple, plum, lavender, lilacNavy, indigoLight blue, periwinklePeach, coral, cantaloupeRed, cinnamon, appleLight green, mint green, sea green27. Your favorite wedding gown designers are: (Choose all that apply)Alfred AngeloAlfred SungAlvina ValetaAlyceAmy LeeAvica BridalAnjoliqueBari JayBelsoieBill LevkoffBonny MTBridal OriginalsChampagne FormalsChristosDemetriosDessyDiamond BridalEden BridalEmmeForever YoursGuzzoIan StuartImpression BridalJasmine BridalJacqueline BridalJessica McClintockJim HjelmJordan FashionsLamour BridalsLazaroLestellaLittle AngelsLizetteMaggie SotteroMarisaMelissa SweetMon CheriMoniqueMoonlightMori LeeNew ImagePaloma BiancaP.C. Mary’sPrivate LabelPronoviasRena KohSweethart GownsVenus BridalsVera WangVictoria’s BridalsWatters & WattersNot SureOther28. Wedding Gown Color:Blue WhiteNatural WhiteCreamIvoryOther29. Wedding Gown Style:FullAnkleKnee30. Fabric (Choose two per season): Spring/Summer:ChiffonLightweight LaceSilk CharmeuseEyelet linenLightweight satinOrganza Fall/Winter:VelvetHeavy LaceBrocadeRick taffetaSatin31. Silhouette:A-LineBall gownBasque waistEmpireSheathMermaid32. Sleeve Options:StraplessSpaghetti strapsOff the shoulderThree-quarter lengthCapFitted Point33. Neckline:BateauDecolletageHalterJewelOff the shoulderSweetheartScoopV-NeckWedding Band Collar34. Headpiece Style:NoneTiaraHeadbandWreath35. Veil Style:NoneBlusherFingertipBallerinaSweepingCathedral36. Bridal Shoes:SneakersBallet SlippersStrappy SandalsOpen Back SlingsOther37. Accessories: (Choose all that apply)GlovesGarterHandkerchiefJewelryPurseWrap38. Reception: (Match to answers regarding vendor preferences)IndoorOutdoorBoth39. Catering: (Choose all that apply)Seated/plated dinnerBuffetAppetizers onlyChampagne and Cake only40. Cake Style:ContemporaryFunTraditionalSimpleElegant41. Cake Flavor:VanillaChocolateOther42. Flowers: (Choose two per season of your wedding date) Winter:AmaryllisBaby’s BreathCarnationsCattleya OrchidsChrysanthemumDaisiesRosesSpray Orchid Spring:AmaryllisAnemonesBaby’s BreathCalla LilyCarnationsCattleya OrchidsDaffodilsDay LilyDelphiniumFreesiaForget Me KnotGardeniasIrisJonquilLilacLilyLily of the ValleyLarkspurOrchidPeonyRanunculusRosesSweetpeaTulipViolets Summer:AsterBaby’s BreathBachelorButtonsCalla LilyCanterburyBellsCarnationsCattleya OrchidsChrysanthemumDaisiesDay LilyDelphiniumGeraniumHydrangeaLarkspurIrisLilyOrchidRosesStephanotisStraw FlowersZephyr Lily Fall:AsterAnemonesCalla LilyCarnationsCattleya OrchidsChrysanthemumDaisiesDay LilyDelphiniumOrchidRosesZephyr LilyZinnia43. Photography Style:TraditionalPhotojournalisticStorybookCombination44. Ceremony Location: Indoor:Religious facilityHallSpecial Venue Outdoor:GardenBackyardSpecial Venue45. Ceremony Music: Processional:Live singer/soloistString QuartetClassical CDOtherHere Comes the Bride46. Recessional:Live singer/soloistString QuartetClassical CDOther47. Reception Music: Live Band:JazzContemporaryRockCountryCombination Disc Jockey:OldiesTop 40RockCountryCombination String Quartet:ClassicalNew AgeCombination47. Transportation:Sedan/Town CarLimousineVanMini BusMotor CoachLimousine CoachExcaliburRolls RoyceStretch HummerStretch NavigatorTruck LimousineMercedes SedanTrolleyHorse & CarriageBeetle LimousineOther48. Videographer: Budget: ________ Style:One CameraTwo CamerasCinema Style49. Wedding Planner:PlannerCoordinatorDirectorAll Services50. Decorations/Favors/Extras(Choose all that apply)Dove releaseSand ceremonyGuest favorsGift basketsBubblesRose petal paper conesIce sculptureOther51. Stationary: (Match to answers regarding style) Paper:LinenVellumParchmentJacquardCorrugatedHandmade paperGlassineRice paper Printing:Engraved invitationsThermographyOffset printingLetterpressCalligraphy Wording:Traditional Wording: Mr. and Mrs. Jones, the parents of Alicia Jones, request the honor…Contemporary Wording: We invite you to join us… Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Gracie Belle Events & Design“Day Of” Services ContractDeena RudisillCertified Wedding and Event Planner843-503-0855Drudisill2010@This Agreement is made this ____ day of ___________, 20___.Brides Name: _________________________Grooms Name: ________________________Address: _____________________________City: ________________ State: _________Home Phone: _____________Cell Phone: _______________Date of Event: _____________Package: “Day Of” ServicesName and Location of Event: _________________Number of Guests: ________Services Provided:Consultation with Bride and Groom-$35.00 per hourPreparation of wedding day itinerary-$200.00Confirmation of arrangements with vendors-$65.00Attendance at and overseeing and directing the ceremony and reception (up to 10 hours)-$400.00Additional Time $25.00 per ? hourCancellation PolicyIn the event the services of the Wedding Planner are no longer required (cancellation of wedding, etc.); a percentage of the deposit will be forfeited, as set out below:0% of the deposit if the event is cancelled within 3 days of the signing of this contract.33% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 4-15 days of the signing of this contract.67% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 16-30 days of signing this contract.100% of the deposit if the event is cancelled after 30 days of the signing of this contract.TotalThe client agrees to the total fee as outlined above and to a payment schedule as follows: $ ________.Payment Schedule10% of total fee as deposit upon booking50% of outstanding balance due: ____/____/____Outstanding balance due two weeks prior to event date: _____/_____/_____I/We agree to the terms and conditions as set out above: __________________________________Deena Rudisill, Certified Wedding Planner________________________________________Gracie Belle Events & DesignWedding Budget Formula SheetCategory(B)Percentage(AxB)Target ActualAttire 5-15% $ $Ceremony 4-8% $ $Decorations 2-3% $ $Flowers 10-12% $ $Gifts 2-3% $ $Honeymoon 5-15% $ $Marriage Prep 2-3% $ $Misc. 8-15% $ $Parties 4-5% $ $Photographer 7-10% $ $Reception 40-60% $ $Rentals 3-5% $ $Stationary 4-5% $ $Transportation 2-5% $ $Videographer 5-7% $ $Wedding Rings 2-5% $ $Wedding Planner 8-12% $ $Total $ $Gracie Belle Events & DesignCivil Ceremony Data SheetCounty: __________________________________Officiant: _________________________________Obtain Application: OnlineIn PersonPhoneMailOtherSubmit Application: OnlineIn PersonPhoneMailOtherFees: ____________________________________Payment Options:CashCheckCredit/Debit CardOtherWaiting Period: ____________________________Validity Period: ____________________________Requirements: _____________________________Age: __________________________________Residency: _____________________________Proof of Identification: Drivers LicensePassportUS Military IDState ID cardAlien RegistrationOtherMedical: __________________________________Other Information: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Office LocationAddressEmailPhoneHoursNotes: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Gracie Belle Events & DesignMarriage License InformationWhat is the process to obtain a marriage license?Both parties must appear in person to complete application.There is a 24 hour waiting period after the application is made before the license can be picked up and the couple can be married.Applicants 18 years of age or older do not need parental consent.Each party must show one form of identification such as a valid driver’s license, original birth certificate or certified copy, a valid South Carolina identification card, current military identification card or a current passport.No blood test is required.No residency requirement.Only ministers of the Gospel or accepted Jewish rabbis and officers authorized to administer oaths in this state are authorized to administer a marriage ceremony in South Carolina.What is the fee for a marriage license?$70.00 cash$60.00 if married in the clerk’s officeOffice Hours and LocationsProbate Court300 California AvenueMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-719-4519Charleston County Judicial Center100 Broad St. Suite 469Charleston, SC 29401843-958-5183Gracie Belle Events & Design Wedding PackagesBronze Wedding Consultant Package-$150.00A great package for those who just need help getting started, or at any other point where a little assistance is needed!Up to three hours of consultation regarding planning.Referral to reputable vendors and advice regarding contracts.Unlimited basic email and telephone questions (long distance excluded)10% discount on catalogue invitations (optional)Full payment required at signing of contract.Silver Wedding Directing Package-$475.00Perfect for those wanting professional assistance ONLY on the day of their wedding!Review of all vendor contracts and confirmation of vendor services 1-2 weeks prior to the wedding day.Assistance in development of a wedding day itinerary.Consultant’s services on the wedding day for a maximum of ten hours.Provision of complete wedding emergency kit.Personal management of the wedding day itinerary, vendors, and the wedding party.$150.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the wedding day.Gold Wedding Consultation Package-$475.00Need full assistance with your plans but not wedding day directing services?FREE wedding planning binder with tip sheets, questions for vendors, worksheets and timeline guides, including pockets for your contracts, pictures, and other important information!Up to ten hours of consultation regarding your planning.Referral to reputable vendors, review of vendor contracts, and confirmation of vendors 1-2 weeks prior to wedding day.Assistance in developing your wedding day itinerary.FREE Wedding Style Consultation.One visit to your ceremony and reception venue prior to the wedding (travel charges may apply)Unlimited email and telephone questions (long distance excluded)10% discount on tent/canopy rental (optional)10% discount on rentals from some of Edmonton’s major suppliers (optional)20% discount on catalogue invitations (optional)$150.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance paid on week prior to the wedding dayPlatinum Wedding Coordination Package-$925 to $1500All-inclusive wedding package!Includes all the details of the Gold PackageCoordinator attendance and assistance at the wedding ceremony rehearsal.Coordinator services on the wedding day for a maximum of 12 hoursProvision of complete wedding emergency kitPersonal management of wedding day itinerary, vendors and wedding party$200.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the wedding day.A La Carte OptionsConsultation only: $40/hourWedding Itinerary only: $150Wedding budget management: $150Pre Wedding Party PlanningEngagement Party starting at $200 Plan the perfect party to announce the engagementBridal Showers starting at $200Plan and host a themed bridal showerBachelorette Party starting at $150 Advise maid of honor and help plan bachelorette partyBachelor Party starting at $150 Advise best man and help plan bachelor partyRehearsal Dinner starting at $200 Coordinate, plan and direct dinner and rehearsalPost Wedding Brunch starting at $200 Plan, host and directEvent Planning OptionsSpecialty packages are available for your corporate events, charity events, Birthday parties, Anniversary celebrations, baby showers and many more occasions. Services include: Design Boards, Decorating Setup/breakdown, vendor coordination and more. We can create a perfect, budget friendly package to fit your needs. Gracie Belle Events & DesignVendorsBridal ShopsBridals by Jodi843-863-8400823 Saint Andrews BlvdCharleston, SC 29407David’s Bridal843-797-36307250 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406CateringTom Smith Catering843-795-99951608 Camp Rd.Charleston, SC 29412CRU Catering843-534-24331784 Harmon St.Charleston, SC 29405BakeryCakes by Kasarda843-737-62013414 Rivers AveCharleston, SC 29407Ashley Bakery843-763-41251662 Savannah HwyCharleston, SC 29407DJLow Country Entertainment 843-324-1971Charleston, SC 29401Other Brother Entertainment 843-225-562149 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401FloristsTiger Lily Florist843-723-2808131 Spring St.Charleston, SC 29403Pretty Petals843-817-4481116 CO Rd S-10-65Summerville, SC 29483PhotographersNicholas Gore Weddings910-619-5649241 Rutledge Ave Apt ACharleston, SC 29403Chris & Cami Photography843-324-0010200 Sugar Magnolia WayCharleston, SC 29414VenuesWoodlands Mansion Venue843-875-2600125 Parsons RdSummerville, SC 29483Low country Park Venues843-852-2965423 King St.Charleston, SC 29403TransportationCharleston Limo & Shuttle843-566-4055215 East Bay St.Charleston, SC 29401Airport Limo Service843-879-987661 Vanderhorst St.Charleston, SC 29403Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Gracie Belle Events & DesignBridal Party ChecklistMaid/Matron of Honor’s ChecklistHelps the bride select bridesmaid’s attire.Helps address invitations and place cardsAttends as many prenuptial events as anizes bridesmaid’s gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.Makes sure that all the bridesmaids, the flower girl, and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal and the ceremony on time.Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner.Walks in the processional and recessional.Holds the groom’s wedding ring.Helps with the bride’s gown.Arranges the bride’s veil and train before the processional and recessional.Makes sure the bride’s gown is “picture perfect” throughout the day.Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony.Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate.Stands in the receiving line.Keeps the bride on schedule.Helps the bride change into her going away clothes.Takes care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the reception.Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.Bridesmaids ChecklistAssist the Maid of Honor as requested.Attend as many prenuptial events as possible.Possibly host or co-host a party or shower (optional).Assist the bride with errands.Contribute to bridesmaid’s gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.Expected to attend the rehearsal and are included at the rehearsal dinner.Arrive at dressing site promptly.Walk in the processional and recessional.Possibly participate in receiving line.Dance with ushers and single male guests.Help gather guests for the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet toss.Participate in bouquet toss, if single.Look after the couple’s elderly relatives or friends.Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.Best Man’s ChecklistOrganizes a pre-wedding party for the groom.Coordinates the usher’s gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included in the rehearsal dinner.Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time.Makes sure the groom’s wedding related expenses are prepared (officiant fee, tips, etc.).Makes sure the groom has the marriage license with him.Delivers any payment to Officiant, sexton, and ceremony musician(s), as pre-arranged.Enters the sanctuary with the groom.Takes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring.Makes sure all ushers are properly attired and in place on time.Walks in the recessional.Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate.Drives the bride and groom to the reception, if no driver hired.Helps welcome guests at reception.Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception.Dances with the bride, maid of honor, mothers, and single female guests.Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon.Gathers up and takes care of the groom’s wedding clothes after he changes.Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or perhaps drives them to their next destination.Head Usher’s ChecklistExpected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner.Receives any lists of guests who are to be seated in a specific pew and is aware of the importance and sequence of seating special guests, such as the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom.Makes sure that programs, if used, are handed to guests when they are seated.Makes sure that people who are designated to receive special flowers or corsages, do, if the flowers have not been delivered to the recipients beforehand.Checks that all ushers are dressed properly and wearing their boutonnieres on the left side, stem down.Makes sure that the ushers know how to usher: how to greet guests, how to offer an arm to a single woman guest, and how to precede a couple to their seats.Helps gather the wedding party for photographs either before or after the ceremony and ensures that transportation arrangements have been made for all members of the wedding party to and from the pletes entire Groomsmen and Ushers Checklist, if needed.Groomsmen and Ushers ChecklistParticipate in party for the groom, if there is one.Contribute to the usher’s gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner.Review any special seating situations with the head usher before the ceremony begins.Greets guests as they arrive.Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests arrive simultaneously.Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the bride’s side or the groom’s side.Offer their right arm to female guests (with the guests escort walking behind) or ask couples to follow behind (leading the couple to their seat).Walk to the left side of a male guest.Hand each guest a program when they are seated.Put the aisle runner in place after guests are seated and before the processional begins.Know the order of seating per tradition such as special guests, grandmothers of the bride and groom, and bride’s mother last.Remove pew ribbons, one row at a time, after the ceremony.Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left behind after the ceremony.Are prepared to direct guests to the reception site (having extra maps available, if used).Dance with bridesmaids and other guests at the reception.Look after elderly relatives or friends.Participate in garter ceremony, if there is one, and encourage other single men to participate.Coordinate return of rented apparel with head usher or best man.Pay for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.Mother of the Bride’s ChecklistHosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity).Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions.Usually contributes to the wedding budget.Assists the bride in putting together the family’s guest list.Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions.May help bride to shop for wedding gown and accessories.Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the groom about formality).Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, may plan and host bridal shower.On wedding day help bride to get ready.May accompany daughter and husband to ceremony.Walk in recessional with husband following wedding party.Greet guests in receiving line.May be announced along with husband.Sits in an honored place at parent’s table.May assist with coordinating vendors.May host a post-wedding brunch.Father of the Bride’s ChecklistHosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity).Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions.Usually contributes to the wedding budget.May select hotel for out of town guests and reserve a block of reduced rate rooms.Rents own formalwear (work with couple to coordinate with wedding party).Helps pick up out of town guests from airport. May also arrange transportation to and from the wedding.Typically travels to ceremony with the bride.Walks daughter down the aisle.Gives the bride away during the ceremony.Escorts the mother of the bride out following the wedding party.May be announced with wife at reception.May make a welcoming speech.Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table.Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes his speech and the groom responds.Dances with the bride.May take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception.Mother of the Groom’s ChecklistContacts the mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted (or plans a celebration if you have met).Attends (first) engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one.Along with husband, may host an additional engagement party for the groom’s side of the family.Usually contributes to wedding budget.May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions.Helps group to put together family’s guest list.Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions.May help bride shop for her wedding gown.Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the bride about formality).Along with husband, plans and hosts rehearsal dinner.Escorted out following the wedding party and the bride’s parents.Greets guests in the receiving line.May be announced with husband at the reception.Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table.Does mother-son dance with groom.Attends post wedding brunch (if held).Father of the Groom’s ChecklistAttends (first) engagement party, if the bride’s family host one.Along with wife, may host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family.Along with wife, may contribute to the wedding budget.May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions.Rents own formalwear (after talking with couple to coordinate with wedding party); attends fittings as needed.Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinner. May travel to ceremony with groom and the best man.May escort wife to her seat right before the mother of the bride is seated.Escorts mother of the groom out after wedding party and bride’s parents.Greets guests in the receiving line.May be announced with wife.May make a welcoming speech.Sits at an honored place at the parent’s table.May toast the newlyweds.May settle final bills with wedding vendors.Attends or hosts post-wedding brunch.Gracie Belle Events & DesignWedding Planning Checklist9 plus Months BeforeAnnounce your engagement.Create a wedding folder, calendar and Pinterest board to assist with your vision, choices and timing of your event.Choose a wedding date after considering location, officiant schedule and guests.Discuss a budget with all contributors.Book wedding and reception sites immediately.Inquire about permits that may be required for ceremony and reception sites.Discuss ceremony and marriage requirements with officiant.Hire a wedding consultant/planner and begin to research vendors.With the help of family, begin to create a guest list.Start shopping for a gown, bridesmaids gowns and choose your attendants.Begin thinking about the type of wedding you want to have. (Formal, Informal, seated, buffet, afternoon, evening, etc.)Select and book caterers, florists, photographers, musicians and other service providers.Start thinking about your honeymoon.6-9 Months BeforeIf a shower is planned, register for gifts.Send out save the date notices.Research local hotels, inquire about group rates and accommodations for out of town guest.Choose and order invitations, announcements and thank you notes.Work with your caterer to develop a menu and alcohol list.Schedule engagement portraits with photographer.Work with florist to choose bouquets, boutonnieres, and arrangements.Order your gown, the bridesmaid’s gowns and schedule fittings.Schedule time off from work for the wedding and honeymoon.Reserve hotel rooms, flights and transportation for the honeymoon, and secure passports or visas.If honeymoon is outside the United States, consider any required vaccinations.Attend premarital classes.Meet with cake bakers and schedule tastings.Choose and order your wedding cake.Select musicians and make music choices for wedding and reception.Make sure all members of the wedding party are aware and understand their duties.4-6 Months BeforeMeet with officiant to discuss ceremony and rehearsal times.Finalize the guest list and start planning the rehearsal dinner.Arrange wedding transportation.Set up hair and makeup appointments for the wedding day.Place deposits and sign contracts for wedding services.Choose flower girls plete honeymoon plans.Meet with florist, photographer, and musicians.2-4 Months BeforeCheck with the clerk’s office concerning marriage license requirements.Update insurance policies and create pre-nuptial agreements.Arrange ceremony and reception decoration needs.Select and order attire for groom and groomsmen.Pick out wedding rings.Reserve rental equipment.Order or make wedding favors.Purchase attendants and groom’s gifts.With the help of family and attendants, address wedding invitations.Schedule final fittings.Confirm ceremony details with officiant.Shop for accessories such as shoes, stockings, purse, garter, cake knife, candles and guest registration book.Plan a bridesmaid’s luncheon, party or tea and discuss list of wedding day responsibilities and your expectations.Finalize and verify all details with service providers directly or through your wedding planner.1-2 Months BeforeMail wedding invitations eight to ten weeks prior to the date.Mail rehearsal invitations four to six weeks prior to the date.Send thank you notes for all shower or wedding gifts as they arrive.Make arrangements for any needed liability plete documents needed for name/benefits changes at work.Notify post office of change of address.Meet with caterer to finalize the menu.Finalize all wedding weekend activities or day after brunch.Work with musicians to create a must play and don’t play list. Also finalize a timeline for music.Have programs, menus and table cards printed by stationer.Do hair and makeup run-through.Check to make sure bridesmaids and groomsmen have attire, shoes and accessories.Supply wedding announcement to local papers.Set rehearsal and communicate time, date and location.2 Weeks to 1 Month BeforeContact vendors to re-confirm all details and timeline for the wedding day.Prepare a welcome letter and schedule for guests.Pick up wedding rings.Get marriage license, pick witnesses and make appointments for blood tests if needed.Create a seating chart for the reception.Choose or write vows.Write a toast to give during the reception or rehearsal dinner.Write ceremony program.Have final fitting making sure to include accessories.Re-confirm wedding night and honeymoon reservations.Designate someone to look after your home or pets while you are on your honeymoon.Create a list of important people or events for photographer and/or videographer.Break in wedding shoes.1 Week BeforePick up dress or have it delivered.Confirm all attendants know what time to arrive at the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony.Make a list of names and pronunciations for the best man to use in his introduction.Deliver the final head count to the caterer.Re-confirm date, locations, time and final payments with the officiant, musicians, caterer, baker, florist and other vendors.Get wedding day payments, tips and fees prepared in envelopes and give to someone to distribute.Delegate wedding and reception responsibilities to your wedding party.Provide directions, schedule and contact list to wedding parties and families.Pack for honeymoon.1 Day BeforeReview special seating with ushers.Groom to pick up formalwear.Make sure marriage license are in hand.Prepare dress, shoes, accessories and last minute emergency kit.Greet out of town guest.RehearseHave rehearsal dinner.Give gifts to wedding party and /or parents.Check all final details with service providers.Day OfEat breakfast and arrange for snacks during the day.Have hair and makeup done.Allow plenty of time to get dressed.Make sure the best man has the rings and marriage license.Enjoy your day.Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Gracie Belle Events & DesignEngagement/Bridal Shower Event IdeasEngagement Party:Beach Clambake:Clambake, fish fry, grilled shrimp, lobster and scallops.Corn on the cob, bruschetta, fresh watermelon.Galvanized buckets with local brew, root beer or a sweet tea bar.White, blue or yellow nautical theme.Set up chairs and tables on the beach.Send everyone home with saltwater taffy or mini bottles of sea salt.lefttopPeacock Party:Rich jewel tones, hand painted table signs and feathers.Signature blue drinks with pinwheel drink stirrers.Jewel toned cloth for tablecloths.Navy, purple and teal spray painted floral branches. Wine and Dine Party:Have each guest bring a bottle of wine to share.Have enough glasses for each guest to sample white and red wine.Fill the table with a spread of fresh, aged, soft and hard cheeses.Olive bar, pita, grapes, strawberries, and sliced apples.Provide various chocolates to bring out the flavor of the wine.lefttopBridal Showers:Kate Spade Bridal Shower:Black, White and Gold color with pops of pink.Guest dressed in their best Kate Spade fashions.Wine with the bottle wrapped in black, white and gold labels.White place settings with gold trim, pink fabric napkins with black and white striped napkin holders.Beach Themed Bridal Shower:Tables with white lace tablecloths, accented with teal blue, driftwood, seashells and candles.Mini burgers for appetizers, fresh fruit salads and sweet treats.Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.lefttopTiffany & Company Bridal Theme:Invited guests will wear their best black and white attire.Invitations sent in a Tiffany blue envelope wrapped in a white ribbon.Table décor of Tiffany blue, white and black.Centerpieces with faux flowers, feathers and pearls. Gracie Belle Events & Design Ways to Make the Groom Feel SpecialA gift from the Bride that represents something the Groom enjoys.Provide a gift basket full of his favorite snacks for the hours leading up to the wedding.Let the Groom be in charge of an aspect of the wedding such as music.Arrange for the Groom and his groomsmen to have massages, haircuts and shave before the big day.Plan a themed shower for the Groom and groomsmen, complete with wings and beer.Groomsmen and ushers create a surprise Groom’s Dance for the reception.Groom’s family and friends create a video that chronicles the Groom’s life.Include the Groom’s favorite colors and interest into the reception and décor.Bride creates a scrapbook with photographs and mementos of her life with the Groom.Bride writes a letter expressing how much the wedding day means to her and delivers to the Groom that morning.Groom’s parents write a letter sharing their feelings with the Groom on his special day.Preparation and serving of Groom’s favorite food by Mother-in-law before wedding day.Poker or game night with the Groom’s friends.Have the Bride select a special group gift (engraved items, etc.) for the Groom and his Groomsmen. Have the Groom enter the ceremony site to an instrumental version of his favorite song.Surprise the Groom with a special guest at the reception.Gracie Belle Events & DesignSeasonal Wedding DesignsWinter Wonderland:White, soft blue, silver, gold colorsFaux snow, crystal and snowflakesCandlelight, winter flowers of Amaryllis, Baby’s Breath, Roses, OrchidsTables with soft blue tablecloths sprinkled with silver glitter and snow, white place settings trimmed in gold, crystal stemware, candelabras and vases. Fall:Shimmery deep plum napkins, sparkly napkin ringsTall dramatic centerpieces with Cattleya Orchids, Roses, Baby’s Breath and DelphiniumGreen textured tablecloths, White and silver place settings.Summer:Coral, White and Gold color paletteRoses, Baby’s Breath, Delphinium, GeraniumTable with White tablecloths, coral wedding décor, gold place settings Spring:Lavender and various shades of greenHydrangeas, daisies, carnations, hibiscus, lavender, succulents and artichokes Violet tablecloths and white place settingsGracie Belle Events & DesignWedding Planner QuestionnaireHow long have you been in the business? I am new to the business however I have been planning weddings, parties and other events for family and friends over the past 15 years.Is wedding planning your part-time or full-time job? I am currently working part-time while building my clientele.What is your policy on email and telephone communications? You have unlimited access when it comes to email and telephone communications, however long distance is excluded.Can you work within a limited budget? Yes, we can work closely with you to stay within your budgetWhich events are you available to attend prior to the wedding day? Showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and rehearsalGracie Belle Events & DesignCompetition Data SheetCivi Event Planning & DesignPhone: 843-749-2807Address: 164 Market Street, Charleston, SCWebsite: Email: cibi@Years in business: 9 yearsSpecial services: full service plant design, partial planning, invitations, personal mementos, pre and post wedding activities, budget planning and trackingTanis J Events LLCPhone: 843-847-8478Address: 313 Branch Creek Trail, Summerville, SCWebsite: Email: organizeyourevents@Special services: destination weddings, draping design $500, consultations, candy buffet $4.00 per pound, budget management, attend and direct rehearsal $150, supervise tent setup and takedown $200, concierge service, provide lady in waiting for the bride $250, vendor selection only $450, full service including week of, budget, venue, vendor selection and design $2000Christy Loftin Event DesignPhone: 843-637-1589Address: 44 Timmerman Drive, Charleston, SCEmail: christy@Years in service: 15 yearsSpecial services: full service event design and coordination, partial planning, Day Of services and officiant servicesGracie Belle Events & Design Additional Revenue StreamsWedding Party AttireCakes and other Baked GoodsPre and Post Wedding StationaryMemory Media (DVDs, CDs, Photos)Wedding Party JewelryReception FavorsReception DecorationsGift Bags for Guests and Wedding PartyBridal Etiquette LessonsBeauty ConsultantCenterpiecesFlowersBeauty ProductsReception rentalsGracie Belle Events & DesignRelationship Expert InformationCounsel In Chas215 East Bay StreetCharleston, SC 29401843-765-4001Cost: $80-$130Payments accepted: Cash, Check, MasterCard, PayPal, and VisaCharleston PremaritalGlenn S. Cohen845 Low Country BlvdMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-852-9828Payments accepted: Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa and most health insuranceCharleston Counseling Services1060 B Cliffwood DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-501-1099 ................
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