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Elegant Events
114 Julee Drive
Winchester, VA 22602

E-Mail: eleganteventsva@aol.com
Sandy Beach - (540)635-8629
Missy Blitch - (540)664-1545

 


Wedding Packages - Full Coordination

When full coordination is desired it has a few less steps than Unlimited but still takes you from day one of the Planning to your Wedding Day. What we do:

Six to Twelve Months Prior

  • Free one hour consultation with Elegant Events
  • Discussing type of wedding you want; formal or informal
  • Setting the date
  • Deciding the theme
  • Discussing the budget – who pays for what?
  • Thereafter unlimited consultations and telephone consultations
If you chose Elegant Events we will provide you with a workbook that includes:
  • Detailed Budget
  • Vendor referrals
  • Decoration shopping list
  • Reception seating planner
  • RSVP tracker
  • Musician referrals
  • Venue referrals
  • Etiquette advice
  • Vendor contracts
  • Bridal party to-do list
  • And much more (over 100 pages and documents)
Two Weeks Prior
  • Confirm any details with the bride and groom
  • Confirm with the bridal couple the location and decorations that will need to be present at the ceremony and confirm set-up times
  • Confirm vendor copies of all contracts
  • Create final timeline with bridal couples approval
  • Create reminder lists for couple regarding items required for ceremony, reception, and post reception
  • Create reminder lists for bridal party and other helpers
  • Get final head count for reception
  • Get final payments to all vendors
  • Confirm marriage license has been obtained
Rehearsal Coverage

Direct and assist rehearsal
On-site coverage of rehearsal
Assist with bridal party processional and recessional
Coordinate with ceremony musicians the timing of the event
Assist with proper etiquette and seating arrangements
Oversee and assist in the set-up/ decorating of the ceremony location
Get the dressing rooms ready
Pass out custom designed itineraries to the wedding party and family
Answer any questions pertaining to the wedding day
Confirm the officiate has a copy of the itinerary so they are aware of the flow of the ceremony
Confirm the tasks of the ushers, greeters and sign-in book/picture attendants
Confirm readers have their reading and an extra copy is placed at the ceremony

Ceremony

On-site coverage of the ceremony arriving at least one hour prior to the ceremony or when the bridal couple arrives
Be a liaison between bride and groom of any last minute changes
Oversee and execute all wedding plans and details with the vendors, families and guest
Assisting at both ceremony and reception simultaneously
Attending the bridal party as needed
Attending to the immediate family or special guests during the ceremony and reception
Distribute last payments
Handle any last minute emergencies
Use of extensive wedding day emergency kit
Pin flowers on attendants, family and distribute bouquets
Clean up personal decorations and belongings and make sure they are given to the appropriate individual to load.

Reception

Arrive at the reception venue earlier in the day to verify vendors are on schedule
Verify the reception room is set up correctly as per the bridal couples vision and instructions.
Which includes: table layout, linens, chair count per table, flowers, favors, centerpieces, gift table, entrance table and decorations, seating cards if applicable, signature book, cake table, décor of room, air conditioning/heat is on, lighting is adjusted, cake has arrived and set up, knife serving set is placed, and any additional items as per request of the bridal couple
Greet reception entertainment and confirm they are set up correctly within the reception facility
Confirm bar or drink station is open and hor d’ oeuvres are ready when guests begin to arrive.
Greet guests
Direct guests to the gift table and their seats
Line up bridal party for introductions
Manage time lines of the reception events as per request of the bridal couple
Direct formal exit of the bridal couple at the conclusion of the reception
Once reception concludes, verify items are gathered and given to designated individuals