Consulting-Vendor scouting and referrals Many event planning companies provide couples with professional opinions and advice as they’re hiring vendors. The planners can review contracts, join you on venue walk throughs, or provide referrals to other vendors. Event planners often have a vast network of contacts, from florists to rental companies, and this is a great opportunity to be connected with some of the best in the biz!
Full-service or all-inclusive A full-time planner is best for couples who want constant guidance and a professional opinion from the get-go, or those who may not have a lot of free time to dedicate to wedding planning. This is also a great option for brides and grooms who need help with the smaller details of a wedding, such as choosing linen colors and flowers, and might prefer to leave those decisions to an expert
Month-of planner Couples who want to do most of the planning themselves should still consider hiring a month-of planner to help ease the stress load during crunch time. Month-of planners are pros at stepping in to handle any unforeseen snafus in the weeks and days leading up to a wedding. They can also help with miscellaneous, last-minute things that need to be taken care of, such as final contract negotiations, making vendor payments and scheduling deliveries.
Wedding weekend coordinator For couples that have multiple days of festivities scheduled and a large number of guests to keep track of, a wedding weekend coordinator is essential to help everything run smoothly. He or she will be the driving force behind the actual wedding day but can also assist with greeting guests and organizing any non-wedding activities, such as the rehearsal dinner or morning-after brunch.
Day-of coordinator A day-of coordinator will chat with clients a handful of times before the wedding to create a game plan, but their main responsibility will be to orchestrate everything taking place on the actual wedding day. This generally includes greeting vendors and directing them to their proper places, managing decoration set-up and break-down, helping the wedding party as needed, and ensuring that the day is running as on-schedule as possible.
Destination wedding coordinator A destination wedding coordinator is crucial for couples planning a wedding from afar. When you and your fiancé(e) can’t be in the city or country in which you’re marrying, it’s helpful to have a trustworthy professional there in your place to scout for venues, meet with vendors and get a firsthand account of everything. They’ll also inform you of important, regional-specific information you might not know about, such as weather patterns, local happenings and travel tips.
What about event designers or event stylists? Event designers and event stylists (not to be confused with event planners) are professionals that will help you with the visual side of your wedding, such as choosing a color palette, creating beautiful table scapes or finding the perfect rentals to bring your cocktail lounge area to life. Event stylists and planners tend to work hand-in-hand on a regular basis, which means that many planners have developed an excellent eye for design, but your planner may also want to collaborate with a stylist to take your big day to the next level.
EntertainmentWe also have R.C. Pickens as a preferred vendor to create all the entertainment you need such as D.j., Live entertainer, Karaoke host, Emcee. Along with his entertaining talents, R.C. also has an incredible light show he can bring alongto add color and excitement to the dance floor! Everything he has to offer is of the top notch professional you want, need and expect for your perfect day!
