Monday, March 23, 2009

Level 1 Package

LEVEL ONE
~ Essential Services Needed to Ensure a Flawless Wedding Day ~
Also known as the “day of wedding” package

Two Personalized Face to Face Consultation Appointments customized for your individual needs
In addition to the Two Personalized Face to Face Consultations above:Unlimited Consultation via Telephone and E-mail-this service starts from the date our services are retained and continues throughout the wedding planning process up to your Wedding DayWedding Day Attire Recommendations for allEtiquette AdvisementAssistance with Selection of "Save the Dates", Invitations, Calligrapher and Wedding FavorsCeremony and Reception Venue Referrals Unlimited Vendor Referrals in all Vendor Categories of only the Finest, Most Reliable Vendors in the IndustryReview of all Venue and Vendor Contracts and ArrangementsContract and Pricing NegotiationPreliminary Itinerary / Timeline Development ConsultationFinal Itinerary / Timeline Preparation two months before the WeddingMenu Tasting with Outside Caterer or at Venue and Assistance with Menu Selection and Details AND Walk Through at Selected Venue to further discuss Design, Set Up, Floor Plan Diagram Layout, etc. Final Detailing Appointment and Complimentary Table Décor Prototype with our referred Floral Designers the Month of Wedding (note: only if your florist does this)
Final Detailing Appointment with Coordinator the Week of Wedding
Distribution of the Final Approved Itinerary / Timeline to Venue Contact and all Vendors the Week of Wedding
Final Vendor Confirmations and Detailed Direction-Each and Every Vendor is called personally and All Details and the Entire Itinerary / Timeline is gone through line by line pertaining to Each Vendor’s specific contracted services
Assistance with Unique Rehearsal Dinner Location Ideas Assistance with Selection of Hotel Accommodations for You and Your GuestsAssistance with Unique Welcome Gift Basket Ideas for Out of Town GuestsRehearsal Coordination and Instruction, maximum 1 1/2 hoursCollection of items at rehearsal to be brought and set up by us on Wedding Day such as:Candles, Photographs, Guest Books, Pens, Wedding Favors, Toasting Glasses, Cake Serving Set, Ceremony Programs, Menu Cards, Assigned Seating Place Cards, Table Names/Numbers, Candy Store or Sweet Table Items, etc. Essential Wedding Day Emergency Kit-We will have everything and anything you should need on your Wedding Day~* Additional Assistant “Day of Wedding” will be provided for select venues, larger weddings and multiple location weddings*~Day of Wedding Coordination (the maximum coverage is 12 hours)**Decorate the Honeymoon Suite on Your Wedding Night if venue is within reasonable radiusAnd All Standard Wedding Day Services included in all Levels

Level 2 Package

LEVEL TWO
~ Full Event Design, Theme and Décor Concept DevelopmentAccompanied, Personalized Assistance throughout the Entire Planning Process from Innovative Concept to Flawless Execution and all of the Essential Services Needed to Ensure a Flawless Wedding Day ~
Five Personalized Face to Face Consultation Appointments customized for your individual needs*

In addition to the Five Personalized Face to Face Consultations above:Unlimited Consultation via Telephone and E-mail-this service starts from the date our services are retained and continues throughout the wedding planning process up to your Wedding DayWedding Day Attire Recommendations for all Etiquette AdvisementAssistance with Selection of "Save the Dates", Invitations, Calligrapher and Wedding FavorsCeremony and Reception Venue Referrals Arrange Location / Venue Appointment Tours Accompanied Ceremony and Reception Location / Venue Search Unlimited Vendor Referrals in all Vendor Categories of only the Finest, Most Reliable Vendors in the Industry Accompanied Full “Vendor Appointment Days” which include Event Design, Theme and Décor Concept Development ConsultationReview of all Venue and Vendor Contracts and ArrangementsContract and Pricing NegotiationPreliminary Itinerary / Timeline Development ConsultationFinal Itinerary / Timeline Preparation 2 months before the WeddingMenu Tasting with Outside Caterer or at Venue and Assistance with Menu Selection and Details Walk Through at Selected Venue to further discuss Design, Set Up, Floor Plan Diagram Layout, etc.Final Detailing Appointment and Complimentary Table Décor Prototype with our referred Floral Designers the Month of Wedding (note: if you florist does this)Final Detailing with Venue Contact the Month of the WeddingFinal Detailing Appointment with Coordinator the Week of WeddingDistribution of the Final Approved Itinerary / Timeline to Venue Contact and all Vendors the Week of Wedding Final Vendor Confirmations and Detailed Direction-Each and Every Vendor is called personally and All Details and the Entire Itinerary / Timeline is gone through line by line pertaining to Each Vendor’s specific contracted servicesAssistance with Unique Rehearsal Dinner Location Ideas Assistance with Selection of Hotel Accommodations for You and Your GuestsAssistance with Unique Welcome Gift Basket Ideas for Out of Town GuestsAssistance with all Transportation Needs and ArrangementsAssistance with Unique Next Day Breakfast or Brunch Location IdeasRehearsal Coordination and Instruction, maximum 2 hoursCollection of items at rehearsal to be brought and set up by us on Wedding Day such as:Candles, Photographs, Guest Books, Pens, Wedding Favors, Toasting Glasses, Cake Serving Set, Ceremony Programs, Menu Cards, Assigned Seating Place Cards, Table Names/Numbers, Candy Store or Sweet Table Items, etc.Essential Wedding Day Emergency Kit-We will have everything and anything you should need onyour Wedding Day Additional Assistant “Day of Wedding” will be provided for select venues, larger weddings and multiple location weddingsDay of Wedding Coordination (the maximum coverage is 12 hours)**Decorate the Honeymoon Suite on Your Wedding Night if venue is within reasonable radius
And All Standard Wedding Day Services included in all Levels-See complete List

Standard Wedding Services

Standard Wedding Day Services
~ Included in all Levels of Service ~

Make certain that You, Your Groom, Parents and the Wedding Party are comfortable and have all the attention and service deserved while getting ready for the Big Day
Receive all deliveries, greeting and supervising all vendors as they load in and set up, etc.
Distribute hard copies of your Final, Complete Wedding Day Itinerary to all vendors
Oversee proper set- up and design of ceremony and reception areas
Accept all personal flowers and distribute and pin all corsages, boutonnieres, wedding personal flowers and flower-girl and ring bearer items
Ensure proper placement of the guest’s assigned seating place cards, guest books, pens, photographs, candles, wedding favors, ceremony programs, menu cards, candy store and sweet table items, etc --per your exact instruction
Make certain guests with special needs of any kind receive care and assistance without making them feel uncomfortable or like the center of attention
Greet your guests and kindly direct them to the ceremony and reception areas at the appropriate times
Find the flower girls and the ring bearers when it's time to walk down the aisle and help them get down the aisle
Round up, line up and cue the Wedding Party when it's time to walk down the aisle, making sure they all look great, smiling, paced perfectly, no hands in pockets
Let you know when it's time to walk down the aisle, make sure you are ready for the big momentMake sure your dress and train are perfect and send you on your way down the aisle with your escort
Make certain that ceremony musicians are given parking validation if prearranged and have correct sound requirements and appropriate shade and seating
Make certain that all ceremony musicians have the correct musical selections for guest arrival, family seating and also the correct processional and recessional musical selections
Make certain that the ceremony musicians are cued appropriately to ensure correct pace and timing
Come to the rescue of the crying flower girl or ring bearer during the ceremony when their Mom and /or Dad happen to be in the Wedding Party
Take family pets involved in Wedding Ceremony away at appropriate times to another area
Direct your guests to the cocktail reception after the ceremony
Assist the Photographer in gathering your Wedding Party and family members for pictures as needed
Make certain that You, Your Groom, Family and the entire Wedding Party get your favorite cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres served to you by catering staff during your photography session
Make certain your selected Reception Entertainment have proper power, staging, shaded seating, parking validations, vendor meals, green room access etc.
Make certain that all décor items from ceremony which will be reused at reception get to appropriate places
Make certain that all finishing touches are complete and exactly as you wished before allowing guests to enter the reception area
Make certain all candles are lit and remain lit throughout the entire reception
Answer all guests' questions and concerns graciously throughout the day
Assist the DJ / MC in guiding guests through the day and on to the next scheduled events making certain that no on misses these events and there is a steady, comfortable flow with no dead air or rushing
Assist your Maid of Honor in the bustling of your Wedding Dress before Grand Entrance
Organize the Grand Entrance and get everyone lined up outside the reception area in correct order informing the MC of all correct pronunciations of names
Always letting You and Your Groom know what is next and making sure you are ready so that you are never caught off guard
See to it that parents and very special people are given special care and their every need is catered to
Make certain that dietary needs and requests of guests such as allergies, vegetarian and vegan requests are followed through with correctly
Supervise and communicate with the chef, banquet captain and catering staff to ensure superb, timely dinner service
Make certain that everyone scheduled to give toasts, blessings or host special events during the day are cued and prepared
Make certain that you and your shy groom do not get left out in the middle of the dance floor for an entire very long first dance
On the other hand, make certain that you are the only two on the dance floor to show off those choreographed dance moves you learned in those dance lessons you took over the past year
Make certain you have your comfortable shoes under your table to change into at the reception if you desire and your make up available to touch up if needed throughout the day
Make certain your Parents and Grandparents gets a great spot for the cake cutting and first dance, etc.
Come to the rescue with a warm, damp cloth when your Groom wasn't as nice as he had promised you to be during the cake cutting or vise versa
Be there by your side, ready and available for any emergencies or unexpected occurrences
Guide you graciously through your day, Keep things running on schedule, without a coordinator it's very easy to simply run out of time and you never get to do all those creative and special things you spent months planning
Distribute final balances and gratuities to the vendors on your behalf
Keep track of, organize and pack everything up for you at the end of the evening
Collect all of your wedding gifts, your guest book, pen, toasting glasses, cake top, etcBring everything to your Honeymoon Suite, Designated Room or Designated Car
Decorate your Honeymoon Suite for you on your Wedding Night
Arrange Getaway Transportation, making sure that they are present and on time when you are ready to depart reception
Know exactly when you need a soft voice to calm you, one other than of your family or close friends
Be the one person to offer you a little laughter when those people nearest and dearest to you (forgive me) are driving you nuts

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Jacqueline Keen Events was started back in 2008. We offer a stress free wedding. For more details on all that I do- Visit me at JacquelineKeenEvents.com. Call me for a free consultation 317-989-6649.