Services
Consider booking a complimentary consultation if
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you are a busy professional.
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you are unorganized and an inexperienced bride and groom. (first marriage for both)
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you are a wealthy individual or one with disposable income.
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you want a stress-free planning process and wedding day.
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you are budget conscious and realize that a wedding planner can save you time and money.
Services
Services
We offer assistance with planning, coordinating, designing, consulting, destination weddings, honeymoons and wedding officiant services



Are you
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a busy professional?
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unorganized or an inexperienced bride or groom (first time marriage for both)?
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a wealthy individual or one with disposable income?
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a couple that want a stress-free planning process and wedding or event day?
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a budget conscious couple that realize you can save time and money with a wedding or an event planner?
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ready for a telephone or an in-person appointment at no cost to you?
If your answer is "YES" to any question above, email us at detailedweddingsandevents@gmail.com or call 803-968-3321 for a telephone inquiry or an in-person appointment at no cost to you
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Credentials & Insurance - Owner Veronica Johnson is an ordained wedding officiant, a registered member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), and her member number is I18120308. She is also a Certified Designer of the Institute of Wedding & Event Design and a member of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce. Addtionally, the company has general liability insurance. Upon request, a copy can be emailed from our insurance holder to your venue or aother designated email address.
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Consultation Fees - Our consulting is $50 for a one hour consultation and cost $25 for 30 minutes. Consulting work is conducted in person or telephonically and mostly for a bride planning a wedding and needs guidance or etiquette questions answered such as how to line-up a wedding party, seating parents and step-parents, the order for a ceremony or recepetion and invitation protocol etc.
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Officiant Fees - A traditional or a customized ceremony fee is $50. A wedding rehearsal is $100 for one hour.
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Wedding Ceremony and/or Reception Planning and Coordination Fees
1. Full Wedding Planning and Coordination Service is $1200 - For the bride needing assistance from beginning to end.
2. Partial Wedding Planning and Coordination Service (client wants specific tasks performed) is $1000 - For the bride that is half-way through the wedding planning process, but is ready to turn it over to a professional to see it through to the end. Partial planning typically includes all of the services for Day-of Coordination, plus a select set of additional services needed.
3. Day-of Wedding Planning and Coordination Service (wedding day management) is $800 - For the bride that has done most of the planning on her own. Planners may give brides a list of recommended vendors. Planners will answer questions throughout the planning process, gather all of the details that the bride has planned, create wedding day timelines, confirm final details of booked vendors, and manage the rehearsal the day prior to the wedding, the ceremony and reception while coordinating wedding day events.
4. For Destination Weddings, the fee structure is $600 and fees for the Wedding Planner/Coordinator's travel, logding and meals are not included. However, you may choose to hire a local resorts' wedding planner. Some of them also serve as travel agents. Here is a listing of topics that are included with your package at Detailed Weddings & Events:
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Planning your timeline
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Budget Breakdown
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Marriage requirements for your destination location
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Selecting a Travel Agent
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What to expect of your Wedding Planner/Coordinator
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Comparing Resorts & Packages
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Ceremony & Reception Planning
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Travelling & what to pack?
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Plus other necessary details to make your ceremony & reception uniquely yours
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Ceremony and/or Reception Setup & Teardown vary per number of guests and also, if the wedding is indoor or outdoor. Many place setting and linen quantities need to be considered for 200 guests versus 100 guests. Also, the complexity of decorating a large venue versus a small venue with opulent decor, distributing expensive favor gifts, installing elaborate backdrops and adding an abundance of fresh flowers are a few things that will increase your costs and should also be considered. Rental fees for products cost extra and are based upon a client's wants and needs.
CEREMONY & RECEPTION SETUP & TEARDOWN
Outdoor
For 50 guests or less, expect to pay $50 for the ceremony and $50 for the reception
For 51-100 guests, expect to pay $100 for the ceremony and $100 for the reception
For 101-200 guests, expect to pay $150 for the ceremony and $150 for the reception
For 201-300 guests, expect to pay $200 for the ceremony and $200 for the reception
For 301-400 guests, you can expect to pay $250 for the ceremony and $250 for the reception
Indoor
For 50 guests or less, expect to pay $75 for the ceremony and $75 for the reception
For 51-100 guests, expect to pay $150 for the ceremony and $150 for the reception
For 101-200 guests, expect to pay $225 for the ceremony and $225 for the reception
For 201-300 guests, expect to pay $300 for the ceremony and $300 for the reception
For 301-400 guests, you can expect to pay $375 for the ceremony and $375 for the reception
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Social Event Seup & Teardown Fees vary per number of guests and if the event is indoor or outdoor. There are more place settings and linens to be considered for 200 guests versus 100 guests. The complexity of decorating a large venue versus a small venue, opulent decor, expensive favor gifts, elaborate backdrops and an abundance of fresh flowers are a few things that will increase your costs. Examples of social events are baby, bridal and Jack & Jill (coed) showers, holiday dinner, birthday and anniversary parties etc. Rental fees for products cost extra and are based upon a client's wants and needs.
SOCIAL EVENT PLANNING, & COORDINATION PLUS SETUP & TEARDOWN
Outdoor
For 50 guests or less, expect to pay $400 plus $50
For 51-100 guests, expect to pay $500 plus $100
For 101-200 guests, expect to pay $550 plus $150
For 201-300 guests, expect to pay $600 plus $300
For 301-400 guests, expect to pay $650 plus $350
Indoor
For 50 guests or less, expect to pay $500 plus $75
For 51-100 guests, expect to pay $550 plus $150
For 101-200 guests, expect to pay $600 plus $225
For 201-300 guests, expect to pay $650 plus $300
For 301-400 guests, expect to pay $700 plus $375
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Corporate, Industry & Special Event Setup & Teardown Fees vary per number of guests and if the event is indoor or outdoor. There are more place settings and linens to be considered for 200 guests versus 100 guests. The complexity of decorating a large venue versus a small venue, opulent decor, expensive favor gifts, elaborate backdrops and an abundance of fresh flowers are a few things that will increase your costs. Example of corporate, industry & Special Events are an Award Banquet, Company Picnic, Book Signing, CD Release Party etc. Rental fees for products cost extra and are based upon a client's wants and needs.
CORPORATE, INDUSTRY & SPECIAL EVENT PLANNING, & COORDINATION PLUS SETUP & TEARDOWN
Outdoor
For 50 guests or less, expect to pay $1000 plus $100
For 51-100 guests, expect to pay $1500 plus $200
For 101-200 guests, expect to pay $2000 plus $300
For 201-300 guests, expect to pay $2500 plus $400
For 301-400 guests, you can expect to pay $3000 plus $500
Indoor
For 50 guests or less, expect to pay $1100 plus $150
For 51-100 guests, expect to pay $1600 plus $300
For 101-200 guests, expect to pay $2100 plus $450
For 201-300 guests, expect to pay $2600 plus $600
For 301-400 guests, you can expect to pay $3100 plus $750
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Backdrops (Pipe & Drape) - Predesigned Backdrops kit rentals, requiring a 50% deposit, can be selected upon viewing the following website at https://www.eventdecordirect.com/catalog/backdrops-c-22.html?pcc_keyword=event%20decor%20direct&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NebBhDDARIsAANiDD2tYIxBa7wZfr1t6yGlvGRDpAFAUBMfgfKqWVBibcBw1CZMAO3GXN8aAsG_EALw_wcB
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Backdrop kits vary per the design, fabric type, fabric length, and taxes and other applicable fees. The prices are listed for various types of backdrops styles indicated below, and can be viewed at the above "eventdecordirect.com" link. We also offer in-house "Basic" backdrop designs at affordable prices, starting at $300.
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Economy,
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Standard
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Premium
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4-Post Canopy (Chuppah/Modern Mandap) and
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Pro-Design
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Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Retie the Knot or Vacation Pricing - A full payment is required when you book your destination. As a member of the Association of Bridal Consultant (ABC), we can offer destination weddings, honeymoons, retie the knot or vacations bookings via ABC's Travel Division only. ABC is a primary partner with Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts in the Caribbean. However ABC has other Resort relationships throughout Mexico, and other romantic locations as well. Clients pay for their travel, lodging and meals when they find a destination and book directly when using the portal by clicking any of the banners or links on the website tab here, titled "Destination Weddings, Honeymoons & More" to find a destination or an all inclusive package. For more information or to make reservations, contact Veronica for direct assistance with your destination wedding, honeymoon or retie the knot booking needs. You may call 803-968-3321 or email: detailedweddingsandevents@gmail.com
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Hotel Discounts - For Hotel Room Blocks, ABC Wedding Planners work with virtually all of the Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt brands, to offer discounted room bookings. Other independent hotels may also provide convenient room blocks as well. This benefit is useful when planning for out of town guests to arrive for a wedding or event or when in need of a booking for a large group.
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Deposits - A 50% deposit of your Wedding Planning & Coordination Services is required when the contract is signed. The remaining balance must be paid in full two weeks before the scheduled event or earlier, if you desire. Additionally, a full payment is required during a booking for honeymoon travel accommodations, and may be required for select vendor products and/or services.
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Payment Methods - We do not accept checks. We can email you a payment link, or we can accept cash and Cash App. Additionally, we accept Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, EMV chip, debit and credit cards that will incur a 2.4% fee, plus 25 cents per swipe or dip. A total standard rate of eight percent SC State Tax is added to all payments and includes a six percent SC State Tax, one percent Sumter, SC County Tax and Sumter, SC Capital Project District Tax at one percent.
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Cancellations - Your deposit is refundable up to three business days (Monday thru Friday only) if a client wishes to cancel for any reason after signing a contract, and the three business days do not include weekend days, thus Saturday and Sunday are not business days.
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*For a cancellation occurring after the three business day period has expired and for reasons beyond the client's control, such as an act of nature or a death etc., Detailed Weddings & Events needs to be notified in writing, and the notification for a cancelled wedding or event must be signed by all parties listed in the contract. You must also consider the cancellation policy of any vendor, if applicable, because cancellation policies are not the same for every vendor. If your account is in a positive standing with Detailed Weddings & Events or any other vendor once services rendered have been paid, you will receive the balance of the remaining funds., after any payments have been deducted. Also consider that many vendors will only offer an in-store credit or will allow you to transfer what you have already paid towards a new selected wedding or event date. However, if you owe a payment(s) for services rendered, you are responsible for paying the final bill with the vendor.
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Military Cancellations - If the cancellation is due to a military deployment, a cancelled leave, a permanent change of station (PCS) or temporary duty (TDY), you may cancel or reschedule (change date) after Detailed Weddings & Events receives:
(1.) a written cancellation letter
(2.) a copy of the leave form with sign-in times and signatures of approving authorities annotated on the leave form and/or
(3.) a copy of the official orders.
Afterwards, Detailed Weddings & Events will cancel or make every effort to reschedule your wedding or event date if requested. Additionally, Detailed Weddings & Events will accommodate you based upon the availability of vendors for your new date. If you decide to completely cancel and not reschedule, the payment for services rendered will be as noted above at the asterisk (*).
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Commissions - If a vender decides to pay "Detailed Weddings & Events" a commission for your referral, we will pass the savings to you (except for travel commissions) and the commission will be deducted from the total you owe. If there is an overage after all vendor fees have been paid, you will receive the savings if the aforementioned commission was paid to Detailed Weddings & Events.
REVIEW OUR DETAILED SERVICES BELOW
"OUR FULL SERVICE WEDDING
PLANNING"
Assist the Bride With All Planning Tasks Below, Day-of Coordination & An Emcee

This option is for couple whom want the wedding planner to handle everything from beginning to end and to design the look and feel of the wedding while keeping tasks organized. The full service wedding planner will be very involved with many or all of the following, as it pertains to the needs of the couple:
Provides Full Service Wedding Assistance
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Initiate a complimentary Needs Analysis Consultation.
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Review client's completed questionnaire.
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Receive any vendor contracts from the bride or designated person.
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Negotiate and/or review vendor contracts.
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Perform any needed vendor searches.
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Determine the wedding venue or site, date, time, style, and theme or perform a site survey.
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Refer clients to vendors and/or set appointments or introduce myself to vendors and/or meet with vendors when requested or as needed.
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Create a timeline/agenda for the day of the wedding and distribute to each of the vendors.
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Research and determine fees based on a client’s need.
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Prepare a wedding budget estimate.
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Discuss the need for and benefits of wedding insurance.
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Inform clients regarding regulations of ceremony and reception locations when applicable.
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Advise on marriage license requirements.
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Advise on travel site, local and country regulations for honeymoon.
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Find an officiant and for blended religious couples if needed.
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Coordinate the schedule and timing with the officiant.
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Research material for any ethnic wedding.
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Provide options, current styles, and/or current trends if needed or requested.
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Develop via a sketch or pictures of a proper ensemble for the determined style.
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Provide diagrams of the room and table seating arrangements to event personnel.
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Suggest possibilities for creative lighting.
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Review venue menu and drink selections while keeping an eye on the budget.
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Obtain the banquet event order (BEO - a document that outlines the details of your event. It serves as a guideline for the venue manager to execute and communicate logistics to all necessary venue departments.).
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Provide reception catering coordination
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Discuss ceremony & reception decorations/centerpieces.
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Provide flowers/decorations coordination.
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Create and place the engagement or wedding announcement in the local newspapers if available
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Assist with the organization design and printing of the ceremony and reception programs.
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Get invitations, place cards, and menu cards printed.
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Provide guest list management, seating chart, and determine if facilities are needed for special needs guests.
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Address, assemble and mail Invitations
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Track RSVPs and/or Song Requests
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Provide Gift Registry coordination
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Provide Engagement party coordination
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Provide Bridal shower coordination or Jack & Jill (couples) Shower coordination
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Provide Bachelor/Bachelorette party coordination
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Provide Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner coordination by assisting in the planning and organization of the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner.
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Provide wedding cake coordination
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Provide photography/videography coordination
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Provide transportation coordination if needed.
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Order favors and/or rentals (tent, chairs, tables, linens, glassware, etc) coordination if needed.
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Assemble favor packaging.
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Assist with Bride’s, Bridesmaids ‘and Flower girl’s gown, accessories and gifts.
Assist with Groom’s, Groomsmen’s and Ring bearer’s attire, accessories and gifts.
Research needed accommodations for wedding attendants and gifts
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Schedule hair, makeup, and/or spa services
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Provide last minute wedding ring purchase location
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Provide assistance for ceremony recorded music and/or ceremony musicians or the selection of a reception music playlist, DJ band or other entertainment.
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Negotiate special hotel rates for out-of-town guests.
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Assemble welcome gift bags/basket containing room amenities for out-of-town guests
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Deliver welcome gift bags/baskets to out-of-town guests staying at hotels.
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Organize weekend activities for the bride and groom, their families, and the wedding party for out-of-town guests.
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Develop reception games agenda
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Provide reception emcee services
- Provide Post-wedding brunch coordination
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Provide Thank You Card coordination
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Keep the budget up-to-date and on track.
- Provide ongoing information regarding wedding customs and etiquette.
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Meet with the couple monthly or when needed prior to the wedding and go over all relevant details with them and/or accept pending vendor payments and provide receipt(s).
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Mediate arguments that may arise among family members and/or the wedding party.
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Responsible for coordinating everything from set up to clean up on the day of the wedding—for the ceremony and reception.
Provide Day of the Wedding Assistance
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Check the ceremony site setup.
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Create a timeline/agenda for the day of the wedding and distribute to each of the vendors.
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Provide Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner coordination by assisting in the planning and organization of the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner.
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Possess an emergency kit.
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Provide food and drink to wedding party's dressing sites if allowed or otherwise order through the on-site caterer if available.
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Assist with last-minute dressing problems.
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Assist the photographer with pre-ceremony photos.
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Distribute flower corsages and boutonnières.
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Set up the guest book table, unity candle, sand ceremony or other ceremony items. Instruct the guest book attendant; make sure the pen writes; provide a backup pen.
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Go over the seating plan with ushers.
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Go over instructions with the best man and the maid/matron of honor regarding wedding rings.
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Protect the marriage license and/or ketubah (marriage contract for a Jewish wedding that outlines the couple’s roles during their marriage).
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Keep the ring pillow and miscellaneous items until needed.
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Organize and assist the wedding party to line up and evenly march up the aisle.
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Watch the perimeter of the wedding area.
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Confirm payments and tips to ceremony vendors.
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Direct guests to the reception location and keep extra copies of maps and directions on hand.
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Direct the wedding party and family for pre or post-ceremony pictures.
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Coordinate the transfer of flowers and the guest book to the reception site if needed.
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Wrap up the unity candle, tapers, sand vases or other ceremony items.
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Coordinate the departure of the wedding party to the reception site.
Provide Reception Assistance
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Check the room setup, layout, and bathrooms.
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Display a seating chart or use attendant to assist with alphabetically arranged table seating.
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Place favors, menu cards, and place cards on tables.
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Arrange gifts on the gift table.
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Check the entertainment setup.
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Establish a cell-phone charging area.
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Review the schedule with the master of ceremonies if not the emcee, musicians, D.J, banquet captain, and other vendors.
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Determine the placement of floral arrangements transferred from the ceremony site if needed.
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Check the cake table setup for cake knife, plates, forks, champagne glasses and beverage bottle.
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Take and place the cake topper on the cake, if applicable.
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Pay all of the vendors working at the wedding who still need to be paid.
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Line up the bride, the groom, and the wedding party for introductions.
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Cue the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor, other wedding attendants and parents for wedding introductions, toasts, the first dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss, garter toss and any other dances.
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Organize a send-off when newlyweds plan to leave for a honeymoon.
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Pack up all of the miscellaneous items and arrange for them to be taken from the reception.
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Arrange for the delivery of gifts, personal items, and wedding items.
"OUR PARTIAL
PLANNING"
Allows The Bride To Get 1/2 of Needed Planning Tasks Below, Day-of Coordination & An Emcee

This option is for couples who do not need the full service wedding coordination service for their wedding day, but is interested in one or more of the following:
Provides Partial Wedding Assistance
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Initiate a complimentary Needs Analysis Consultation.
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Review client's completed questionnaire.
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Receive any vendor contracts from the bride or designated person.
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Negotiate and/or review vendor contracts.
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Perform any needed vendor searches.
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Determine the wedding venue or site, date, time, style, and theme or perform a site survey.
-
Refer clients to vendors and/or set appointments or introduce myself to vendors and/or meet with vendors when requested or as needed.
-
Create a timeline/agenda for the day of the wedding and distribute to each of the vendors.
-
Research and determine fees based on a client’s need.
-
Prepare a wedding budget estimate.
-
Discuss the need for and benefits of wedding insurance.
-
Inform clients regarding regulations of ceremony and reception locations when applicable.
-
Advise on marriage license requirements.
-
Advise on travel site, local and country regulations for honeymoon.
-
Find an officiant and for blended religious couples if needed.
-
Coordinate the schedule and timing with the officiant.
-
Research material for any ethnic wedding.
-
Provide options, current styles, and/or current trends if needed or requested.
-
Develop via a sketch or pictures of a proper ensemble for the determined style.
-
Provide diagrams of the room and table seating arrangements to event personnel.
-
Suggest possibilities for creative lighting.
-
Review venue menu and drink selections while keeping an eye on the budget.
-
Obtain the banquet event order (BEO - a document that outlines the details of your event. It serves as a guideline for the venue manager to execute and communicate logistics to all necessary venue departments.).
-
Provide reception catering coordination
-
Discuss ceremony & reception decorations/centerpieces.
-
Provide flowers/decorations coordination.
-
Create and place the engagement or wedding announcement in the local newspapers if available
-
Assist with the organization design and printing of the ceremony and reception programs.
-
Get invitations, place cards, and menu cards printed.
-
Provide guest list management, seating chart, and determine if facilities are needed for special needs guests.
-
Address, assemble and mail Invitations
Track RSVPs and/or Song Requests
Provide Gift Registry coordination
-
Provide Engagement party coordination
-
Provide Bridal shower coordination or Jack & Jill (couples) Shower coordination
-
Provide Bachelor/Bachelorette party coordination
-
Provide Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner coordination by assisting in the planning and organization of the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner.
-
Provide wedding cake coordination
-
Provide photography/videography coordination
-
Provide transportation coordination if needed.
-
Order favors and/or rentals (tent, chairs, tables, linens, glassware, etc) coordination if needed.
-
Assemble favor packaging.
Assist with Bride’s, Bridesmaids ‘and Flower girl’s gown, accessories and gifts.
Assist with Groom’s, Groomsmen’s and Ring bearer’s attire, accessories and gifts.
-
Research needed accommodations for wedding attendants and gifts
-
Schedule hair, makeup, and/or spa services
-
Provide last minute wedding ring purchase location
-
Provide assistance for ceremony recorded music and/or ceremony musicians or the selection of a reception music playlist, DJ band or other entertainment.
-
Negotiate special hotel rates for out-of-town guests.
-
Assemble welcome gift bags/basket containing room amenities for out-of-town guests
-
Deliver welcome gift bags/baskets to out-of-town guests staying at hotels.
-
Organize weekend activities for the bride and groom, their families, and the wedding party for out-of-town guests.
-
Develop reception games agenda
-
Provide reception emcee services
- Provide Post-wedding brunch coordination
-
Provide Thank You Card coordination
-
Keep the budget up-to-date and on track.
- Provide ongoing information regarding wedding customs and etiquette.
-
Meet with the couple monthly or when needed prior to the wedding and go over all relevant details with them and/or accept pending vendor payments and provide receipt(s).
-
Mediate arguments that may arise among family members and/or the wedding party.
-
Responsible for coordinating everything from set up to clean up on the day of the wedding—for the ceremony and reception.
Provide Day of the Wedding Assistance
-
Check the ceremony site setup.
-
Create a timeline/agenda for the day of the wedding and distribute to each of the vendors.
-
Provide Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner coordination by assisting in the planning and organization of the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner.
-
Possess an emergency kit.
-
Provide food and drink to wedding party's dressing sites if allowed or otherwise order through the on-site caterer if available.
-
Assist with last-minute dressing problems.
-
Assist the photographer with pre-ceremony photos.
-
Distribute flower corsages and boutonnières.
-
Set up the guest book table, unity candle, sand ceremony or other ceremony items. Instruct the guest book attendant; make sure the pen writes; provide a backup pen.
-
Go over the seating plan with ushers.
-
Go over instructions with the best man and the maid/matron of honor regarding wedding rings.
-
Protect the marriage license and/or ketubah (marriage contract for a Jewish wedding that outlines the couple’s roles during their marriage).
-
Keep the ring pillow and miscellaneous items until needed.
-
Organize and assist the wedding party to line up and evenly march up the aisle.
-
Watch the perimeter of the wedding area.
-
Confirm payments and tips to ceremony vendors.
-
Direct guests to the reception location and keep extra copies of maps and directions on hand.
-
Direct the wedding party and family for pre or post-ceremony pictures.
-
Coordinate the transfer of flowers and the guest book to the reception site if needed.
-
Wrap up the unity candle, tapers, sand vases or other ceremony items.
-
Coordinate the departure of the wedding party to the reception site.
Provide Reception Assistance
-
Check the room setup, layout, and bathrooms.
-
Display a seating chart or use attendant to assist with alphabetically arranged table seating.
-
Place favors, menu cards, and place cards on tables.
-
Arrange gifts on the gift table.
-
Check the entertainment setup.
-
Establish a cell-phone charging area.
-
Review the schedule with the master of ceremonies if not the emcee, musicians, D.J, banquet captain, and other vendors.
-
Determine the placement of floral arrangements transferred from the ceremony site if needed.
-
Check the cake table setup for cake knife, plates, forks, champagne glasses and beverage bottle.
-
Take and place the cake topper on the cake, if applicable.
-
Pay all of the vendors working at the wedding who still need to be paid.
-
Line up the bride, the groom, and the wedding party for introductions.
-
Cue the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor, other wedding attendants and parents for wedding introductions, toasts, the first dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss, garter toss and any other dances.
-
Organize a send-off when newlyweds plan to leave for a honeymoon.
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Pack up all of the miscellaneous items and arrange for them to be taken from the reception.
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Arrange for the delivery of gifts, personal items, and wedding items.
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
at Sandals & Beaches Resorts in
the Caribbean or any Domestic Location

Romance Destination Travel is typically for couples whom choose to combine a wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, renewal of vows or a vacation t0 a popular travel location away from their home-country with invited families and friends.
Please refer to the "Destination Weddings & Honeymoons" Tab for more info. and view a few of the travel promotions going on now at Sandals and Beaches Resorts, the leaders in destination & honeymoons and created for people in love.
- They are a dedicated pre-travel and resort wedding team and will attend to your every need.
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They are the only resort to offer a wedding concierge from the moment of your call to the minute you say "I Do."
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They offer Wedding Packages in the most beautiful wedding locations,
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They were voted top all-inclusive resort by Brides Magazine.
Additionally, while traveling out of the USA, a bride’s passport and any other travel documents will reflect her maiden name since she will have applied for the passport well before the wedding. She will need to use her maiden name until after the honeymoon.
Also, please allow adequate time for passport processing. Many couples don’t realize that travel regulations for honeymooning in the Bahamas, Canada, and Mexico require a passport as of June 1, 2009,
Currently, Honeymoon Packages and Destination Wedding Packages, aka Weddingmoons” and "Familymoons: are included in the Sandals, Beaches or Grand Pineapple Resorts packages in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, Turks & Caicos, Bahamas, Grenada and Barbados. Please refer to the "Destination Weddings & Honeymoons" Tab for more info. If you are not interested in leaving the USA for a honeymoon, Florida honeymoons/vacations are also available. Please refer to the "Destination Weddings & Honeymoons" Tab for more info and let me help you to travel to your desired location.
"OUR DAY-OF COORDINATION PLANNING"
Provides The Bride With Planning Tasks Below On Her Wedding Day & An Emcee

This option is really for those brides and grooms that have planned their entire wedding on their own but they want someone to take over the coordination at least four to eight weeks prior to the wedding. day and consist of one or more of the following:
Provides Day of the Wedding Assistance
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Initiate a complimentary Needs Analysis Consultation.
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Review client's completed questionnaire.
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Receive any vendor contracts from the bride or designated person.
-
Negotiate and/or review vendor contracts.
-
Perform any needed vendor searches.
-
Check the ceremony site setup.
-
Create a timeline/agenda for the day of the wedding and distribute to each of the vendors.
-
Provide Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner coordination by assisting in the planning and organization of the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner.
-
Possess an emergency kit.
-
Provide food and drink to wedding party's dressing sites if allowed or otherwise order through the on-site caterer if available.
-
Assist with last-minute dressing problems.
-
Assist the photographer with pre-ceremony photos.
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Distribute flower corsages and boutonnières.
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Set up the guest book table, unity candle, sand ceremony or other ceremony items. Instruct the guest book attendant; make sure the pen writes; provide a backup pen.
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Go over the seating plan with ushers.
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Go over instructions with the best man and the maid/matron of honor regarding wedding rings.
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Protect the marriage license and/or ketubah (marriage contract for a Jewish wedding that outlines the couple’s roles during their marriage).
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Keep the ring pillow and miscellaneous items until needed.
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Organize and assist the wedding party to line up and evenly march up the aisle.
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Watch the perimeter of the wedding area.
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Confirm payments and tips to ceremony vendors.
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Direct guests to the reception location and keep extra copies of maps and directions on hand.
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Direct the wedding party and family for pre or post-ceremony pictures.
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Coordinate the transfer of flowers and the guest book to the reception site if needed.
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Wrap up the unity candle, tapers, sand vases or other ceremony items.
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Coordinate the departure of the wedding party to the reception site.
Provide Reception Assistance
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Check the room setup, layout, and bathrooms.
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Display a seating chart or use attendant to assist with alphabetically arranged table seating.
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Place favors, menu cards, and place cards on tables.
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Arrange gifts on the gift table.
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Check the entertainment setup.
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Establish a cell-phone charging area.
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Review the schedule with the master of ceremonies if not the emcee, musicians, D.J, banquet captain, and other vendors.
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Determine the placement of floral arrangements transferred from the ceremony site if needed.
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Check the cake table setup for cake knife, plates, forks, champagne glasses and beverage bottle.
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Take and place the cake topper on the cake, if applicable.
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Pay all of the vendors working at the wedding who still need to be paid.
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Line up the bride, the groom, and the wedding party for introductions.
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Cue the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor, other wedding attendants and parents for wedding introductions, toasts, the first dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss, garter toss and any other dances.
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Organize a send-off when newlyweds plan to leave for a honeymoon.
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Pack up all of the miscellaneous items and arrange for them to be taken from the reception.
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Arrange for the delivery of gifts, personal items, and wedding items.
Event Decor & Design

We will design a beautiful color coordinated event with lighting, piping and drapes or other needed decorative equipment to convey your dream-look for your wedding, reception, professional, community or private social, corportat, industry or special event. We are certified and specialized in the following:
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Themes
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Table decor
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Lighting
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Floral designs (fresh & artificial)
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Color
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Ceremony decor
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Reception decor
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Room layout
Linens
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Linens for backdrops, table cloths, table runners, napkins, fabric arches, head table draping and miscellaneous draping
Chairs
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Chair rentals: tufted, pleated, chiavari, chameleon, opera and ghost
Tables
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Table rentals: cocktails, round, square and rectangular
Tents
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Tent rentals: basic canopy, A-frame and push-pole
Backdrops
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Premium Two Tone Backdrops
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Premium Up and Over Backdrops
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Premium Criss-Cross Backdrops
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Premium Double Valance Backdrops
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Economy Backdrops
Canopies
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Round 4-Post Canopy
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Square 4-Post Canopy
Drapes
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4 Panel Ceiling Drape
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6 Panel Ceiling Drape
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8 Panel Ceiling Drape
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12 Panel Ceiling Drape
Social, Corporate, Industry & Special Events

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Will assist clients to find appropriate locations for their events.
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Locate speakers, special guests and entertainment
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Will assist in selecting food & refreshment options.
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Will provide creative decorating options.
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Will establish event objectives such as education, recruiting, customer retention, award presentations, new product rollout, executive installations, birthday party, holiday party, cocktail party, dinner party, wedding rehearsal, bridal shower, anniversary party, vows renwal and more.
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Will locate sponsors to support event if applicable.
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Will incorporate a theme into your event
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Will coordinate and troubleshoot on the day of event and collect feedback.
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Arrange the following events and more:
Social Events
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Anniversary party
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Bar mitzvah or Bat mitzvah
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Sweet 16 party
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Birthday party
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Christening
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Holdiay parties
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Family reunions
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Class reunions
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Milestone events
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Baby shower
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Housewarming parties
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Graduations
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Formals
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Proms
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Fashion shows
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Golf tournaments
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Funerals
Corporate & Industry Events
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Corportate retreat
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Training seminars
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Retirement party
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Stockholder's annual meeting
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Company picnic
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Company holiday parties
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Grand openings
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Sales meetings or other tream meeting
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Galas
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Awards banquet
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Corporate presentation
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Small meeting
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Large meeting
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Fundraising banquets
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Tradeshows
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Business dinners
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Networking events
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Product launches
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Customer appreciation parties
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Press briefinings
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Conventions
Special Events
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Seasonal events (Oktoberfest, winter carnival, Fourth of July picnic in the park)
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Free concert series
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Festivals & fairs
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Wine tasting
- Charity fundraisers
- Fashion Shows
- Parades
- Ethnic celebrations
- CD Release party
- Book signing
A 360 Rental is $150 per hour for a minimum of 2 hours. Call Ms. Brown at 803-938-4775. You must mention that Detaild Weddings & events referred you to recieve the discounted price as listed here.
Cleaned and used wedding dresses are available for rent. Not all sizes are available. The rental cost is $125 and if the dresses are returned cleaned, brides will receive $25.
The Popcorn Bar and the appetizers and treats contain various prices per dozen, except for the Popcorn Bar. Please inquire via email.