• Credentials & Insurance - The owner, Veronica Johnson, is an ordained wedding officiant with American Marriage Ministries, a registered member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), and her member number is I18120308.  She is also a Certified Event Designer & Florist graduate of the Institue of Wedding and Event Design and a member of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce.  Addtionally, the company is licensed and also for retail sales.  The company has general liability insurance and will not work with unlicensed & uninsured businesses..  Upon request, proof of insurance can be sent from the insurance holder to the client or venue's email or another designated email address. 

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• Wedding Services

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1.  Full Design, Planning and Coordination Services (this collection is for a bride needing assistance one year out or longer before the big day and costs $2000).  A busy schedule or an expedited planning timeline does not have to mean sacrificing any element of your ideal wedding. If having a team of professionals designing and organizing your big day sounds like a dream, let us be there each step of the way to guide and assist you from the beginning and to the end with flower choices to the day of coordination services. We are here to be your advocate during your design and planning process all the way through to your big day. See "Wedding Services" below for more details about this collection.

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2.  Month Of/Partial Wedding Planning and Coordination Services (this collection is for a client whom wants specific tasks performed and cost $1500).- This package is 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.  The two months before your wedding are the busiest time of all, but you deserve a stress-free engagement and a joyful wedding day, without a to-do list! If you have your plans in place but need help executing them, our team can help you produce a remarkable wedding. We will set up a meeting to discuss your plans, list all of your vendors, and list any last minute details. This collection starts  anytime and up to six months prior to your wedding day. See "Wedding Services" below for more details about this collection.

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3.  Day-Of Wedding Planning and Coordination Services (this collection is for wedding day management and cost $1000) - This package is for the bride that has done most of the planning on her own. If you have all your plans in place but need​ someone there on the day of to oversee all your vendors, yourself, the timeline, and the wedding party, - we can help you! We will set up a meeting to discuss your plans, your wedding party,  and a  list of all your vendors. We awill confirm your vendors and make sure last minute payments are made to your vendors. On  the day of your wedding, we will greet all your vendors and we will guide them where to go. This collection starts any time and up to three months prior to your wedding day. It includes a detailed timeline that anticipates issues and accounts for all of the details during your big day, as well as a team to help keep everything on track while you are enjoying your wedding day.  See "Wedding Services" below for more details about this collection.

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4.  A La Carte Services - We offer numerous A La Carte services that you can simply add to your package or​ select by themselves at an additional cost. The services are listed below and additional details are listed under the "Wedding Services" heading in the middle of the page below.

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Wedding Etiquette Consultation Fees - Our etiquette consulting service 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.  Present during a wedding rehearsal is $50 for one hour.   

Emcee Fees costs $50 per hour

Wedding Rehearsal Fees - A wedding rehearsal cost $100 for one hour as an add-on in Ala Carte Service

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Backdrops Fees (Pipe & Drape) - Backdrop kits or a backdrop installation on site, vary per the design, fabric type, fabric length, taxes and any other applicable fees.  The prices for various types of backdrop kits, such as Economy, Standard, Premium, Four-post Canopy (Chuppah/Modern Mandap) and Pro-Design are listed on the Event Decor Direct's webiste at the following link https://www.eventdecordirect.com/catalog/backdrops-c-22.html 

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We can assist you with the installation of a predesigned backdrop kit from the Event Decor Direct's website or build a backdrop installation for you.  We offer a 10' tall x 10' wide "Basic" backdrop design, for as low as $225 without a valance, or puddles (bunching the hemline neatly on the floor) with one crossbar (drapery rod) for as low as $225.00.   With puddles and one one-crossbar, the price increases slightly.  Accessories, such as mesh tiebacks, floral tiebacks, string lights, uplighting, frames, chandeliers and a valance can be added for an additional fee.  Full payment is required upfront for backdrops.

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Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, Retie the Knot or Vacation Fees  - 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.  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 us for direct assistance with your destination wedding, honeymoon or retie the knot booking needs.  A destination wedding can range as low as $10,000 and higher for 30 to 50 guestst.  The fee structure is $2000 and the fees for a Wedding Planner/Coordinator's travel, lodging and meals are not included.  However, you may choose to hire a local wedding planner in the city or country where you wish to marry.  Some of the wedding planners/coordinators also serve as travel agents. You may call 803-968-3321 or email:  detailedweddingsandevents@gmail.com

Hotel Room 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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 5.  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.

6.  Payment Methods - We do not accept checks.  We can email you a payment link for the exact total billed and without extra fees, or we can accept cash or payments to  Cash App's Cashtag:  $vjohnsun.  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 using our card reader.  A total standard rate of 7%, Sumter SC Tax is added to all payments.  After paying a 50% deposit, partial payments are acceptable for the remaining balance, but the full remaining balance must be paid two weeks before the wedding day.  

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7.  Cancellation, Refund and/or Change - Clients must notify Detailed Weddings & Events LLC in the case of a cancellation or a change to a wedding or wedding date.  If the new date is available on the calendar with Detailed Weddings & Events, we will amend a contract to include the new date.  If the new date requested is not available on the calendar of Detailed Weddings & Events, all monies paid will or will not be refunded in accordance with the following:  (1).  100% of the deposit is refundable up to three days if a client wishes to cancel for any reason after signing a contract.  (2).  33% of the deposit is forfeited if the event is cancelled between 4-15 days of signing a contract, (3).  67% of the deposit is forfeited if the event is cancelled between 16-30 days after signing a contract and (4).  100% of the deposit will be forfeited if the event is cancelled after 30 days of signing a contract.  ​

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For a cancellation occurring after a three 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. or by email.  However, 33% of the deposit is forfeited if the event is cancelled between 4-15 days of signing a contract, 67% of the deposit is forfeited if the event is cancelled between 16-30 days after signing a contract and 100% of the deposit will be forfeited if the event is cancelled after 30 days of signing a contract.

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Military Cancellations/Rescheduling - 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 or emailed 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 the new date is available on the calendar with Detailed Weddings & Events, we will amend a contract to include the new date.  If the new date requested is not available on the calendar of Detailed Weddings & Events, or if you decide to completely cancel and not reschedule, the payment for services rendered will be as follows:  1. 100% of the deposit is refundable up to three days if a client wishes to cancel for any reason after signing a contract.  2.  33% of the deposit is forfeited if the event is cancelled between 4-15 days of signing a contract, 3.  67% of the deposit is forfeited if the event is cancelled between 16-30 days after signing a contract and 4.  100% of the deposit will be forfeited if the event is cancelled after 30 days of signing a contract.

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8.  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.  

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