• 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

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1.  Full Wedding Planning and Coordination Service  is $1200 - For the bride needing assistance from beginning to end.

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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.

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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:

• Planning your timeline

• Budget Breakdown

• Marriage requirements for your destination location

• Selecting a Travel Agent

• What to expect of your Wedding Planner/Coordinator

• Comparing Resorts & Packages

• Ceremony & Reception Planning

• Travelling & what to pack?

• 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 

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       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 

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       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.

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      SOCIAL EVENT PLANNING, & COORDINATION PLUS SETUP & TEARDOWN

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       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 

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       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

 

• 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

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       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

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       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

          

• 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

 

• 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.

• Economy,

• Standard

• Premium

• 4-Post Canopy (Chuppah/Modern Mandap) and

• 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

 

• 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.

 

• 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.  

 

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