Wedding Day Preparation

• Conduct an in-person consultation meeting with the bride and groom

• Create a wedding day schedule

• Obtain bridal party and vendor contact information from bride and groom

• Thorough walk through of venue

Wedding Ceremony

• Provide an Emergency Kit. The kit normally includes wipes, hair spray, safety pins, a sewing kit, scissors, deodorant, straws, Band-Aids, snacks and many other things you may need on your Wedding Day.

• Provide officiant with marriage license

• Confirm limo schedule

• Direct the florist in the correct placement of venue flowers/décor

• Confirm all ushers/bridesmaids receive corsages/boutonnieres,

• Confirm bride/bridegroom have bouquet/boutonniere

• Set up of guest book

• Set up for any traditional rite(s) that may be performed during the ceremony

• Confirm Best Man/Maid of Honor have the rings

• Direct Bridal party to location for photography

• Cue ceremony services: musicians and bridal party processional

• Assist in break-down: ensure all personal items are gathered and given to the appropriate persons, ensure all decorations have been removed and taken to reception site or returned to appropriate vendor(s)

Reception

• Assist in set up:

  • Ensure that tables are decorated properly

  • Set up place cards and gift table

  • Confirm gift card basket placement (if you will not carry a pouch)

• Direct guests to cocktail area, restrooms and dining area

• Cue reception services:

  • Bride/groom entrance

  • Bridal party entrance

  • First dance and other traditional dances

  • Toasts

  • Cake cutting

  • Bride and groom departure

• Coordinate all vendor meals and breaks if applicable

• Ensure that all guest receive party favors

• Distribute final payments and gratuities to vendors

• Assist in break-down:

  • Ensure that all personal items are gathered and given to the appropriate person(s)

  • Ensure rental item pickup has been scheduled and venue is left in proper condition and ensure all gifts are properly stored.