Top 10 Ways for Brides to have a stress-free wedding day
1. Contact Alaska Weddings Unlimited to coordinate and plan your wedding!
2. Enjoy each moment leading up to your special day!
3. Get a massage as often as possible.
4. Have fun!
5. Keep everyone in the wedding party informed.
6. Don't forget to include the groom in the decision-making process.
7. Create a budget and stick to it.
8. Remember this is your special day!
9. Write down all your ideas.
10. Give yourself as much time as possible to create the wedding of your dreams.
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Q: My church or reception location already has an on-site coordinator. Why would I need another one?
A: When there is an on-site coordinator your wedding consultant becomes your personal assistant, and does not infringe on the work of the site coordinator. Church coordinators are very good at lining up the bridal party for the processional and the reception site coordinator will make sure the food is served promptly. But these people are often so busy overseeing the site logistics that they aren't able to take care of the little things or anticipate emergency situations. Who will make sure all of the groomsmen have their boutonnieres before pictures? Who will know where to call if the limo is late? What will you do if the zipper rips out of your dress? Who will notice that you wanted organza ribbons on the pews, not silk? On-site coordinators are often not prepared or willing to take care of these kinds of problems. Your professional wedding consultant is experienced in seeing the big picture and smoothly bringing together all of the components.
Control - We manage the location and selection of your wedding professionals without making you feel you have no control of your own wedding. We narrow down the process and give you the choices best suited for your vision and your budget.
· Stress - Many brides to be find that the wedding planning can be a strain on the family, who quite innocently, want you to do everything the way THEY want it done. I will work with your vision of you wedding and without stress.
· Budget - I will work within your budget and present to you the professional services best suited to your budget and your vision. Most wedding vendors offer a better price to a coordinator because they know they will use them again and again.... whereas, a bride will only be using them once.
Q: We're on a tight budget - how can I justify the cost of a wedding consultant?
A: A consultant will help you stay within your budget and find the best values for your money. Your consultant is also a valuable information resource which means you can put all that money you would have spent on wedding books and planning guides towards a fabulous honeymoon.
Who will know where to call if the limo is late? What will you do if the zipper rips out of your dress? Who will notice that you wanted organza ribbons on the pews, not silk?
Q: I'm really enjoying the planning process and I'm concerned that a wedding consultant will take over and do everything for me.
A: Hiring a wedding coordinator means you can enjoy all the fun of the decision making without having to worry about how to make it all work. Your consultant will give you as much or as little help as you need, but will always follow your wishes. Your coordinator can provide you with timelines and to do lists which allow you to do the work with the peace of mind that you will not be forgetting anything. A Wedding Consultant will help you bring your ideas and dreams to life.
My job is to assist in planning your wedding while taking the stressful responsibilities off you and your family. I will assist with event coordination and design in which will insure a flawless wedding day. I am of great assistance in your research, planning and follow-up of each wedding detail. Most importantly, I will be there on your wedding day and throughout your wedding weekend to make sure each important detail is in place.
Assistance locating the perfect site to host your wedding & reception
§ Assistance with design, style, atmosphere and layout of your wedding & reception
§ Assistance determining your budget and managing your expenditures.
§ Unlimited advice & consultations via phone, fax and email.
Vendor Referral & Coordination
§ Make contacts with recommended vendors to check availability, acquire appropriate contracts, distribute deposits, send detailed job descriptions, send and discuss wedding day itinerary and coordinate on wedding day.
§ Catering: access to the most talented chefs in the area and assistance with every detail of your menu planning
§ Flowers: floral design professionals to help design your wedding ceremony & reception
§ Rentals: tents, tables, chairs, heaters, stages, dance floors, etc.
§ Bar and Bartenders
§ Linens and China
§ Photographer
§ Video Photographer
§ Cake Baker
§ Ceremony Musicians
§ Reception Musicians
§ Limousines and Carriages
§ Wedding Clergy
§ Spa appointments
§ Assist with golf tournaments, rafting trips or other special events
The Details
§ Design event layout and provide detailed drawing of location setup
§ Design wedding day itinerary for vendors, bridal party, family and Bride and Groom.
§ Provided detailed expenditure report
The Wedding Day and Wedding Weekend
· Attend and coordinate the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
· Help create the team, which will ensure a successful wedding day
· Confirm with vendors to ensure each detail is in place
· Supervision of ceremony & reception setup
· Organize the processional and recessional
· Provide full on-site coordination to ensure a smooth and stress free wedding day
EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS DON'T JUST HAPPEN. THEY ARE PLANNED!
Control - We manage the location and selection of your wedding professionals without making you feel you have no control of your own wedding. We narrow down the process and give you the choices best suited for your vision and your budget.
· Stress - Many brides to be find that the wedding planning can be a strain on the family, who quite innocently, want you to do everything the way THEY want it done. I will work with your vision of you wedding and without stress.
· Budget - I will work within your budget and present to you the professional services best suited to your budget and your vision. Most wedding vendors offer a better price to a coordinator because they know they will use them again and again.... whereas, a bride will only be using them once.
We can start at any stage of the planning, allowing us to do as little or as much as desired.
We research vendors for you, make phone calls for you, go on appointments for you, negotiate for you (saving you money), think of creative and unique ideas for your wedding, willingly take on your headaches, and still remain calm through it all…………..just to ensure that your day is stress free and enjoyable by you, your family and friends.
Nuptial know-how from wedding planner
Here are tips from wedding planner Pamela Barefoot of Atrendy Wedding & Event Co. in Manassas, Va.
• Old, new, borrowed, blue: One of the biggest ways a bride and groom can save money is by making their own paper products on the computer -- invitations, place cards, menu cards, programs for the ceremony. Also, many people will create their own flower arrangements by buying their vases wholesale and then having a florist provide the flowers.
• Vow 'em: I love brides who think outside the box. I'm working with one who's using a chocolate theme. There'll be chocolate-covered place cards, chocolate-colored chair covers and cocoa-colored dresses for the bridesmaids. It's chic and modern.
• Delegate: On your wedding day, you don't want to worry about the cake or DJ. That's why you put someone else in charge. If you don't have a planner, give duties to people you trust.
-- The Washington Post
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