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Process
From first note to last dance.
Seven steps for a full-planning wedding. Shorter packages start at step four.
- Week 0
Inquiry
Send the form. We reply within two business days with availability and a suggested package.
- Week 1
Consultation
A free 45-minute call or studio visit by appointment. We ask about guests, budget, priorities and worries.
- Week 2
Proposal & agreement
A written proposal with fixed fee, scope, payment schedule and refund terms. Nothing is charged until you sign.
- Signing
Retainer & portal
Your retainer reserves the date. You get the planning portal, budget sheet and planning calendar.
- Months 1–10
Vendors & design
Shortlists, tours, bookings and the design board. We collect each vendor's certificate of insurance.
- 8 weeks out
Timeline & weather plan
Draft timeline, floor plan and weather plan. Three review rounds, then sent to every vendor.
- The day
We run it
Lead planner and assistant on site from load-in to last vendor out. Afterward, we close vendor payments with you and ask permission before sharing any photos.
Hurricane season
The weather plan is part of the plan.
June through November, every event has three written layers.
- Hold: tent or indoor space reserved, with its release date.
- Decide: a go/no-go call 48–72 hours out, using National Weather Service forecasts.
- Postpone: if a storm makes the date unsafe, the force-majeure clause in your agreement applies. We recommend third-party wedding insurance.