WHAT TO EXPECT
ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
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Bridal Attendant will meet you at the location where you are getting ready. The bridal attendant will be with you throughout the day until the reception.
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We will coordinate the on-time arrival of hair and make-up stylists.
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We will be in constant contact with all your vendors the day of the wedding.
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Assist with pinning on corsages and boutonnieres.
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Assist bride with getting into her gown.
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Assist photographer with the best areas for First look, Daddy & Daughter, and any other pictures.
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Tidy up the bridal suite.
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Ensure that the wedding day itinerary is followed, and everything runs on time.
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We bring along an emergency suitcase with every emergency item you can think of. Including but not limited to…tampons, glue, scissors, bleach, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, sewing kit, and more.
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A planner starts at the ceremony site to ensure that floral deliveries are on time and set up.
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Set out wedding programs.
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Instruct ushers when it is time to begin walking down the aisle.
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Instruct musicians and officiants.
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Ensure that the Blessed Mother, Mothers presentation flowers and Pew décor is in place.
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Go over the cue that will be used to signal the start time of the wedding.
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Follow the walking order to instruct the bridal party for their entrance down the aisle.
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Instruct bride and groom.
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Facilitate any photos after the wedding.
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Ensure that the wedding day itinerary is followed so as not to be late for the start of the reception.
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A planner starts at the reception venue.
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Ensure the cake has been delivered and set up.
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Instruct all vendors as to where to set up.
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Meet with catering staff to confirm the food service timeline.
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Set up guest book, pen, cake knives, napkins, toasting glasses, and favors are all in place.
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Set up floral, candles and décor throughout the venue.
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Receive the bride and groom and whisk them away for a private moment together as husband and wife and have a chance to enjoy their reception menu.
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Coordinate the changeover between cocktail hour and reception event.
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Instruct the band/DJ when to announce the bride and groom.
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Direct bride and groom to first dance, dances with parents and bridal party.
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Facilitate the garter toss, bouquet toss and cake cutting according to wedding day itinerary.
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Cue band, DJ, Video and Photographer for any special photos taken.
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Pass the guest book around during the reception to ensure all guests were able to sign.
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Distribute gratuities to vendors at the end of the night.
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Secure card box, count cards and deliver them to designated family member.
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Pack up gifts, cards, and personal items of the brides and ensure that they get to the hotel, designated car, or are brought back to our shop for pick up.
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Coordinate the end of night second line, sparkler send off, exit of the bride and groom.