HERITAGE FARM WEDDINGS

The Planning:

 

• A dedicated Lead Coordinator throughout planning process; Lead Coordinator and Event Assistant the day of your wedding.

• Unlimited phone calls, emails and texts.

• A 70-page Day of Directing Client packet with worksheets, quote forms and checklists to assist you with your planning.

• Up to 3 meetings prior to the wedding (approximately 60-45 days out) where we will:

  • Review all four phases of The Bliss Method™ 

  • Complete both Ceremony & Reception agenda worksheets

  • Provide solutions to any family or etiquette issues

  • Design the complete layout and flow of both Ceremony & Reception

• Contact each vendor with pertinent information, provide them with updated wedding timeline, agenda and coordinate contact through the entire event.

The Rehearsal:

 

• Creation of Wedding Reminder Postcard with crucial times, locations and schedule of wedding day to be given to everyone at the rehearsal.

• Set up favors, centerpieces (if applicable), decorations, name cards, table numbers, etc. before the rehearsal if possible; if not, the wedding morning.

• Attendance at the rehearsal and run it completely if the Pastor wishes. (Even if morning of the event)

The Ceremony:

 

• Complete set up of the event.

• Set up of favors, centerpieces, menu cards, etc.; Setting up the unity candle/unity sand.

• Attaching Pew bows or RSVP signs; Securing the aisle runner (if applicable).

• Placement of the guest book & programs; Set up of the Memory Table (if applicable).

• Complete management of the event.

• Pin on Boutonnieres and corsages; Confirm placement of rings.

• Assist any special helpers (readers, musicians, guest book & program attendants, etc.).

• Line up entire Bridal Party (including parents & grandparents) and direct them down the aisle.

• Provide emergency management (sew on buttons, repair floral problems, & fix any issues that arise).

• Manage Bridal Party including Flower Girl, Ring Bearer and Ushers.

• Clean up decorations from ceremony & take them to the reception (if not all at Heritage Farms) (Unity Candle, Guest Book, any left-over flowers or decorations).

• Assist the Photographer in making sure pictures after ceremony go quickly and smoothly.

• Get the Bride, Groom & Bridal Party get off to the reception with all their belongings.

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The Reception:

 

• Put on table linens (if applicable); Set up table decorations (flower petals, crystals, centerpieces, candles, menu cards).

• Set up gift table and place card table (if applicable).

• Light all candles (if applicable), Assist all vendors in being ready at the right time.

• Place the Guest Book & Unity Candle on gift table; Confirm all tables and chairs are in correct placement

• Line up Bridal Party for entrance.

• Coordinate the reception and all rituals so that they flow seamlessly, and vendors are prepared.

• Consistently check on Bride, Groom and their families and get them anything they might need.

• Make final payments to any vendors that still need to be paid & disperse tips (if applicable).

• Emergency Management (vendor no-shows, sick guest, unruly guest, popped buttons or seams, first aid, etc.…)

• Complete tear down of the event.

• Gather up all gifts as well as all of the Bride’s decorations and put into correct car.

• Leave Heritage Farm in the condition it needs to be in.

Day of Directing gives you the enjoyment of planning the entire wedding yourself while still having the
assistance of a professional; and allowing you to be a guest at your own wedding. You can’t get much more
Blissfully Simple™ than that! The Day of Directing Package is generally $2,000, but our collaboration Blissfully Simple™ Events allows us to offer it for only $1,500!

If you find you want help from beginning to end, we can certainly offer you the Full-Service package. Ask us and we can discuss the services and charges related to this package.