Whether you want your occasion to be large or small, simple or elaborate, traditional or contemporary, you can have peace of mind knowing that I’ll be by your side making sure all the details are handled beautifully.
Planning and coordinating a wedding can be an extremely hectic & stressful process. I handle every detail, freeing you and your family to savor every moment. I have a variety of packages to fit all budgets so I can help with all your needs!
I specialize in weddings but also do birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, bridal showers, retirement parties, corporate events, sweet sixteens, bar/bat mitzahs etc.
I have a comprehensive list of preferred local vendors that will help ease the frustration of searching on your own.
"The Luxury Package"
If you have no time or clue how to plan every detail of your big day, this package is for you.
Initial consultation with bride and groom
Unlimited follow up consultations via phone or email.
Once a month "touch base" meetings in person
Budget planning and timeline development
Unlimited vendor referrals (florist, photographer, reception site, officiant, caterer etc)
Arrange and accompany you to all vendor meetings when necessary.
Event design of theme & décor concept. Including but not limited to … invitations, floral décor, lighting, favors, table arrangements, personal accents etc.
Assist with guest accommodations & welcome packages
Tracking RSVP’s and following up with who hasn’t responded
Develop seating chart and table arrangement.
Rehearsal of ceremony & coordination of the after dinner party
Creating & distributing the itinerary and programs for the wedding day
Final vendor confirmations & driving directions to all venues
Full wedding day coordination (see “Elegance Package” for details)
*** This package is priced at a flat rate based on location, size of event and level of coordination needed.
“The Sophistication Package”
If you have managed to plan the entire event but need some last minute help to ensure all final details are taken care of …this package is for you.
Unlimited contact via email and phone
Vendor referrals for those not secured yet
Additional 5 hours of planning meetings (in person or via phone conference) in which we will discuss budget adjustments, theme, final vendor selections, and final walk through of reception site if necessary. I will offer last minute tips and ideas to bring your whole event together for a cohesive feeling.
Final review of all contracts and management of vendor services
Assist with final checklist/ timeline to ensure that all your “to do’s” are accomplished
Full wedding day coordination (see “Elegance Package” for details)
*** This package is priced at a flat rate based on location, size of event and level of coordination needed.
"The Elegance Package"
If you have planned the entire event but realize, as the day gets closer you need some help tying up loose ends & the "day of”, this package is for you.
One meeting approximately one month prior to wedding day to review & coordinate timeline
Unlimited contact throughout the month via phone or email
Review the vendor contracts & confirming all vendor times
Assisting in any last minute problems / issues that come up
Coordinate the rehearsal & customize the wedding day itinerary and programs
Collecting all wedding day items at the rehearsal (candles, favors, guest books etc)
Complete wedding day coordination (up to 10 hours) with two day of coordinators
Ensuring that everything happens on schedule and in style
Distribution of final payments to vendors
Making sure the ceremony & reception site are properly setup
Having an onsite essential wedding day emergency kit for any unforeseen mishaps
Cueing all the ceremony & reception line-ups and announcements
Primping the bride & bridal party for a picture perfect look
Ensuring all the photography shots desired are taken & songs requested are played
Preparing all the keepsakes and top of cake at the end of the night
Decorate bridal suite for wedding night
***This package is priced at a flat rate for entire day coordination - based on location, size of event and level of coordination needed. Add on's are extra
"A La Carte Options"
If you just need help with a specific task or need to add these on to your existing package, this is the plan for you.
Theme and décor concept design
Coordinating an engagement party
Assisting with out of town guest accommodations & welcome packages for hotel rooms
Creating a customized budget & timeline of monthly task reminders
Assisting in selection of vendors
Negotiating vendor contracts
Coordinating your vendor appointments
Bridal shower, bachelorette party planning
Invitation, favor and program design development
Help with invitations, favor, or theme design
Assisting or purchasing gifts for bridal party
Planning a rehearsal dinner/party
Assist in selecting quality vendors
Negotiating vendor contracts
Reviewing vendor contracts
Favor assembly
Addressing & mailing invitations as well as keeping track of RSVP's
Plan day after breakfast/lunch gathering
Decorate bridal suite for wedding night
Planning the honeymoon & all travel arrangements (Sandals Resorts - Representative **you can book straight from my link on the Industry Fav's" page)
*** These are priced as a flat rate...if using as an add on to existing package or as a stand-alone task.
“The Destination Package”
If you want help planning a wedding at a far away location but haven’t a clue where to start… this is the package for you.
Assisting with the location selection
Providing you with a travel agent to aid in all the site and flight arrangements
Contract review and negotiations
Budget creation and management
Gathering all the legal advice pertaining to travel (marriage license requirements in different locations etc)
Developing personalized save the dates to coordinate with your theme
Planning of the ceremony and reception
Providing a timeline to you and your bridal party
Full event design, theme and décor concept development
Providing suitable vendors as well as management of all the details
Assisting with travel accommodations and on site activities for guests
On site wedding coordination with two coordinators
*** This package is priced at a flat rate based on location, size of event and level of coordination needed.
Melanie Tanko
Professional Bridal Consultant
Member, Association of Bridal Consultants