Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Certified Wedding/Event Planner


An Angel On Your Day
Angel Giovinazzo
Certified Wedding Consultant
917.969.2283
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!  Every wedding and couple is unique and must be treated as such.  No matter what you are looking for, the best way to get started is to set-up a free consultation.
Our full day-of coordination service package includes:
Two Weeks Prior to Wedding Day
Meet with bride and groom to present timeline. Go over any arrangements the couple have previously made with vendors, and update timeline accordingly. 
One Week Prior to Wedding Day
Confirm final details with vendors prior to wedding day. Make sure that all vendors have An Angel On Your Day’s contact information. Send vendors a copy of the final timeline and make sure they have directions to the ceremony and reception locations.
Rehearsal (optional)
Distribute wedding timelines to best man and maid-of honor
Work with wedding officiator to choreograph wedding ceremony, processional and recessional
Alert wedding party as to where they need to be the following day, and at what time
Pre-Ceremony 
At brides “getting dressed” location:
Facilitate on-time arrival of hair and make-up stylists 
Coordinate hair and make-up schedule with bridal party and stylists and ensure that hair and make-up is completed in a timely fashion
Coordinate any food deliveries and set up and clear all meals
Make sure personal flowers i.e. bridal bouquet, bridesmaid’s flowers and father of the bride’s boutonnière arrive on time
Make sure photographer arrives on time and has a “must shoot” list
Ensure that transportation arrives on time and instruct wedding party as to when to depart for ceremony
Assist bride with putting on her wedding gown
Maintain An Angel On Your Day Bridal Emergency Kit (just in case)
Kit Includes: such items as stain sticks, hairspray, safety pins, a sewing kit, scissors, Static Guard, deodorant, straws, Band-Aids, snacks, and many other things you may need on the wedding day
Communicate with best man to make sure groom is getting dressed and on-time
Make wedding party aware of any last minute details
Communicate with transportation driver and maid-of-honor/best man while bridal party is on the way to the ceremony location
 
Ceremony

Set up programs and other ceremony items i.e. guest book, unity candles, kiddush cups, wine or yarmulkes
Ensure that ushers/groomsmen arrive on time and are ready to pass out programs
Ensure that personal flowers i.e. flower girl bouquet and groomsmen boutonnières have arrived at ceremony location
Alert ushers/groomsmen as to when to begin escorting guests to their seats and remind them as to how to be a “proper” usher
Ensure that ceremony musicians have arrived and direct them as to where to set up
Confirm the music that ceremony musicians will play during the ceremony, as well as start times for each piece of music. 
Communicate with bride and groom so that they know how much time remains before the start of the ceremony
Handle any emergencies that may arise
Line up the bridal party for their entrances down the aisle
Cue ceremony musicians when bridal party is ready to begin processional
Gather family and friends for after ceremony photos
Prior to Reception

Greet vendors and instruct them as to where to set up i.e. wedding band, florist, and caterer
Make sure reception flowers/décor is set up according to flower order
Meet with catering staff to confirm food timeline
Set up guest book and pen, champagne flutes, cake cutting utensils
Set up table numbers/names and menu cards
Set up amenities baskets, hand towels, candles etc. in bathrooms
Reception

Ensure proper flow of cocktail hour food
Look over dining tables and make sure they are set up properly
Help guests locate their escort cards and dining tables
Distribute final payments/gratuities to vendors at the end of the evening 
Prevent & fix any problems that may arise during your event
Remain easily accessible through the entire event in case there are any details you would like attended to
Set up favor table towards the end of the evening
Pack up gifts/cards, miscellaneous ceremony and reception items and have them ready to be taken to a family members car at the end of the night
Coordinate reception departure transportation
If you would like to set up a consultation please email me back at anangelonyourday@gmail.com or call me at 917.969.2283
I know this can be an overwhelming time, but that’s why An Angel On Your Day will guide you through every step of the way!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Angel Giovinazzo