Elita Friesen Weddings

Ongoing consultation and advice as requested
Preparing a budget
Preparing a schedule/timeline and checklist
Assisting with selection and booking of ceremony and reception site
Assisting with selecting and booking an officiant for the wedding
Assisting with selecting a color scheme, theme, and style of the wedding
Assisting with the design, arranging the printing and mailing out of the invitations
Tracking the R.S.V.P.'s and who will be attending
Assisting with selection of wedding attire and accessories (if requested)
Finding, negotiating with, and booking suitable vendors (e.g. florist, photographer, videographer, musicians, caterer, etc.)
Reviewing vendor's contracts and coordinating with vendors
Providing information to obtain a marriage license
Ceremony planning
Preparing itineraries, seating list, name plates
Attending and overseeing the rehearsal
Instructing attendants about their duties
Directing the processionals, recessionals and receiving line
Reception planning
Coordinating the collection of gifts received on the wedding day
Wedding day coordination
Providing a stress free day for the bride and groom
Announcing the engagement in the newspaper and/or sending out announcements
Announcing the wedding in the newspaper and/or sending out announcement
Coordinating the payment of final fees to vendors