He finally popped the question! You're excited, but where do you start?
Set up a free planning meeting
Call us for a free consultation! We will talk through your entire day, your visions, interests, likes, and dislikes. We will chat about your individual needs and your budget. You deserve to enjoy your wedding day and the planning process. Set up a free, no pressure consultation today to discuss your dream wedding. We will provide you with a quote for our services. We are confident that our knowledge and industry connections will save you money, time, and stress!
Are prices negotiable?
Yes. Each package can be modified based on your needs. You may have made arrangements for a portion of the planning, but need our help in other areas. Below descriptions are an outline and range of services. You can add or delete services based on your needs and budget.
The difference between planning with a professional coordinator is planning a wedding that guests will remember and you can enjoy! Regardless of where you are in the planning process, we can help!
* In order to give more personal time to our clients, we limit the number of events/weddings we book per year. Call today to secure your date.
invitations, favors, and programs. Also, assistance will be provided for seating chart development and display. Create packets or baskets for out of town guests and place them at their hotel. Depending on the location from the reception, prepare the honeymoon suite for your arrival. We will also arrange for pick up of the wedding gown and tux from the honeymoon suite. We will assist in taking the bouquet for preservation. Customize this package to include assistance in planning the rehearsal dinner with vendor selection, decor, and coordination of the rehearsal dinner. We really mean Rock star treatment! Package summary
help with the little things! Let your personal coordinator tactfully call non-respondent RSVP's to help get a more accurate headcount. We will arrive early to the venue to help with décor items (center pieces, favors, candles, tulle, programs, guest book, chair covers, etc.). Fifteen planning meetings are included in this package. Package summary
“At Last it’s Wedding Day”
Ceremony Direction and Reception Coordination
This package encompasses the directing services listed in the below ‘I Do’ and ‘It’s a Celebration’ packages. Six planning meetings are included to discuss details of the ceremony and reception. We will direct the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. This package covers all the basics and then some! Receive monthly 'To Do's' to help you stay on track during the planning process. This package is helpful regardless of whether the wedding is one month away or twelve months away. Receive vendor referrals to help expedite the planning process and ensure your special day is in the hands of professionals. Customize this package to include our most popular services. Receive three additional planning meetings and planning assistance. Let us help you create a budget and stay within it using our knowledge of vendor fees and local averages. We can assist in ordering needed rental items (linens, chair covers, accessories, tents, etc.). We will accompany and guide you through meetings
with the caterer and the florist. We offer contract assistance, including reviewing contracts and confirming final details with vendors prior to the wedding. Your personal coordinator will not only help you plan the details, but will be there to execute them. Services include ceremony decoration and direction, reception decoration and coordination. Brides that select this upgraded package receive a complimentary one-year subscription to Martha Stewart Weddings! Package summary
“It’s a Celebration”
Reception Coordination
So, the church lady will help you down the aisle, but who will coordinate the reception? This package is similar to what others call the ‘month until the big day’ package. It includes three meetings to discuss all the details! Whether the wedding is a month away or twelve months away, this package will save you time and money! A time line of the reception will be provided. We will be at the reception in time to light candles and be ready for your guest’s arrival. Your personal coordinator will greet your guests and guide them to where they should
be. We will be there to cue all the events, from your introduction to the last dance! Our presence will ensure that the events are timed appropriately and that you and your guests are taken care of. This package is for the bride that has planned her perfect wedding, but can not wear two hats! She recognizes the importance of letting a professional ensure that her wishes are taken care of! And, she is courteous to let her friends and family enjoy the day instead of imposing on them to work the wedding. Customize this package to include three additional meetings and planning services. We can provide planning assistance such as vendor referrals and helpful hints. We can also assist in decorating the reception area, such as setting out favors, candles, centerpieces, and other décor items. Package summary
“I Do”
Ceremony Direction
This package is for the bride that needs just a little help getting down the aisle! Ceremony direction includes helping you with the etiquette of who goes first down the aisle, wrangling in the groomsmen, and training the ushers. This package includes one meeting at the ceremony location to discuss the ceremony. We will direct the ceremony rehearsal and direct the ceremony on the day of the wedding. Customize this package to include additional
"BFF Package"
A to Z Planning, Ceremony Direction, and Reception Coordination
Your personal coordinator will set up and accompany you on all meetings with your vendors (venue, caterer, florist, musicians, photographer). Let a seasoned professional save you time and money in researching professional vendors, etiquette, and new trends. It goes without saying that we will assist in the ceremony direction (all of the ‘I Do’ package below) and reception direction (all of the ‘It’s a Celebration’ package below). You don't have to impose on family or friends to
“Rock star"
Planning, Ceremony Direction, Reception Coordination, and the Red Carpet
This package is for the bride that wants it all! She either wants the rock star treatment or realizes the need for pampering on her special day. Enjoy an unlimited number of planning meetings. Everything in the below packages are included. We mean everything: planning, directing, decoration of the ceremony and reception area, etc. In addition, your personal consultant will accompany you to bridal shops to help with dress selection. We will assist in selection of
help, such as décor and coordination. This includes us arriving early to pin on boutonnieres and corsages. We will set out your programs, guest book, and other items. We can also help with church décor, such as pew decoration, aisle runners, rose petal placement, etc. A complimentary time line of the reception day (including toasts, cutting of the cake, first dance, bouquet/ garter toss, and departure time) is also included. Package summary
Non Prime Rates
Weddings scheduled Monday through Thursday will receive a 30% discount on any of the above packages.
Destination Weddings: Have passport, will travel!
Any of the above packages can be selected. Airfare, hotel stay, and a $30 per diem will also be required. From the amazing Smoky Mountains, to crystal clear beaches of Sandals, to an oversees get-a-way, let's start planning!
Hourly Services
Our hourly rates begin at $50 per hour. Call us for planning tips, brain storming sessions, vendor hints, etc.
More Services
Honeymoon Suite Makeover: In preparation for your arrival, we will light candles, spread petals, provide snacks, etc. to make your entrance unforgettably romantic!
Rehearsal Dinner Planning: Assistance with site location, food, décor, and coordination of the event. Two meetings and unlimited calls and emails are included.
Calligraphy Service: We will verify addresses to zip codes. Then our calligrapher will hand write names and addresses on the inner and outer envelops. We will purchase the stamps, add them to your envelopes, and mail your invitations.
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All Ever After Packages include:
Kristie as the lead coordinator with associates as needed
Unlimited calls and emails
Vendor referrals and budget assistance
Complimentary time line for the reception
Tuxedo selection and return service
"Ever After Bridal Boutique"
Customization
Shop our packages to customize services to meet your specific requests. One thing we've learned in our years of business is that every bride is unique! Your style, budget, and needs are different than any other bride. Pick and choose specific services from different packages to help us meet your individual needs. Need a service that is not listed? Ask us to see what we can do for you!
Wedding Services
“We had no idea how to even begin planning a wedding, and Kristie made everything so easy, fun and manageable."
- Katie & Daniel
May 23, 2008
“I am still receiving compliments on how smoothly the wedding flowed four months later!”
–Laura
August 16, 2008
Ever After Events ~ Kristie Wright ~ Knoxville, TN
(865) 599-4354 ~ info@everafterevents.org ~ www.everafterevents.org
Professional Bridal Consultant with The Association of Bridal Consultants
