There are three types of wedding consulting that we do:

1. A full-service wedding consultant is the most popular option at EJP Events. In this format, we work with you from the beginning to help set a budget and create a theme, brainstorm unique ideas with you, then research and book the vendors who can make it all happen. You're reminded of important planning and payment deadlines. From time to time, you'll meet with us and take care of planning or etiquette concerns as they pop up, so you're always on top of things.

   As the wedding approaches, we reconfirm your arrangements, troubleshoot logistics, and crystallize your vision into a final plan. At the rehearsal and on the wedding day, we ensure that your instructions are followed. Finally, we supervise the cleanup and closing of the site. We even return the tuxedos! All you do is enjoy.

   Most local full-service wedding consulting projects carry a flat fee in the $2,500-$5,000 range.

2. Wedding Day Coordination or "wrap up" wedding consulting is where you've planned your entire wedding, but want someone else in charge as the day approaches. In this format, you go over any outstanding planning concerns with your consultant and tie up your loose ends beginning 8 weeks before the wedding. We then reconfirm with all of your vendors, create an event itinerary, then carefully oversee the details at the rehearsal and wedding. We may also provide additional services such as setup or teardown labor, depending on your needs.

   "Where do you want me to put these linens?" "Is this the table for the cake?" "Where should the band set up?" --these questions and more will invariably be asked on the day of your wedding. Your wedding coordinator will have your event plan in hand and handle these details for you, giving you more time to relax and get ready with your wedding party, and more time for you and your family to enjoy the day.

   Most local wedding day and "wedding day plus" projects carry a flat fee in the $750-$2,500 range.

3. One-time or occasional consulting is where you meet with a consultant for a fixed number of meetings to accomplish specific tasks. The consultant does not go to the wedding. A couple of hours of preparation can save you hundreds of dollars down the road. Some examples are:

   • A bride needed to know how to allocate her budget to the different vendors. She had never planned a party of this size and needed to know what a florist, photographer, caterer, etc. normally cost.
   • A couple wanted to get the names of three caterers with good references within their budget, who could handle West Indian cuisine for 130 people.
     

   Most local one-time or occasional wedding consulting or production projects are charged at an hourly rate of $50 to $100 per hour.

Please call EJP Events today to find out how easy it can be to get the wedding you really want. The initial consultation to create your custom proposal is free of charge.