Elegant Affairs by Nicole 

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Services

Welcome to the Elegant Affairs by Nicole information page. We ar e the premier provider of Wedding and Event Planning. Our goal is to provide the very best in making sure your vision is experienced on your most important day. Because our quality control standards are high, our Wedding and Event Professionals are among the best in the business. Our goal is to always deliver an exciting and memorable wedding planning experience while staying within your set budget . We want you, our valued customer, to be happy. Here is a  list of our services.

Our rehearsal, ceremony and reception services are packaged in three bundles. Check out each one to see how much help you are needing for your perfect wedding. Contact us if you would like to design a special package just for you!  We also sell services a la mode to make your day perfect in each and every way. Call for our Super Party Packages! Call or email for our all-inclusive affordable pricing! We work with all budgets to give you an "Elegant Affair"!

 

Designer at Cost ( Silver Package)
 Designer Assistance (Gold Package)
 Top of the Line Designer Original (Platinum Package)

 

Designer at Cost (Silver Package)

Meet with Bride on the following schedule:

  • 1st Meeting: After the signing of the contract.
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    • Discuss vendors needed and provide proven vendor recommendations
  • 2nd Meeting: Three months prior to wedding date.
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    • Discuss ceremony and reception structure.
    • Discuss ceremony music.
    • Discuss selection of the ceremony programs and wording of programs.
    • Provide information on obtaining marriage license.
  • 3rd Meeting: Attend final wrap up meeting at reception site.
  • 4th Meeting: Two weeks before wedding date (Final wrap up meeting)

Pre-Wedding Tasks:

  • Review signed contracts and assess the arrangements made and identify any deficiencies.
  • Create a comprehensive pre-ceremony, ceremony aND reception itinerary.
  • Contact bride's wedding professionals
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    • 1st Contact: Introduce myself
    • 2nd Contact: Review specifics regarding the wedding
    • 3rd Contact: Provide ceremony and reception itinerary
    • 4th Contact: Confirm all details the week of the wedding
  • Provide answers to questions via email during the wedding planning process
  • Attend rehearsal (1 1/2 hours of time at the ceremony site)
  • Direct rehearsal if allowed by the minister and/or church (will coordinate this or assist them during the rehearsal)

Wedding Day:

  • Meet industry professionals at ceremony and reception site with their deliveries, and for their set up
  • Execute all ceremony plans and details with vendors
  • Pin flowers on attendants and distribute bouquets
  • Distribute remaining payments to industry professionals (if not previously paid)
  • Distribute tossing items to guests for the bride and groom grand exit
  • Supervise reception and coordinate details of reception

 

Designer Assistance (Gold Package)

Meet with Bride on the following schedule:

  • 1st Meeting: After the signing of the contract.
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    • Organizational meeting.
    • Prioritize vendors.
    • Allocate your budget.
    • Discuss wedding expectations and vision.
    • Discuss vendors needed.
    • Receive any signed contracts with vendors that are already established.
  • 2nd Meeting: Six months prior to wedding date.
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    • Help bride select wedding stationery from stationery books.
  • 3rd Meeting: Three months prior to wedding date.
  •  
    • Discuss ceremony and reception structure.
    • Discuss ceremony music.
    • Discuss selection of the ceremony programs and wording of programs.
    • Provide information on obtaining marriage license.
  • 4th Meeting: Attend final wrap up meeting at reception site.
  • 5th Meeting: Two weeks before wedding date (Final wrap up meeting)

Pre-Wedding Tasks:

  • Review signed contracts and assess the arrangements made and identify any deficiencies.
  • Provide bride wiTh list of qualified aND pr oven vendors via e-mail
  • Prepare budget
  • Bride will receive the following via e-mail:
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    • Etiquette on who pays for what
    • Instructions on the proper way to address your wedding stationery
    • Monthly calendar of "To Do Wedding Tasks" so decisions are made in an orderly manner
    • Notification of upcoming payments due to vendors
    • Updates on your budget
  • Create a comprehensive pre-ceremony, ceremony aND reception itinerary.
  • Contact bride's wedding professionals
  •  
    • 1st Contact: Introduce myself
    • 2nd Contact: Review specifics regarding the wedding
    • 3rd Contact: Provide ceremony and reception itinerary
    • 4th Contact: Confirm all details the week of the wedding
  • Provide answers to questions via email during the wedding planning process
  • Discuss favors for reception and provide suggestions
  • Discuss other wedding accessories needed
  • Attend rehearsal (1 1/2 hours of time at the ceremony site)
  • Direct rehearsal if allowed by the minister and/or church (will coordinate this or assist them during the rehearsal)

Wedding Day:

  • Meet industry professionals at ceremony and reception site with their deliveries, and for their set up
  • Execute all ceremony plans and details with vendors
  • Take care of any last minute details that might arise
  • Pin flowers on attendants and distribute bouquets
  • Distribute remaining payments to industry professionals (if not previously paid)
  • Distribute tossing items to guests for the bride and groom grand exit
  • Supervise reception and coordinate details of reception
  • Supervise loading of gifts into designated car, and boxing of cake topper and leftover cake to be sent with bride and groom
  • Handle any emergencies that may arise

 

Top of the Line Designer ( Platinum Package)

Meet with Bride on the following schedule:

  • 1st Meeting: After the signing of the contract.
  •  
    • Organizational meeting.
    • Prioritize vendors.
    • Allocate your budget.
    • Discuss wedding expectations and vision.
    • Discuss vendors needed.
    • Receive any signed contracts with vendors that are already established.
    • Discuss how to make your guest lists.
    • Provide instruction on the proper way to address your wedding stationery.
  • 2nd Meeting: Six months prior to wedding date.
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    • Discuss prepared budget.
    • Receive personalized binder for your wedding paperwork and materials.
    • Help bride select wedding stationery and Save the Date cards from stationery books.
    • Help bride with wording of invitations.
  • 3rd Meeting: Three months prior to wedding date.
  •  
    • Discuss ceremony and reception structure.
    • Discuss ceremony music.
    • Discuss selection of the ceremony programs and wording of programs.
    • Provide information on obtaining marriage license.
  • 4th Meeting: Attend final wrap up meeting at reception site.
  • 5th Meeting: Attend final wrap up meeting with DJ.
  • 6th Meeting: Attend final wrap up meeting with florist.
  • 7th Meeting: Two weeks before wedding date (Final wrap up meeting)

Pre-Wedding Tasks:

  • Review signed contracts and assess the arrangements made and identify any deficiencies.
  • Provide bride wiTh list of qualified aND proven vendors via e-mail
  • Prepare budget
  • Make phone calls to industry professionals to verify availability on your wedding date
  • Set up appointments for bride to visit with vendors
  • Bride will receive the following via e-mail:
  •  
    • Etiquette on who pays for what
    • Instructions on the proper way to address your wedding stationery
    • Monthly calendar of "To Do Wedding Tasks" so decisions are made in an orderly manner
    • Notification of upcoming payments due to vendors
    • Updates on your budget
    • Provide monthly updates to the bride
  • Create a comprehensive pre-ceremony, ceremony aND reception itinerary.
  • Contact bride's wedding professionals
  •  
    • 1st Contact: Introduce myself
    • 2nd Contact: Review specifics regarding the wedding
    • 3rd Contact: Provide ceremony and reception itinerary
    • 4th Contact: Confirm all details the week of the wedding
  • Discuss specifics for "Save the Date" letter and mail (Bride provides postage)
  • Discuss hotel accommodations for out of town guests and reserve room block
  • Discuss locations for rehearsal dinner
  • Discuss favors for reception and provide suggestions
  • Discuss other wedding accessories needed
  • Assemble and mail invitations (Bride responsible for postage and addressing envelopes)
  • Review diagram of room set-up for ceremony and reception provided by facility
  • Manage the guest list RSVP's
  • Provide bride with complete master guest list
  • Unlimited phone calls and email contact to discuss your wedding, and will answer any questions that you have during the planning process
  • Attend rehearsal (1 1/2 hours of time at the ceremony site)
  • Direct rehearsal if allowed by the minister and/or church (will coordinate this or assist them during the rehearsal)

Wedding Day:

  • Meet industry professionals at ceremony and reception site with their deliveries, and for their set up
  • Execute all wedding plans and details with vendors
  • Take care of any last minute details that might arise
  • Pin flowers on attendants and distribute bouquets
  • Distribute remaining payments to industry professionals (if not previously paid)
  • Distribute tossing items to guests for the bride and groom grand exit
  • Supervise reception and coordinate details of reception
  • Supervise loading of gifts into designated car, and boxing of cake topper and leftover cake to be sent with bride and groom
  • Handle any emergencies that may arise
  • Provide emergency kit for small needs during the day