Savoir-Faire Events is proud to offer a number of wedding coordination package options. We work to meet the needs of every wedding couple and budget. Each package begins with a free one hour consultation for us to clarify your vision of your perfect wedding day and for you to get to know Savoir-Faire Events. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please feel free to let us know exactly what you want and we’ll create a package for you. Our Packages: Full-Service Package Deluxe Package Á La Carte Menu

Full-Service Package

Maybe you are an extremely busy couple. Maybe you want continuity of style from your save-the-date cards to your reception décor. Maybe you don’t want the anxiety of bringing the multitude of details together into one seamless weekend. Whatever the reason, Savoir-Faire Event's Full Service Package will provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing every detail has been seen to by a professional. We have time, experience and insight; let us put them to work for you.

With the Full Service Package, SFE will:

Pre Wedding

• Determine the dreams and expectations of the bride and groom.
• Establish the couple’s needs, vision and style – design a wedding concept and/or theme.
• Create a detailed and realistic budget.
• Assist in creating unique ideas to personalize the wedding; from favors, to music, décor and menu selection.
• Provide guidance in the selection of specific design elements such as the dress, ceremony and reception locations, menu, wedding décor, flowers, centerpieces, linens, tablescapes, lighting and entertainment.
• Provide access to ‘idea books’ to help generate ideas for the wedding theme/décor.
• Provide guidance and advice on all printed material; save-the-date cards, invitations, programs, place cards, menus and maps.
• Create a customized binder to keep track of all of your informative materials, including calendars, checklists, traditions, etiquette, etc.
• Recommend the best wedding vendors; including caterers, florists, photographers, bands, cake decorators and stylists.
• Facilitate rentals (tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, tenting, dance floors, heating/cooling, etc.).
• Help research and select your wedding venues, both ceremony and reception.
• Attend vendor appointments to answer questions or provide advice.
• Review all vendor contracts before signature and deposit.
• Schedule timely and consistent follow-up with vendors on any changes of wedding plans and details.
• Schedule and attend all final vendor consultations.
• Schedule and attend final walk-through at wedding and reception site(s).
• Review and coordinate the rehearsal and ceremony with the officiant, wedding party and vendors.
• Provide a detailed printed schedule of ceremony events to everyone attending the rehearsal.
• Provide a list of responsibilities for the wedding party and family.

Wedding Day

• Coordinate and assist all vendors on the wedding day.
• Transport wedding items to the ceremony and/or reception site (napkins, favors, guest book, etc.).
• Arrive at the ceremony early to assure set-up is complete and accurate.
• Deliver drinks and snack trays to the bridal couple and bridal party prior to the ceremony. (Cost of drinks and food incurred by client.)
• Assist the bride, groom and bridal party as needed.
• Pin on boutonnieres and distribute bouquets.
• Assist ushers with seating plans and programs.
• Work directly with the officiant, musicians, photographer, videographer, florist and any other vendors in coordinating ready and start times.
• Line up all family and wedding party for processional.
• Arrive at the reception site early to assure set up is complete and accurate.
• Place all favors and other personal items.
• Alphabetize and place seating place cards, arrange table numbers and place menus.
• Greet guests upon arrival and assist with seating directions.
• Bustle wedding dress.
• Make sure all events such as the Grand Entrance, meal, first dance, toast, cake cutting, etc. take place according to schedule.
• Distribute final payments to vendors on the wedding day, as needed.
• Load personal items and gifts into designated vehicles.
• Oversee reception clean up.
• Etiquette guidance.
• Unlimited telephone/e-mail support.
• Emergency kit.

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Deluxe Package
While similar to the Full-Service Package, Savoir-Faire Event's Deluxe Package offers several more exclusive services. From managing the guest list to ensuring that your out-of-town guests are greeted with warm hospitality, SFE will work tirelessly to see that your special weekend is far above and beyond your guests’ and your expectations.

The Deluxe Package includes all services listed in
the Full-Service Package; additionally, SFE will:

• Assist with the engagement portrait session.
• Assist with the dress selection.
• Assist the bride with gown fittings.
• Assist in tuxedo selections.
• Discuss and compile the guest list.
• Deliver invitations to and from the calligrapher.
• Assist with stuffing and mailing the invitations. (Postage costs to be paid by client.)
• Manage the guest list, RSVPs and meal requests.
• Help locate and select the wedding transportation; including valet parking, luxury vehicles and specialty cars.
• Assist with the bridal portrait; transportation of the attire and assisting the bride-to-be during the portrait session.
• Assist with honeymoon planning.
• Send reminders to attendants regarding responsibilities, itinerary, etc.
• Work with you to create and confirm all seating assignments.
• Assist with obtaining the marriage license.
• Recommend locations for rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon and post wedding brunch.
• Arrange accommodations for the wedding night.
• Arrange and coordinate the bridal party transportation.
• Arrange and coordinate group transportation for the ceremony and reception guests.
• Assist in selecting wedding party or family gifts and wrapping, if necessary.
• Suggest ideas and assemble welcome bags/baskets for out-of-town guests, family and bridal party.
• Deliver welcome bags/baskets to assigned hotel for check-in distribution.
• Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests including hotel blocks.
• Assist with transportation details from and to airport; provide details on the out-of-town guests’ arrival times and itineraries to the bridal couple and family.
• Provide concierge services for out-of-town guests arriving early for the event; including planning fun events in the city.
• Assist in planning bridal luncheon.
• Coordinate the rehearsal dinner; including the location, transportation, invitations and décor.
• Return tuxedos, small floral and rental items – vehicle space permitting.
• Deliver wedding gown to desired cleaning company or any other desired destination.

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Á La Carte Menu
When you go to a restaurant you never order your meal as it is described on the menu. You like to personalize everything from your wardrobe to your dinner. Savoir-Faire Event's Á La Carte Menu allows you the freedom to choose exactly the services you are interested in. These items also allow us to create a package that suits your budget, whatever that may be.