Frequently Asked Questions
q: What is the difference between Wedding coordination and Wedding planning?
A: Coordination is when our team steps in the last few weeks before your event to take over all of the plans you have already made and make sure they come together! As your Coordinator, we act as a liason between the vendors, our clients (you), and the timeline to make sure your plans come together just the way you intended. Wedding planning is when we work together to map out and curate every aspect of your event. Your planner will help you find & book vendors, create a design, source decor, track your budget, and organize the behind the scenes details. Our wedding planning packages include day-of coordination services.
Q: What is the difference between Partial and Full wedding planning?
A: Our Partial Wedding Planning Package is perfect for couples who have already (or intend to) secured their venue, caterer, and rentals independently. The Full Planning Package is intended to support for a longer time period and offer support in all aspects of wedding planning, including venue selection, caterer research, booking, and menu finalization, and rental equipment planning and booking.
Q: I think I only need Day or month of coordination, but my venue requires information from my coordinator more than a month in advance. Do I need to upgrade to a partial planning package?
A: Probably not! We are happy to confirm our services with venues and send them our insurance information more than 6 weeks in advance. If a venue requires a venue walkthrough then Month-of Coordination is a more appropriate package over day-of coordination, but we are happy to participate in this walkthrough more than 6 weeks in advance when necessary! If the venue requires only slightly more than our package includes, we are able to customize your contract to accommodate for the venue’s requirements. If the venue (or other vendors) requires significant communication and planning prior to the contracted coordination period, then one of our planning packages might be more appropriate.
Q: If I book the day-of coordination package, Will we be able to chat in between booking and 2 weeks before my Wedding?
A: Although we begin working closely together about two weeks prior to your wedding, we are happy to answer your questions or offer support throughout your planning process! We will let you know if an upgrade becomes necessary!
Q: What if I book a coordination package and realize I need more support?
A: No problem! We will schedule a call to discuss your needs and decide if upgrading to Partial Planning is the right decision for you, or if you simply need to add a few “wedding coaching” meetings onto your package!
Q: Are there any hidden fees or “catches” with your packages?
A: Nope! We are very firm believers in transparency. As event planners we spend a lot of time pouring through wedding vendor websites and can truly sympathize with the frustration that accompanies not finding clearly stated packages, prices, limitations, etc. Any situational charges, service limitations, etc. are clearly outlined in our contracts (which you will be able to review and ask questions about prior to booking!). Your happiness is our own, and hidden fees are not the way.
Q: What is the booking process like with The Wedding Planner LA?
A: After you have found us and decide you are interested in learning more about our services, reach out either via the website or directly by email at theweddingplannerla@gmail.com letting us know your wedding date, what package you are looking for, and a few other details that help us confirm we are available. We will set up an initial consultation meeting where we can learn a little more about your wedding vision and answer any questions you may have about our packages. From there, we will build a contract for you to review and send you the deposit payment information. After a signed contract and deposit are received we will send you a confirmation email. The next steps will depend on which package you have ultimately selected, but all of our clients are given tools and resources to help guide their wedding planning journey!
Q: What is typically in your bridal emergency kit?
A: A LOT. Some of the most common items we keep stocked are:
scissors
emergency sewing kit
femine products
bobby pins/hair ties
makeup remover
unopened makeup samples (i.e. mascara, foundations, lipstick, eyelash glue, etc.)
unopened deodorant
tissues
super glue
small first aid kit (ibuprofen, bandaids, etc.)
steamer
emergency water
granola bars
contact solution
tooth floss/mints
Q: Where can I find a full list of package options, inclusions, and pricing?
RIGHT HERE AT THE LINKS BELOW!
q: Why does wedding coordination and planning cost more?
A: The slight variation in pricing between our wedding packages and pricing for all other events is due to the many moving pieces specific to weddings that require more time and expertise to navigate throughout planning and execution. We will move mountains to make your special day extra special!
Got more questions? We’ve got answers! Reach out to us at theweddingplannerla@gmail.com.