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How early is too early to start planning your wedding?It is never too early and it’s always better to give yourself more time than you need rather than not enough.
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What services do you offer?We offer three Wedding Packages - Planning, Styling, & Design which perfect for couples that have no clue where to start. - Coordination & Styling which is perfect for couples who have a handle on the planning and need help in the months leading up to the big day. - Wedding Coordination which is perfect for couples who have planned everything and need help in the weeks leading up to the big day to tie everything together. This package does not include decor setup or cleanup. Click here to see our Wedding Package details. We also offer planning for other events. Book a consult to learn more.
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How do we book with you?Click here to book a consult. We will hop on a phone or video call to ensure that we are a good fit for each other. After the call, I will send over a proposal that lists everything that we talked about as a recap. It will also have the price and how to move forward. Once you make the decision to book, then all you have to do is sign the proposal and make your deposit via the proposal that was previously sent. Once that is done then services begin right away.
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How many people on your staff will be at the wedding?You will always have a lead planner and their assistant. If additional staff is needed that is available for an additional fee.
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What is your planning style?We are here to enhance your event not take over. We listen to what the couple wants and find creative ways to make it all work for you. But if something just simply isn't going to work then we will let you know that as well. Because we want you have a fun, memorable, and well executed event!
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What happens if you’re sick or unable to be there on the day of our wedding?This has never happened but in case it does: We always have a backup plan. We will be there unless there is a true health emergency. If there is any other reason why we cannot be there, we have experienced team members and relationships with other local planners that can step into our place.
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How many other weddings will you be working on throughout the wedding planning journey?We take on a small number of weddings and events to ensure that you are able to get the attention, love, and care that you need and deserve. We take no more than 12 events per year.
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Will you be at the rehearsal?Yes, the rehearsal date is included in each package in order to ensure that your wedding runs smoothly. Click here to see our Wedding Package details.
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Is planning of the rehearsal dinner, engagement party, bridal shower, etc… included?"No. Pre-wedding and post wedding events are available for an additional cost. Click here to see our Wedding Package details.
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Do you help with budget management?Absolutely! I will go over with you step by step on how to really hash out your budget and give you a breakdown of the allocation of monies. We simply advise on the budget but it's ultimately up to you on what you decide to do with your money.
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How do you communicate with clients?All services include unlimited emails. Email is the preferred method of communication. All other methods need to be scheduled beforehand. If you have to make an unscheduled phone call please do so during business hours. In the week leading up to the wedding, texting can be used.
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Do you plan events other than weddings?Absolutely! We love to plan all types of events from fundraisers, birthday parties, Corporate events, to anniversary parties, vow renewals, etc.
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Do you charge a consultation fee?No, consultations are always free of charge.
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What do we talk about on the discovery call?We will talk about all of the relevant details such as your wedding date and where you are currently in the planning process. Once all necessary information has been collected then we chat about how SCE can best help you with your event.
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What venues have you worked with before?We have worked at: Black Oak Mountain Vineyards The Bloc Sequoia Retreat Center Brentwood City Park Vic Stewart's 16th Street Station The Gardens at Sutter Creek Old St. Mary's Chapel Belle Vie Vineyards Bishop's Pumpkin Patch Tre Posti California Agriculture Museum Park Victorian St. Colman Outdoor Church High Sierra Iris Gardens .....and many more!
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Will you setup and cleanup our event?Yes, our top two packages does include setup and cleanup. The wedding coordination package does not include any setup and cleanup done by us. We are available to supervise the setup and cleanup but will not be providing additional staff to assist in this.
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Can you walk us through the process of selecting vendors?Absolutely! I work with you to find the perfect vendor that fits your personality, style, and budget.
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Do you have a list of preferred vendors?Yes, we do have a list of wonderful vendors that we have worked with in the past who deliver excellent service. You will receive this list once you become a client.
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What happens if the planner does not get along with a vendor?We are all professionals and will make this situation work to the best of our ability. But if a vendor that you have chosen is hostile, unresponsive or unprofessional then we reserve the right to withdraw from your event. We treat all vendors with kindness, respect, and professionalism. We expect to be treated the same by vendors and clients. If we do have to withdraw due to hostility and/or unprofessionalism, then we will do our best to help you find a new planner or coordinator.
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How much is the deposit? When is the last payment due?For Planning, Styling, & Design, the deposit is 25% of the original price that is due upon signing the contract. 50% is due halfway through the planning process. The last 25% is due 30 days prior to the wedding date. Coordination & Styling deposits are 50% due upon signing of the contract. 50% due 30 days prior to the wedding date.
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Are there any additional expenses on top of the base fee?Planning, Styling, & Design has everything included. Coordination & Stylng does incur additional travel fees 50 miles outside of Sacramento to be billed at actual cost.
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What forms of payment do you accept?We accept credit/debit, Venmo & CashApp. Venmo & CashApp does incur and additional 10% fee. Post-dated checks are NOT an acceptable form of payment.
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How much does this cost?All starting pricing are listed on our services page. The starting price is the base rate and additional factors play a part in if this price is going to be increased. Some factors include but are not limited to: if the venue is located 50 miles or more outside of the Sacramento area which incurs an additional travel fee Guest count Scope of work Additional staff Setup and teardown ...etc... Once this information is relayed to us then we can give you a more accurate quote.
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