Please read on to see how I would approach the organisation of your wedding:
Number of Guests...organise the hire of tables and chairs if required to suit your wedding type/search for reliable services if not available from our wedding specialist friends
Ceremony Requirements...Liaise with the Celebrant so they can determine their needs(eg depending on numbers or where you are getting married do they require PA equipment/what dress/position of signing table)
Personality and type of Celebrant you require...Arrange a mutual time to speak or meet with you
Caterer...establish budget/type of menu...establish what they are supplying in relation to your menu to see if we need to hire anything else...in case of any menu variation liaise with them and yourself
Drinks...BYO or supplied by caterer....you may decide to organize your own Alchohol which if you do I then need to make sure all glassware is organized as well as trained staff for service of that alcohol . Alternatively if you decide you would prefer a package deal with your caterer I would then organize the type of package you require making sure that glassware and service went with the package.
Photographer....After making sure the Photographer was available i will meet and discuss your needs with them and during that meeting brainstorm with them to see what could be done to add to your needs.Make an appointment between you and the photographer if required.
Video Photographer....I would ring and book your Video Photographer and arrange a contact with , understanding that at times it is impossible for you to meet Photographers and establish a relationship with them I would organize for relevant material to be sent to you for your perusal so that your choice of Photographer is more suited to your needs.
Hair Stylist....Establish how many you have in your bridal party , this dictates the number of Stylists I would need...as well as deciding whether you would like your Mother or Mother In Law to be included ....understanding the type of style ( up,down ) ....if you would like to have the Stylist travel to you .....and also to organize a trial for the bride if she so desires.
Make Up Artists...Our Make Up and Hair Stylist have worked together as a team for many years so I would organize the same things that I do for the Hair Stylist
Florists...I spend a large amount of time with Florists mainly because at times Flowers that are sort after by Brides are not always in season so we try to do our best to find alternatives if possible......I organize the Bouquets for the Bridal Party....I also have a fantastic Flower Wholesaler... these great savings I pass on to you....with your input I organize for flowers to be used for the Decor most of this I do myself
Cake Decorator.......After booking his services I liaise with you as to the type of cake you require ie do you want your cake to be served as a desert...do you want your cake to be given as a gift which will require being cut and placed in the appropriate container or wrapping... if being served as a sweet I have to organize with the caterer re cutlery crockery and service charge.
Wedding Service/Ceremony Decor.....I liaise with you as your wedding draws closer determining what type of atmosphere you would like to create for your special day..from this I then determine the type of equipment that I will need to source for you.
Hire Equipment....After establishing the type of wedding you would like I then work out all the equipment we will need for your day ...all your linen needs,tables, chairs,table centers chair covers,. Umbrellas just to name a few...I organize for delivery and set up of these items much I actually do myself which takes quite an amount of time.
Music/Entertainment......I Liaise with you about the type of music you will require...before ceremony..during ceremony and from then on....I source all music types from a friend of Villa Vivante.. one that has many years of experience that I have personally worked with also for many years...if you require other types of entertainment I will source that out for you ..fireworks...balloons...fire eaters...just ask and I will do my best to deliver.
Transport for Guest to and from Villa Vivante.....I have organized a company that will pick up at designated points your guests for a minimal charge,they will also be organized to pick up your guests for the return trip taking out the worry for those wanting to enjoy the night .
Transport for Bride or Groom if not staying at Villa Vivante......If the Bride or Groom decide to stay at other accommodation before the wedding I will organize for travel to Villa Vivante for their wedding.
On the day of your wedding I am present at the house making sure all the finer details are done ...that the house is ready for your guests and to make sure your day runs as smoothe as possible.
At the end of the night I make sure each guest is seen off the property safely and that the house is getting back to normal for you the next morning.
I am also happy to organize things for the girls to...day spas..manicures...spray tans...brunches..
Lunches...kegel bowls(great fun)
Not to leave the boys out...golf...whitewater rafting...kegel bowls....lawn bowls and Barbeque..skirmish....and for the dare devils skydiving.
There are many things that maybe required to make your stay and your wedding a most memorable time .Please do not hesitate to ask and I will do my best to fulfil your wishes.
