EVENT PLANNING PACKAGE 2023 + C19 & ZOOM PLANNING
- ZOOM/SERVICES/MINI/MEDIEN
- UNLIMITED PLANNING OPTION
- LIMITED PLANNING OPTION
- DIY PLANNING OPTIONS
- ALA-CARTE PLANNING OPTION
CELEBRATION “REIMAGINED” PACKAGE
Changes dailyWe will work with you to help you create what you need… of course, We are still learning too
- First meeting 1.5 hour consult via google meet/zoom or in person based on comfort levels @ $250.00 to assess plans and event
- Additional meetings and planning @ $250/200 per hour
- Option of White Package * $2,000* + additional Day of prep meeting with Director or Director starting @ $200 for first hour and @ $100 each additional hour Hourly Day of Support Staff, Certified Covid Compliance Manager, Security @ $55.00 per hour
- Option of planning assistance for additional events/help (tbd) at discounted rates
- Zoom Packages professionally handled by Experts, Tested, Created, Improved Daily
- Montage Options and more
- Discounted invitations, favors, workshop classes and Guide Book
- *Prices subject to change, contact us for more information
PLATINUM PACKAGE - Starting from $5500.00*
Unlimited Senior Planning, Vendor Contact and Organizing theme, site visit, lay-out designs, schedules and more - Day Of Senior Director & Assistant- Senior Planner for all pre-event planning services
- Senior Director for day of event direction for up to 8 hours
- (Senior Director TBD 3 months prior to event date, Introduced by phone)
- Includes 1.5 hour details meeting up to 2 weeks prior to event with Director and Planner
- (Add $1,000.00 for guarantee of Cara Weiss day of and/or $300 for Cara as Planner))
- (Add $500.00 for guarantee of Christine Ash day of)
- One Assistant to your Day Of Associate for up to 8 hours
- Planning Guide Book and Binder
- Additional day of hours as needed will be billed at the discounted hourly rate of $150.00 per hour (rehearsal, other events)
- Additional $400 flat fee for Holiday weekends
- *Prices subject to change, contact us for more information
GOLD PACKAGES - Starting from $3,200.00*
Five 1.5 Hour Planning Meetings, Classes + Day Of Senior Director & Assistant- Four 1.5 hour pre-event planning meetings in office
- Fifth 1.5 hour details meeting up to 2 weeks prior to event with Director and Planner
- Planning based on client’s needs to be determined at first meeting
- Senior Director for day of event direction for up to 7.5 hours
- (Senior Director TBD 3 months prior to event date, Introduced by phone)
- (Add $800.00 for guarantee of Cara Weiss Day Of and/or $800 for Cara as planner)
- (Add $500.00 for guarantee of Christine Ash Day Of and/or $500 for Christine as planner)
- Client completed materials
- Materials co-prepared in meetings by client and planner
- Client and Planner to address all questions and concerns during meeting time
- One Assistant to your Day Of Associate for up to 7.5 hours
- Silver package Workshops and Online education
- Planning Guide Book
- Additional meetings, rehearsals, site visits, emails, calls, day of hours will be billed at the discounted hourly rate of $250.00 per hour
- Upgrade to Senior Associate Director option $250-$500 (TBD 2 month prior to events)
- Additional $400 flat fee for Holiday weekends
WHITE PACKAGE - $2,000*
1 prep meeting,1 prep workshop/meeting, 1 Details meeting Day Of Junior Associate Director & Assistant- One, 1 hour Preparation Consultation with Planning Director. DIY Planning documents provided at this time.
- One, 1 hour workshop (only when available) OR 1 30 min phone prep meeting
- One, 1 hour Final Details meeting with Junior Associate Director up to 2 weeks prior to event Materials prepared by client and reviewed at meeting
- 1 Junior Associate Director and assistant for up to 7.5 hours at event (Associate Director TBD 1 month prior to event date)
- Additional meetings, site visits, rehearsals, emails, calls, day of hours will be billed at the hourly rate of $250-350 per hour Email/Phone Communication will be billed on 15 minute minimum increments
- Upgrade to Senior Associate Director option $250-$500 (TBD 2 month prior to events)
- Additional $400 flat fee for Holiday weekends
- Discounted Guide Book $20
- *Prices subject to change, contact us for more information
SILVER PACKAGE - Starting from $1,500
Workshops, 1 prep meeting, 1 expert meeting, 1 Director Details meeting + Day Of Associate Director & Assistant (Only Available with 9 months or more of planning)1-2 Event Planning Workshops offered p/month (group education, choose up to 3 to attend)
Workshop planning available 1-2x per month in the evening or day tbd Template paperwork provided to plan your event Workshops consist of but are not limited to: Schedule, Layout, Design/Theme/Decor, questions/concerns
- Online education series by Cara Weiss
- 1 hour expert one on one “workshop follow up” meeting with Senior Planner
- One hour details meeting with Associate Director up to 2 weeks prior to event
- One Associate Director & assistant for day of event direction for up to 7.5 hours
- (Associate Director TBD 1 month prior to event date)
- Client completed materials
- Materials prepared by client and reviewed at final details meeting
- Additional meetings, site visits, emails, calls, day of hours will be billed at the discounted hourly rate of $250.00 per hour
- Upgrade to Senior Associate Director option $250.00-$500 (TBD 2 month prior to events)
- Additional $400 flat fee for Holiday weekends
- Discounted Guide Book $20
- *Prices subject to change, contact us for more information
Starting from $1,500
PURPLE PACKAGE
- Hourly planning/Day of with Cara Weiss starting at $350 per hour
- Hourly planning/Day of with Christine Ash starting at $300 per hour
- Workshops - $100 per family (minimum 2 families) + $10 donation to BA Foundation
- Hourly Party Support Staff - $65 per hour minimum 4 hours
- Additional rate for holiday weekends
- Do-It-Yourself Planning Guide Book $30.00
- *Prices subject to change, contact us for more information
SOS MONTH-OF PACKAGE
- Month of Organizing starting at $3000.00
- based on scope of planning
- Day of Additional
- *Prices subject to change, contact us for more information
Miscellaneous
- Product Discounts, Invitations, Favors
- Planning Guide Book $30.00
- Gold, Silver, Purple, White Packages require deposits of $150.00 for invitation/retail/décor proposals/meetings. $150 credited towards purchase with a minimum $500.00
- All planning rates are based on events within 35 miles of our Potomac, MD office
- TBD upcharge outside of the 35 mile DMV radius of our Potomac, MD office
- All Day of Contracts are based on arrival 2 hours before event and up to one hour after
- Office, preparation and virtual assistant needs - $65.00 per hour
- Stuffing, shopping, prepping, Go-For Prep work
- Attending vendor meetings (included in full package as needed)
- Scheduling activities for out of town guests
- Creating and delivering out of town welcome packages
- Assembling and mailing
- Managing guest lists and RSVPs and room blocks
We strive to get your specified planning needs accomplished in the amount of time contracted In the event we cannot, additional meetings will be billed at the contracted discounted rate
SENIOR Associate Director - 15+ years of Event Directing Experience, Certified Planner, CPR trained, Planner,
JUNIOR Associate Director - 3+ years of Event Directing Experience and 1+ years of assisting, Planner in Training
Assistant - Experienced; Training, Limited in set up, event direction and control. Client Directed
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Services we Provide
What Does Planning Include?
- One On One planning services, hands on and education
- Phone/video meetings, and/or email assistance
- Limited time 1-1.5 hours based on package (services and planning to be determined and limited to client needs)
- Planning meetings to include but not limited to the following as needed according to contract
- Budget
- Vendor referrals
- Design/Decor concept
- Assistance with favors or invitations (if done through Save The Date LLC)
- Brainstorming ideas/concepts for your event: colors, themes, favors, etc.
- Room Layout - 2d and 3d
- Event Schedule and Timeline
- All Day of event contracts include vendor confirmations/emails/contact week of event
- Platinum and Gold package include coordinator to build of short schedule taken from details in long schedule
- Vendor Short Schedule and Timeline
- Vendor contract assistance
- Vendor contact prior to event
What Does Day-Of Event Include?
- Short schedule designed off of long schedule (n/a White package)
- Vendor Confirmations week of - email all details, confirm and make changes needed
- Supervise Set-up at Ceremony site of applicable
- Day of Supervision
- Setup and Breakdown of event
- Vendor check-in, placement, and direction
- Decor set-up as needed (limited)
- Additional set-up time/fee may be necessary based on décor volume
- Theme and activity management for all guests involved
- Seating confirmations as per layout
- Guest services
- Assisting guests in navigating from hallway to party room as needed for event specifics
- Timeline management
- Vendor contact prior to even
- AND so much more…
- *Prices subject to change, contact us for more information