Country Elegance Weddings

Country Elegance Weddings Welcome

Thank you for choosing Country Elegance Weddings. First off, the warmest wishes on your recent engagement and your upcoming event. Country Elegance Weddings are thrilled to be aiding you on this journey of excitement along side you, and it will be our honor to help you in making your dreams come true.

Our missions is to create events that are down to earth, sense of fun and can meet any desires you may have. We make it our goal to create events that are classy and beautiful and make you feel right at home.

At Country Elegance Weddings, we strive to create unique events and whether its traditional or modern themes, we can meet it. We make it a purpose to create events that go from the range of simplicity to complex design and detail. We understand the importance of making the right theme work for you, and we can meet any desires you have for your event.

The first step to the process, is having a first meet up through phone or email. This is where we will have your fill out our Bridal Questionaire form. This document is important to let us know what exactly you are looking for in your event so that we can determine what is necessary to fulfill every requirement so we can make the most beautiful and unique to you and your groom event.

The second step is have a face to face meeting, to narrow down the details, and answer any additonal questions of concerns that you may have. In this meeting we will determine a meeting location that suits the both of us. Whether its luncheon or some coffee and cake….it will be our treat!

The next step to the process, is for you to decide which package would suit your needs the best. We have three selective plans, or we also have a fourth a la carte package, where you pick and choose what you want in your own desired type of package.

We do have multiple types of payment options, to work with any type of budgets. We do make it our mission to work with anyone.

Thank you for choosing Country Elengance Weddings and we look forward to working with you more.

Bonnie Blumel

Country Elegance Weddings [email protected]

(801) 528-6626

About Country Elegance Weddings

Country Elegance Weddings is a Utah based company, in Provo. We are a full service wedding planning business. Our mission is to create unique to our clients events that are classy and down to earth and make it as beautiful and romantic as we can.

Bonnie Blumel has been part of the wedding industry since 2013, and is a graduate student from Lovegevity Wedding Planning institute. Bonnie is passionate about weddings and making your special day unique and finding the best creative ways to make your dreams come true.

Country Elegance Weddings is the type of wedding planning service that caters to fill anyone’s desires. We do like to work with creative and fun ideas that add something different to your special day.

We strive to achieve the best quality that we can give our clients. We can do just about any type of theme and type of wedding you have in mind for. We want to make the bridge and groom the center show of the party and fill every wish and desire they may have for their special day. Its our highest goal to make every dream for their wedding come true, no matter what your needs may be. We make sure that it’s the best quality service and keep it a stress free day for you in every way possible.

Country Elegance Weddings...Making Your Dreams Come True! Bonnie Blumel

Certified Wedding Planner

Provo UT 84604

Day Of Services Contract

This agreement is made on the day of ______in the month of______in the year of ______.

Bride: Groom:

Name: Name:

Address: Address:

Phone Number: Phone Number:

Email Address: Email Address:

Name Of Event: ______

Location Of Event: ______

Services Included:

Personal Consultation $50.00

Wedding Iternary and Preparation $200.00

Arrangements With Vendors $50.00

Ceremony and Reception Overseeing $500.00 Any Additional Time $50.00 per hour

Cancellation Policy:

In the event that the client will need to cancel services (if the wedding is cancelled). Then here are the following conditions upon cancellation:

3 Days Prior -100% of Deposit is forfeited

1 Week Prior—60% of Deposit is forfeited

1 Month Prior—30% of Deposit is Forfeited

______

Bonnie Blumel, Certified Wedding Planner Client

Bluebell Wedding Package This package includes just Day of Planning. This package is for those couples that are looking for just a “Day of Event” planning and do the rest on their own.  10 Hour Service on Wedding Day

 3 Hours of Consultation

 Vendor Service

 Sign in and Wedding Scrapbook 15 Pages

 On Site Walkthrough

 Unlimited Email and Phone Service

 Wedding Day Timeline-Detailed

 15% Discount on Wedding Announcements

 20% Off Personalized Thank You Cards

 Accompany Couple To All Vendor Appointments

 Ceremony Rehearsal and Dinner Coordination

 Detailed Ceremony, Family Luncheon and Reception

 Wedding Party Checklists, Aide and Making Sure the Procession and Ceremony runs smoothly

 Services For Reception---Communication with Vendors, making sure the timeline is on point, and make sure everything runs smoothly from the caterers, DJ, Dancing, Cutting The Cake

 Be there to Assist the Bridal Party in any concerns, problems that may arise.

Price of Package: 1,400 Casablanca Lily Package This package includes part planning before the event and the day of event planning

 10 Hour Service On Wedding Day

 6 Hours of Bridal Consultation

 Vendor Service

 Sign In Book and Wedding Scrapbook-30 Pages

 30% Off Wedding Invitations

 30% Off Thank You Cards-Personalize

 15% Off Photographer Expenses

 Free Wedding Emergency Kit

 Free Honeymoon Kit

 Accompany Appointments To Vendor

 Ceremony Rehearsal and Ceremony Detailed Timeline

 Bridal Party Checklists and over seeing the Procession

 Services For Reception-Communication With Vendors, Timeline Is on Point and make sure everything runs smoothly from the caterers, DJ, Dancing, Cutting The Cake  Assist Bridal Party In Any Problems or Concerns that Crop up.

Price Of Package: 2,300

Sweetheart Rose Wedding Package This Package Includes ALL Planning Before The Event and the actual planning of Day Of Event.

 12 Hour Service On Wedding Day

 Unlimited Hours Of Bridal Consultation

 Vendor Service

 Sign In Book and Wedding Scrapbook-60 Pages

 50% Off Wedding Invitations

 50% Off Thank You Cards-Personalize

 30% Off Photographer Expenses

 Free Wedding Emergency Kit

 Free Honeymoon Kit  Seating Chart Developments

 Vendor and Bridal Party Intinary

 Booking All Vendors Previous To Event

 Assistance With Budget Details

 Accompany Appointments To Vendor

 Ceremony Rehearsal and Ceremony Detailed Timeline

 Bridal Party Checklists and over seeing the Procession

 Services For Reception-Communication With Vendors, Timeline Is on Point and make sure everything runs smoothly from the caterers, DJ, Dancing, Cutting The Cake

 Assist Bridal Party In Any Problems or Concerns that Crop up.

Price Of Package: 3,500 A La Carte Bridal Services (These Services Can Be Added On or Grouped Into A Personalized Package) Wedding Website-Creation and Maintenance Wedding Scrapbooks Bridal Party Events Venue and Vendor Recommendations Honeymoon Packages Seating Charts and Floor Plans Detailed Inineraies of Day Of Events Clean Up After Reception Set Up Décor and Tables for Reception Wedding Emergency Kits Music Playlists Buffet Menus Wedding Style Consultation

For More Information on Pricing, Contact Us.

Pre and Post Wedding Services At additional cost, Country Elegance Weddings can also provide extra events for pre and post wedding. Bridal Showers Price: $200.00 This event can include to match the theme to your wedding. It will include games, food options, décor and invitations and RSVP for event. Bachelor Party Price: 100.00 Venue options, Food Options, and Transportation if needed and Décor options. Bachelorrette Party Price: 200.00 Décor, Dinner, Multiple Game Options, and RSVP. Open House Price: 500.00 This is a event that takes place a couple weeks following the main event and normally following the honeymoon. This will include Catering Options, Décor, Invitations To Event, and RSVP. Ring Ceremony Price: 200.00 This event is important for couples that want to show a ceremony, for family and close friends that weren’t able to attend the wedding ceremony (religious or ethnic reasons).

Wedding Party Checklist Maid Of Honor Duties Checklist o Aids the bride in selecting Bridesmaide gowns o Helps Address Invitations and Place Cards o Attends as many prenuptial events as possible o Organizes bridesmaids’ gifts to bride. o Makes sure that all bridesmaids, flower girl, and the ring bearer are at the fittings, rehearsal and arrive on time for the ceremony. o Expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner o Walks in processional and recessional o Holds the grooms wedding ring o Helps with the bride’s gown o Arranges the bride’s veil and train before the processional and recessional o Makes sure the bride’s gown is “picture perfect” throughout the whole day o Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony o Witness the signing of the marriage certificate o Stands in receiving line o Keeps the bride on schedule o Helps the bride change into her going away clothes o Takes care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the reception o Pays for her own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding

Best Man Duties Checklist o Organizes a pre wedding party for the groom o Coordinates the Usher’s gift to the groom, usually gives a gift to the couple o Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included in the rehearsal dinner o Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time o Make’s sure the groom’s wedding related expenses are covered (Officiat fee, tips, ect) o Make sure the groom has the marriage license with him o Delivers any payment to officiat, sexton, and ceremony musicians, as prearranged o Enters the sanctuary with the Groom o Takes care of and holds the Bride’s wedding ring o Makes sure all ushers are all attired and in place on time o Walks in the recessional o Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate o Drives the bride and groom to reception, if no driver is hired o Helps welcome guest at reception o Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception o Dances with the bride, maid of honor, mothers and single female guests o Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon o Gather’s up and takes care of Groom’s wedding attire after he changes o Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or perhaps drives them to their next destination

Bridesmaids Duties Checklist o Assist the maid of honor as requested o Attend as many prenuptial events as possible o Possibly host or co host a party or shower (optional) o Assist the bride with errands o Contribute to the bridesmaid gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple o Are expected to attend the rehearsal and included to the rehearsal dinner o Arrive at dressing site promptly o Walk in processional and recessional o Possibly participate in receiving line o Dance with ushers and single male guests o Help gather guests for first dance, cutting of the cake, and bouquet toss o Look after the couples elderly relatives and/or friends o Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding

Head Usher Checklist o Expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner o Receives any lists of guests who are to be seated in a specific pew and is aware of the importance of seating special guests, such as the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom. o Makes sure that programs, if used, are handed to guests when they are seated. o Makes sure that people who are designated to receive special flowers or corsages do receive them, if the flowers have not been delivered to the recipients beforehand. o Checks that all ushers are dressed properly and wearing their boutonnieres on the left side, stem down o Makes sure that the ushers know how to usher: how to greet guests, how to offer an arm to a single woman guest and how to precede a couple to their seats o Helps gather the wedding party for photographs either before or after the ceremony and ensures that transportation arrangements have been made for all members of the wedding party to and from the ceremony o Complete entire Groomsmen and Ushers Checklist, as needed

Groomsman & Usher’s Checklist o Participate in the party for the groom, if there is one o Contribute to the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple o Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner o Review any special seating situations with the head usher before the ceremony begins o Greet guests as they arrive o Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests arrive simultaneously o Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the bride’s side or the groom’s side o Offer their right arm to female guests (with the guest’s escort walking behind) or ask couples to follow behind (leading couple to their seat) o Walk to the left side of a male guest o Hand each guest a program when each guest has taken their seat o Put the aisle runner in place after guests are seated and before the processional begins o Know the order of seating per tradition such as special guests, grandmothers of the bride and groom, and the bride’s mother last o Remove pew ribbons, one row at a time after the ceremony o Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left behind after the ceremony o Are prepared to direct guests to the reception site(having extra maps available, if used) o Dance with bridesmaids and others guests at the reception o Look after elderly relatives or friends o Participate in garter ceremony, if there is one, and encourage other single men to participate. o Coordinate return of rented apparel with head usher or best man o Pay for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding

Mother Of The Bride Checklist o Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity o Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions o Usually contributes to the wedding budget o Assists the bride in putting together the family guest list o Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions o May help bride to shop for wedding gown and accessories o Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the groom about formality) o Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, may plan and host bridal shower o On wedding day help bride get ready o May accompany daughter and husband to ceremony o Walk in recessional with husband following wedding party o Greet guests in receiving line o May be announced along with husband o Sits in an honored place at parent’s table o May assist with coordinating vendors o May host a post wedding brunch Father Of The Bride Checklist o Hosts an engagement party (the brides family traditionally gets the first opportunity o Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions o Usually contributes to the wedding budget o May select hotel for out of town guests and reserve a block of reduced rate rooms o Rents own formal wear (work with couple to coordinate with wedding party) o Helps pick up out of town guests from airport. May also arrange transportation to and from the wedding reception o Typically travels to ceremony with the bride o Walks daughter down the aisle o Gives the bride away during the ceremony o Escorts the mother of the bride out following the wedding party o Greet guests in the receiving line o May be announced with wife at reception o May make a welcoming speech o Sits in a honored place at the parent’s table o Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes his speech and the groom responds o Dances with the bride o May take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception Mother of the Groom Checklist o Contacts the mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted (or plans a celebration if you have met) o Attend first engagement part if the bride’s family hosts one o Along with husband, may host an additional engagement party for the groom’s side of the family o Usually contributes to wedding budget o May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions o Helps group to put together family’s guest list o Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions o May help bride shop for her wedding gown o Chooses her own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the bride about formality) o Along with husband, plans and hosts the rehearsal dinner o Escorted out following the wedding part and the bride’s parents o Greets guests in the receiving line o May be announced along with husband at the wedding receoption o Sits in an honored placed at the parent’s table o Does mother son dance with groom o Attends post wedding brunch (if held) Father Of The Bride Checklist o Attends first engagement party, if the bride’s family hosts one o Along with wife, may host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family o Along with wife, may contribute to the wedding budget o May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions o Rents own formal wear (after talking with couple to coordinate with wedding party); attends fittings as needed o Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinner o May travel to ceremony with the groom and the best man o May escort wife to her seat right before the mother of the bride is seated o Escorts mother of the groom out after the wedding party and bride’s parents o Greets guests in the receiving line o May be announced with wife o May make a welcoming sppech o Sits at an honored place at the parent’s table o May toast the newlyweds o May settle final bills with wedding vendors o Attends or hosts post wedding brunch Flower Girl’s Checklist o Dress and accessories should be paid for by her family o Attends the rehearsal although she usually does not attend the rehearsal dinner o In the processional, walks alone directly before the bride and the father o Often scatters petals from a basket she holds, although this is sometimes too overwhelming a responsibility for a young girl to manage in front of a large group of people. It is usually easier for her to carry either a small basket or a tiny nosegay of flowers similar to those carried to those carried by the bridesmaids o In the recessional, walks with the ring bearer, directly behind the couple o The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the bridesmaids to look after the flower girl, to be in charge of checking her appearance and making sure she is present for formal pictures, helping her manage her food at the receoption, and escorting her to the ladies room Ring Bearer’s Checklist o His attired should be paid for by his family o Attends the rehearsal although he usually does not attend the rehearsal dinner o He immediately precedes the flow girl in the processional o Carries either the actual rings or a facsimile of the rings (often a practical idea), on a white velvet or satin cushion. If the rings are genuine, they should be fastened to the cushion with a very thin thread or placed over a firmly fixed hatpin. The best man takes the rings from the cushion at the right moment o Walks with the flower girl in the recessional directly behind the bride and groom o The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the ushers to look after the ring bearer, to be in charge of checking his appearance, making sure he is present for formal pictures, helping him manage his food at the reception, and escorting him to the men’s room. Bridal Profile Questionnaire This Questionnaire will have questions that are essential to the planning of your wedding event.

Bride’s Name Groom’s Name: Place Of Birth For Bride Place of Brith For Groom Current Residence Location: Current Income: Wedding Date Type Of Ceremony Type Of Receoption Numbers of Guests Bride’s Heritage Groom’s Heritage Religious or Ethnic Background: Wedding Budget Wedding Theme (Classy, Rustic, Fairy Tale, Garden, Traditional, Vintage, Glamorous, Simple, Hippy or Other) Style Of Wedding (Formal, Semi Formal, Casual) Colors Of Wedding Theme How Many Bridesmaids? How Many Flower Girls? How Many Groomsmen? Parents of Bride and Groom Eligible? Top Favorite Bridal Designers? Wedding Gown Style? (Mermaid, Trumpet, A Line, Ball Gown, ect.) Wedding Gown Color? (Ivory, White, Colored, Metallic White, Silver) Headpiece Style? Accessories You Want Included? Style Of Tuxedos? Top Favorite Flowers? Seasonal Floral Arrangement?

Spring - Anemone, apple blossom, cherry blossom, daffodil, freesia, iris, lilac, lily of the valley, peony, quince, sweet pea, tulip, violet. Summer - Aster, bells of Ireland, calla lily, dahlia, fuchsia, geranium, gladiola, honeysuckle, hydrangea, orange blossom, zinnia. Fall - Aster, bittersweet, celosia, Chinese lantern, chrysanthemum, dahlia, fuchsia, hydrangea, marigold, montbretia, zinnia. Winder - Amaryllis, carnellia, daffodil, ginestra, hyacinth, mimosa, paperwhite narcissus, star-of-Bethlehem, tulip. Year-Round - Alstromeria, bachelor button, carnation, daisy, delphinium, fern, gardenia, ivy, lily, orchid, rose, stephanotis.

Lighting Preferene? Type Of Paper For Stationary? Reception (Indoor, Outdoor?) Cake---Colors, Flavors, Number of Tiers desired, and Style Of Cake Catering Details---Buffet, Desert Tables, Dinner or Appetitizers? Photography Style Prefernece? Reception Music Style? Decoration Styles (Favors, Ice Sculptures, Floral Arrangements, Lanterns) Transportation: Ceremony Location Ceremony Music Preference Marriage License Information (For Utah)

Marriage License Fees: The fee for the License is 40.00 and can be payable by Cash, Card, Check and upon payment, will be mailed once the marriage is solemnized.

A marriage license may be issued by the County Clerk after the applicants provide the following required information:

 Full legal names are required

 Social security numbers, unless the applicant has not been assigned a number

 The Social Security numbers obtained under the authority of this section will not be recorded on the marriage license and are not open to inspection as a part of the vital statistics files. The Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records, and Health Statistics shall, upon request, supply those Social Security numbers to the Office of Recovery Services within the Department of Human Services. The Office of Recovery Services may not use any Social Security numbers obtained under the authority of this section for any reason other than the administration of child support services.

 Current addresses

 Date and place of birth (town or city, county, state or country, if possible)

 Names of respective parents, including the maiden name of the mother

 Birthplaces of fathers and mothers (state or country)

 One form of ID such as a valid driver's license, passport or original birth certificate. If a birth certificate is used, a photo ID is also required

 Divorce decree signed by the Judge if your divorce was final in the last 60 days

 Applicants must be 18 years of age and have legal proof of age: Valid drivers license, birth certificate, or passport

Please contact the local officials in advance, via phone, to set an appointment. 4th District Court Judges The 4th District Court Judges are available on a rotating basis to solemnize marriages if it does not conflict with their Court calendar. To contact a scheduling Clerk for the 4th District Court Judges please call: (801) 429-1046 or (801) 429-1005

Additional Judges in Utah County

Judge Suchada Bazzelle 75 E 80 N, Suite #201, American Fork (801) 763-8941

Judge Lynn W. Davis (Speaks Spanish)** 125 N. 100 W. Provo (801) 429-1069

Judge Sherlynn W. Fenstermaker 110 S Main St. Springville (801) 489-2707 Misc Information on Marriage License:

 Licenses are valid for 30 days from date of issue and may be used anywhere within the State of Utah.

 The license remains the property of Utah County and must be returned to the County Clerk after the marriage is solemnized or not solemnized.

 The person performing the ceremony will be responsible to complete the Marriage Certificate and the Marriage License.

Criteria To Perform Marriage Ceremony:

 After the ceremony you will receive the Marriage Certificate. The person performing the marriage is responsible for returning the Marriage License to the Clerk/Auditor's office within two weeks of the marriage. After the Marriage License is returned to the office, a certified copy will be mailed to you in the envelope you address in our office. The certified copy of your Marriage License is your official proof of marriage.  The Social Security office and the Drivers License Division will want to see the certified copy of the Marriage License for any last name changes. The Social Security office and the Drivers License Division are the two main places but you may need to go to banks, insurance companies, passport office, etc... Most people will just need to see the certified copy, but they generally do not need to keep the copy.

 If you do need a certified copy in the future, we will always file the original Marriage License in our office. Certified copies are $5.00 for each copy.

-Who Can Solemnize a Marriage Union? A Minister, Rabbi, Priest, Mayor, Judge, County Clerk, or Spiritual Advisor, Mayor, Judges, may perform Wedding Ceremonies. There must be two witnesses over 18 years Old and must be present at wedding ceremony. The person selected to solemnize the marriage must sign a certificate of marriage and then files the certificate and the marriage license with the county clerk who issued the license. Relationship Education: It is Vital, that as a couple taking the first steps to starting a new page in life, that you take advantage of the programs and information available

Twoofus.org This website is very useful, especially for couple planning on a healthy marriage. It gives you tools, to aid you in finding the best programs that fit your needs in your local area.

Apa.org This website is part of the American Psychological Association. This site features some programs that aid couples in tools that help for a healthy relationship that last a lifetime.

Healthymarriage.org This website features information that are vital for couples and families. Short Essay:

My plans for my business will be a focus on wedding planning and wedding events for couples. My plans for my business is to be able to help any couple, no matter the size of their budget. I have always wanted to provide a service for any couple, and I want to help couples with their budgets and financial means to provide ways to work with them. One of my services include wedding scrapbooks, personalized sign in books as well as designing wedding announcements and thank you cards for couples. My goals for the first year, is to establish a at home business, and slowly build up my clientele and trust with my vendors. I will work along side other professional wedding planners to learn from those that have been in the market for many years. At the five year mark, I want to be running my own business from a small office, with a few assistants and even being able to provide destination wedding options. At the ten year mark, my goal is to be able to have built up my clientele and trust and being able to work with higher budgets and bigger style of weddings.