Your Perfect Day, Personalized & Planned to Perfection!
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Your Perfect Day, Personalized & Planned to Perfection! Deborah Shaddox, Owner 214-236-0000 Misty Meadow Drive Melissa, TX info@shaddox&co.com www.shaddox&co.com https://www.pinterest.com/debshaddox/pins/ Office Hours M-F 8:30-6:30 1 Table of Contents Page 3 About Us Page 4 Questionnaire Page 6 Budget Percentages Page 7 Maid/Matron of Honor Checklist Page 8 Bridesmaid & Best Man Checklist Page 9 Head Usher & Groomsman Checklist Page 10 Mother & Father of the Bride Checklist Page 11 Mother & Father of the Groom Checklist Page 12 Peony Package Page 13 Dahlia Package Page 14 Amaryllis Package Page 15 Additional Services Page 16 Payment Policy, Late Fee Policy & Contract Page 18 Ways to Save at Weddings Page 19 Marriage License Information Page 20 Preferred Vendors Page 21 FAQ’s Page 23 Essay 2 About Us Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We are very pleased you have chosen us to help plan your wedding to perfection. Shaddox & Co Wedding Planning is a planning and design company based in the McKinney area. We are very passionate about planning and executing the perfect wedding for each of our clients. We focus on personalizing all the small details that make your wedding uniquely yours. We draw inspiration from all around including nature, art, latest trends, music, fashion, and literature. Deborah, owner and director of Shaddox & Co, was born and raised in Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in elementary education. In 2010, after years of teaching third grade, she began her career in wedding planning by making and personalizing bridesmaid and groomsman proposals. After planning many bridal showers and weddings for friends, family and acquaintances, Deborah decided to launch Shaddox & Co so she could better meet the needs of clients reaching out to her to plan their special events. In 2018, Deborah received her certification in wedding and event planning. This means she has a level of expertise in handling and managing several functions that are required to plan and execute a wedding. This includes knowledge in timelines, budgets, catering, photography, design, venue selection, contracts and much more. Let’s Get Started! In order to get started and help you plan the perfect wedding, please fill out the questionnaire on the following page. Please be as detailed as possible and feel free to add any other details. For consultations, I am available to meet in person at a location of your choosing, or if it is more convenient for you, we can have our initial meetings via email, phone, or video conference during office hours. 3 Questionnaire Bride’s Name: Groom’s Name: Parents of the Bride’s Names: Parents of the Groom’s Name: Best Contact Number: Best Contact Email: Mailing Address: Desired Date of Wedding: Desired Location of Wedding: Approximate Guest Count: How did you meet? Please list three words that best describes you as a couple. Please check all that are important to you for your wedding. ___Food ___Liquor ___Apparel ___Atmosphere (flowers, decorations, centerpieces, ambiance) ___Music/Entertainment ___Convenience/Location ___Spirituality ___Photography ___Family and Friends Please rate how important the following things would be to you looking back after your wedding is over. Rate 1-5, with 5 being the highest. ___How exciting and fun everything was ___How romantic it was ___How beautiful it was ___How proper and tasteful everything was ___How smoothly and easily everything went ___How happy my parents and family were ___How relaxed I was 4 Circle all the words you would like to describe your wedding: Traditional Unique Classy Trendy Glamourous/Luxurious Elegant Fun Funky Funky Casual Relaxed Formal Morning Noon Evening What is your expected Budget? ___Less than $5000 ___$5000-$10000 ___$10,000-$25,000 ___$25,000-$45,000 ___$45,000-$70,000 ___$70,000-$100,000 ___more than $100,000 Please list 3-4 colors you have in mind for your wedding. Please list any venues you have seen and your opinion on each. Is there anything you would like to splurge on for the wedding? Do you want a buffet, plated meal or stations? Will you have a cake? If so, please list ideas. Do you want to offer beer, wine and/or alcohol? Signature drink? Do you prefer an indoor or outdoor ceremony? 5 Budget Percentages 50% Venue, Catering, Cake & Rentals 12% Photography & Videography 9% Bride’s Wedding Attire, Hair &Beauty 8% Flowers, Lighting & Décor 7% Reception Music 3% Wedding Planner 3% Invitations & Stationery 2% Officiant & Ceremony Music 2% Transportation 2% Wedding Rings 2% Favor & Gifts Your Budget/Actual Spending for Each of the Following: Venue, Catering, Cake & Rentals: Photography & Videography: Bride’s Wedding Attire, Hair &Beauty: Flowers, Lighting & Décor: Reception Music: Wedding Planner: Invitations & Stationery: Officiant & Ceremony Music: Transportation: Wedding Rings: Favor & Gifts: 6 Checklists We have included several checklists to help guide you in choosing your bridal party and notifying them of their responsibilities. Maid of Honor’s Responsibilities may include: Help the bride select bridesmaid’s attire Help address invitation and place cards Attend as many prenuptial events as possible Purchase/Alter dress in a timely fashion Makes sure all the bridesmaids, flower girl and ring bearer are at all fittings, rehearsal and ceremony on time. Is expected to attend the rehearsal and dinner Hold the groom’s wedding ring Help with the bride’s gown and arranges the veil and train during the ceremony. Also responsible for knowing how to properly bustle the bride’s gown Hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony Witness the signing of the marriage certificate Stand in the receiving line Keep the bride on schedule Take care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the reception Possibly host or co-host a bridal or bachelorette party Assist the bride in any other way as requested Present a toast at the reception 7 Bridesmaid's Responsibilities may Include: Assist the Maid of Honor as requested Attend as many of the prenuptial events as possible Possibly host or co-host a shower Assist the bride with errands Purchase/Alter bridesmaid dress in a timely fashion Expected to attend the rehearsal and dinner Walk in processional and recessional Best Man's Responsibilities may Include: Organize a pre-wedding party for the groom Is expected to attend rehearsal and dinner Get the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time Make sure groom’s wedding related expenses are prepared (officiant, tips, etc.) Make sure the groom has the marriage license with him Hold the bride’s wedding ring during ceremony Make sure all ushers are properly attired and on time Walk in recessional Witness the signing of the marriage certificate Help welcome guests at reception and offers first toast Take care of groom’s wedding attire after reception Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave reception 8 Head Usher's Responsibilities may Include: Expected to attend the rehearsal and dinner Receive any lists of guests who are to be seated in a specific pew and is aware of the importance and sequence of seating special guests, such as the mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom Make sure programs, if used, are handed to guests when they are seated Make sure people who are designated to receive special flowers or corsages do receive them, if the flowers have not been delivered to the recipients beforehand Check that all ushers are dressed properly and wearing their boutonnieres on the left side Make 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 Help gather the wedding party for photographs either before or after the ceremony Participate in party for the groom Groomsmen’s and Usher’s Responsibilities may Include: Participate in party for the groom Expected to attend the rehearsal and dinner Review any special seating situations with head usher before ceremony begins Greet guests as they arrive Hand each guest a program Puts aisle runner in place after seating of all guests Seas guests according to instructions- offers right arm to female guests. Remove pew ribbons after the ceremony 9 Mother and Father of the Bride's Responsibilities may Include: Host an engagement party Help couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions Usually contributes to the wedding budget Assist the bride in putting together the family’s guest list Offer suggestions for special family, religious or ethnic ceremony traditions. May help bride shop for wedding dress and accessories Choose own wedding day outfit (may consult with bride) Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, may plan and host a bridal shower On wedding day help bride to get ready May accompany daughter to ceremony Mother walks in recessional while father escorts daughter Greet guests in receiving line May be announced along with husband Sits in an honored place at parent’s table May assist with coordinating vendors May host a post-wedding brunch Help pick up out of town guests from airport Father may make a welcoming speech Father toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes his speech Father dances with the bride May take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception 10 Mother and Father of of the Groom's Responsibilities may Include: Contact the mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted (or plans a celebration if you have met) Attend (first) engagement party if the bride's family hosts one May host an additional engagement