Rich Experiences | Riche Events www.richeeventsplanner.com
Andrea Richardson, CWEP [email protected] (713) 555-1032
Witness your dreams become reality with Riche Events. I firmly believe that every event should be a memorable occasion. The mission of Riche Events is to bring the rich experiences of luxury celebrations to all clients. I am committed to working closely with each client and creating unique events for any occasion, ensuring you have a Riche experience to remember. I am on the business end of event planning: skilled budgeting, professional communication, strong vendor relationships, straight- forward contracts, and exceptional results. My expertise is not only creatively producing events, but also doing so responsibly—with the understanding that your time and money are valuable—so our clients can focus on celebrating! Working and living in the Houston area for more than 10 years has allowed me to build relationships with various vendors at different price points, and therefore cater to the specific needs of each client. In 2016, I earned my Certified Wedding and Event Planner (CWEP) certification through a continuing education course, after graduating from Texas A&M University in 2015. I worked with Houston Grand Opera for two years, coordinating large and small-scare special events for our patrons and donors. My professional experiences have shaped my own event planning process, giving me the ability to match my skills with your vision. Do not sacrifice budget or professionalism for your dream event. With Riche Events, any event is sure to be a rich experience.
Wedding – Packet Contents
Client Profile
Marriage License Requirements
Civil Ceremony Requirements
Wedding Party Checklists
Customizable Packages
Contract Details
Client Profile Client Name(s): ______Phone Number: ______Email Address: ______What is the best way to reach you? Text Call Email
Event Date: ______Consultation Date: ______Event: ______Package: ______
What is your reason to celebrate? ______
What specific details would you like to see in the design of your event? ______
Marriage License Requirements Marriage License requirements vary between counties in Texas. The following is general information needed to acquire your marriage license:
Civil Ceremony Requirements Civil Ceremony requirements will vary between counties in Texas. To take the necessary steps toward a civil ceremony, complete the sheet below:
Wedding Party Checklists
Best Man
Help groom pick an event DJ
Ushers’ gift to the groom
Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Get the groom to the ceremony on time
Deliver payment to the clergy
Hold the bride’s wedding ring during the ceremony
Coordinate ushers
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Give the first toast during the reception
Decorate the bride and groom’s car after the reception
Additional Duties:
Maid of Honor
Help the bride choose Bridesmaid dresses
Address invitations
Create favors
Supervise attendants for fittings and rehearsal
Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Hold the groom’s wedding ring during the ceremony
Hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony
Tend to the bride’s needs (gown, etc.)
Reduce stress of the bride
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Photo lists
Coordinate transport of wedding gifts post-event
Additional Duties:
Bridesmaids and House Party
Bridesmaid dresses
Attend rehearsal
Bridal shower and/or bachelorette party
Procession during ceremony
Stand with bride during ceremony
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Additional Duties:
Groomsmen and Ushers
Gift to the groom
Attend rehearsal
Usher guests and procession to their seats during the ceremony
Procession with bridesmaids during ceremony
Stand with the groom during ceremony
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Decorate the bride and groom’s car after the reception
Additional Duties:
Flower Girl
Coordinate outfit with bride
Attend rehearsal
Procession during the ceremony (flower petals)
Additional Duties:
Ring Bearer
Coordinate outfit with bride
Attend rehearsal
Procession during the ceremony (holding rings—to present to Best
Man and Maid of Honor)
Additional Duties:
Mother of the Bride
Engagement party/announcements
Guest list
Wedding dress shopping
Mother of the bride dress
Order wedding cake
Lodging arrangements for out-of-town guests
“Something Somethings”
1. Something old
2. Something new
3. Something borrowed
4. Something blue
Help with day-of coordination (seating charts, etc.)
Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Seated during ceremony
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Dance with Father of the bride during reception
Act as host
Additional Duties:
Father of the Bride
Fund ceremony and reception
Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Get bride down the aisle on time
Procession with bride during ceremony
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Dance with bride during reception
Toast during reception
Dance with Mother of the bride during reception
Anything the bride and Mother of the bride can’t do (pick up family
from the airport, etc.)
Act as host
Additional Duties:
Mother of the Groom
Engagement party
Mother of the groom dress
Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Seated during the ceremony
Dance with groom during reception
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Dance with Father of the groom during reception
Act as host
Additional Duties:
Father of the Groom
Fund rehearsal dinner
Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Seated during the ceremony
Stand for pictures after the ceremony
Dance with Mother of the groom during reception
Act as host
Additional Duties:
Customizable Wedding Packages
Package pricing is dependent upon the overall budget of your event. Additional services, outside of those included in the various packages, will require additional costs. Please communicate your wishes to me directly, and we will work out reasonable pricing.
Full: Basic Package - $1800 Services Included:
Initial Consultation Planning Timeline Budget Drafting Vendor Appointments & Confirmations Bridal Gown Appointments Floor Plan Drafting Communication (Phone, Email, Text) Ceremony Rehearsal Day-Of Event Timeline
Full: Plus Package - $2400 Services Included:
ALL package #1 services Rehearsal Dinner RSVP Tracking Day-Of Coordination Additional Day-Of Event Managers (+additional hourly rates)
Full: The Works Package - $3200 Services Included:
ALL package #1 and/or #2 services Honeymoon Coordination Bridal/Couple Showers Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties Invitations Engagement Party Engagement Photo Session Coordination
Destination Wedding/Out of State Package [Price dependent upon services required] Services Included:
Any combination of services from the above packages Travel
Contract Details
Communication Services I will be available for communication by email and phone at all times, except when I specifically notify you otherwise in advance. I will be sure to reply to your messages within 48 hours, and you can text me if it is more urgent. Limited responses outside of business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Pricing The initial deposit for my services will be $450. This will reserve the date of your event, as well as any additional days of your choosing. The prices listed in the package descriptions are estimates, based on past pricing and costs. Package pricing is dependent upon the overall budget of your event. My final dues will be 10-15% of the final cost of your event. Additional services, outside of those included in the various packages, will require additional costs.
Payment Schedule A deposit of $250 will be paid during our first meeting, if you choose to employ me for your event. Final dues must be paid within 7 days of the event.
Cancellation Policy Any cancellation of services will be dependent on individual vendors’ timelines and policies. For my services, I will require 30 days’ notice in order to take care of the rest of the cancellations. I cannot refund your deposit.
Project 2 Short Essay The purpose of my business is to provide skilled budgeting, professional communication, strong vendor relationships, straight-forward contracts, and exceptional results to all of my clients. Our expertise will be not only to creatively produce events, but also doing so responsibly—being aware of and catering to the budget constraints necessary in their event. Products and services will include events of all kinds, largely focusing on corporate events and weddings as they are in high demand, and what I am most experienced in planning. Packages can be readily altered as needed for each client, accepting all religious, cultural, societal variants. To be competitive in the current market in Houston, Texas, prices specifically for weddings will total near the average annual spending for the area: $29,000. That allows our planners to have set hourly rates, but build relationships with various vendors at different price points. Depending on the bride’s/client’s knowledge of the market and/or vendor costs, we will make our suggestions while considering the event budget. I would like to be able to provide my clients with affordable options, rather than offering extravagant events only when there’s an extravagant budget to work with. Ultimately, I would prefer to develop my skills and create a reputation for myself as an event planner before going into business for myself or with a few colleagues. After 1-5 years of building my resume as a wedding and/or corporate events planner, I will have saved enough money to be able to handle the risk of introducing a new company/event planning firm and begin marketing my specific talents. I expect to begin making a profit— however small—within the first five years of business. This will be dependent on marketing our services effectively. After 10 years of business, I would like to have a solid client base (returning clients for corporate events, referrals for weddings, etc.). I would like to have hired on at least one more person to join my planning firm, and grow our services with the growth of our company. I plan to be well-known in the Houston community, and to be a go-to resource for clients wanting a memorable event.