My team offers full event decoration services for your wedding, special event or corporate events. We take pride in taking a simple idea and creating something magical with it. We're beyond decorators-- we're mood creators. We want your guests to walk into a magical space where the personalities of the client are seen through each of the elements of the design we create and an overall aesthetic 'vibe' is created. Our design services include floral designs, fabric design and drapery, creative lighting designs, custom furniture and decor pieces and all the little details to add the perfect finish to your exquisite event. Our goal is to create one of a kind memories that will last a lifetime at every event. Our professional and creative design team and vendors are onboard with one mission in mind; to specifically deliver a well coordinated, exquisite and extraordinary result. Each member of my team has been thoroughly trained to have an artistic eye, and to know how to execute my designs flawlessly,

I'll respond within 72 hours (generally sooner) and we'll delve into all the details of your event. I'll ask for the link to your Pinterest or any inspiration photos if you have them, what venue you've chosen, how many guests you're going to have, what's your theme/color scheme, what's the most important part of the day to you, etc. After I have a full grasp on your vision I will create a custom Proposal which will include inspirational photos, what items in my rental closet may work for your event, and a number of package options based on your needs, wants and budget. Once you decide which package is the best fit for you I will create a custom Google Drive Folder which will contain your custom proposal, contract, invoice, inspiration, along with a ton of helpful planning information from spreadsheets to checklists, areas to upload other vendors contracts and beyond.

My clients are unique, and stylish. They know what they're looking for and push boundaries. They want the best of the best to ensure their vision is fully realized. They enjoy my collaborative approach and that I always keep them in the loop of what is going on with their wedding without stressing them out. They completely agree with my motto that, "Details Matter" and are fully onboard that no detail is left unfinished.

Well, I can't wait to work with you! I require a 50% non refundable retainer with your signed contract to reserve your date and begin work on your project. Upon signing and dating the invoice and contract, and Venmoing the 50% non-refundable retainer to @Shannon-Elizabeth3091 your date will officially be reserved. Your Invoice and contract will spell out the exact terms of the agreement, in addition to the invoice providing the dates of the additional 3 payments. Your invoice will have a Payment plan chart included. The remainder is split into 3 payments; 1 due 60 days after signing, another 6 months before your event (depending on how far out it is these payments can vary), and the final payment due 10 days prior to the event. Any overages or add ons such as custom creations, additional hours, additional assistants, additional trips etc will be discussed with the client as they arise and added via an addendum to the payment plans.

I pride myself in being extremely communicative to my clients. As I always say, " Feel free to call, text, IM, or email me if you need anything at all-- I'm like Kim Possible, just call me, beep me, if you've got to reach me."

As a DOC I begin work 60 days out from the wedding. I ask you to provide your venue and vendor information on a "Day of Overview" Sheet. Once I have their names and emails I will procure their arrival & departure times and any notes relevant to their setups (required proximity to electrical outlets, etc) for my notes. This allows me to ensure everyone is on time and properly setup where they're meant to be in a timely and efficient manner. On the Day of Overview I also include a list of what I need to bring (if you also hired me as a decorator), what tasks need to be completed, and an extensive timeline created solely based on your needs and preferences which I share with all the other vendors so we are on the same page and the day runs without a hitch.

The reason every proposal is custom created is because each client has their own one of a kind concepts. Each of these concepts require their own amount of materials, labor, etc. The general rule of thumb for my pricing is to add together;

1. Travel Fee- $1/per mile (plus $100 wear and tear fee) per vehicle per trip. This number varies depending on how many assistants are needed the day of, and if we are doing a venue tour, a rehearsal, etc.

2. Material Cost= I get this number by creating a shopping list custom to your aesthetic, getting a total, and then cutting that number in half, by offering to pay for half of the decor if I can add reusable items to my rental closet after the event. For each proposal I offer different level packages of how opulent you want your decor to be.

3. Labor hours for Head Designer= $150/hr (includes research time, custom creation time, communication time, setup time, breakdown time, time on site, loading time, shopping time, additional time added on for changes etc). For each proposal I offer different level packages of how many hours of custom creations and how much planning help you want to be included,

4. Assistant Labor Time+ $50/hr per assistant (1 assistant per 50 guests, unless setup is extremely elaborate and more are deemed necessary due to lack of venue/catering aid; includes organization time, loading time, driving time, setup time, time on site, breakdown time, reloading time, unloading time, storage time). This number does not really change from package to package, unless you get a lot of additional decor that must be loaded and unloaded. While some people believe I over pay my assistants (and I do pay them more than my competition) keep in mind this is back breaking work done at break neck speeds, I believe in fair pay for what a person does and how hard they work. All of my assistants have started off at lower wages and proven their worth. If you do not support this methodology, we will not be a good fit, and I welcome you to hire a "more affordable" planner who pays underage kids or desperate adults $13/hr under the table illegally.

- - If you add these 4 together you get your SUBTOTAL. From there you add:

5. 20% Taxes. Because I am a licensed W-2 Employer, unlike most event planners who use 1099 subcontractors, or just pay under the table, I am subject to a whole plethora of taxes and fees on top of your normal business overhead, such as business insurance, website cost, ads, marketing, storage costs, internet, phone, etc. I also have workers comp, unemployment, liability insurance, Medical Taxes, SSI, and more. Unfortunately because of this I've been forced to add this tax on to my customers to break even.

- - After adding the 20% Taxes you get the TOTAL

It's important to remember that Exclusive Custom Services are a luxury product as there are a lot of factors that are involved in design work as you can see below...