WEDDING RESOURCES


YOUR WEDDING PLANNER FROM AFAR

Our wedding guides offer stress-free wedding preparation with “wedding planning by wedding vendor.” 

All of our guides are created by our trustworthy and experienced wedding planner, Amanda Jean, who uses these same guides with her clients to create a seamless day!

Now, it is your turn to join our over 100 couples who have used these guides leading to 5-star reviews and a stress-free day. Make the investment for all 6 Wedding Guides* for your wedding journey.

*Each guide is easy to download so you can fill in the form on your tablet/phone/desktop or print.

STEP #1


THE

101 CHEAT SHEET

Start here! Why? Because this is the guide I first use with couples to ensure we have the general overview of the wedding day. Thus, creating a roadmap for the next steps in planning!

The Important Details: The wedding & rehearsal date, venue, estimated guest & wedding party attendees and couple’s information.

The Overview: The ceremony & reception times, colors & season, important questions to ask each other and an engagement fun fact of your story as a couple.

The Wedding Vendors: Check off the vendors you have already booked and quickly figure out which ones you need to start searching for creating your dream day.

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STEP #2


THE

CHECKLIST

STOP using a checklist by month and START planning by wedding vendor priority. Why? Because not every couple starts at the same time and it’s easier to take it one vendor at a time!

⬤ Discover your big picture tasks to check off your list

⬤ Find out all the little gritty details you need to know by wedding vendor

Keep on track whether you are planning 2 years out or 6 months out, this will be your personal organizer

⬤ A 13-page checklist that easily allows you to manage on all your devices, so you can plan anywhere!

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STEP #3


THE

BUDGET

START using a budget that is regional to where you live. Why? Because not every couple plans at the same place and the average wedding costs per wedding vendor varies!

THIS GUIDES IS CUSTOMIZED FOR THE MIDWEST COUPLE 

⬤ Find average costs for each wedding vendor on a variety of items

Prioritize which vendors to book based on where you live

⬤ A 20-page detailed guide to easily estimate the costs before your book as well as extra planning tips on how to effectively budget

⬤ Includes our Budget Planning Spreadsheet by wedding vendor to stay organized not stressed. (1) detailed sheet with deposit amount, due date, final amount & due date columns (2) estimated & actual total budget overview (3) gratuity guide for your day-of wedding vendors

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STEP #4


THE

FRAMEWORK

The KEY to my ability to execute a seamless wedding day for over 40-weddings a year…. well it  is our proprietary Framework Guide. Why? It creates the essential wedding overview for your day-of coordinator or in-house catering and/or venue manager to execute the big day!

 

⬤ A detailed 14-page guide including categories such as: overview for your ceremony & reception information, items & decor

⬤ Creative professional vendor team logistical schedule

⬤ Wedding party information

⬤ Photo Schedule timeline for you to use with your photographer

⬤ Reception task timeline for the flow of the day after your grand entrances

PLUS! A 30-min consultation to review any wedding planning questions you need (required a minimum 2 weeks prior to wedding date)

Once complete, send the final Framework Guide along with the venue floorplan to your creative professional vendor team the week of to ensure seamless day-of coordination!

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STEP #5


THE

DAY OF LIST

Every couple planning a wedding needs this expert day-of guide. Why? To ensure your reception is set up properly, you are prepared for emergencies and all your details are covered.

The Dining Table: Learn how to set your dining table properly, draft a floorplan, and select your wedding entrance.

The Emergency Plan: As the host of your wedding we give you strategy on how to think through an emergency plan.

The Production List: How to coordinate the day effectively with a detail overview list for the reception.

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DAY OF WEDDING

GIFT BAG FOR YOU!

One of favorite moments is giving our couples a special wedding gift after booking us to be their wedding planner! Couples get this special gift bag, that is now available for you.

Be a disguised organized couple, write a sweet morning note to one another and have go-to emergency kits!

Included: A set of packing list & labels, (2) Pinch Provisions Minimergency Kits, (2) premier Sugar Paper greeting cards.

Photo Credit 1-2: Lisa Shreffler Photography | 4: Rebekah Albaugh Photography

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STEP #6


THE

GRATUITY

The gratuity guide is for the creative professionals that are there on your wedding day, to execute for a seamless day. Use the guide to show your vendors your above & a beyond appreciation for their talents & service! 

 

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THE BEST

ONLINE SHOPS & TOOLS

Many of our couples ask for recommendations for easy-to-use wedding management options for their wedding. Here are efficient wedding management tools to use for your big day!

RSVP & GUEST TRACKING- WITH JOY

ADDRESS BOOK- POSTABLE

STATIONERY- MINTED, SHUTTERFLY WEDDINGS, PAPIER, SHINE WEDDING INVITES

WEDDING REGISTRY- ZOLA

WEDDING WEBSITE- THE KNOT

WEDDING GIFTS- ZAZZLE, MARK & GRAHAM

 

2023 WEDDING SHOWCASE

NEW DESIGN TRENDS

Each of our 2023 design lookbooks were curated from nationwide and local trends, lifestyle and inspiration. Get our newest wedding looks to discover your design style, color palette and inspirational ideas.

Photo Copyright JCrane Photography

THE FEATURED

WEDDING SHOP

Mod Party | @britelite

Since 2000 this shop has been dedicated to offering unique & modern wedding favors, decor and services. The collections focus on the latests trends with attention to details. Find bridesmaids & bridal gifts, bridal shower items, wedding favors and more!

Photos Copyright by Mod Party

PAST FEATURE SHOPS  Jennifer Behr | Vow’d | Bella Belle Shoes | Eberjey | Linq’s Moments | Brite Lite

THE NEW SAYING IS

WEDHOME

Where we take your wedding look to your home! It isn’t a secret I have a passion for design, so let me inspire your home! If you wedding look design words were these: bold, elegant, modern & regal, then check out my list of home stores.

POLY & BARK| ROVE CONCEPTS | CB2 | BOUTIQUE RUGS | ALL MODERN | WESTELM

Start gathering inspirational interior design ideas for different design styles by subscribing to our monthly newsletter for the wedhome feature!

Wedding Photo Copyright Rebekah Albaugh Photography

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