wedding planner & DESIGNER in washington, DC AND BEYOND
As trained wedding professionals, we understand that wedding planning can be very overwhelming. Our owner, Madison, has created a seamless planning experience from design conception to wedding day execution. This will help you enjoy this special era of your life with your soon-to-be partner, while still creating a high-quality wedding day experience that reflects your unique story!
OUR PROCESS
As wedding designers, we work closely with each of our couples understand their story, tastes, and personalities, in order to create a custom vision for their wedding day. Thus, we have intentionally created a one-of-a-kind planning process that helps us bring that vision to life through mood boards, vendor selection, contract review, service trials, timelines, and more.
Below, we have organized the process into clear steps so you can understand what our company does on your behalf to save you time, sanity, and even money, as you can see in our reviews!
01 Wedding Planning
Creating a wedding checklist
Creating a wedding budget
Selecting a travel location (for destination weddings)
Booking a venue (or tent for private home weddings)
Vendor recommendations
Contract review and negotiations
Booking all vendors for the wedding day
Managing all vendor correspondence (approximately 500+ emails)
Creating to-scale floor plan options for you to choose from
Advising on menu selection and attending the wedding tasting
General wedding etiquette guidance
Wedding insurance guidance
Wedding website guidance
Discounts to our exclusive brand partners
Unlimited access to Aisle Planner (online wedding planning organizer)
02 Wedding Design
Analyzing your wedding inspiration photos
Selecting a color palette
Creating 2 vision boards for you to choose from
Creating a 8+ page design deck inspired by your vision board selection outlining attire, rentals, stationery, and more
Virtual design meeting for feedback
1 round of design edits to the deck (if needed)
Communicating design needs with florists, bakers, caterers, venues, and rental companies
Going to the rental showroom to select place settings with you
Customizing and mailing save-the-dates and invitations
Sourcing, ordering, and prepping all wedding day supplies
Styling all details on the wedding day such as flat lays, escort displays, photo angles, and more
03 Wedding COordination
Starts approximately 10 weeks prior to the wedding day
Confirming details with all vendors
Assisting in creating a seating chart
Planning the processional & recessional
Leading the wedding rehearsal
Planner and 2+ assistants on the wedding day
Directing the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception
Ensuring all vendors are adhering to the timeline and contracts
Managing all vendor questions
Guiding family, bridal party, & guests
Overseeing cleanup
Packing your car or hotel room with all gifts and supplies
Exclusive invitations to our Madison Avenue annual soirées to reconnect with our team and other past and current clients!
The minimum investment for full-service planning is $10,000.
“Madison has been such a light in our lives since planning our wedding. She is very passionate about what she does and her connections have made this process so enjoyable. we would be lost without her never ending help!”
Riley & Dillon