INITIAL MEETING (12+ MONTHS) 

Coordination:
         -Go over how to use aisle planner
         -Discuss headcount + Ceremony start time
         -Discuss Expectations 
Planning:
        -Overall vision and idea development
        -Discuss save the dates 
        -Discuss budget + pick out items on budget
Design: 
        -Fill out “Design Questionnaire” 
        -Discuss color pallet and theme
        -Pick out two different color options

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR FOR THE INITIAL MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -FILL OUT CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE
       -START A PINTEREST BOARD IF HAVEN'T ALREADY
       -SEND PINTEREST BOARD LINK TO YOUR PLANNER
       -START COMPILING A GUEST LIST
       -GO OVER THE BUDGET WITH ANYONE HELPING OUT WITH THE WEDDING IN TERMS OF PAYMENT
       -PICK OUT BRIDAL PARTY 

FIRST PLANNING MEETING (11 MONTHS)

Planning: 
     -Discuss major vendors options + any in demand vendors
     -Fill out vendor booking info
     -Start filling out and going over “All in the details” worksheet
Design: 
    -Go over the color pallet and theme options based on Pinterest board provide
    -Start on floor plan/ layout worksheet
   - Go over questions for website

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR FOR THIS MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -ORDER PASSPORT, VISA OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IF NEEDED FOR HONEYMOON OR MARRIAGE LICENSE
       -CREATE A LIST OF DIY PROJECTS (IF DESIRED) AND RECRUIT HELP NEEDED
       -START DOING RESEARCH ON WHAT YOU WANT FOR SAVE DATES
       -CHECK OFF ANYTHING YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE ON THE CHECKLIST

SECOND PLANNING MEETING (10 MONTHS)

Planning:
    -Presentation of major vendor options (2-3 options for each vendor)
    -Finalize budget 
   - Discuss Homework
Design: 
     -Presentation of the Pinterest board
     -Make adjustment to the Pinterest board
     -Presentation of the Wedding Website
     -Discuss rental and decor

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR FOR THIS MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -FILL OUT "BRIDAL PARTY CONTACT SHEET" 
       -MAKE WEDDING DRESS APPOINTMENT
       -PURCHASE WEDDING DRESS
       -START RESEARCHING GROOMS ATTIRE

MAJOR VENDOR MEETINGS

-Attend all vendor appointments + consultation
-Vendor is responsible for gathering your vision and providing a proposal and any notes or sketches.
-Following vendor meetings, we will reviews proposals sent by vendors and offers feedback and additional ideas. 

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR VENDOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -BE SURE TO RESPOND TO EMAILS IN A TIMLY MANNER
       -BOOK + PAY THE VENDORS (MLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING OR HANDLING MONEY)

THIRD PLANNING MEETING (9 MONTHS)

Planning:
     - Discuss minor vendors options: DJ, Florist, Hair + Makeup, Photo booth, baker, and transportation
     -Confirm booking of major vendors
Design: 
     -Presentation of mood board
     -Discuss decor 

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR THIS MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -ORDER SAVE THE DATES
       -CREATE A GIFT REGISTRY
       -PICK OUT BRIDAL PARTY ATTIRE
       -PICK OUT GROOMS SUIT
       -START SHOPPING AND PURCHASE BRIDAL PARTY GIFTS

FOURTH PLANNING MEETING (8 MONTHS)

Planning:
     -Presentation of minor vendor options (2-3 options for each vendor)
     -Discuss Favors
     -Revisit Budget
Design: 
   - Decide on table, chairs, linens, tents in needed

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -SEND OUT SAVE THE DATES
       -PICK OUT ATTIRE
       -START SEARCHING FOR BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
       -START SHOPPING AND PURCHASE BRIDAL PARTY GIFTS

MINOR VENDOR MEETINGS

-Attend all vendor appointments + consultation needed for booking
-Vendor is responsible for gathering your vision and providing a proposal and any notes or sketches.
-Following vendor meetings, we will reviews proposals sent by vendors and offer feedback and additional ideas. 

MLE ALLOTS A HOURS OF TIME FOR VENDOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -BE SURE TO RESPOND TO EMAILS IN A TIMLY MANNER
       -BOOK + PAY THE VENDORS (MLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING OR HANDLING MONEY)

FIFTH PLANNING MEETING + VENUE WALKTHROUGH (7 MONTHS)

Planning:
     -Confirm booking of minor vendors
     -Finalize "All in the detail worksheet"
     -Start on timeline
Design: 
   - Decide on table, chairs, linens, tents in needed

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -PURCHASE BRIDAL ACCESSORIES AND SHOES (BEGIN TO BREAK IN)
       -START LOOKING FOR ANY PERSONAL ITEMS YOU WANT EX: TOASTING GLASSES, CAKE TOPER, RING BOX, FLOWER GIRL BASKET 

SIXTH PLANNING MEETING (6 MONTHS)

Coordination:
     -Work on timeline
     -Start layout/floor plan
     -Start wedding order
     -Discuss ordering linens if needed
 Planning: 
      -Discuss rain plan
      -Discuss rehearsal plans
      -Schedule rehearsal time
Design: 
     - Finalize all decor

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -START PLANNING THE REHEARSAL
       -START FINALIZING ANY DIY PROJECT
       -LOOK INTO ABC LICENSE IF NEEDED
       -DECIDE WHO YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A TOAST AND LET THEM KNOW

SEVENTH PLANNING MEETING (5 MONTHS)

Planning:
       -Finalize timeline
       -Go over any unfinished items
       -Discuss ceremony script 
Design:
       -Discuss Signage
       -Discuss Invitations

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -ORDER INVITATIONS
       -START WRITING VOWS
       -PLAN ANY OTHER EVENTS PRE-WEDDING
       -PURCHASE GUEST BOOK OR ALTERNATIVE & GUEST BOOK PEN

EIGHTH PLANNING MEETING (4 MONTHS)

Planning:
     -Discuss DIY Projects
     -Finalize Ceremony Order
     -Finalize floor plan/ layout 

MLE ALLOTS A HOURS OF TIME FOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -SEND INVITATIONS OUT
       -CONSIDER SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE
       -FILL OUT " FAMILY SHOT LIST" 
      -PURCHASE REQUIRED SITE/LIABILITY INSURANCE, ADDITIONALLY INSURED REQUIREMENTS OR PERMITS FOR VENUE, IF REQUIRED.
       -START FINALIZING ANY DIY PROJECTS

 FINAL VENUE WALKTHROUGH (3 MONTHS)

- We will invite any vendors that need to see the venue before the day of the wedding
-Answer any unanswered question from the venue
-Finalize floor plan with venue

MLE ALLOTS A HOURS OF TIME FOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
       -FINALIZE ANY DETAILS WITH THE REHEARSAL DINNER
       -FINALIZE SONG SELECTION 
       -FINALIZE FOOD SELECTION
      - PURCHASE ALCOHOL IF NEEDED 

FINAL VENDOR MEETINGS (2 MONTHS)

-We will need to have at least 3 final vendor meetings: Catering, DJ, and Photographer
-We can add on any vendors that need to have a final meeting as well

MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR EACH VENDOR MEETING.

HOMEWORK:
        -KEEP TRACK OF RSVP
        -CONFIRM HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS AND ADD ADDITIONAL ROOMS TO YOUR ROOM BLOCK IF NEEDED

 FINAL MONTH OUT MEETING (1 MONTH)

-Finalize guest count
-Finalize vendor count
-Finalize cake number
-Finalize rental order
-Finalize catering number
-Go over anything unfinished

 MLE ALLOTS A HOUR OF TIME FOR THE FINAL MONTH OUT MEETING. 

HOMEWORK:
       -OBTAIN MARRIAGE LICENSE 
       -START PACKING ANY DECOR + ITEMS FOR THE WEDDING DAY
       -BOOK HAIR + NAIL APPOINTMENT
       -GIVE FAMILY + BRIDAL PARTY THE TIMELINE
       -FINALIZE CEREMONY SCRIPT WITH OFFICIANT

WEEK-OUT PHONE CALL

-Just want to get one last phone call before your big day and make sure there is no last min changes
-Discuss weather
-Vendor tip reminder
-Photography detail bag reminder

MLE ALLOTS 30 MINS FOR THIS CHECK IN CALL.