Ala Carte Services

SW Michigan Venue Tour
Interested in hosting a lake shore wedding but unfamiliar with the area? Let us guide you through the beautiful and unique venues offered along the coast! A guided tour of local venues: up to 5 venues, up to 4 hours, beginning and ending in St. Joseph. Service fee will be credited towards any planning packages after booking

Vendor Referrals
Up to 8 vendor referrals, tailored to meet your budget, personality and style

RSVP Service
RSVP's will be collected and tracked via company PO Box. Client must provide guest list. RSVPs will be tracked by guest, response and food choice and results will be shared via online database and updated at least twice per week

Decor Set-Up
Relax on your wedding day and let us help make your day beautiful. Includes one meeting, up to two months prior to wedding and up to four hours of set up time for ceremony and/or reception locations. Hours can be split or used at one location

Consultation Hours
A coordinator is at your disposal to assist with timelines, etiquette questions, invitation wording, ceremony flow, or anything else you have questions about! Billed at our current hourly rate

This is just a sampling of what we offer. If you need assistance with something you don't see listed please contact Jessica@stellaeventdesign.com for a custom quote!

Basic Planning

Perfect for the couple planning from out of town who need some help getting started, and access to professional assistance along the way! Designed to assist you with finding ceremony & reception venues, transportation and guest accommodations to fit your needs, style and budget. Also includes hourly assistance to be used as needed as you plan! Whether you need assistance with invitation wording, room layouts, etiquette or logistical issues, use your hourly consultation hours as you wish to address your personal needs!

Beginning with a detailed budget, we'll walk you through as you begin your planning and connect you with reliable vendors and venues. We will secure reduced rates and reservations for guest accommodations and will assist you in setting up transportation services for your guests. Then, the details are left to you (though we're always just an email away if you have questions) and we'll join you again two months prior to your wedding to help you pull together all of your planning and orchestrate your perfect day! And, of course, we'll be there to assist you on your wedding day!

Services included:

• Initial consultation
• Three meetings prior to wedding day
• Creation of a detailed budget
• Reception venue selection assistance
• Ceremony location selection assistance
• Referrals for trusted local vendors
• Assistance with guest accommodations
• Assistance with guest transportation
• 10 hours of additional consultation time to be used as needed
• All day-of coordination services
• Unlimited emails and phone calls are included from the time you begin working with us, and we pride ourselves on personal and attentive service. An initial consultation is included.

Please contact us for detailed service offerings and pricing

Full-Service Planning

Our all-inclusive full-service planning is perfect for brides planning destination weddings in Southwest Michigan and along the lake shore!

We'll assist you from start to finish with a detailed budget, invitations, design concept, attire, vendors, guest accomodations, bar service, rentals, menu selection, music and more!

We will connect you with vendors who not only fit your budget, but also your style and personality. From the initial design concepts to vendor selection and the finishing touches, we focus on creating a wedding that expresses you, down to even the smallest detail.

Because of our attentive and hands-on approach to each couple, we unfortunately have to limit the number of full-service weddings we handle each year--please contact us for availability.

Please contact us for a full description of our all-inclusive planning services!

Ultimate Day-of Coordination (DOC)

Don't let the name fool you---"Day of" services actually begin 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding day! Designed for the couple who wants to handle the planning, but would like the assistance of a professional to make sure the day goes smoothly down to the smallest detail! First, we'll guide you in the right direction by matching you with professional & trusted vendors that fit both your budget and your style!

We'll work side-by-side with you to help your wedding day run as smoothly as possible. From setup and vendor deliveries to last minute trouble shooting, we'll be a single point of contact for all vendors so that you can relax and enjoy your wedding day! From the wedding morning to the receptions end, we'll be there to handle all of the details while you enjoy your special day!

Services included:

• One meeting up to 6 weeks prior to your wedding
• List of trusted professional vendors to meet your style and budget
• Contact all vendors prior to wedding to confirm details and appointments
• Up to 4 hours of decor setup for ceremony and reception
• Attend and direct rehearsal, as needed
• Assistance with wedding day vendor deliveries and appointments
• Act as single point of contact for vendors and staff on wedding day
• Work side-by-side with vendors to ensure you receive the ultimate service
• Coordinator is on-site up to 4 hours prior to ceremony, until end of reception
• You're unique and so is your wedding...let us know what you need on your day!

Chair Covers & Decor Rental

Chair cover rentals are available for $4.25 including a white cover, choice of colored organza sash and set-up.

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