A Wedding By Design - Planning Services

At A Wedding by Design, you tell us what you want and we make it happen. All the intricate details, the special touches; we’ll take care of everything—so you can focus on other priorities.

The list below is by no means complete—all wedding packages are customized to your needs. We offer packages as small as vendor recommendations or weekend-of-wedding coordination to complete planning from the day after your engagement until you leave for your honeymoon.

Expert Recommendations & Trusted Advice

Recommend the Seattle area’s finest wedding vendors
Assistance selecting ceremony and reception venues
Establish and manage plan details
Accompany or represent you at vendor meetings
On-going consultations as needed to discuss wedding décor, vendors, ceremony, parties, flowers, music, etiquette etc.
Advice on proper etiquette
Assistance selecting any and all vendors to include (but not limited to): Florist, Photographer,Videographer, Transportation, Hair and Make-up Stylist, Caterer, Bakery, Lighting Specialist, Décor Specialist, Rental Company, DJ/Band, Ceremony Musicians, Stationer, Calligrapher, Bridal Salon, Ice Sculptor, etc.
Help locating dance lessons to perfect your first dance

Organization & Coordination

Complete day-of-wedding coordination and direction (both ceremony and reception)
Coordinate and oversee rehearsal dinner
On-site management and support the day of your wedding
Preparation of detailed timeline for wedding planning process
Complete rehearsal coordination assistance in rehearsal dinner planning (from location to décor to menu)
Preparation of detailed rehearsal and wedding day itineraries for all parties
Maintain contact with all vendors to ensure everything is in place for your event
Coordinate collection of gifts to bring back to your home

Financial & Legal Assistance

Formulate and manage budgets
Negotiate pricing and services
Contract review for all vendors
Assistance obtaining marriage license

Creative Consulting

Custom design wedding theme and décor
Assistance designing ceremony from music to readings
Complete reception planning including assistance with table decorations, floral planning, lighting effects, music, food, seating etc.
Assistance selecting guest favors or help designing and making personalized favors

Invitation Coordination

Assistance with selection, ordering, and mailing of all wedding stationery
Assistance with designing and printing any personalized or custom stationery
Assistance with guest list management, tracking of RSVPs, and seating
Bridal Party Assistance
Instruct bridal party on their traditional roles and etiquette
Assistance selecting wedding attire (bride, groom, and parties)
Assistance selecting hair, make-up, and all bridal accessories (jewelry, shoes etc.)
Advice to bridal party on bridal shower/bachelor/bachelorette party ideas
Assistance selecting bridal party gifts and arranging a bridal party luncheon

Out-of-town accommodations

Assistance in locating and booking accommodations for out of town guests, as well as suggestions for before and after wedding activities for guests
On-going assistance dealing with difficult family situations

~ Member of the Association of Bridal Consultants ~