Howard & Howard Events and Chef Services

Need a wedding planner?

... but can't afford one.

We have your solution!

Wedding Workshop for the BRIDE.

This course is designed to assist the Bride with their wedding planning by offering them a professional planner in a group setting.

It provides the Bride the same essentials as hiring a planner one-on-one, but for a fraction of the cost. Classes are fun, informative and economical for todays bride. Register now to have the wedding planning made easy.

We focus on topics specifically related to your wedding day, such as:

Agenda/Time line Design ~ Important considerations not to be overlooked when creating your ceremony & reception agendas so that your day flows perfectly!
Prelimenary ~ When, where and how to get started
Ceremony ~ Unique ideas to make it personally yours & tips on ceremony protocol
Reception ~ Making the most from your catering menu & beverage service. Considerations on setting up your Reception such as the Floor plan, Decorations, Entertainment, Toasts, Floral, Wedding Cake, etc
Practical DIY Ideas (Centerpieces, favors, menu & place cards)
Plus a dedicated Question & Answer session

$35.00 Registration fee (non-refundable)

$ 35.00 per Session

$ 250.00 entire planning course

Perhaps your Fiancé, Maid of Honor or Mother would enjoy sharing the workshop with you & learning how to better assist you in planning your wedding. (Please note that space is limited to one guest per Bride.)

Experience Packages

This package is for the couple that wants guidance from start to finish. It covers all of the details that go into making a wedding truly memorable.

The Complete Experience Package includes:

Initial consultation with the bride and groom, complimentary
Unlimited phone and email availability
A minimum of three planning meetings between clients and planner
Assistance in preparing a budget
Prepare a schedule/time line and checklists
Assist with site tours, selection and booking of ceremony and reception venues
Assist with selecting a color scheme, theme and style of the wedding
Assist with selection of wedding attire and accessories, accompaniment to fittings if desired
Provide a list of preferred vendors
Help with finding, negotiating, and booking suitable vendors
Schedule appointments and accompany clients to vendor meetings
Coordinate with vendors to ensure services/products are provided in a timely manner
Ongoing updates and consultation with clients about vendors services/products
Assist with the choosing of invitations
Assistance with tracking RSVP's and who will be attending
Ceremony planning
Prepare itineraries to be provided to vendors
Walk-through with client at selected sites of the wedding
Timelines prepared the month of the wedding
Consultation with vendors the month of the wedding
Meeting reviews of all details with client, the month of wedding and the week prior to the wedding

**Rehearsal & Wedding Day Planning package is included**

Prices Please call us at (704) 545-2060

We handle every detail on the day of the wedding so that the wedding party and family are relaxed and free to enjoy your biggest moment.

The Rehearsal and Wedding Day Planning Package includes:

The Rehearsal

Consultations with bride and groom to find out information about their wedding and determine how they wish the wedding to flow
Preparation of a rehearsal and wedding day itinerary
Attendance and direction (coordinated with officiant) at the rehearsal (up to two hours)
Final collection of wedding items at rehearsal to be set up on wedding day, such as candles, photographs, guest books, wedding favors, toasting glasses, serving sets, programs, seating cards, table numbers, etc.

Wedding Day

Check with vendors to confirm arrangements for the wedding day
Attend overseeing and directing the ceremony and reception (up to 8 hours)
Receive deliveries and greet vendor
Make sure reception and ceremony areas are set up as you have planned
Assist with handing out wedding flowers pinning on corsages, boutonnieres, etc.
Provide wedding emergency kit
Get wedding party in place to walk down the aisle. Making sure flowers are held correctly, timing is perfect, wedding dress trains are straight, etc.
Help photographer get the pictures you want, making sure family members are available and in place for the photographer
Make sure reception area is set up as planned, candles lit, DJ on schedule, etc.
Arrange grand entrance
Handle any problems that come up with caterer
Make sure things are running on schedule
Make sure all vendors receive final payments as needed
Coordinate the collection of gifts received at wedding to be delivered to pre-arranged spot
Collect guest books, cameras, personal items, etc. to be delivered to pre-arranged spot
Make sure transportation is running on time
Provide a stress free day for the bride and groom

We are here to assist, (704) 545-2060

Additional Wedding Planning Services

The following additional services can be provided at an extra fee which can add value and make your wedding extra special:

Coordinate an engagement party
Assist with booking accommodations for out-of-town guests
Prepare a unique ceremony and vows
Assist with planning wedding showers
Addressing and sending out wedding invitations
Arranging transportation for the wedding party and guests
Track RSVP's
Gifts for the wedding party
Plan a rehearsal dinner/party
Send out thank you cards

A La Carte Services

These are services that can be added on to any of the above packages or used to customize a package based our client’s needs. A La Carte allows us to do the planning, coordination and oversight of the specific services that you want us to handle (finding the perfect location, photographer, band, rentals, audio visual, lighting, transportation, etc...).