We at An Affair To Remember believe that the only way in which we can ensure a flawless event is to be involved with every aspect of the wedding planning from beginning to end. We are with you, every step of the way, at every appointment to offer design ideas, pose important questions and trouble shoot potential hiccups down the line. Our services include but are not limited to the following:

The pre-wedding activities, wedding rehearsal and post wedding activities:
– Complete scripting and coordination of all aspects of the wedding ceremony
– On hand at the rehearsal to guide the process
– Assist with the rehearsal dinner festivities and post wedding brunches,
– bachelor and bachelorette parties if needed
– Site seeing tours, golfing tournaments or other special pre or post
– wedding activities

The Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Budget Development
A well thought out budget is the most important tool to ensure a successful event.

Research, contract and coordinate all wedding vendors
– Contract negotiations
– Handling of deposits and payments

Coordinate Guest Room Accommodations
– Group rate negotiations and reserving blocks of rooms with hotels
– Design guest room amenities including gift bags, baskets and other elements

Music, Lighting and Sound Coordination
– We will provide demo tapes and cds of ceremony musicians, vocalists and choirs, reception bands, DJs and
– master of ceremonies
– Assist with music ideas and other special ceremony or reception musical elements
– Work closely with lighting and sound companies to ensure a professional and elegant atmosphere

Coordinate all aspects of Transportation
Limousines, town cars, chartered buses, yachts, horse drawn carriages, Rolls Royces or other special transportation needs

Design and coordinate the Printing Package
– Save-the-date cards
– Invitations and announcements
– Calligraphy / wax sealing or other design elements
– Assembling, mailing and tracking of wedding responses
– Ceremony programs
– Place cards, seating cards, individual menus and table number frames

Marriage License
We acquire the license and submit it to the city. It will be on hand for the clergy on the day of the wedding.

Coordinate Photography and Videography Package

Child Care Coordination
– Coordinate the reserving of licensed child care givers for the wedding reception.
– Work with the above to provide games, meals and activities for the children in attendance.

Assist with the design, theme, look and feel of the event
We work with you to design a unique and beautiful look and feel to your wedding with our vast collection of wedding props and theme pieces to coordinate with your event:

– English garden urns, pillars, statuary, bird baths and water fountains in stone, rust and verdigris
– One of a kind iron structures including arches, gazebos, table candelabras, aisle candelabras, lamp posts,
– obelisks and torchieres
– Selection of Italian plaster urns and pillars in ivory or antiqued gold leaf
– Old hotel silver bowls, table candelabras, mint julep cups
– Select pieces of antique place card tables, Bride and Groom chairs, crystal chandeliers, carved wood urns and pillars
– A collection of cake tables, linens, cake urns and other special structures
– Several styles of tenting chandeliers and wall sconces
– 12-15’ tall wintered birch trees with hundreds of blown glass hanging votives on shimmering ribbons
– Wintered birch arches, chairs, window boxes and mini centerpiece trees
– Several styles of potted ivy topiaries
– Floral and fantasy décor
– Coordination of all floral work and design elements from personal flowers to the flowers on the cake.

Coordinate all aspects of rental items including tenting, service equipment, and food and beverage rentals.

Assist with the development and design of catered food, beverages and wedding cakes.
– Menu development and design including wine pairing
– Catering staff coordination
– Assist with wedding cake design
– Design and handle all wedding favors and giveaways