Photo by  Studio 64 Photography

“Hiring Courtney was, hands down, the best decision I made while planning my wedding.”  Mrs. Tricia Cerda, Newlywed

After the Engagement is honored to be a part of all types of celebrations including, but not limited to, traditional weddings, non-traditional weddings, big weddings, small weddings, short weddings, tall weddings, commitment ceremonies, same-sex weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, showers, and more.  Photo by Marcel at Studio 64 Photography

While I am based out of San Diego, CA, I am pleased to offer destination wedding planning and coordination services, as well as event styling throughout Southern California.

Below you will find short descriptions of the three pre-designed packages that I offer, which have been developed to best serve the needs of each and every wedding client.  After the Engagement’s experienced and professional Wedding Planning & Coordination service menu’s include peace of mind, stress relief, access to a wide net of wedding professionals, and so much more.

Remember, all wedding consultations are complimentary and available to everyone, so contact me today for full package information and details.  Consultations are based on your needs, and are are flexible, as is the meeting location.  Our office is located in North County, San Diego.

Wedding Consulting Packages with a strong focus on Customer Service begin at $1400, and include travel within San Diego County.  Please inquire for information on weddings in other parts of Southern California or destination cities worldwide.

the base.
well equipped;
investment
starting at $1400.

The Base Package is great for the couple looking to hire an experienced, qualified, and professional “week of” or “month of” Wedding Coordinator to set up your venue, keep you on the timeline, manage your vendors, and put out small wedding-day fires that may arise.  The Base has been designed to include not only your traditional wedding “day of” assistance, but also some pre-event services such as unlimited email communications leading up to the wedding, custom timeline creation, a venue walk-through meeting, rehearsal coverage, a “tried and true” vendor recommendation list, and more.  This package will keep everyone on the same page:  you, your family and bridal party, the vendors, and myself.

The Base Package works well for couples who need minimal assistance finalizing all their planned details, and whose main priority is to relax and enjoy their Big Day.  I will ensure that your event is seamless, fun, and most importantly, stress-free.  Please inquire for complete information and full package inclusions.

 

the plus.
planning and coordinating;
investment
starting at $1975.

The Plus Package is a planning package for those couples who have just gotten engaged, just started to plan their event, have discovered that they need some additional assistance to actually kick start the planning process, or those who are stuck part-way through.  Plus is perfect for clients who are simply too busy to plan their entire wedding themselves, but still want a major role in the adventure.  It does not matter where you are in the planning process.

This package includes all services listed in The Base Package, plus additional assistance to include budget establishment, personalized vendor recommendations tailored to your budget, a planning checklist, additional wedding day service hours, and more.

Most Plus couples have selected their wedding date and venue{s}.  Please inquire for complete information and full package inclusions.

 

the luxe.
everything but the kitchen sink;
investment
starting at $3975.

Luxe is a comprehensive wedding planning package that is being offered to those clients who want or need full-service assistance with the overall planning and vision for their special event.  It is easy to become overwhelmed and stressed when planning a major event like this, and The Luxe Package will ensure that this does not happen, because you will have someone with you for the entire journey.  This is a complete luxury wedding planning experience, and includes services from both The Base Package and The Plus Package, as well as inspiration board creation, vendor meetings, assistance with menu selection, budget tracking, and much more.  Please inquire for complete information and full package inclusions.  In order to ensure a true full-service experience, we only take 6-10 full service “Luxe” package weddings per year; the rest of our event schedule consists of Base and Plus package weddings.

 

 

Yes, but do I really need a Wedding Planner?  Can’t my friend just coordinate my day?

A Professional Wedding Planner should be trained and experienced for a multitude of “what if’s”.  She should be a creative resource and a sounding board for your ideas.  A Wedding Planner should get to know you and find ways to infuse your personality into your wedding.  She should be a negotiator, a mediator, an expert on wedding etiquette, owner of a Little Black Book of amazing vendors to refer you to {that she has worked with personally}, carrier of a fabulous emergency kit, and so much more.

 A Wedding Planner or Coordinator should be an integral part of your wedding budget, not considered a splurge or an extra expense.  I will allow you to completely enjoy the day that you are investing in.  So yes, you need a Wedding Planner, and I hope you choose me.