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Just as every couple is unique, so are their needs for a wedding planner. So whether you'd rather sit back and let someone else do all the planning, or if you just need some extra hands-on help for the big day, Ribbon & Tie is here to bring your visions to life.

Full Wedding Planning Service

Planning a wedding can be a full-time job. Researching vendors that match your taste and budget, finding venues that reflect your style, and putting it all together to one harmonious piece — on top of your busy life — may feel like juggling with too many balls.
Relax, unwind and enjoy the happy weeks of your engagement!
By hiring Ribbon & Tie to plan your wedding, you won't relinquish control of your special day, but you will be freed of the time consuming legwork that makes it happen. Our services include:

  • Venue recommendations, negotiation and selection
  • Help with ambience design — including floorplan, flowers, décor,
    lighting and more
  • Catering and menu development
  • Vendor recommendations, negotiation and selection — including officiant, photographers, videographers, florists, hair and makeup artists and more
  • Invitation and stationary design consulting — including escort cards and
    ceremony programs
  • Entertainment suggestions and negotiation
  • Transportation and accommodation booking for out-of-town guests
  • Detailed timeline development for vendors and wedding party
  • Budget planning and bookkeeping — including due dates
  • Rehearsal direction and rehearsal dinner planning
  • Wedding day orchestration of vendors, guests and wedding party
    Plus
  • Unlimited phone and email contacts
  • Unlimited number of meetings
  • Unlimited number of hours on the day of your wedding — usually about 12
  • We charge $4,500 for full Wedding Planning Services. Assistant rates start at $3,500. Please contact us with any questions and to schedule an initial, free consultation. We are looking forward to talking to you about your special day!

    Wedding Day Coordination Service

    For those who want to plan it themselves, but need a little help that last month and on the big day, we offer personalized Wedding Day Coordination. And because we like to listen to your needs and those of your guests, we can provide multi-lingual assistants to help communicate with your international guests.
    As your Wedding Day Coordinator we will:

  • meet with you to discuss how you want your wedding to flow
  • create a detailed timeline for vendors and wedding party
  • review all your vendor contracts and contact your vendors to confirm all details
  • wrap up any loose ends you might have forgotten about
  • coordinate your wedding rehearsal
  • On the day of your wedding, we will:

  • be the first on the spot to greet vendors and receive all deliveries
  • coordinate and assist with set-up and decorating
  • distribute final payments and tips to vendors
  • assist guests and wedding party as needed
  • pin boutonnieres and coursages
  • direct ceremonial processionals
  • keep an eye on the timeline
  • troubleshoot and act as behind-the-scenes manager
  • provide two-way radios for the coordination team
  • gather any remaining items at the end of the night — guest book, etc.
    Plus:
  • Unlimited phone and email contacts
  • Unlimited number of meetings
  • Unlimited number of hours on the day of your wedding — usually about 12
  • Fees for Day-of Coordination start at $1,500 for Christine as your coordinator, $1,300 if one of our senior assistants coordinates your wedding. Please contact us with any questions and to schedule an initial, free consultation.

    A la Carte Wedding Services

    Quoted on request, hourly or flat rate

    If you're looking for additional services or a specialized service, please contact us. We'll be happy to create a proposal that includes exactly what you want.

    Destination Wedding and Elopement Services

    Planning your destination wedding in the San Francisco By Area? Check out our special destination wedding services for out-of-town couples, including an
    all-inclusive wedding package, pre-planned to make it really easy for you.

    Please contact us with any questions.

     
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