Carmen & James
THE BRIEF
Carmen is an A Type Personality who knew she needed everything to be perfect and if she didn’t have someone acting “as her” on the day she’d lose her mind.
James wanted someone to help take the stress off her so they could both enjoy themselves.
Ensure things could be setup and styled they way they wanted and they could trust everything was getting done.
Could help recommend the final few vendors they had yet to book (cake, florals, advice on other smaller elements, timeline).
Someone to ensure the bridal party could just be present.
THE PROBLEM
Unfortunately, Carmen & James had a few issues in the lead up to the day.
Multiple guests changing, pulling out etc in the final moments meaning signage reprints.
The decision on whether or not to have a cake as it wasn’t really important to them but when they did decide they wanted something quality that wouldn’t break the bank as it hadn’t really been budgeted for.
Changing florists due to quality.
And a complete lack of communication from a particular vendor resulting in a last minute change 2 weeks out.
THE SOLUTION
Being there for them 24/7 – via text, email, call, regular zoom catchups to keep them accountable on details needed amongst the chaos.
Reassuring them it would be okay.
Assisting with finding replacement vendors for those that were less than adequate – resulting in their dream day.
Working with the in house coordinators to ensure smooth transitions.
Providing additional services and needs on the day like extra collections of the brides dress from the airbnb so it didn’t get scrunched in the car, collecting a bridesmaid as she didn’t fit in another vehicle, and more.
THE VENDORS
Venue: Immerse Winery Yarra Valley
Planner/OTDC & Styling: ARLAI Event Co
Celebrant/MC: Ceremonies With Haylie
Cake: Mad About Cakes
Florals: Botanical Theory
Photographer: Eastwood Collective
Videographer: Film My Wedding
DJ: BrownBeatzz
Signage: Source For Me
Gown: GWM Weddings
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azzazie
Groom Suit: The Suit Firm
Groomsmens Suits: Ferrari Formalwear
Dance Lessons: Secret Garden of Dance
Rings & Accessories: Cullen Jewellery
THE COST
Total = $1620 + GST
(please note a discount was applied to this booking for being booked during a promotion and the cost of this would usually be an additional $1850+GST)
Photos & Imagery: ARLAI Event Co
Professional Shots: Eastwood Collective
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THE FEEDBACK
Where to begin on Amie – I feel like the best way to describe her, is if you’re feeling like you’re holding 10 different heavy boxes, and you know that if you drop one, the others will fall – but Amie just comes along – manages to take every single one out of your hands and leaves you relaxed, calm and able to just enjoy the moment. We hired Amie a few months out from the wedding, to help make sure I had everything organised, and just be an extra support in the lead up, and oh my god was she that and more. She helped me feel like I had everything under control, helped us through the process of losing our photographer, and then on the day – was just the most incredible support – running around, picking up bridesmaids, taking our dresses over to the venue, finding my mum for photos – absolutely anything we needed – and then she also set up all our decor, packed it all up and not to mention, looked absolutely fabulous doing so. I truly cannot recommend Amie enough – she allowed us to truly be present and enjoy both the planning process, and the day itself. She is an absolute gun at what she does, and is worth every single penny!! Thank you Amie!!!