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Full Service Event Planner with Custom Design and Vendor Lead

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Description

This Wine Country and Bay Area full coordination and design event planner package is the end-to-end offering: the team takes you from the first phone call through the last send-off, owns the budget, owns the design, owns the vendor relationships, and runs the day. It is the package most often recommended when you are starting from a blank calendar, planning a multi-day destination celebration, or simply do not have the bandwidth to manage a long-arc creative project alongside work and life.

What's Included

  • Full-service planning from the first decisions through the last send-off
  • Bespoke design services covering mood, palette, paper, florals, rentals, lighting, layout
  • Trusted vendor sourcing, selection guidance, and main-contact role across every contractor
  • Budget management, monthly review, and payment-reminder cadence
  • Attendance at vendor meetings across the planning calendar
  • Venue tour, floor plan, and master production timeline
  • Rehearsal coordination the day or evening before the event
  • Day-of event management with the lead planner and on-site team
  • Final-week vendor confirmations and on-site point-of-contact for every contractor

Who This Package Is For

The full coordination and design package fits couples and hosts who want a senior planner involved from the first decisions onward: setting the budget, building the design language, sourcing every vendor, attending every meeting, and carrying the calendar. It is the right pick for destination weddings where you cannot easily visit the venue yourself, for couples planning across two time zones, for hosts running a multi-day celebration of one hundred fifty or more guests, and for anyone who would rather make decisions and approve a plan than chase quotes and timelines.

About Us

This is owner-run high-end wedding planning. The same senior planner you meet at the first call is the one writing your timeline, sitting in your vendor meetings, walking your venue, and pacing the rehearsal the night before. There is no account hand-off, no junior coordinator taking over after the deposit, and no template plan you wedge your event into. Every package is shaped to the actual event, the actual venue, and the actual guest list. Whether the engagement is a wedding planner role for a destination Wine Country couple or an event planner role for a multi-day destination celebration, the structure is the same: senior planner ownership, transparent wedding planner cost up front, and a written plan you can hold the team to.

Approach

The process starts with a complimentary discovery call to confirm fit and walk through the package most suited to the scope of your event. Once you book, you get a structured plan with milestone checkpoints, a shared timeline, a vendor short-list tailored to your budget and aesthetic, and direct access to the senior planner for questions between meetings. As the date approaches, the team builds the master production timeline, runs the rehearsal, and steps in as the on-the-ground point of contact so you, your family, and your wedding party do not have to manage a single vendor question on the day itself.

Credentials and Trust

The planning practice is consistently five-star rated across every public review channel, with more than one hundred twenty verified guest reviews and multiple years of industry award recognition. Couples describe the team in the same words across years of feedback: attentive listeners, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, design-driven, and able to take a vision that lives in your head and turn it into a real day that runs on time. The team operates from the Wine Country and travels across the wider region for destination events.

Travel and Logistics

Local coverage spans the Napa Valley, the Sonoma Valley, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and the Pacific coast wedding corridor from Mendocino to Big Sur. Destination events outside these regions are taken case by case; travel and per-diem are quoted transparently in the proposal so there are no surprises in the final invoice.

Booking and Add-Ons

This full coordination and design package is priced at a flat rate published in the pricing section above, and is most often booked anywhere from six months to eighteen months ahead of the event date, depending on the package. A signed planning agreement and a deposit reserve your date on the calendar; the balance is split into transparent milestone payments through the planning timeline. Custom add-ons such as additional design consultations, multi-day welcome event coordination, or additional staff for very large guest counts are quoted in writing before any work is added. Pricing is consistent regardless of channel: the same package priced anywhere is priced the same here.

Planning Capabilities

Typical Client Budget Range:$75K-$150K
Vendor Network Size:100-250
Design Service Level:Full Design Vision
Preferred Vendor List Venue Sourcing Design & Styling Capability
Core Planning Services
Vendor SourcingVendor Negotiation & ContractsVendor Management & PaymentsGuest List ManagementInvitations & RSVP TrackingTimeline CreationFloor Plan DesignSeating Chart DesignBudget Management & TrackingDesign & StylingDecor CoordinationDay-of Coordination
Post-Event Services
Thank You Note CoordinationPhoto/Video OrganizationVendor Payment Summary

Vendor Coordination

Payment Handling Method:Direct Client Pay
Day-of Team Size:Solo (just you)
Vendor Sourcing & Booking Contract Review & Negotiation Payment & Invoice Management Commission / Referral Transparency Day-of Coordination Services Rehearsal / Walkthrough

Event Day And Logistics

What's Included

Floor Plan & Layout Design
Event Timeline Creation Emergency / Day-of Kit Multi-Day Events Weather Contingency Planning
Kit Contents

Standard event-day emergency kit: sewing kit, stain pen, safety pins, bobby pins, mints, tissues, bandages, scissors, lighter, snacks, and water for the wedding party and team.

Communication And Tools

Primary Communication Method:Email
Planning Meetings:Monthly
Max Simultaneous Events:2
Typical Response Time:Within 24 Hours
Simultaneous Events Managed

Pricing And Packages

What's Included

Setup/Breakdown Fee
Base Flat Fee:$16,500
Minimum Event Budget Required:$100,000
Additional Hours Rate:$500
Free Travel Radius (miles):60
Travel Fee Beyond Free Radius:Per Mile
Travel Fee Amount:$1
Payment Terms:50% Deposit, 50% at Event

Service Type And Specialization

Primary Specialization:Weddings
Team Size:Solo Planner
Years of Planning Experience:16
Destination Events
Service Tiers Offered
Full Service PlanningPartial Planning / A la CarteDay-of CoordinationMonth-of CoordinationEvent Design Only
Style Specialties
Modern MinimalistElegant / FormalEclectic / ModernCultural / Traditional
Cultural Expertise
Other / Not Specialized
Languages Spoken
English

Experience And Credentials

Events Completed:150
Repeat Client Rate:25 %

Insurance And Compliance

What's Included

COI Available
Coverage Amount:$1M
General Liability Insurance Professional Liability Insurance Business License

Weekly Availability

Monday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Budget Management Budget Management
  • Contract Review Contract Review
  • Engagement Party Engagement Party
  • Floor Plan Floor Plan
  • Full Planning Full Planning
  • Partial Planning Partial Planning
  • Party Event Party Event
  • Rehearsal Rehearsal
  • Timeline Timeline
  • Travel Planning Travel Planning
  • Vendor Management Vendor Management
  • Venue Tour Venue Tour

Book Securely!

Secure & Trusted Bookings

Every event is verified for quality, so you can book with peace of mind.

Travels to Customer

Available for on-site service in these regions: Windsor, CA

Cancellation Policy

Strict

  • Full refund: Up to 30 days before
  • 50% refund: 15-30 days before
  • No Refund: Within 15 days

Rules

House Rules

  • Booking lead time: most packages are booked six to eighteen months ahead of the event; rush bookings are taken case by case depending on the planning team's calendar.
  • A signed planning agreement and a deposit are required to reserve a date and pull the calendar; the planning timeline starts once both are in place.
  • Final guest count and any scope additions are confirmed at the four-week mark and quoted in writing before they are added.
  • The lead planner is your single point of contact for every vendor on the event day; please direct family and wedding-party logistics questions through the planner rather than directly to vendors during set-up.
  • Travel for destination events outside the standard service area is quoted transparently in the proposal and includes mileage, per-diem, and lodging where applicable.
  • The planning team is fully insured and works only with insured and licensed vendors; vendor introductions are filtered through the team's preferred-vendor relationships unless the host has already selected their own contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are vendors vetted and insured?

Yes. All vendors are carefully vetted for professionalism, reliability, and quality of service. Where applicable, vendors carry appropriate insurance and can provide documentation upon request.

What exactly is included in this package?

Each package clearly lists what's included in the overview of the listing such as duration, guest minimum, staffing, equipment, venue (if applicable), setup, and cleanup. You can also add additional services like catering, bartender, DJ, decor, rentals, AV, or transportation during booking.

Is this event private?

Yes. All Events in Minutes packages are private unless clearly stated otherwise. Your group will not be mixed with other guests.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Pricing is fully transparent. Before checkout, you'll see: Base package price, Guest count pricing, Optional add-ons, Service fee, and Taxes (if required). There are no surprise charges after booking. You get exactly what you are promised in the listing overview.

Can we customize this package?

Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

What happens after you book?

You'll receive instant confirmation. The vendor then reviews your booking and approves, coordinates final logistics, and assists with add-ons or adjustments. One of our team members stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Each package displays its cancellation window before booking. Rescheduling is often possible depending on notice. We aim to be flexible when adjustments are reasonable and communicated in advance.

Can this event take place at our office or chosen venue?

Many services can travel to your office or preferred venue. It is marked as 'Travels to You'. When applicable, select 'Travels to You' during booking in the filter. Please check building restrictions (alcohol, cooking, sound levels, etc.) and insurance requirements in advance. Most vendors can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) if needed.

Is the date and time available?

Yes. If you can select a date and complete checkout with instant booking packages, the package is available. Some packages have request to book and vendors need to check and respond. In the rare case of a vendor emergency, Events in Minutes will provide a comparable replacement or offer a full refund. Your booking is protected.

Can you support large corporate events or multi-service bookings?

Yes. Events in Minutes supports corporate team-building, offsites & retreats, holiday parties, conferences, and private celebrations. You can bundle venues, catering, bar service, DJ, staffing, AV, and more into one seamless booking.

Suitable for: Anniversary, Holiday Party, Networking, Birthday, Engagement, Milestone Celebration

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