Planning questions answered
Wedding planning questions
Can we hire you if our venue and some vendors are already booked?
Yes. Many couples come to us with a venue and a photographer booked. Partial planning picks up the unresolved logistics, sourcing and timeline decisions, while coordination suits a plan that is already settled. Tell us what is confirmed in the enquiry form and we will assess the remaining scope.
What do the “from” prices include, and do you take vendor commissions?
Each service lists its inclusions and limits. Guest count, venue access, travel and added vendor coordination can change the estimate, so we confirm the written scope and a flat fee before work begins. We never charge a percentage of your budget or accept referral fees from vendors.
What should we bring to the first consultation?
You don’t need a finished binder. Bring a target season or date window, an approximate guest count, the venue status and an honest budget range. A short list of priorities and any venue contract help more than a finished mood board.
Does coordination cover venue and vendor contracts?
No. Coordination works from your agreed plan: we review the vendor handoffs, refine the timeline and run the day within the agreed window. Purchasing, the venue contract and agreements with outside providers stay between you and those providers unless a written scope says otherwise.
Does submitting the form reserve a date?
No. The form starts a fit and availability conversation. A date is only held after June Assembly confirms availability and the parties complete the stated agreement and payment steps.
What happens if our date or guest count changes?
Tell us as soon as you know. We identify which planning tasks, vendor questions or fees are affected and confirm any revised scope in writing before going further.
Can design direction be booked without full planning?
Yes. Design direction stands on its own when the venue and production responsibilities are already clear, giving you a palette, material guidance and a concept board drawn from your references. Purchasing, fabrication and floral production are quoted by your chosen providers.
How is a wedding planner different from a venue coordinator?
A venue coordinator works for the property, overseeing building access, house rules and any in-house catering or bar. Your wedding planner works for you, keeping the whole vendor team on one timeline from morning preparations to the final pack-out.