• Explaining how expensive things can really get, and why…
  
  
• The difference between the essentials vs. the nice-to-haves, and sneaky addons that are high cost and low impact, which you may want to reconsider.
  
  
• Common hidden costs you should know about that catch couples out.
  
  
• Where YOU should be putting your budget, based on what you value most (I’ll need to carefully understand and map out your goals for this!).
  
  
• Chosen some vendors, but unsure if they’ll be the best options for your budget and your goals? I can perform a check-up…
  
  
• And many other topics related to budget allocation and keeping costs manageable so you don’t overspend, while knowing what to look out for!

• A broad overview of everything, right from the very start until your big day, and even the weeks after!
  
  
• Basic wedding terminologies and lingo so you understand how everyone communicates and you’re not feeling confused and left out.
  
  
• What each vendor does, and recommendations on ones you may want based on your goals and limitations.
  
  
• And then a closer look at the stage YOU are currently at, and what you need to be focusing on right now more than anything else!
  
  
• In general, you’ll get an orientation for how a wedding is planned, what everyone does, and what your biggest priority is right now!

• A breakdown of many key tasks, and when they need to be done by at the earliest and latest points.
  
  
• Where to start with a number of the tasks (prioritising the ones you need to be focusing on at the very moment).
  
  
• How the 3 waves of wedding planning work, what the major focus is in each wave, and how the workload shifts from quiet to busy, with the rough timing windows of each.
  
  
• FREE TIMELINES: A 12 month timeline with many key tasks, On-the-day runsheets/timelines, the MC’s timeline, Contact Detail List for your VIPs and Vendors—(these massively help you in understanding what to do each month, and, are lifesavers for your coordination phase and big day!).
  
  
• This is all about what needs to be done at each month, with advice tailored to your goals! Freebies included (these timelines are really popular and are ALWAYS in high demand as a wedding day gets closer!).

• Haven’t chosen a venue yet? I’ll deeply understand your needs and limitations before recommending options, then I’ll give you a plan and an 83 point question list so you can approach them and find out if they’d be perfect for you.
  
  
• Private property wedding? Beware—they’re very costly, but are blank canvases giving you total creative freedom. Get a rundown of what to look out for… or, alternative venue options if you no longer want to go down this route after finding out how expensive it can be.
  
  
• Unbiased vendor recommendations after finding out what your dream wedding would look like (you may get a list of vendors you’d never find yourself because they’re a “well-kept secret”—often because they don’t have findable websites or socials!).
  
  
• An opportunity check of the vendors and venue you’ve booked (if applicable), and anything you need to be mindful of…
  
  
• My “vendor vetting” method explained, mapped out for you to use, with an in-person run-through so you see it in action (this is the process I go through to figure out if a vendor is a quality one when I’ve heard but never worked with them before, or they’re totally new to me).
  
  
• Get help with vendor and venue selection, and processes you can use to make sure you’re choosing the right ones and not getting caught out.

• Answers to critical questions you didn’t know to ask, preventing unknown-unknowns from causing major problems.
  
  
• Traps and common mistakes that catch so many brides, and how you can avoid them.
  
  
• Check overs to make sure you’re not forgetting something, and if you’re about to make a mistake…
  
  
• See the SECRET SAUCE section below for more info on the best way to find out “unknown-unknowns” specific to your wedding!

The “secret sauce” that allows me to give you better, more impactful advice that’s very specific to your situation and needs is what I’ve called a “Comprehensive Wedding Planning Review”.

This is NOT mandatory, and you can choose to opt-out, just let me know.

The reason being, I’ve found that not all couples feel comfortable with me digging into everything they’ve got planned (if you had something you had your heart set on but I can’t see any possible way for it to work, I’d have to tell you why I can’t see it panning out, and that can be uncomfortable.)

But if (like most couples) you’re comfortable doing this, it will pay off tenfold as I’m able to go over everything you’ve done and plan on doing, searching for things that won’t work, could be done a little better, where massive opportunities lie, and if you’re heading full-speed towards a massive mistake!

Again, totally up to you if you don’t want me to pull everything apart, but it will be the most effective way to help. Think of it like a doctor diagnosing a patient before prescribing something!

What is the “Wedding Planning Package”, and what exactly does it do?

Imagine your dream wedding come true, but it’s far better than you imagined it would be, it’s worlds apart from other weddings you’ve been to, and your guests are both surprised and amazed at how well you pulled it off.

From the day you book me, everything is done-for-you which gives you hundreds of hours back, but you’ll still get to enjoy the fun decisions and experiences of planning with your partner.

Some couples worry about planners who steamroll their vision—you don’t have to (if anything, I work with you to enhance your ideas), and, you’re still in the driver seat: I need to get your approval on all decisions I make so you always have total control.

Most surprisingly, this package can be booked very affordably (or even free) thanks to cost saving methods and my industry know-how, with few if any compromises, all while staying within your set budget (I can take the time with you to draw up plans and explain how I can cover most or even all of my costs, please ask if you’d like to know.)

• Fit-checks will be made: I won’t take you on if I can’t see it being the best possible wedding decision you’ll make or if we’d be a bad fit for any major reason.
  
  
• Not interested in the Wedding Planning Package? Or maybe it’s a bad fit for your needs. The Wedding Styling Package may be more suitable and is still hugely helpful! We can discuss that if you’re interested.
  
  
• ALL THE ABOVE is upon your request only! I do not “pitch” without you asking—the Studio Experience is about giving you the help you need.

Extensive experience in this industry means I’ve seen a lot and can help you in areas like styling, entertainment options and ideas, catering, coordination on-the-day (and weeks leading up), and so much more—you name it, it’s very likely I can help.

This is your session, designed to bring you the solution you’re after. If you’re not sure I’d be able to help, send me a DM on my socials or an email and I’ll let you know!