Question 1

Can I hire Purple Door Planning for just the day-of coordination?

Accepted Answer

There is really no such thing as a day-of coordinator. There are SO many details your coordinator needs to know to ensure your special day runs smoothly. Our Month of Wedding Planning package allows us time to gather all your vendor information, create a day-of timeline, confirm final details with all vendors, and much more. Here is a great article to help make a decision on what type of service you may need.

Question 2

How far in advance can I retain Purple Door Planning services?

Accepted Answer

Month of Wedding Planning can be booked up to 10 months out. Full Planning can be booked up to 18 months out. We kindly request at least 10 months' notice for full planning. We accept events with less notice as our schedule allows.

Question 3

How much should I expect to budget for my wedding?

Accepted Answer

It is easiest to think of the overall budget in terms of price per person, rather than an overall target budget amount. The guest list is the single biggest driving factor of the budget - so the closer you are able to bring down your guest list to the actual number of people you would like at your wedding, the better! To determine your per-person dollar figure, divide your overall target budget by the number of anticipated guests you would like to attend. Now you will have the estimated price per person.

Question 4

Do you work with same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do!

Question 5

Do I need Purple Door Planning if I have a venue coordinator?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Your venue coordinator is responsible for handling contract obligations for the venue (ex: venue accessibility, bathrooms stocked, etc.). They will not be your sole contact for your wedding unless they are an all-inclusive venue. Also, the individual you work all your details out with, may not be who is on-site the day of. When you hire Purple Door Planning, we become your single point of contact 30 days out and are on-site for rehearsal and on your wedding day.

Question 6

Can we negotiate your pricing?

Accepted Answer

Having a wedding is a luxury, no matter your budget. For Purple Door Planning to be a sustainable business, we must maintain a minimum service fee. We understand planning a wedding can be expensive which is why we have a consultation to discuss exactly what you need for your wedding. If you opt to go with a lower-priced planner we highly suggest you confirm they are a legitimate business and/or request a copy of their business insurance.

Question 7

Do you provide an assistant day-of?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for most weddings! Weddings with under 100 guests and one location only require one planner. Weddings with more than 150 guests and at one venue will have one lead and one assistant. Weddings with 120+ guests and/or taking place at 2 venues will require one lead planner and two assistants.

	Full-service planning	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Planning begins		9 Months out	1 Month out
Contract Review
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Budget Planning
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Rentals & Linens
Venue Visits
Event Styling & Design
Venue Recommendations
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
RSVP Tracking
Pricing	Starts at $6,000	Starts at $3,000	Starts at $2,000

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