NOW booking a limited number of weddings FOR 2018!
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ABOUT THE WEDDING ASSISTANT
Thanks for stopping by!
I specialize in partial planning and day-of wedding coordination, with several planning assistance add-ons available to meet each individual couple's needs.
The Wedding Assistant is your go-to gal, questions-answerer, crisis-solver, tie-breaker, decision-maker, best wedding assistant ever.
I exist for couples on a budget, or just looking for a little extra help planning or managing their wedding day.
Phone
440.476.3661
LocationS
Connecticut, New Jersey, The Shore, Hudson Valley, Catskills,
New York City, and beyond!
Always a fan of destinations!
For Columbus, Ohio weddings click here
ABOUT SUSAN
"I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills... skills I have acquired over a very long career." - Liam Neeson
I relocated to New York, last year, with my husband and two doggies from Columbus, Ohio where I was The Wedding Assistant of Columbus, winner of WeddingWire's Couple's Choice Award for being in the top 5% of wedding professionals in the region.
Before that, I was Aide de Camp to Brigadier General Mark Yenter while serving in the U.S. Army where, in addition to running the day-to-day business of a one-star general in 15-minute increments, I also managed countless social and formal events. I hold a dual degree from The Ohio State University in English and Interior Space Design.
My background in problem solving, communication, and visual design is particularly useful when helping my clients create unique and personalized events because it helps me really listen and understand my couples' visions. This allows my clients to have a well-rounded and complete experience, and, as a designer, I can do many projects in-house, which helps save time and money.
For the last five years, I've truly enjoyed putting my energy into wedding design and coordination. I believe that in order for couples to fully enjoy their wedding day, they need a pro they trust completely to organize and manage all the details.
My military background has taught me that there is a solution to nearly any problem and that most events will go off without a hitch if you stay one step ahead at all times, and anticipate and plan for the things that could go awry.
I can't wait to meet and work with you! Cheers! -Susan
SERVICES
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Services and Coordination Packages
COUPLES USUALLY SPEND AROUND $1,950 FOR COMPLETE "DAY-OF" OR "MONTH-OF" COORDINATION AND CONSULTATION SERVICES
PARTIAL PLANNING: CUSTOM Planning services + consultation + Rehearsal + ceremony + reception
Perhaps you prefer to do most of the planning yourself, but would like professional guidance throughout the process. Though this package can be customized to fit your needs, it typically includes a site visit and one other vendor meeting of your choice, budget worksheet, vendor consultation and selection, and up to 4 planning meetings. I also work with you to develop a personalized design concept and inspiration board for your wedding that will be incorporated throughout your printed materials, decor, and overall wedding concept to create a unique, cohesive style. Wedding Day Management is included in Partial Planning. This package starts at $2,850.
WEDDING DAY MANAGEMENT: consultation + VENUE WALK-THROUGH + Rehearsal + ceremony + reception
The most-requested package and AKA "day-of" or "month-of" coordination. About a month before your wedding, we will meet and discuss your day-of timeline and instructions and coordinate contract details with your vendors. I'll help your officiant run your ceremony rehearsal the night before, then be there for up to 13 hours on your wedding day as your expert in vendor and detail management. Consultation services come standard with a Wedding Day Management package to ensure you get the support you need should you have any questions. This package starts at $1,850.
reception-only management: consultation + reception
Some reception venues do not offer the assistance of an in-house coordinator. Couples who simply need someone to set up reception decor items and coordinate your reception timeline and vendors will benefit from this money-saving package option. This package starts at $1,250.
planning assistance AND DESIGN services
Wedding Design Concept Development
I can help you come up with a cohesive concept that can be applied through anything that’s aesthetically related to your wedding including printed materials, fonts, colors, graphics, florals, linens, decor, lighting, and the overall look and feel. My wedding design package starts at $650 and includes, at a minimum:
- An initial consultation meeting
- Consultation services for sourcing decor and design items, get suggestions for rentals, money-saving tips, invitations, etc.
- Venue walk-through and draft floor plan/space layout
- Design meeting with detailed notes regarding design goals, elements and strategies
- One digital design inspiration board and one final concept board to help guide all of your design decisions
- Wedding website
À La Carte Services
Get help staying on task with individual planning meetings, or have your Wedding Assistant attend your vendor meetings with you. I can also create a custom budget worksheet and help you find the most cost-effective solutions for details you're looking to save on. Some options can even be purchased individually without a coordination or design package, and most have no minimum purchase!
- Individual Planning Meetings (our #1 most requested add-on for planning assistance!)
- Invitation Design and Printed Materials
- Errand Hours
- Special Projects
- DIY Projects
- Design Projects Including Custom Fabrication
- Custom Budget Worksheet and Planning Timelines
- RSVP Management
- Vendor Meetings
- Rentals
Please contact me for an accurate quote. Individual packages will be priced according to the following considerations: type and location of ceremony and reception, anticipated number of guests, logistical requirements and any a la carte items you choose to add-on.
CONTACT ME
get A CUSTOMIZED QUOTE
YOU CAN ALSO call or text me at: (440) 476-3661
or shoot me an email at: susan@hudsonweddingassistant.com
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LOCATION: The Tri-State Area and Beyond!
background photo by John Cropper Photography
GALLERY
check out some past weddings for ideas + inspiration
Kelly Maughan Photography
CUSTOM Printed Materials and Invitation Design
I can create custom printed materials for you as part of your already-existing design, or we can work together to develop a completely unique design for your save the dates, invitations, menus, programs and thank you cards.
Remember, custom doesn't have to mean expensive-- I can email you the file to print on your own if you prefer. Each design is priced individually based on complexity so contact me for a quote.
Click below to view some of my past designs: