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WEDDING SERVICES
API realizes that each Bride and Groom has different needs and desires.  We offer
standard and customized packages to fit your dreams, desires and budget.  From
vendor referrals, wedding day direction to full service wedding coordinating and
consultations, API has something for any budget.  Each package is designed to
include the services you want and need. Below is a list of services we offer.  No
two API weddings are ever the same!!  
Wedding Services
API offers the following service tiers...

  • ENCHANTMENT- In office/phone consultation services only.  This is
    designed for the Bride or Groom that wants guidance or referrals only and
    does not wish for a member of our staff to be present at their wedding or
    reception. Hourly rates apply and requires a two hour minimum purchase.

  • ELEGANCE - Wedding direction also known as "month of assistance" for
    the
    Bride and Groom who have handled all their own plans but want to
    have a professional coordinate the rehearsal and the wedding day so
    that         
    they can enjoy their special day.  Services begin the month prior to the
    wedding date.

  • EXQUISITE - Full service wedding planning for the Bride and Groom
    that want to be hands on with the planning of their special day but
    require assistance and guidance from our staff.  Includes accompaniment
    and/or scheduling appointments on behalf of the Bride and Groom,
    vendor referrals, theme creation, event design and overall management of
    the entire planning process..  

  • ELITE- Deluxe full service for the Bride and Groom who prefer the
    consultant to handle all the day to day details, legwork and overall
    management for their special event.  Clients are presented with proposals
    and have the luxury of being able to determine what area and the level of
    involvement he/she wishes to have in the planning stages.  This package is
    designed for the Bride and Groom who have busy work schedules, are
    enrolled in graduate or post graduate studies, have relocated but want to
    get married in their hometown, destination weddings or for the Bride and
    Groom that just don't want to deal with the hustle and bustle of wedding
    planning.

  • EXCELLENCE - For the Bride and Groom whose needs don't really fit
    into the above categories but prefer a customized package that will meet
    their specific needs and budget

The following is a list of some of the services offered in our packages:

  • Coordinate, plan and manage the wedding and reception
  • Budget preparation, review and management
  • Advice on planning and etiquette
  • In person, phone or email consultations with Consultant
  • Assist with theme creation and implementation
  • Assist with venue acquisition for the ceremony and reception
  • Vendor referrals, confirmation and management
  • Prepare customized planning time line
  • Prepare customized wedding day itinerary wedding participants and
    vendors
  • Prepare and manage guest list database and assist with seating
    assignments
  • Review and analysis of all contracts
  • Attendance to final gown and formal wear fittings
  • Assist with stationery selection and wording (save-the-dates, invitations,
    programs, etc.)
  • Assistance with order of service and program
  • Assistance with selection of favors and gifts
  • Assembling and mailing of wedding invitations
  • Assist and advise bridal party of roles and responsibilities
  • Assist with the selection and management of hotel accommodations
  • Assist with event decor, design and set up  
  • Initial and final walk through at selected wedding and reception venues
  • RSVP tracking and confirmation
  • Set up of ceremony accessories
  • Floor plan design
  • Coordinate wedding rehearsal (2 hours maximum)
  • Serve as Mistress of Ceremony at reception
  • Personal Assistant assigned to Bride and Groom on the wedding day to
    assist wherever necessary and to adhere to customized itinerary
  • Minimize the amount of wedding related stress for the Bride and Groom
  • Trained consultants and assistants to manage the event to ensure that the
    wedding is Always A Positive Image in your memory.    

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE....

  • Pre-Wedding Event Planning Services (rehearsal dinner, showers, anniversaries,
    etc.);
  • Welcome Gifts for out of town guests (includes preparation and delivery of gifts at
    designated hotels);
  • Full line of invitations/social stationery available by Carlson Craft (including the
    Heritage Collection), Regency, Stylart, Birchcraft and Classic Thermographers;
  • Wedding Gown Preservation;
  • On staff Make-Up Artist/Consultant;
  • Calligrapher;
  • Support Services (Marital and family counseling) (Network affiliate)and
  • Financial Planning Services (Network affiliate)
Extravaganza - Package Enhancements
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