File - Lovegevity`s Wedding Planning Institute

Project # 3
Plan your Grand Opening
By: Stephanie Pritchard
Blissful Happenings Inc.
Grand Opening Location
The Woodlands’ original country club saw the evolution of The Woodlands and flourished as the
community grew up around it. Established in 1974, The Woodlands Country Club set a standard of
excellence with top-notch amenities, recreation and a legacy of family togetherness and camaraderie
among lifelong friends.
The home of The Woodlands Country Club is the Palmer Clubhouse, with its warm Frank Lloyd
Wright-inspired Craftsman architecture. The clubhouse features a large fireplace in the main dining
room, a comfortable lounge where there’s often live entertainment, plus luxurious fitness, spa and
locker rooms. A swimming pool is nestled on the grounds that lie at the edge of the emerald fairways of
the Arnold Palmer golf course in the Village of Cochran’s Crossing
Press Release
Stephanie Pritchard
Blissful Happenings Inc.
2029 Coe Rd
Pinehurst, TX, 77362
[email protected]
For Immediate Release
New Certified Wedding and Event Planner open for business!
Woodlands, TX, December 14, 2013
Stephanie Pritchard is a certified wedding and event planner who wants to specialize in wedding and
events to make every customers dream event a reality. After planner her sister’s wedding she wanted to
get into the business. Stephanie Pritchard is very creative and is also very organized with details and
decided to turn her talents into a career. She earned her certification in wedding and event planning
from Lovegevity’s wedding planning institute at Lonestar College.
Stephanie Pritchard will be hosting her grand opening event on Saturday December 14, 2013 at the
Woodlands Country club. The event will be introducing Blissful Happenings to the local area. The grand
opening will have raffles to win free services from vendors, a bridal show, and gift bags! Anyone is
invited to join; the event will be at 12 pm to 4 pm.
Blissful Happenings mission is to build, plan, and design the ultimate event of every clients dream in a
fun, positive and cost effective manner. We at Blissful Happenings pride ourselves on client satisfaction
and the ability to put enjoyment back into the party.
For more details contact: Stephanie Pritchard at 832-247-2203 or [email protected]
Biography
Stephanie Pritchard is a 22-year-old who was born and raised in Tomball, TX. She is
currently not married and has two daughters; a pit-bull named Lexi and a ferret name
Roxxi.
Stephanie Pritchard graduated from Tomball High School in 2009. Taking a few years off
after graduation she concentrated on her job at Sonic Drive In with the goal of saving
money to enroll in the wedding and event planner certification program at Lone star North
Harris College. She earned her wedding and event planner certification in 2013.
In her spare time, Stephanie loves playing with her pets, fishing with her boyfriend, and
watching Sunday football. She spends most of her time at the family farm in Brenham, TX
beekeeping!
Anticipation
Please join us for the Grand Opening
Event of Blissful Happenings Inc.
Wedding & event planning services
On Saturday, December 14th 2013
From: 12pm -4 pm
At
The Woodlands Country Club
100 Grand Fairway Drive,
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Serving cocktails, delicious foods, and desserts
Raffles to win prizes
Watch our bridal show and have some fun in our photo booth
R.S.V.P to Stephanie Pritchard
832-247-2203 or email
[email protected]
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I will be sending out invitations and posters to local
businesses
Advertising on all social medias
Press release to the newspaper
Target Audience
My target audience would be either male or female age’s 21-27.I would like them to have a
college degree with an income of 50,000. In order to advertise my business I would use all
social media and word of the mouth to get people familiar with my business.
Business Cards
Packages
Day of package
$1,200
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Attending, overseeing and directing the wedding ceremony and reception (up to 10 hours)
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Helping wedding party get in place to walk down the aisle. Make sure flowers are held correctly,
timing is perfect, wedding dress trains are straight, etc.
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Wedding emergency kit
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Make sure wedding ceremony areas are set- up as planned
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Receiving deliveries and greeting vendors
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Make sure all vendors receive final payments, as needed
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Make sure transportation is running on time
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Preventing and fixing problems that may arise during your event while helping you maintain a
cool composure
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Coordinating the collection of gifts received at wedding to be delivered to the pre-arranged
location
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Supervision of venue set up. Ensure that all table numbers, place cards, programs, wedding
favors are correctly placed nicely
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Having the marriage license information in order
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Work with DJ to establish timing for Grand Entrance, First Dance, Cake Cutting, Bouquet and
Garter Toss.
Half and Half
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Everything from day of package
Unlimited phone availability during business hours (9:00am- 8:00 pm)
One visit to venue site both ceremony and reception to go over set up.
Prepare itineraries to be provided to vendors
Researching and booking your selected vendors and venues
Customized day of itinerary
Etiquette guidance
Assistance with tracking RSVP’S and who will be attending
Full Wedding Package
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$2,000
$3,500
Initial consultation with Bride and Groom (2hours max)
Assist with site tour selection and booking wedding ceremony and reception venues
Assist with wedding invitations, save-the-date, etc.
Prepare a wedding schedule/timeline and checklist
Wedding ceremony planning
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Unlimited email availability
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Reserve and book rooms for hotel guests
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Help with honeymoon planning
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Coordinate and direct wedding rehearsal and dinner rehearsal
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Manage your guest list
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Supervision of loading gifts into the vehicle
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Final consultation with vendor month before wedding
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Assist with site design such as color scheme, theme, and style of wedding
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Helping schedule and attend meetings in each category
-Caterer
-Florist
-Baker
-Photographer/Videographer
-Dress shopping
-Rental facilities
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Contact and confirm delivery, setup, payment, and expectation with all vendors
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Free Mani-Pedi from Blissful Happenings
Arrival
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I will have folders with
Blissful Happenings packages
and information while
greeting the guests.
Glass of champagne upon
arrival
Take home flower
arrangements
Atmosphere
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I wanted the country club to have a winter theme for my grand
opening since it is in December.
Silver chairs
Metal stick trees with snow in the vases
Snow flake images on projectors against the walls
Appetite
 Caterers bringing around the soup shooters and scallop blts
 Mini tacos served with fresh limes and miniature patron
 A dessert bar set up with mini fruit tarts and pies
Amusement
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Bridal Fashion Show
Photo Booth
Raffles with money prizes or free
service of a vendor
Appreciation
All the guests will receive our gift bags filled with
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Ring Necklace
Company business cards
Company brochures
Hand written thank you cards