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A typical day for Wedding Planner Candida Jane Blaxall when there's a wedding on.......
7.30 – Blinds up , cat still asleep but laptop and kettle on early today – emails and new requests to follow up as always.
8.30 - go through check list for the day, time of wedding, location, number of guests, special requests etc.
9.00 - down to market and florist wholesalers for flowers - take to venue. Start decorations and arrange flowers where possible at venue.
12.00 - ring photographer, hairdresser, musician, ceremony host and transport company to confirm all is well.
12.30 - pick up menus from printer.
1.00 - quick tapa or snack where ever I can.
1.30 - check all is organised for tomorrow's clients' surprise sunset yacht experience. Phone skipper, check cava, food, transport, flowers, chocolate etc.( always have to be thinking of the next day priority client ).
2.00 - Go to venue to check tables, decorations etc. then take bouquets and button holes to the bride's house.
2.30 - Have glass of cava with the bride and hairdresser. Helps to calm ALL our nerves! Quickly home to load the pick-up with decoration / ceremony equipment – drive to church or location and set up decorate location etc.
5.30 - Ring bus driver and limo to check all is well and they are on their way.…greet the ceremony host / musicians, etc. and be there to welcome the wedding party as they arrive at 6.00 ………………..
From this moment on my job is to professionally and efficiently oversee that everything works like clock work, everybody is happy, calm, comfortable and enjoying the experience I have created. I am there with my clients and guests throughout the whole event until the cake is cut, the dj is in full swing, and the transport is confirmed for later on.
I leave my clients with a hug and a smile, (but with my mobile on for them just in case), and also a smile in my heart to know that I have helped yet another couple take the first positive steps on their new journey on the road of married life. |
