Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The Wedding Planner (Photo Story)

Tony and Brandy have an appointment with Kari Michell, Dollton’s premier event planner.

Good afternoon. How may I help you? (Denise)
Hi, we have an appointment with Ms. Michell. (Brandy)
Last names, please. (Denise)
Scott and Norwood. (Tony)


Thanks, one moment. Yes, I see you are scheduled for a wedding services consultation. Congratulations! (Denise)
Thank you. (Both)


I have some paper work for you to fill out so that I can set up your account. This brochure contains an overview of the packages and services we offer. Let me know if you have questions about anything in the brochure. When you’re finished, just return the clip board and I’ll show you to the conference room for your consultation. (Denise)


Tony and Brandy take a seat, and Brandy looks over the forms.


Need help with any of that? (Tony)
I don’t think so. It’s just our contact information and stuff like that. (Brandy)


Brandy peruses the brochure.


Wow, there’s quite a range of choices here. The Complete Wedding Coordination package handles every imaginable detail from the engagement to the honeymoon. Or we can choose the Day of Wedding package which actually includes a lot more than the name indicates. Or we can build a custom package from the list of add-on services. (Brandy)
So, which are you leaning toward? (Tony)
I really need this to be as stress-free as possible, so I’m loving the sound of this complete event coordination package. (Brandy)


Brandy returns the clipboard to Denise.


Now, if you’ll follow me, I’ll show you to the conference room where you can complete the couple’s questionnaire. Ms. Michell will join you momentarily. (Denise)


Denise returns to her desk to enter Tony and Brandy’s information in the computer.


“What adjectives describe the wedding we wish to have?” It says to check all that apply. I’m checking “romantic”. (Brandy)
Put a check next to “modern”, too. (Tony, leaning over to look at the list)
I think I’ll also check “elegant”. (Brandy)


Now, for the color palette. “What appeals to you: all white, pastels, rich jewel tones, earth tones, neutrals, bright and bold, or black with an accent color?” (Brandy)
Black with an accent color would definitely be modern. The accent color could be a metallic like silver or gold. (Tony)
I think jewel tones would have a modern feel, too and paired with classic white, it could be really elegant. (Brandy)
Sounds good to me, baby. (Tony)


Brandy and Tony finish the questionnaire and wait for Ms. Michell to join them.


I’m finished setting up the Scott-Norwood account. The clients are waiting in the conference room. And here’s a fax that came in a moment ago from the convention center. (Denise)
Thanks, Denise. (Kari)


Kari joins her clients.


Hello and congratulations to you both! I’m Kari Michell, event coordinator and specialist. (Kari)


Kari takes a seat and pulls up their account on her laptop.


I see that you’ve chosen our complete event coordination package. With that option, you get unlimited phone and email consultations in addition to our scheduled face-to-face consultations, assistance with budget planning, help choosing a theme/venue/vendors, plus my attendance at all desired appointments such as dress shopping and cake tasting… (Kari)


Kari continues to explain the services included in the complete package and answers the couple’s questions.


I have your wedding date right here, but before I can prepare proposals with potential venues and vendors, I need an estimated guest count. (Kari)
It will be an intimate ceremony- fewer than 100 guests. (Brandy)


Perfect. Do you have any special requests with regard to vendors or venue? (Kari)
Yes, one of my sister’s good friends is a florist, and she comes highly recommended. Grace Davis is her name. (Tony)
Excellent choice. I’ve worked with Mrs. Davis on a number of events. (Kari)
And my mother is a travel agent. She’ll be planning our honeymoon. I put one of her business cards in the folder. (Tony)
Thanks. I’ll add it to the electronic file and touch base with her soon. (Kari)


Kari looks over the couple’s answers to the questionnaire.


Looks like your theme will be “modern romance” based on the adjectives you selected. Let’s try to nail down a color palette. Do you have a preference for silver or gold? (Kari)
Normally, I’d say gold. But for my wedding, I think I’d prefer silver. (Brandy)


Okay. You also checked jewel tones. Do any of these colors appeal to you: turquoise, ruby red, sapphire blue… (Kari)
Ooh sapphire blue is my birthstone. (Brandy)
And we both love the color blue. (Tony)
It’s settled then…sapphire blue it is. How does white, silver, and sapphire blue sound to you? (Kari)


Sounds beautiful. (Brandy)


The couple continues talking with Kari, providing the details she needs to put together proposals for their next meeting. Finally, they sign the contract and leave their deposit with Denise.

Thanks for reading!

27 comments:

  1. Oh yeah! A wedding! Love this little story. Can't wait to see what you do for their wedding!

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    1. Thanks, Phyllis! I go back and forth between, "Hooray, I'm doing a wedding!" to "What the heck was I thinking?!" LOL

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  2. Wow!
    This is going to be some affair!

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    1. It's funny to me how this one event has taken on a life of its own.

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  3. Can't wait to "attend" the wedding!

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    1. Thanks, April! I've done so much to prepare for this event and still have so much left to do.

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  4. It looks like it's going to be a lovely wedding, looking forward to it :-)!

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    1. Thanks, Linda! I'm having fun planning a "wedding" since hubby and I were married on a beach in St. Thomas with just the two of us, the photographer, and the officiant.

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  5. You know we love weddings. Great seeing Kari Michell in a story. I can't believe the budget wasn't discussed. Nice to have unlimited funds.

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    1. Vanessa, the budget was one of the details they discussed "off camera". You'll get to read her mother's thoughts on the word "budget" when they go dress shopping.The dollies seem to think I have unlimited funds.

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  6. It is thrilling, so far I like the choiches, I look forward for the next istalments!

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    1. Thanks, Billa! I'm really happy with the color palette. I kind of wish I had thought of sapphire blue for my own wedding.

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  7. Good story. I'm still holding on the for the big reveal of the reason behind the rush.

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    1. Aah yes, that will be in the next episode, which is currently scheduled for this Saturday. It's already written. I just have to finish the two dios and take the pictures.

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  8. Everything is coming along just fine. I love your set (Kari Mitchell office). I know this wedding will be fabulous!

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    1. Thanks! I'm hoping I'll be able to get some pointers from Juliana and Jabari's wedding. By the way, those blue/black/gray chairs are playscale size from ItsPerfectlyPetite.

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  9. I never knew so many details were involved in wedding planning.Choosing colors, etc. I look forward to seeing more on Brandy and Tony ;-)

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    1. That makes two of us. I did a Google search to learn what a wedding planner does since I didn't use one for my own wedding. I was surprised by how involved the wedding planner is if the bride chooses the full package. These two will get another episode this week before I switch back to "Crazy in Love" (Walter & Deirdre).

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  10. 100 people is intimate? Dang, I would have thought 100 people was more "great big honking wedding." 10 people would be my definition of intimate. You definitely captured the rigamarole involved in a wedding. That's a lot of work for a special day.

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    1. I had the same reaction when I heard a real-life wedding planner refer to ninety-something guests as "intimate." I should probably go back and edit the story, though because Brandy and Tony are only expecting 25 or so. Yep, a lot of work for one special day- the sad truth is that some folks put more effort into the wedding day than they put into the marriage.

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  11. This was a nice story Jewell, can't wait to see the wedding!

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  12. Loving the story so far. If i got into a wedding it would be time for couples to elope LOL. I think intimate is great with under 100 guests. The color scheme sounds nice. I can't wait to see it all come to fruition :O)

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    1. Thanks, Dollz! And now you've given me an idea for an elopement story with different characters...

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  14. I just loved this little story. Their wedding will surely be a blasting event. Eagerly looking forward to the next articles!! Well, I just attended a glorious wedding at the popular SF event venues. The wedding had a royal theme. Great experience for me!!

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    1. Thanks! A wedding with a royal theme sounds like an incredible experience.

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