Want a glimpse into what it looks like planning a wedding with KGW?

If you silently answered “yes” then this blog is for you. We’re breaking down the steps of our planning process for both full-service couples and wedding management couples.

Full-Service Planning Couples

01. Once you’ve signed the contract and paid your invoice, your next step is to complete the client questionnaire sent to your email. This questionnaire is what I utilize to bring your personalized planning folder to life. It’s also what I use to build your first initial mood board.

02. Your planning folder and initial mood board is completed within two weeks of receiving your completed questionnaire. From there, we will schedule our first planning meeting. This planning meeting can happen in-person or via Zoom. During this meeting we will discuss the initial likes and dislikes of the first proposed mood board. We’ll also talk about additional logistics I need to know in order to best help plan your wedding.

03. We are moving right a long in planning! After our meeting, within one week I’ll have a revised mood board and floorplan ideas based on our conversation. This is when the real fun begins! 

When you have decided on a floorplan draft and approved the updated mood board, I will begin contacting vendors.

04. As we gather proposals, when you fall in love with vendors, we will move forward in requesting contracts. You’ll get to see your wedding being planned in real time because as we are gathering quotes, research vendors, etc. you will see me continue to update our timeline checklist that can be found within your client portal.

05. Two months out from your wedding date we will have our final details call or in-person meeting. This is when we go through all the logistics of your wedding day to verify that all i’s are dotted and all t’s are crossed. I will have a document that will prompt us in making sure things aren’t missed.

06. Two weeks out from your date, I will send the details document to your vendor team to confirm their arrival times. I will also remind them that I am their point of contact so you can truly enjoy the last two weeks before your wedding. It may seem quiet on your end, but we did all the planning and preparation ahead of time so you can truly enjoy this time.

07. Yay! Time to see all the planning come to life! Rehearsal will make your wedding start to feel even more real. Then the day of your wedding, you get to be pampered in the bridal suite while me and my team work diligently to execute your wedding. 

08. Once you’ve made it back from your honeymoon and have had time to catch your breath as newlyweds, don’t forget to leave positive reviews for your vendor team. It really does make us do a little happy dance every time we get a notification that someone has left us a 5-star review.

Wedding Management Couples

01. Once you’ve signed the contract and paid your invoice, your next step is to complete the client questionnaire. This will be sent to your email. This questionnaire helps me to get to know you better as a couple and map out your wedding timeline.  You’ll also need to complete the floorplan questionnaire. Once completed, I’ll have a drafted floorplan for you within three weeks.

02. After your signed contract and first invoice has been paid, you will be notified that within your client portal you now have access to carefully curated resources along with vendor recommendations to help you plan your wedding. I will check-in with you monthly via email. But, if you have any questions pop-up, please do not hesitate to call, text, or email me.

03. Two-three months out from your wedding date we will have our final details call or in-person meeting. This is when we go through all the logistics of your wedding day. It’s when we verify that all i’s are dotted and all t’s are crossed. I will have a document that will prompt us in making sure things aren’t missed. 

For wedding management couples, if you wish to have an in-person meeting for your final details must take place in Benton.

04. Two weeks out from your date, I will send the details document to your vendor team to confirm their arrival times. I will also remind them that I am their point of contact so you can truly enjoy the last two weeks before your wedding. It may seem quiet on your end, but we did all the prepwork and preparation ahead of time so you can enjoy this time.

05. Yay! Time to see all the planning come to life! Rehearsal will make your wedding start to feel even more real. The day of your wedding, you get to be pampered in the bridal suite while KGW work diligently to execute your wedding. 

06. Once you’ve made it back from your honeymoon and have had time to catch your breath as newlyweds, don’t forget to leave positive reviews for your vendor team. It really does make us do a little happy dance every time we get a notification that someone has left us a 5-star review.

And, there you have it.

A quick breakdown of planning a wedding with KGW. To learn more about KGWs planning services, click here.