The Best of Both Worlds
You've been enjoying planning your wedding—researching venues, meeting vendors, and making decisions. But now you're realizing there's still so much to do, and you could use professional guidance to bring it all together.
Partial wedding planning is designed for couples like you. We join your planning journey 6-9 months before your wedding, review everything you've accomplished, and help you complete the remaining pieces—culminating in full day-of coordination.
How Partial Planning Works
Phase 1: Assessment
When you hire us, we conduct a comprehensive review:
What You've Done
- Review all booked vendors and contracts
- Assess your design direction
- Understand your budget and spending
- Identify your organizational style
What's Needed
- Identify remaining vendors to book
- Note design elements needing direction
- Highlight potential issues to address
- Create a priority action list
Phase 2: Guidance & Filling Gaps
Based on your needs, we provide:
Vendor Recommendations For categories you haven't booked, we provide curated vendor lists with:
- 3-5 vetted recommendations per category
- Availability confirmation
- Budget-appropriate options
- Style matches for your wedding
Contract Review For new vendors, we:
- Review contracts for red flags
- Suggest negotiation points
- Ensure coverage and clauses
- Compare proposals
Design Direction We help create cohesive design:
- Mood board refinement
- Color palette guidance
- Floral design direction
- Decor coordination
Ongoing Support Throughout the planning period:
- Regular check-in meetings (bi-weekly or monthly)
- Email and phone support
- Vendor recommendation updates
- Decision-making assistance
Phase 3: Month-of Coordination
The final month includes everything in our day-of package:
4-6 Weeks Out
- Final vendor confirmations
- Timeline creation
- Venue walkthrough
- Contract review completion
2 Weeks Out
- Rehearsal coordination
- Final details meeting
- Item collection
- Family coordination
Wedding Day
- Full day-of coordination team
- Setup supervision
- Timeline management
- Vendor coordination
- Emergency handling
What's Included
Vendor Sourcing
- Curated recommendation lists
- Availability checking
- Proposal coordination
- Contract review
Design Support
- Mood board review/refinement
- Color and style guidance
- Vendor style alignment
- Detail recommendations
Planning Meetings
- Initial 2-3 hour assessment
- Monthly or bi-weekly check-ins
- Key vendor meeting attendance
- Final details meeting
Coordination
- Full month-of services
- Comprehensive day-of team
- Rehearsal coordination
- Timeline management
What's Not Included
To set proper expectations, partial planning typically doesn't include:
- Unlimited vendor sourcing (we recommend, you decide)
- Vendor negotiation (we advise, you negotiate)
- Guest list and RSVP management
- DIY project assistance
- Ongoing vendor communication
- Budget creation (we review, not create)
These services are available as add-ons or with full-service planning.
Is Partial Planning Right for You?
Ideal Candidates
Partial planning works best if you:
- Have your venue and date set
- Have booked 2-4 key vendors
- Are organized and proactive
- Want guidance, not hand-holding
- Have realistic expectations
- Are 6-9 months from your date
You May Need Full-Service If You:
- Haven't booked any vendors yet
- Feel overwhelmed by planning
- Want someone to handle everything
- Have complex multi-day celebrations
- Are planning from out of state
- Have less than 6 months to plan
You May Only Need Day-of If You:
- Have all vendors booked
- Have made all major decisions
- Just need wedding day execution
- Are very organized and confident
- Have under 6 weeks until wedding
Sample Partial Planning Timeline
6 Months Out - Initial assessment meeting 5 Months Out - Vendor recommendations provided 4 Months Out - Design direction meeting 3 Months Out - Check-in, contract reviews 2 Months Out - Details finalization 6 Weeks Out - Month-of coordination begins 2 Weeks Out - Final confirmations 1 Week Out - Rehearsal coordination Wedding Day - Full coordination
What's Included in Partial Planning
Every partial planning engagement includes:
- Dedicated Planning Team — A lead planner and assistant who review your progress and fill in the gaps
- Vendor Recommendations & Contract Review — Curated vendor lists for remaining categories, plus contract review for red flags and negotiation points
- Design Guidance — Mood board refinement, color palette direction, and cohesive styling across all elements
- Ongoing Check-ins — Regular planning meetings (bi-weekly or monthly) plus email and phone support
- Month-of Coordination — Full takeover in the final weeks including vendor confirmations, timeline creation, and rehearsal coordination
- On-Site Coordination — Complete day-of team to manage setup, vendors, timeline, and guest experience
Contact us for a personalized proposal tailored to your vision.
Ready for Support?
If you've been planning your wedding but could use professional guidance, we're here to help. Contact us to discuss what you've accomplished and how we can help you complete your planning.
Request a quote or call us at (310) 435-6541 to schedule your consultation.