Two.

Hopefully you leave our call excited to move forward with Weddings by Emily Charlotte. At this stage there is a small amount of admin required; I'll send you a Booking Contract and an invoice for the initial booking fee. Once this is completed the fun can begin...

save the date with a booking fee

Four.

Years of experience combined with a strive for perfection means I have an extensive list of not only breathtaking properties but also accomplished suppliers to share with you.
I’ll make suggestions based on your preferences and requirements and when you’re ready to move forward I’ll manage those bookings for you. Already have suppliers in mind that you’d like to work with? That’s okay too; it's your wedding day and your choices.
We'll typically work through in order of priority and preference to you until we have booked all the services and team needed to give you your dream day. We'll select those who put you at ease and blend seamlessly into the background even in a more intimate setting.  
We'll typically work through in order of priority and preference to you until we have booked all the services needed to give you your dream day.

booking management & The search for suppliers

Five.

If you're planning a legally recognised civil or religious ceremony then navigating the documentation process can feel a bit daunting, particularly when getting married abroad. 
When the time comes I will guide your through the process one easy step at a time, so all your documentation is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
My partner planners will handle the paperwork administration in your chosen country.

guidance for official documentation

Six.

Weddings are expensive and costs can easily spiral, even when you're keeping things low key. Trust me...once you're immersed in the beautiful world of weddings there is a lot of temptation to have everything you want, saying yes without much consideration for the overall spend. This is okay if you're flexible or if you're aware and comfortable with your ongoing expenditure. What we do not want is any nasty surprises further down the line, so to ensure this doesn't happen I track your spend throughout, including deposits paid, balance due and key payment dates. You can have access to this document whenever you need it.

budget tracking

Seven.

As I've said before, logistical planning is my thing.
I'll create two schedules for you.
1 - your supplier facing schedule; arrival times for each supplier, service start and end times etc. This is the behind-the-scenes that helps to ensure the smooth running of your event.
2 - your guest facing schedule; this is the overall flow of your day: ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner, speeches, cake cutting, first dance etc. Designed to keep your day on track whilst also allowing for the natural progression of events.
Even when your wedding is small it's good to have a schedule in place, we just ensure it's relaxed and flexible for more understated events.

event scheduling

Eight.

Just because your wedding is small doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful!
As much goes into the aesthetics of an EC event as it does the logistics. When it comes to flowers, tablescapes and decor I can provide suggestions to give your wedding wow factor. Taking inspiration from your venue and natural surroundings and combining it with any colour scheme preferences that you have.
Some couples have a strong sense of styling in mind, for others a little more guidance and help to visualise is needed. Whichever one is you, we'll work together to ensure your wedding looks as amazing as it feels.

styling suggestions

Nine.

The day you have been waiting for is finally here! Your wedding may be small but we still want it to run smoothly so a member of the EC team will be present at your wedding, usually from set up through until your seated for dinner, at which point we'll quietly slip away and leave you to enjoy your celebrations with your very dearest .

the wedding day!