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Wedding in Key West
Frequently Asked Questions
Why
do I need a wedding planner? Your consultant
is a valuable asset to you as you plan your event. Planning
a large event or wedding is a full time job. Your consultant
will not be selecting your menu or making the decisions
regarding your event, rather it is the role of the consultant
to make suggestions, offer creative ideas and opinions and
to guide you in making informed decisions! We will know
every detail about your event! You will be able to enjoy
the planning process and be confident that your planner
will attend to all the details.
Why
can’t my Mom, Maid of Honor or a guest handle the
details? The Mother of the Bride is not an
easy role on a wedding day ... she has enough obligations,
emotions and details of her own to think about…she
will not need to worry about every detail of the event on
top of that. Let's just let her enjoy being the Mother of
the Bride! A friend or one of your Bridesmaids really shouldn't
be challenged with the task of coordination either. You
asked all of these people to be a special part of your day,
your family, guests and friends should be at your wedding
for one reason, to witness and celebrate your marriage!
Let everyone enjoy themselves on your wedding day and let
your planner oversee all the details so you can enjoy yourself,
too!
I
enjoy planning parties? Can't I just do it myself?
Yes, your sure can … after all it is your wedding
or event! Part of the fun of a wedding or important event
is the deciding, and that is your job to begin with - we
wouldn't take that away. You have been pulling pictures
out of bridal mgazines since you can remember …we
need to put all these ideas to use! If you have the time,
you can coordinate the details prior to the event, but you
can't coordinate your own event on the day itself! Who will
line up your wedding party? Who will calm the groom and
get him in place? Who will cue the ceremony music? Who will
be responsible to make sure all of your vendors have arrived?
Who will pin on boutonnieres and make sure everyone that
needs a flower gets one? Who will coordinate all the details
regarding the wedding reception? The vegetarian meal for
your Aunt Theresa, the sugar free desert for your Uncle
Howard, the special seat for Grandma Ruth? Who will take
care of any problems if they arise? Wouldn't if be nice
to have someone take care of all these little details o
you won’t have to worry about a thing!
What
will a wedding planner charge? We charge a
fixed Wedding Planning fee. We’ve got the Keys will
also require a percentage fee, based upon our more involved
Wedding Events. We do have an hourly rate – should
you choose to use us simply for your wedding day or as a
‘getting-started’ consultation.
Can
I afford to hire a wedding planner? A professional
coordinator will work with you to produce your dream wedding,
including the consultants’ fee, all within your budget.
In fact, you often save money because a consultant can suggests
less expensive alternatives that still enhance your wedding.
Coordinators review contracts to make sure you are not overcharged
and consultants often can obtain better pricing from our
vendors based upon their business relationships.
How
can I tell if a consultant has a good reputation?
Well, in Key West, you just have to ask! This is a
small town with a very close-knit business community. You
can ask us for references, you can call the Chamber of Commerce,
and basically you can just ask the people you encounter
in town while you are here for your pre-planning meeting!
Florists, Restaurant owners, Charter Boats, Transportation
Companies, Musicians, Caterers… We believe our reputation
speaks for itself!
Do
I need a contract with my consultant? Yes,
you should have an agreement in writing. We will provide
you with a formal contract for your signature and this will
detail the services we provide.
Why
is it important to use a wedding coordinator?
Wedding Coordination is the most important part of your
wedding. Weddings are expensive and you will be spending
a lot of money. Wouldn't you want some type of insurance
on your wedding? Think of a coordinator as your wedding
"Insurance" policy. The main reason why we are
there on your wedding day is to ensure that everything goes
smoothly!
The
church or event site has a coordinator, Isn't that enough?
As an event coordinator I work with the site coordinators
all the time. These coordinators are usually on site for
security reasons, not to make sure that your specific function
details are in order! An on-site coordinator usually doesn't
know your vendors, your wedding party or group, or the details
regarding your day. He or she is basically there to make
sure the doors are opened and then locked after the event.
Most sites have a site coordinator of some kind. Don't get
them confused with event coordination. A site coordinator
is basically a banquet captain making sure the tables are
set-up correctly and that enough waiters are on staff. This
is a very important role…but still not the person
that is going to know your event from start to finish and
carry out your wishes!
How
do I get my Florida Marriage License? You
are responsible for obtaining your marriage license. If
you are a Resident of the State of Florida, you may obtain
your license in your home town and bring it with you for
your Key West Destination Wedding, keeping in mind that
the license is valid for 60 days. Once you are in Key West
- you can obtain your marriage license at the Monroe County
Court House - located in Old Town Key West on Whitehead
Street. Be aware of Government Holidays and other times
that the Clerk of Courts office may be closed. Plan ahead
to avoid any challenges on site.
Both parties must be present and have valid photo identification
(drivers license, passport, state or military identification
card) You must be at least 18 years old or 16 with parental
consent, and both of you must have your social security
cards on hand. Proof of alien registration is needed if
you are not a US citizen.
No blood tests are required. There is a three-day waiting
period for Florida residents, but no waiting period for
non-residents or residents who have completed the Premarital
Preparation course. (available through your clerk-of-court
office -graduates also receive a discount on their license
fee.)
Follow
this link to the Clerk of Courts information page and
contact them directly with any questions you may have! Don't
leave anything to chance in this department!
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