Create a wedding vision that truly resonates with you – and then watch it come to life!
The Buttercup Celebrations wedding planning and design experience
You know you want to plan a wedding that speaks to who the two of you are as a couple - but actually doing that isn’t as simple as it seems.
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The Buttercup Celebrations wedding planning experience will guide you through the planning process one step at a time, with periodic homework (it’s not “graded”, I promise!) to help us provide you with the most tailored experience possible.
...with getting to know the two of you, since everything about our process depends on this. We’ll get your professionals hired and then work on the wedding design until it’s absolute perfection.
After that point, we’re filling in all the details and creating a timeline to keep the big day running smoothly. All the while, you’re participating as much - or as little - as you want and have time to.
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The time and freedom to truly enjoy your engagement, while knowing your wedding plans are progressing just as you envisioned?
What would it be like to have...
A wedding planning journey that captures what is best about you as a couple, and builds those qualities into your wedding day experience?
A beautiful and personalized wedding that reflects the beauty and uniqueness of your relationship, with time built into the day to create the meaningful moments you will treasure for a lifetime?
Wedding Planning and Design
The Buttercup Celebrations wedding planning experience will guide you through the planning process one step at a time. We start right away with getting to know the two of you, since that’s the beginning of developing your vision for your wedding. The wedding takes its direction from that vision, and then we move on to fleshing out each portion of the day with all of the details.
Your wedding vision is ultimately realized in those details: the song lyric incorporated into your vows, the signature cocktails pulled from your favorite restaurant. These are what make the vision sing. As we complete this process, you’ll see your wedding day come to life before your eyes. We place a priority on creating an enjoyable experience from the moment you encounter us until you leave for your honeymoon!
“Before meeting with Rebecca, we had no interest in planning. We had an idea of how we wanted our wedding to look and feel, but we didn’t know how to make that happen. Rebecca took that stress off of us by listening to our descriptions and asking the right questions. The end result truly overwhelmed us – it was beyond anything we could have imagined!"
— craig, groom
You’ll have periodic homework (it’s not “graded”, I promise!) to help us provide you with the most tailored experience possible.
No more one-size-fits-all approaches.
All assignments are shared in our proprietary Client Interface, which is housed in Google Drive. This way, you can complete questionnaires, etc. at 2 pm or 2 am - whatever works best for you.
No new applications to learn, and no juggling your schedule to work at someone else’s convenience!
This Client Interface also contains many resources for you, including a gratuity guide, our budget tracker, and a calendar with important planning dates for you to refer to.
No wondering what’s expected, trying to remember when you need to be where, or trying to figure out how much of your budget is still available.
Planning begins by conducting a venue search and securing the venue for your ceremony and reception. We’ll then repeat the process with each professional needed to complete your creative team.
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No research necessary on your part. You’ll end up with all of the services you need, and none that you don’t.
Then, it’s time for the fun stuff! We’ll present a complete design proposal based on your vision, and then tweak it at your request until it meets with your approval.
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No trying to figure out whether your ideas will look good together, and no trying to source decor items - we handle all of that.
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On your wedding day, we’ll set up your personal items, ensure all of your vendors have what they need, and have an emergency kit at the ready should any small mishaps occur.
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Closer to your wedding, we will work with you and the rest of your creative team to construct the timeline that will guide us on the wedding day.
So no worries about how the wedding day will flow, or whether there will be time for special moments. We build everything into the timeline for you!
Need an earring back? Seam coming undone? No worries! We’ve got you.
Finally, we’ll worry about keeping the day running smoothly according to your timeline.
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The two of you will be free to enjoy one beautiful moment after another as the day unfolds.
Wedding planning and design is an investment in creating a day that leaves you with lifelong memories
When couples come to us for help, they’re overwhelmed by the daunting task of planning a wedding for the first time and the sheer magnitude of possibilities for their wedding day. You probably are too.
As you proceed through our signature process, the two of you will develop a vision for their wedding day that is drawn from both of your dreams and aspirations for your wedding. You will have your intervening time free for each other! As the big day draws closer, you’ll be able to anticipate and fully experience your wedding day, which will be replete with memory-making moments and personal touches that reflect your values, your style, and your history as a couple.
Your investment: 3,800
A 25% retainer is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance is broken up into monthly payments ending at least 30 days prior to your wedding date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money is required to book you?
You will need to put 25% (950) of our fee down when you sign the contract. The remaining 75% is divided into monthly payments ending at least 30 days prior to your wedding day.
How do we pay?
You may pay with a credit or debit card or an ACH transfer from your bank.
How often will we meet?
There will be a couple of meetings soon after booking, and then one a month up until the wedding. Most of these can be over Zoom if needed.
What happens if we decide we need more time with you than one meeting per month allows?
Our services are designed to meet the needs of most couples in the meeting times as outlined above. An additional meeting can be scheduled if we agree that more time is needed for some reason, but beyond that further meetings will be billed at a rate of $150 per hour rounded to the nearest quarter hour, with a one-hour minimum. Our services also include unlimited email conversations.
We’re both very busy at work. Are you able to meet with us outside of daytime hours?
Yes! We offer evening hours 3 evenings a week as well as weekend hours by appointment, as long as we don’t have a wedding that weekend.
What if we change our minds about working with you midway through the planning process?
We can complete a cancellation agreement and go our separate ways. However, the retainer and any intervening payments are not refundable, as they are compensation for services already rendered as well as lost business due to a date on our calendar being booked without services actually being provided on that date.
How many hours of coverage do you offer on the wedding day?
They’re essentially unlimited. We will arrive when hair and makeup starts and stay until cleanup is over after the reception. We’re always the last to leave.
What if we don’t know our exact wedding date yet? Do we need to wait to book you?
Not at all! Many couples don’t have this information when they book. After all, if you don’t have a venue booked, you really don’t have a defined wedding date. We can sign the contract with the date TBD, and the remaining balance can be broken down into monthly payments after your venue is chosen.
Are you insured to work at our venue?
Yes! Buttercup Celebrations carries $1 million in general liability insurance, which covers us to work in any venue.
Should we hire a wedding planner if our venue has an event coordinator?
Yes! Venue coordinators are there to manage setup, catering, and logistics as they relate to the venue. A wedding planner coordinates ALL of your vendors and helps with everything related to the wedding. We work for YOU, not the venue.
Do you have a minimum budget that you work with?
No. However, if your budget is very limited, we may recommend that you book wedding management services instead.
We’d love to help you craft the wedding of your dreams!
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How many hours of coverage do you offer on the wedding day?
They’re essentially unlimited. We will arrive when hair and makeup starts and stay until cleanup is over after the reception. We’re always the last to leave.
