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Liza Dekker, Wedding and Event Planner

3457 Linneman Street, Glenview, IL 60025

[email protected]

www.Lizadekker.com

(312) 560-4504

Office hours : M-F 08:30 - 06:00

Please call, email or visit the website for a appointment

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Liza Dekker, Wedding and Event planner is all about making your wedding, shower or party that one event that your friends and family talk about for years after. Liza Dekker, Wedding and Event planner is going to make sure because of our detailed working and our experience of 10 years that your day/event is going to achieve the desired result. In this packet you will find a lot of helpful advice, checklists and information to lower your stress of your important event.

Because of our organized work, detailed timelines and not to forget our certified CWEP’s you can enjoy yourself on the day of your event knowing that everything is taking care of.

Please use this packet as information about our services but don’t hesitate to call or email me with any other questions you might think about. You and your event are important to me, as are your questions or concerns about anything.

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[email protected](312) 560-4504

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Our Packages

Luxury Full Service Planning Package - $4500.00Our most comprehensive package, where we help every step of the way!

This package includes a certified wedding/event planner from Liza Dekker, Wedding and Event Planner.

From booking the date and venue, to the ‘’day of’’ timeline and events, this service includes assistance and guidance throughout the entire wedding planning process, including 24/7 availability to answer any and all questions or concerns about your wedding.

We are taking care of :

● Complimentary 1 hour meeting ● Develop a floor plan● Wedding Website● Guest RSVP tracking● Provide Marriage License information● Establishing a realistic Wedding Budget● Design and Decor Ideas● Venue Selection Assistance● Vendor Selection Assistance● Attendance at Venue and Vendor Meetings● Monthly To-Do Lists● Invitation Proofing and Ordering● Unlimited Communication by Phone and Email● All Day Of Coordination Services

Premium Partial Planning Package - $2500,00

For the couple that is ready to be hands-on but wants some guidance through the wedding planning process.

● Establishing a realistic Wedding Budget● Provide Marriage License information● Design and Decor Ideas● Venue Selection Assistance● Vendor Selection Assistance● Monthly To-Do Lists● Invitation Proofing and Ordering● Unlimited Communication by Phone and Email



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● All Day Of Coordination Services

Deluxe Day Of Coordination Package - $1800,00

For the couple that has done the planning and wants the wedding day to be worry-free!

We start working with our "day of" clients about two months before the wedding and manage the big day.

● Wedding Questionnaire● Wedding Day Timeline ● Walk Through of Reception Venue● Vendor Confirmations● Ceremony Rehearsal Direction● Start to Finish Wedding Direction

Additional Celebrations Services

If you plan an intimate dinner party or a shower, we can assist with planning any of your special occasions. We love working on:

● Anniversary Parties● Proposals● Bridal Showers● Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties● Baby Showers● Birthday Parties● Engagement Parties● Holiday Parties● Reunions● Bridesmaids’ Brunch/Lunch● Rehearsal Dinners● After Parties● Day After Brunch / Lunch Services

We also can assist with wedding supplies, such as candles, aisle runners, guest books, personalized napkins, favors, bridal party gifts and more.



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Potential Client Questionnaire

Name - First Last

Where are you from?

Email

Phone Number

Wedding Date Number of Guest

Ceremony Venue

Reception Venue

Approx Total Budget



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Wedding Colors Wedding Style/Theme

What Package are you looking for?

Bride’s checklist

The following checklist is for the bride, a handy checklist that can help you months before the wedding and help reduce your stress. If there are any questions that you want to ask me don’t hesitate to call or email me!

Also included are the instructions for the marriage license requirements for Cook county, Illinois..

9-12 months before the wedding

● Officially announce your engagement● Decide on who pays for what and set an overall budget● Set a wedding date (consult with registry office and officiant)● Decide on the type of wedding (small, formal, semi-formal, informal…)● Book reception site (liability insurance necessary?) and arrange parking● Book ceremony location (liability insurance necessary?)● Decide whether you need/want premarital counseling● Hire wedding planner if you wish● Start first draft of your guest list


● Announce wedding date (especially for out-of-town guests)● Start shopping for wedding dress, shoes, jewelry etc.● Decide on bridesmaids dresses● Organize (flower) decoration and bouquets● Hire catering service● Hire wedding photographer/videographer● Hire DJ/band● Choose Officiant and discuss ceremony process● Start thinking about gift registry options● Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests● Have an engagement party if you wish● Book honeymoon


● Select and order wedding invitations and stationery● Choose wedding cake● Discuss menu ideas with catering service● Arrange for rental items (arches, candelabras, china, crystal, flatware)



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● Buy wedding rings● Organize groom’s tux and decide what groomsmen will wear● Make sure bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories● Look for wedding favors● Confirm dates for bridal shower and decide bachelorette party themes● Start registry (before sending bridal shower invitations)● Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup● Organize helpers (readers, musicians, guest book attendant etc.)● Organize additional management staff, babysitters etc.● Give guest list to shower hostesses● Decide whether you want wedding insurance


● Finalize guest list and send invitations● Select place for rehearsal dinner● Finalize rehearsal dinner plans● Finalize menu● Select music for ceremony, reception ● Book makeup artist and hairstylist● Check tuxedos for groom and groomsmen have been ordered● Organize wedding transportation (for you and your guests)● Order wedding favors● Find gifts for each other, your attendants, shower hostess, parents etc.● Purchase bridal party gifts● Purchase wedding accessories (candles, baskets, ring pillow etc.)● Joint bank accounts, insurance, merging of money● Start preparations for honeymoon● Send invitations 8 weeks before wedding date


● Have first bridal gown fitting● Schedule a final fitting for your gown so it can be ready for formal bridal portrait● Finalize ceremony readings, songs, etc.● Design wedding programs● Meet with Officiant to finalize ceremony● Write vows● Set appointment with photographer for your formal bridal portrait.● Prepare photo and video shot list● Discuss and finalize details with wedding service providers

3-4 weeks before the wedding

● Get marriage license (normally no earlier than 30 days before wedding)● Arrange name change● Mail rehearsal-dinner invitations● Meet with stylist to discuss makeup and hair● Confirm hotel arrangements for out-of-town guests



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1-2 weeks before the wedding

● Call guests who have not responded to invitation● Make final payments for all services that require payment● Have final wedding gown fitting● Finalize wedding-day schedule and share with attendants, parents and all vendors● Pick up wedding dress and make sure all accessories are together● Reconfirm all wedding plans: ceremony, reception site, florist, photo-/videographer etc.● Give caterer/reception site final head count● Provide wedding party and out-of-town guests with itinerary and maps● Prepare emergency kit with needle, thread, safety pins, tape, mirror, etc.● Give someone at home emergency numbers of honeymoon locations etc..● Finalize seating arrangements● Prepare place cards● Prepare wedding favors for transportation● Complete seating plan for reception● Confirm all rental and floral delivery dates and times● Confirm arrival times for attendants● Pack for wedding night and honeymoon

The day before the wedding

● Prepare payment envelopes, choosing who is responsible for each one● Hand out assignment lists and checklists to ensure everyone knows their tasks● Hand out ceremony box to appropriate person● Hand out reception box to appropriate person● Hand out favor box to appropriate person● Give rings to best man● Gather wedding dress and all accessories● Get a manicure, pedicure, massage● Rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party● Confirm flight arrangements for honeymoon● Compile an emergency list of all wedding vendors with phone numbers

The wedding day

● Try to eat breakfast● See hairdresser● Have makeup applied● Don’t forget rings (if you haven’t given them to best man) and wedding license● Take a relaxing bath

After wedding

● Get wedding gown cleaned and preserved● Preserve bouquet● Write and send thank-you notes● Complete process of name change● Finalize gift registry● Meet with photographer/videographer to finalize albums/video



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Maid of Honor’s Checklist :

1. Helps the bride select bridesmaids' attire2. Helps address invitations and place cards3. Attends as many prenuptial events as possible4. Organizes bridesmaids' gift to the bride, Usually gives an individual gift to the couple5. Makes sure that all the bridesmaids, the flower girl, and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal, and the ceremony on time6. Is expected to attend the rehearsal and Is included at the rehearsal dinner

7. Walks in processional and recessional8. Holds the groom's wedding ring9. Helps with the bride's gown10. Arranges the bride's veil and train before the processional and recessional11. Makes sure the bride's gown is "picture perfect" throughout the day12. Holds the bride's bouquet during the ceremony13. Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate14. Stands in the receiving line15. Keeps the bride on schedule16. Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding17. Takes care of the Bride’s gown and accessories after the reception18. Pays for her own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding

Bridesmaids Checklist

1. Assist the Maid of Honor as requested2. Attend as many prenuptial events as possible



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3. Possibly host or co-host a party or shower (optional)4. Assist the bride with errands5. Contribute to bridesmaids' gift to the bride, Usually gives an individual gift to the couple6. Are expected to attend the rehearsal and are included at the rehearsal dinner7. Arrive at dressing site promptly8. Walk in processional and recessional9 Possibly participate in receiving line10 Dance with ushers and single male guests11 Help gather guests for the first dance,12 Look after the couple's elderly relatives13 Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding

Groomsmen and Ushers Checklist1. Participate in party for the groom, If there is one2. Contribute to the ushers' gift to the groom, Usually gives an individual gift to the couple3. Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner4. Review any special seating situations with the head usher before the ceremony begins5. Greets guests as they arrive6. Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests arrive simultaneously7. Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the bride's side or the groom's side

8. Offer their right arm to female guests (with the guest's escort walking behind) or ask couples to follow behind (leading couple to their seat)9. Walk to the left side of a male guest10. Hand each guest a program when each guest has taken their seat11. Put the aisle runner in place after guests are seated and before the processional begins12. Know the order of seating per tradition such as special guests, grandmothers of the bride and groom, and bride's mother last13. Remove pew ribbons, one row at a time, after the ceremony14. Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left behind after the ceremony16. Dance with bridesmaids and other guests17. Look after elderly relatives or friends at the reception18. Participate in garter ceremony, if there is one, and encourage other single men to participate19. Coordinate return of rented apparel with head usher or best man20. Pay for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding



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Marriage License Requirements for the State of Illinois

Before getting married in Chicago or suburban Cook County, couples must obtain a marriage license from the Cook County Clerk's office.

EligibilityUnder Illinois law, only eligible persons can marry. Both partners must:

● be 18 years of age or older● not be blood relatives● not already be legally married to someone else or each other

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Exceptions● Under state law, first cousins older than 50 years of age may marry.● Under state law, applicants who are 16 and 17 years old may obtain a marriage license with

parental consent●

Both parents or legal guardians must:1. appear in person2. provide sworn consent of the marriage at that time3. provide valid identification

If a court-appointed legal guardian is providing consent, a certified copy of the appointment is required.

Applicants who are 16 or 17 must present the following:● a certified copy of their birth certificate● a second form of identification showing their date of birth

Applying for a Marriage LicenseAll couples must appear together at one of the Clerk’s six locations for marriage licensesThey may fill out the entire application at the Clerk’s office, or begin the process online and finish it at the Clerk’s office. Couples who begin the application online must still appear at one of the Clerk’s offices to finish filling out and sign the application.

● Appear together at one of the Clerk’s six Vital Records locations.● Present valid identification with proof of age.● Fill out and sign the marriage license application.● Pay the marriage license fee of $60.

Couples applying for a marriage license IN PERSON must:Couples applying for a marriage license ONLINE must:Applicants who have divorced must provide the date the divorce was finalized upon applying for a marriage license. Applicants who have divorced within the last six months must provide a certified copy of their divorce decree. Timelines and restrictionsMarriage licenses are:

● Issued while you wait● Effective the following calendar day after they are issued● Valid for 60 days● Valid only in Chicago and suburban Cook County

Getting MarriedIf you do not have your own officiant, you can be joined in marriage or a civil union by a Cook County judge at the Marriage and Civil Union Court, in the lower level of 119 W. Randolph St. (the City Hall/County Building). Marriages and civil unions are performed there six days a week. No appointments are taken, so you should check the court’s website or call to confirm its hours. Marriages and civil unions are also performed at the suburban municipal district courthouses. Times and restrictions vary, and some are by appointment only, so call in advance. After the marriage ceremony occurs



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The officiant performing the ceremony must complete the bottom portion of the marriage license and mail or deliver it to the Clerk's office.You may obtain a copy of your marriage certificate upon request.If you’re changing your address or your name, register to vote. Go here to check your voter registration and register online

Civil Ceremony Requirements for the State of Illinois

Before formalizing a union in Chicago or suburban Cook County, a couple must obtain a civil union license from the Cook County Clerk's office.

Eligibility



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As of June 1, 2011, under Illinois law, eligible persons can be united in a legally recognized relationship (Public Act 96-1513) . Both partners must:

● be 18 years of age or older● not be blood relatives

Partners of same or opposite sex may enter into a civil union.

ApplyingCouples must appear together at one of the Cook County Clerk's six locations. They must:

● fill out and sign a civil union license application● present valid identification with proof of age● pay a civil union license fee of $60

Timelines and restrictionsCivil union licenses are:

● issued while you wait● effective the following calendar day after they are issued● valid for 60 days● effective only for ceremonies performed in Chicago and suburban Cook County

As of June 1, 2011, all county clerks in Illinois issue civil union licenses. Licenses should be obtained in the county where the ceremony is to occur.

Getting MarriedIf you do not have your own officiant, you can be joined in marriage or a civil union by a Cook County judge at the Marriage and Civil Union Court, in the lower level of 119 W. Randolph St. (the City Hall/County Building). Marriages and civil unions are performed there six days a week. No appointments are taken, so you should check the court’s website or call to confirm its hours. Marriages and civil unions are also performed at the suburban municipal district courthouses. Times and restrictions vary, and some are by appointment only, so call in advance.

After the civil union ceremony occursThe officiant performing the ceremony must complete the bottom portion of the civil union license and mail or deliver it to the Clerk's office.You may obtain a copy of your civil union certificate upon request.

Contract



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[Today’s Date]

[Bride’s Name][Groom’s Name][Address] [Phone Number] [Email Address]

Dear [Bride and Groom] This letter follows our meeting on [Month, Day, Year], during which we discussed your wedding and my professional role in helping you plan it. It is my understanding that, you will retain me as a Professional Wedding and Event Planner for your wedding scheduled on [Wedding Date].

Description of Services As a Planner my role includes: [Package][role as a planner discussed with clients]

Please note that the services listed above do not include running any wedding related errands such as picking up or delivering attire, supplies or equipment, documents, etc.

As the client, you will rely on me to work as many hours as may be reasonably necessary to fulfill my obligations under this agreement.

Conditions − I understand that my role will be that of advisor and coordinator. You will make the actual selections of service providers and I will implement those selections. − You will make payments directly to the service providers/vendors and not to me. I do not accept any commissions from recommended vendors and cannot guarantee any service provider’s performance or product. If litigation occurs, it occurs in the jurisdiction where my office is located and the winning party will be reimbursed for attorney and legal fees and court costs.− It is also your responsibility to notify me of any changes in a timely manner. I shall not be held liable for any changes made by you or your selected service providers. − I will use my professional judgment when taking action in regard to changes, weather, tardiness, non performance, etc. based on the situation, time limitations and/or your wishes. − In the event a venue coordinator is on site I will work with you and the coordinator as needed.

Fees & Payment Schedule For my services you will pay me a total of $_________. Payment will be made as follows:

A non-refundable retainer in the amount of $________ upon signature of this letter ofagreement

$________ due on _______________ (Date) $________ due on ________________ (Date) (ten days prior to your wedding date)



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Term/Termination This agreement will terminate automatically upon completion of the services required by this letter of agreement.

Changes/Cancellations Any changes made to this letter of agreement must be made in writing and signed by all parties. You may cancel this agreement, in writing, for any reason. If the wedding is canceled, refunds are limited to unearned fees, funds in excess of unused or non-refundable fees and out-of-pocket expenses. If you cancel less than [#] days before the wedding – except for the death of a member of your immediate family – there will be no refund. If the wedding is not canceled, there will be no refund.

Acts of God If an act of God, such as a fire, flood, earthquake or other natural calamity shall cause you to cancel your wedding; I will require payment only for the time actually spent planning your wedding.

If your understanding parallels mine, please sign one copy of this letter and return it to me along with your payment in the amount of $__________.

I wish you all the happiness in the world and look forward to working with you to make your wedding the most enjoyable and memorable day of your life.

Sincerely,

__________________________________ Wedding Planner’s signature

Accepted:

Bride’s signature ________________________________________ Groom’s signature ________________________________________ Date: _______________________



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Documents

Eligibility - cdn.ymaws.com€¦ · Web viewIf you do not have your own officiant, you can be joined in marriage or a civil union by a Cook County judge at the Marriage and Civil