Wedding Planner for Bowie, Maryland Couples
Monica Browne Weddings offers wedding planning services for couples in Maryland and Washington, DC. Planning a wedding can be time-consuming, especially when you already have a busy life.
Let us take some of the stress off of you so you can focus on enjoying your special day.
Whether you just need help and guidance or a wedding planner to take over the entirety of planning, we're here to ensure your wedding is an enjoyable and memorable experience.
The team at Monica Browne Weddings specializes in designing, implementing, and executing stylish and elegant weddings.
Whether the wedding is going to be held in a grand ballroom or in your own backyard, we work diligently to create an unforgettable event for yourself and your loved ones.
We also take pride in celebrating diversity by helping couples from various cultural backgrounds, including Indian couples and Jewish couples, create weddings that honor their unique traditions and love stories.
What We Do When We Help You Plan Your Wedding
Help Create and Manage Your Wedding Budget
Wedding associated costs can quickly get out of hand unless you stay on top of what you're spending.
We'll work with you to develop a wedding budget that you're comfortable with. We'll stay on top of all current and projected costs to ensure we don't go over budget.
We'll send you progress reports to let you know where we're at with your current budget, so there are no surprises.
Theme and Decor Development and Design
Determining the theme and decor of your wedding is one of the most fun and exciting parts of wedding planning.
We'll discuss all of the ideas and visions you have for your wedding, mending them together into a truly unique theme that represents you and your partner.
We also work on ceremony style development. Different cultures and religions have various traditions when it comes to wedding ceremonies.
We'll ensure that your traditions are reflected in your ceremony.
Ceremony and Reception Site Selection Assitance
Finding the best location for your ceremony and reception is a key part of wedding planning.
You may want your wedding at a hotel and have both facets of your wedding at the same location.
Or, you may request the ceremony to be at a church and the reception at another location. No matter what your needs are, we'll work with you to select the best locations possible within your budget.
Wedding Invitation and Accessory Selection Assistance
We'll work with you to create your wedding guest list and send out your invitations.
We'll manage the guestlist and responses.
From the response list, we'll create a seating arrangement, going over it with you in detail to ensure it's to your specifications.
Vendor Management
Wedding vendors play a huge part in your big day.
From florists to photographers to caterers, we'll provide you with vetted vendor referrals.
We'll handle the scheduling of appointments and meetings with vendors and can attend them on your behalf.
We'll review all wedding vendor contracts and service agreements and coordinate with them on the day of.
Gift Registry Assitance
Our team will help you register at a variety of locations and websites, uploading your lists into a central location for the convenience of your guest list.
Monthly Progress Updates
Throughout the process of planning your wedding, we'll provide you with a detailed wedding to-do list/checklist during the planning stages.
You'll also have unlimited phone calls and emails during business hours.
Guest Lodging Arrangements
If your wedding is being held out of town, we'll work with nearby hotels to reserve blocks of rooms for your guests.
Etiquette Advice
We'll go over everything you need to know about attire, hosting, guests, behavior, plus all the details you need to know about post-wedding etiquette, including thank you notes.
Rehearsal Coordination and Supervision
We also offer rehearsal dinner planning and coordination.
The rehearsal dinner is an important component of your wedding weekend.
Whether it's hosted at a nearby restaurant or being catered at the ceremony location, we'll ensure everything goes smoothly.
Itinerary and Day-of Timeline
We will provide all wedding party participants and vendors an itinerary and timeline for the day of your wedding.
Everyone will know what time they're expected at each location, so there's no confusion.
On Your Wedding Day
Your big day is here!
We'll give the bride and groom a wedding morning wake-up call at a pre-determined agreed-upon time.
We'll also coordinate wedding night hotel arrangements for Bride and Groom.
We'll check into the hotel room for the bride and groom.
We'll also decorate the room, adding in any extra details that'll make your night even more special.
Our wedding planning services include one lead coordinator and two event assistants.
You can feel confident that every aspect of your wedding will be handled flawlessly.
FAQs
#1. Is it worth it to hire a wedding planner?
Whether or not you should hire a wedding planner depends on your specific needs. If you have a large, complicated wedding, it may be worth it to hire a wedding planner to handle everything for you.
However, if you have a smaller, simpler wedding, you may not need all the services a full-service planner offers.
In that case, you can save money by using a wedding planner who offers à la carte services or by using a day-of coordinator.
#2. What can I expect from a full-service wedding planner?
When you hire a full-service wedding planner, you can expect them to be involved in every aspect of your wedding planning.
They will help you choose your venue, select your vendors, and create a timeline for your big day.
On your wedding day, they will ensure everything runs smoothly, so you can relax and enjoy yourself.
#3. What is the average cost of a full-service wedding planner?
The average cost of a full-service wedding planner is $4,500-$10,000. The exact cost will depend on the size and complexity of your wedding, as well as the location and services you require.
Book a 15-minute with Monica and see how she can help you plan your wedding today!