Wedding Planning


Creating a day you and your guests will remember for the rest of your lives takes planning! Forethought by Samantha can take the pressure from you by firstly saving you money (ask me how), collating your vision and dream and making it happen! Finding that perfect location that suits your style, sourcing a variety of suppliers that fit, creating an exciting styling concept that will wow your guests for years to come! We create seamless events the flow perfectly from ceremony to canapé hour, to reception right through to dance-floor and event close.  With you from start to dance floor.

Fees include:

  • Concept design - the creation of a unique and personal vision of how your day will look and feel.

  • Sourcing of suppliers to suit vision and vibe.

  • Meetings at the ceremony and reception locations with you and on your behalf.

  • Liaising with suppliers to source quotes within your budget, regular supplier meetings particularly in the lead up to the day.

  • Documentation of all suppliers (quotes, plans, vision).

  • A full budget of your wedding, regularly updated, sourcing the best possible pricing for you and your budget requirements.

  • Visual floor plan of the ceremony/reception styling, detailed supplier contact list, run sheet for the suppliers/venue/MC for perfect flow.

  • Bump in and out management, styling of your ceremony and reception (this will require additional staff depending on size wedding, not included in our fee)

  • Event management and support until all formalities are complete and you are ready to hit the dance floor with your loved ones.

  • Have you heard about our fictional Drunk Uncle Pete we blogged about this guy... we all have one and I have met him, we’ve got your back with all family and friend dynamics!

  • Please note pack down and cleaning are not included in the below fee.


 
 
 

CONCEPt design

Have you got planning down pat and looking for how to bring your vision to life for your ceremony and reception? We would love to help. 

The Concept Design process allows us the wonderful opportunity to let our creativity fly! Working closely with the couple we create a vision board based on your ideas and the vibe you are envisaging. This is fun and engaging and allows you to relax knowing your wedding will come together with Forethought flair and no detail will be missed. Check out our Facebook and Instagram for a great snap shot of our previous weddings and shoots.

As part of this service we will also book all items required for your styling and lock in delivery and pick up times to suit your setup plans, liaising with suppliers on your behalf, setting a strong timeline to work around the formalities and requirements of your day. Leave us to bring your vision to life in the lead up to your big day, all you need to do is get the hands on deck to set it up as per Forethought plan. 

*Price: $1800 - (excl. GST) concept design and vision planning, sourcing all hire items, stationery and props. Included in this price is also our preferred supplier list. We’ll be able to collaborate to bring together a talented team for your wedding day experience.

Terms and conditions apply.

*This does not include set up on the day. Staff can be hired to do this for you.

 

VIRTUAL CONSULTS

How awesome would it be if you had a best friend that was a wedding planner?

Someone you could download on, be completely honest with and who’s sole purpose is to support you. seriously you are in luck. A wedding consult with forethought by samantha will have you planning your wedding with enthusiasm, a new found excitement and no drinking of wine from the bottle for any reason other than fun.

A wedding consultation is an hour of power, sixty minutes to ask every question you can think of. No matter what stage of wedding planning you are at you will benefit from this time. 

Suggestions on how to make the most of your consultation: 

  • Advice on where to start, assistance with whats urgent and what can wait.

  • Recommendations on suppliers that will suit your style and budget.

  • What questions to ask your suppliers to ensure the fit is right?

  • Experienced advice on your run sheet and timing of your day that enables you to enjoy the flow and guests to feel valued and have the best possible time.

  • Budget advice, how to stick to it and what not to skimp on.

  • How to handle family and bridal party dynamics; be it seating plans, who can and can’t attend, kids at weddings, getting everyone to agree on a dress!

  • When to DIY and when to leave it to the professionals.

  • Concept design - what is it and how do I create one.

  • Styling advice - colours, what even is your style? How much furniture do I need?

  • Traditions! Agh how can I forgo all of the traditions and not disappoint my parents or grandparents.

The best thing is you don’t need to even write a thing down. We will summarise the whole chat in a follow up email and you will even get some of our very supportive downloads of our working documents to keep you on track.

COST $350.00 (THE BEST INVESTMENT IN YOUR SANITY YOU WILL MAKE)