Wedding Planning and Design

The Sea & Silk Experience

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Not packages but experiences.

On average, wedding planning takes about 400 hours or more.

That is A LOT – we know! Why not leave the work to the professional so you can enjoy your time as an engaged couple? At Sea and Silk we are ready to incorporate timeless looks with a modern adventurous touch to reflect your style and tell your story. No two weddings are the same and we pride ourselves on tailoring each planning experience unique to each couple. While we offer the experiences below we appreciate that custom planning is the best way to work with a couple as each and every couple’s needs are unique. If the below experiences don’t seem what you are looking for – reach out and we can create a custom package!

Wedding planning and design is so thoughtfully romantic, personal, and artistic.

That is just a few of the reasons we would LOVE to work with you! Our personal approach and custom designs helps ensure we are putting personal touches on your entire planning and wedding day experience. Please see below for a full detailed list on what we can offer you.

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Full Wedding Planning
Destination Weddings
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Custom Designs
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Day-Of Planning

The Full Planning and Custom Design Experience

With Lead Planner, Amanda

Amanda is with you every step of the way. This is a full service experience and is for the client who wants a stress-free planning experience. I do everything under the wedding umbrella in this experience. I am you planner, stylists, designer, coordinator, and everything in between. When we say full planning – we mean full planning!

Please note: in order to fully prioritize each couple, Amanda only takes on a certain amount of weddings a year.

Highlights Include:
  • Budget Planning and Management
  • Location Scouting & Conceptualization
  • Monthly Checklists & Tracking Tasks
  • Unlimited email correspondence
  • Vendor Selection & Contract Negotiation & Contract Review
  • Timeline Creation & Management (Master Timeline & individual timeline for vendors)
  • Guest List Management & Mailings
  • Menu & Bar Conceptualization
  • 2-4 assistants on site
  • Vendor Management
  • Permit Coordination
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Talent Coordination
  • Concept Development of a fully custom design
  • Floor Plans, 2D Renderings & 3D floor plan renderings
  • Visual Storyboarding – 10-15 page design booklet
  • Design vendor communication and directing
  • Floral and Design Direction
  • A/V Lighting Coordination
  • Entertainment Coordination
  • On-site Vendor Management
  • Styling of all items
  • Emergency Kit and Emergency Management
  • Lead Planner
  • $ 8500 Starting Price

Pricing listed as starting point.

Since every wedding is unique, our prices are too!

The Full Planning and Custom Design Experience

With the Sea & Silk Events Team

We are there with you every step of the way. This is a full service experience and is for the client who wants a stress-free planning experience. We do everything under the wedding umbrella in this experience. We are you planner, stylists, designer, coordinator, and everything in between. When we say full planning – we mean full planning!

Highlights Include:
  • Bridal Checklist
  • Vendor Management: choosing vendors, communication, and meetings
  • Budget Management: development of budget and tracking of budget
  • Timeline Management: preliminary and master timelines, along with timelines for photography/videography, catering, and DJ/band
  • Event Production
  • Floor Plans, 2D Renderings & 3D floor plan renderings
  • Direction of Rehearsal, Ceremony and Reception
  • Access to Client Folder
  • Unlimited email correspondence
  • Unlimited meeting hours
  • Full design booklet (10-14 pages)
  • Complete 3D venue layout
  • Full styling on day of
  • Emergency kit + emergency management
  • Full set up
  • Intermediate Planner
  • $ 5500 Starting Price

Pricing listed as starting point.

Since every wedding is unique, our prices are too!

Destination Weddings

With Lead Planner, Amanda

Taking it a step above and wanting to provide your guests with a full immersive weekend or week experience? This full service wedding planning package is for the client who wants to wow guests with their destination wedding experience. From welcome parties to ceremonies to your reception we have your covered. This package covers everything you could dream of and more! I am your planner, stylist, designer, coordinator, and everything in between. When we say full planning – we mean full planning! Oh and we LOVE creating a destination experience for our couples and their guests. We know how we like to travel and we want to provide just that for your guests.

Highlights Include:
  • Budget Planning and Management
  • Location Scouting & Conceptualization
  • Vendor Selection & Contract Negotiation & Review
  • Timeline Creation & Management (Full Master Timeline & Individual Timelines specific to vendors)
  • Guest List Management & Mailings (includes wedding website management)
  • Itinerary & Activities Planning
  • Menu & Bar Conceptualization
  • Talent Scouting
  • Gift Sourcing & Packaging
  • 2-4 assistants on site
  • Vendor Management
  • Permit Coordination
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Talent Coordination
  • Concept Development of a fully custom design
  • Floor Plans, Renderings & 3D floor plan renderings
  • Visual Storyboarding – 10-15 page design booklet
  • Design vendor communication and directing
  • Floral and Design Direction
  • A/V Lighting Coordination
  • On-site Vendor Management
  • Styling of all items
  • Emergency Kit and Emergency Management
  • Lead Planner
  • $ 10,000 Starting Price

Pricing listed as starting point.

Since every wedding is unique, our prices are too!

The Custom Design Experience

Wanting something unique and beautiful? This one’s for you!

We take care of the styling, design, and all things decor! We are ready to tell your story and take the design beyond the expected. We want to listen to your dreams and develop a vision for you. This experience will ensure your vision is flawlessly brought to life and seamlessly executed.

Highlights Include:
  • Decor budget consultation and management
  • Personalized wedding design booklet (8-12 pages)
  • 3D rendering of event so you can see your details come to life
  • Full design floor plan
  • Provide any other needed vendor recommendations as needed
  • Decor vendor management which includes attending meetings (florals, stationery, rentals)
  • Styling and setting up of details on the day of the wedding
  • Unlimited email correspondence related to design
  • Unlimited hours of design consultation
  • Lead Planner
  • $ 3000 Starting price
  • Intermediate Planner
  • $ 2400 Starting price

Pricing listed as starting point.

Since every wedding is unique, our prices are too!

The Wedding Management Experience

With the Sea & Silk Events Team

Also known as day of coordination or month of coordination. This is an experience suited for those who need a planner’s touch to pull everything together ensuring the final details are effortlessly executed.

Highlights Include:
  • Meetings leading up to the wedding starting one month out
  • Timeline Management
  • Coordination of Vendors
  • Production Management
  • Direction of Wedding Rehearsal, Ceremony and Reception
  • Access to Honeybook sharing software for notes
  • Set up
  • Coordinator
  • $ 2500 Starting Price
  • Add Partial Planning: +$2500
    Add Design & Style: +$1800

Pricing listed as starting point.

Since every wedding is unique, our prices are too!