Pure Bliss Wedding and Event

About Pure Bliss!

Pure Bliss Wedding and Event is a full-service planning company. We can help you not sweat the small stuff or plan for your event for beginning to end! A little bit about me, I am 19 years old and I have finally decided what I wanted to do in life! I want to pursue my career as a wedding and event planner because I love watching peoples dreams come true! Yes I am one of those people that cry at weddings... There is nothing I love more than to watch two people make their commitment to be together for the rest of their lives! I love to plan, As a child I literally planned every detail of everyday. Themed Parties are my favorite parties! You can literally make ANY day a PARTY!

My business plan is going to start with me getting my LWPI certification in wedding and event planning and then moving to where I will begin my business and start actually getting real clients! Eventually I'd like to have other things to offer my bridal clients like venue options by yours truly!

Pre-Planning Services divided into 3 packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
"Day of" Services divided into 3 packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
DIAMOND packages that include both Pre-Planning and "Day of" Planning
DIY Decorations, signs, shirts, koozies, and so many others!

Marketing Plan

Bridal Questioner

Name of Bride: Name of Groom:

Service Requested:

“Day of” wedding

Full planning services

Other:

Wedding Date:City of Wedding:

Street Address/P.O. Box:City:

State:Zip:

Phone Number: Work Phone:

Email:

Wedding Info:

Budget:Number of Guests:

Outdoor? Indoor?Buffet?Seated:

Color Scheme?

If no color scheme picked, favorite colors?

Least favorite colors?

Do you want a themed wedding? What theme?

Decorations preferences?

Favorite Flowers?

Music?

Please circle the following you would like to know more about:

Bridal shopsDecorationsDIY DecorationsPhotographer

EventsRelationship educationInvitationsSpecials

Make-upHairWedding CakesFloristGifts Jewelry

ConsultantsTuxedosEntertainmentRentalLimos

Contract for Services

Name of Package:

Description of Service Basics As a consultant my role includes:

  • [ hrs] consultations with you via telephone/email
  • Assistance in budget determination and breakdown as needed
  • Discussion of theme, color, style and complete wedding design
  • Research of wedding professionals in each category that fit your event style and budget and to provide you with suggestions and guidance in making the final selections
  • Attendance at [ ] vendor appointments of your choice
  • Up to [ ] hours of professional in-person consultation time throughout the planning process

As Wedding Day Coordinator my duties include:

  • Visit to both ceremony and reception sites prior to wedding
  • Development of a detailed wedding timeline and floor plan for contracted vendors and bridal party
  • Follow up telephone calls to all contracted vendors 1 – 2 weeks before wedding day
  • Wedding Rehearsal Supervision ([ ] hours maximum)
  • On-site coordination and supervision at the ceremony site and during the reception for up to [ ] hours on the day of your wedding
  • An additional event manager, on site, the day of the wedding

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 your responsibility to provide me with contact names, telephone numbers and any scheduled timetables for all service providers involved in the wedding ceremony/reception no later than 14 days prior to the wedding or upon the signing of this letter.
  • 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, nonperformance, 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 & PaymentSchedule 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 of agreement
$______due on ______(Date)
$______due on ______(Date) (ten days prior to your wedding date)

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 [14] 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 GodIf 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.

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,

__Pure Bliss Wedding & Event by Abbi Gass_____

Accepted:

Bride’s signature ______

Groom’s signature ______

Date: ______

Wedding Party Roles

Maid of Honor:

  • Helps the bride select bridesmaids’ attire.
  • Helps address invitations and place cards.
  • Attends as many prenuptial events as possible (i.e. engagement party, showers)
  • Organizes bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Usually gives and individual gift to the couple.
  • Makes sure that all the bridesmaids, the flower girl, and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal, and the ceremony on time.
  • Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner.
  • Walks in processional and recessional.
  • Holds the groom’s wedding ring.
  • Helps with the bride’s gown.
  • Arranges the bride’s veil and train before the processional and recessional.
  • Makes sure the bride’s gown is “picture perfect” throughout the day.
  • Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony.
  • Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate.
  • Stands in the receiving line.
  • Keeps the bride on schedule.
  • Helps the bride change into her going away clothes.
  • Takes care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the reception.
  • Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.

Best Man:

  • Organizes a pre-wedding party for the groom.
  • Coordinates the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.
  • Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included in the rehearsal dinner.
  • Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time.
  • Makes sure the groom’s wedding related expenses are prepared (Officiant fee, tips, etc.)
  • Makes sure the groom has the marriage license with him.
  • Delivers any payment to Officiant, sexton, and ceremony musician(s), as prearranged.
  • Enters the sanctuary with the groom.
  • Takes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring.
  • Makes sure all ushers are properly attired and in place on time.
  • Walks in the recessional.
  • Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate.
  • Drives the bride and groom to reception, if no driver is hired.
  • Helps welcome guests at reception.
  • Offers first toast to bride and groom at reception.
  • Dances with the bride, maid of honor, mothers, and single female guests.
  • Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon.
  • Gathers up and takes care of groom’s wedding clothes after he changes.
  • Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or perhaps drives them to next destination.

Bridesmaids:

  • Assist the Maid of Honor as requested.
  • Attend as many prenuptial events as possible.
  • Possibly host or co-host a party or shower (optional)
  • Assist the bride with errands.
  • Contribute to bridesmaids’ gift to the bride. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.
  • Are expected to attend the rehearsal and are included at the rehearsal dinner.
  • Arrive at dressing site promptly.
  • Walk in processional and recessional.
  • Possibly participate in receiving line.
  • Dance with ushers and single male guests.
  • Help gather guests for the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet toss.
  • Participate in bouquet toss, if single.
  • Look after the couple’s elderly relatives or friends.
  • Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.

Groomsmen and Ushers:

  • Participate in party for the groom, if there is one.
  • Contribute to the ushers’ gift to the groom. Usually gives an individual gift to the couple.
  • Expected to attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner.
  • Review any special seating situations with the head usher before the ceremony begins.
  • Greet guests as they arrive.
  • Seat the eldest women first if a group of guests arrive simultaneously.
  • Ask guests whether they are to be seated on the bride’s side or the groom’s side.
  • 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).
  • Walk to the left side of a male guest.
  • Hand each guest a program when they are seated.
  • Put the aisle runner in place after guests are seated and before the processional begins.
  • Know the order of seating per tradition such as special guests, grandmothers of the bride and groom, and bride’s mother last.
  • Remove pew ribbons, one row at a time, after the ceremony.
  • Close windows and check pews for programs or articles left behind after the ceremony.
  • Are prepared to direct guests to the reception site (having extra maps available, if used)
  • Dance with bridesmaids and other guests at the reception.
  • Look after elderly relatives or friends.
  • Participate in garter ceremony, if there is one, and encourage other single men to participate.
  • Coordinate return of rented apparel with head usher or best man.
  • Pay for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding.

Flower Girl:

  • Dress and accessories should be paid for by her family.
  • Attends the rehearsal although she usually does not attend the rehearsal dinner.
  • In the processional, walks alone directly before the bride and her father.
  • Often scatters petals from a basket she holds, although this is sometimes too overwhelming a responsibility for a young girl to manage in front of a large group of people. It is usually easier for her to carry either a small basket of flowers or a tiny nosegay of flowers similar to those carried by the bridesmaids.
  • In the recessional, walks with the ring bearer, directly behind the couple.
  • The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the bridesmaids to look after the flower girl, to be in charge of checking her appearance and making sure she is present for formal pictures, helping her manage her food at the reception, and escorting her to the ladies room

Ring Bearer:

  • His attire should be paid for by his family.
  • Attends the rehearsal although he usually does not attend the rehearsal dinner.
  • He immediately precedes the flower girl in the processional.
  • Carries either the actual rings or a facsimile of the rings (often a practical idea), on a white or satin cushion. If the rings are genuine, they should be fastened to the cushion with a very thin thread or placed over a firmly fixed hatpin. The best man takes the rings from the cushion at the right moment.
  • Walks with the flower girl in the recessional, directly behind the bride and groom.
  • The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the ushers to look after the ring bearer, to be in charge of checking his appearance, making sure he is present for formal pictures, helping him manage his food at the reception, and escorting him to the men’s room.

Mother of the Bride:

  • Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity).
  • Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions.
  • Usually contributes to the wedding budget.
  • Assists the bride in putting together the family’s guest list.
  • Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions.
  • May help bride to shop for wedding gown and accessories.
  • Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the groom about formality).
  • Along with the maid of honor and bridesmaids, may plan and host bridal shower.
  • On wedding day, help bride to get ready.
  • May accompany daughter and husband to ceremony.
  • Walk in recessional with husband following wedding party.
  • Greet guests in receiving line.
  • May be announced along with husband.
  • Sits in an honored place at parent’s table.
  • May assist with coordinating vendors.

Father of the Bride:

  • Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity).
  • Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions.
  • Usually contributes to the wedding budget.
  • May select hotel for out of town guests and reserve a block of reduced rate rooms.
  • Rents own formalwear (work with couple to coordinate with wedding party).
  • Helps pick up out-of-town guests from airport. May also arrange transportation to and from wedding.
  • Typically travels to ceremony with the bride.
  • Walks daughter down the aisle.
  • Gives the bride away during the ceremony.
  • Escorts the mother of the bride out following the wedding party.
  • Greets guests in the receiving line.
  • May be announced with wife at reception.
  • May make a welcoming speech.
  • Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table.
  • Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makes his speech and the groom responds.
  • Dances with the bride.
  • May take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception.

Mother of the Groom:

  • Contacts the mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted (or plans a celebration if you have met).
  • Attends (first) engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one.
  • Along with husband, may host an additional engagement party for the groom’s side of the family.
  • Usually contributes to wedding budget.
  • May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions.
  • Helps group to put together family’s guest list.
  • Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions.
  • May help bride shop for her wedding gown.
  • Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with mother of the bride about formality).
  • Along with husband, plans and hosts the rehearsal dinner.
  • Escorted out following the wedding party and the bride’s parents.
  • Greets guests in the receiving line.
  • May be announced with husband at the reception.
  • Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table.
  • Does mother-son dance with groom.
  • Attends post-wedding brunch (if held)

Father of the Groom:

  • Attends (first) engagement party, if the bride’s family hosts one.
  • Along with wife, may host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family.
  • Along with wife, may contribute to the wedding budget.
  • May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions.
  • Rents own formalwear (after talking with couple to coordinate with wedding party); attend fittings as needed.
  • Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinner.
  • May travel to ceremony with the groom and the best man.
  • May escort wife to her seat right before the mother of the bride is seated.
  • Escorts mother of the groom out after wedding party and bride’s parents.
  • Greets guests in the receiving line.
  • May be announced with wife.
  • May make a welcoming speech.
  • Sits in an honored place at the parent’s table.
  • May toast the newlyweds.
  • May settle final bills with wedding vendors.
  • Attends or hosts post-wedding brunch.

Preferred Vendors

The barn by two brothers:
Fort Smith AR.
Weekday Rate: $150 per hour Monday-Thursday
Weekend Rate: $2,000 Friday and Saturday
*includes access to property for bridal pictures*

Bonneville House
Fort Smith AR.
The house has hosted weddings, receptions, bridal luncheons, bridal showers, wedding rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, private bachelorette celebrations, and bridal portraits.

Adelaide Hall
Fort Smith AR.
Food Menu:
Full food and beverage service with bartenders and servers.
7,000 sqft facility with a 960 sqft dance floor.
Maximum capacity is 250 for a sit-down dinner(using the dance floor for tables) and 350 for a reception with limited seating.
Can divide up the space to create a meeting room in one area and a reception or dinner in the other.
Room charge for events Monday through Thursday $250
Room charge for events Friday through Sunday $300
*Room rental minimum food requirement 500.00*
Most audio/video equipment is available for a minimal fee.

Michael’s Mansion
Fort Smith AR.
5 different packages depending on how many people your part has.
2-10:
10-20:
25-35:
40-50:
2-200:
Add ons: