I had previously booked a wedding on October 18th when Lana contacted me last year searching for a Day-of coordinator. Fortunately, I have phenomenal people that work with me and Katie took on the responsibility of lead coordinator for Lana and Keith. I was there for everything leading up until the wedding day, and here is what Katie has to say about the wedding day itself:
“My assistant and I arrived at Laurel Manor bright and early to set up Lana and Keith’s luncheon reception. Lana was an amazing DIYer, and had made her own photo centerpieces as well as an amazing, hand painted monogrammed banner for the head table. We also set up her scrumptious looking candy buffet, decorated her cake table with rose petals, and got everything in order for the reception. Since Lana and Keith had such a tight wedding day schedule, we wanted everything to be all ready for the reception well ahead of time.
After getting the reception ready, we headed over to the church where we set up more amazing DIY items that Lana had made, including lighted pew bows and a gorgeous hand painted, monogrammed aisle runner. After seeing the bridal party down the aisle, I headed back to Laurel Manor while my assistant stayed at the church to help pack up Lana and Keith’s stuff. Back at Laurel Manor, I made some final touches to the reception set up, synced schedules with the banquet manager and the DJ, and got Lana’s hostesses set up to run her Polaroid guest book station. Guests started to arrive followed shortly by Lana and Keith. Laurel Manor served a delicious lunch followed by cake and ice cream, and then Lana and Keith danced with each other, their parents, and their bridal party. After about an hour of open dancing, guests began to leave. My assistant and I loaded up Lana’s parents’ cars, and the reception was over by 4 pm. This was the first luncheon wedding that I had been to, and seems like a great way to have an elegant reception while still saving a lot of money!”
Congratulations Lana and Keith on a beautful wedding day, we all wish you the best of luck and happiness in the future!
Thanks Ladies!!! You all did a fabulous job. Keith actually said “Those ladies were priceless…I’m glad you got them.” That is HUGE coming from him. We appreciated all of your hard work and I love your pics. LOL!!