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Lindsay contacted me about a month before her April 26th wedding to help out with Day-of Coordination. Her and her mom were most concerned about getting the centerpieces from the ceremony where they were being dropped off, to the reception. Everything else in the Day-of package was just an added bonus!

One issue that was resolved the week of the wedding was a limo change. Lindsay had some bad feelings about the company she had originally booked, and decided to go with her gut and switch to Millennium Limousine a few days (!) before the event. Shortly thereafter, she learned that the company she originally booked had a limo repossessed! I strongly believe in going with your gut when it comes to wedding issues, they are usually very accurate feelings!

Lindsay contacted her church, the Historic Trinity in Detroit, about the fact that she had hired a coordinator. However, when I called to confirm all her vendors the week of the wedding, they informed me that they do not allow planners at all! I have never come across this before, but surely they had a bad experience at some time and decided to establish that rule. I managed to get them to agree to letting me come the day of the wedding, but not for the rehearsal. I usually like to attend the rehearsal to meet the entire bridal party and family, but in this case that was just not possible.

When I arrived at the church, I pinned the boutonnieres on all the guys, answered some quick questions that the church had for me regarding the order of events, and helped Lindsay mask a cat scratch on her arm with some foundation samples I keep on hand in my emergency kit. Once her dress was fluffed and she headed down the aisle, I headed to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial to set up the reception area!

At the War Memorial, I was told that there was not enough wine to take care of cocktail hour and pouring during dinner. The beer supplier would bring additional wine, but I had to figure out who would pay for it first! After multiple phone calls, I got them the credit card information they needed (and ok’ed it with the card’s owner, of course!) so that wine service could proceed as planned. Once that was done, I set up the centerpieces, menus, favors, and votives just in time for the guests’ arrival!

The only seating issue was a mixup with the parent table, which was quickly resolved by switching it around with the table in front of it (they were different sizes), and a couple of guests showing up that did not RSVP. Most weddings have a few no-shows, so we got them into their seats for an (almost) on time grand entrance!

Their DJ, First Class Entertainment, was great to work with. They were very on top of the timeline and considerate of the couple’s wishes - two very important traits! For photography and video, they used N.E. Productions. I have not seen the final product yet, but they were easy to work with and flexible with any changes that came up before and during the wedding! For linens they used Sposa Seating, and their baker was Sweet Dreams - very tasty!

Lindsay and Christian were involved in a lot of special photos and traditions due to their Greek affiliations as well as Christian’s military service. They are both of Norwegian background as well, and played a song especially for those guests who share their heritage! It all came together very well and kept the evening entertaining throughout.

Congratulations, Lindsay and Christian on a beautiful wedding! Good luck with everything in the future!