Project 1 Josette Zidor July 2015

Project 1
Josette Zidor
July 2015
H E P RO P O S E D, A N D S H E S A I D,
YES!
AMANDA AND BIKAS
ABOUT THE COUPLE
Amanda Shull was born and raised in New Orleans. She loves the sun, rosé wine, and jambalaya with shrimp. Amanda studied psychology at Ohio State and Tulane University. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Amanda found herself in New York where she completed her PhD at Columbia University. Bikas Tomkoria is from California. He loves music, science and history and always makes room for dessert. Bikas programmed computers in Silicon Valley before moving to New York in 2005 to earn his MBA at NYU. FIRST DATE/PROPOSED
LOCATION
Amanda and Bikas met in September 2012. Their first date was at Beecher's Handmade Cheese in New York's Flatiron neighborhood. As a couple they have traveled together to India, Peru, France, and England. On March 28th 2015, Bikas proposed to Amanda on the West Balcony of a very crowded Grand Central Station
BRIDAL PROFILE SHEET
WEDDING BUDGET
The Sand Castle hosts one wedding at a time providing the perfect
SAND CASTLE
setting
of exclusivity. Our guests receive the ultimate treatment upon arrival
with the
meticulous, intuitive service, and award winning cuisine we offer.
Inspired by the
Chateau’s in Europe, the venue offers classical ambiance, service and
sophistication.
We guarantee that your guests will be astounded by our attention to
detail and our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients
possible. Gluten free, vegetarian or
any other special requests will be gladly accommodated by our
Executive Chef, John Arenth.
We will go as far as passing seconds after dinner to satisfy everyone’s
palette and appetite.
Our goal is that every single guest dining with us will have the ultimate
Sand Castle
505 Franklin Ave,
Franklin Square NY 11010
Tel: + 516.354.7263
Fax: + 516.354.7274
Email: info@sandcastlecaterers.com
experience.
$25,000 for 200 guest
food /open bar and
cake
Two Maitred’s, two bridal attendants and one server per table all on
hand
to make your wedding day a dream come true
A PLACE ON THE LAKE
The Place on the Lake features a gracious ballroom,
beautifully manicured grounds with romantic winding
pathways and a gorgeous lakeside reception area. Our
creative chef will enhance your ceremony with
perfectly prepared cuisine, creating a stunning menu
from only the freshest, most delicious seasonal
ingredients. Our experienced wedding planner will
take care of every detail, no matter how small, and
our professional staff will see to you and your guests’
every need.
At The Place on the Lake, it’s all about you and your
special day. We only host one wedding at a time to
create the spectacular day you so deserve.
16 Patrick Street, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Telephone: (732) 297-1500
FOUR SEASONS
From the moment you engage Four Seasons
Hotel New York, one of our on-site
wedding professionals will be your dedicated
contact to handle all of your weddingplanning needs. Working with you or your
wedding consultant, your Four Seasons
wedding specialist will help reserve your
dates, plan the schedule of events and
coordinate your menu, décor and other
details – designing the wedding of your
dreams.
Four Seasons Hotel New York
57 East 57th Street
New York
New York 10022 Tel. +1 (212) 758-5700 Fax. +1
(212) 758-5711
$85,000 for 200 guest
food and open bar
VENUE QUESTIONS
1.Ask about the size and particulars of the facility
Can the facility comfortably accommodate the size wedding and number of guests you are planning?
Does it have handicap access?
Does it have air conditioning?
Is there a room available for the bride to use during the reception to change clothes or just freshen up?
Can you have your ceremony in the venue and how and where will it be?
What is the cost for setting up the ceremony seating?
2.Ask about your date
Is it available?
Ask if there are any other events or weddings booked for that day.
3. Ask about the decor of the facility
If you haven’t seen it already, ask to see pictures of the facility as it would be set up for a wedding.
Can you make any changes?
Make sure that if there are certain decorations that you see now and like, that they will still be available on your wedding
date.
Ask if they are doing any remodelling or redecorating from now until your wedding day. You don't want construction
going on during your reception.
4. Ask about the number of hours
Most receptions last between 5-7 hours.
Ask how many hours you will have for your reception. Some facilities will give you four hours and charge you
additionally (sometimes another $500) for every additional hour.
5.Ask about Money
How much is the total rental fee?
And specifically, what does the price include?
Ask about the deposit, how much and when is the balance due?
Ask if they have any "wedding packages". Sometimes facilities will offer a wedding package including food,
flowers, wedding cake and even a limo. Although you limit some of your choices, it can save you time and
money!
6.Ask about any extra charges
If it’s a community centre or historic venue, do you have to rent chairs and tables, and if so, is this an extra
charge?
What about linens and glassware are they included?
Is there a cake cutting fee?
What about a corking fee? (When you purchase your own alcohol for the reception, a corking fee is sometimes
charged for each bottle of liquor opened.)
7.Ask about the food
If the facility is a hotel or restaurant and will provide the food for the wedding, make sure that you’ve had an
opportunity to sample the food and talk about menu choices.
If you choose a location that requires an outside caterer, ask if you’re required to choose from their approved
list or can you choose any caterer?
8.Ask about alcohol and bar service
Does the facility provide the alcohol and bar service or do you bring your own alcohol?
Do they supply the bartenders or do you hire them?
Are there any restrictions about the type or quantity of alcohol to be served?
Do they require a cash bar or is an open bar an option?
Ask about their liability insurance and if it is sufficient for your size wedding.
9.Ask about entertainment
Make sure the dance floor is big enough to accommodate your guests.
Ask the facility manager to show you where the band or DJ would set up their equipment.
Make sure the facility can accommodate them adequately.
10.Ask about parking
Is it readily available?
Do you need to hire a parking attendant or valet? Are there any events (i.e. festivals, parades, sporting events) that
will make parking difficult for your guests?
11.Ask about any restrictions
FB Warning: Because of liquor by-laws, ask your reception venue if you can give wine or other alcohol
as favours/bomboniere. Some allow it and some don't.
Ask if there are any restrictions in regards to using the facility. For instance, some historical sites have certain
restrictions or rules regarding smoking, lit candles, and alcohol.
A M A N DA A N D B I K A S W E D D I N G
STYLE/THEME
Wedding theme-Minimalist, Modern Chic with Hollywood Glam; (Formal attire for Guest)
Color Scheme, Off-White, Gold, Navy Blue,
Ceremony Décor-monogrammed floor runner
Cake- Five Square tier of buttercream with gold dust and decor
Reception Décor- off-white wall to wall pipe and draper,, gold chiavari chairs, off white sofas
with navy, gold and off white pillows, Off-white Roses and Tulips Phalenopsis Orchids, off-white
Acrylic Dance floor
Bridal Bouquet- Flowers-Nosegay Arrangements of white lilies and rose
Table Setting/ Centerpieces- off white candelabra, ,mirror table top, decanter of old age
whiskey, rum, in each table, assortment of Swarovski Crystals candle holder, off-white linen, gold
beaded glass charger, off-white plates with gold rims, wine glasses, clear and blue, forks and knife,
gold
Table numbers- Carved off –white marble table number
Escort Display & Cards- big gold elephant and candles
Bridesmaid Bouquet- Flowers-Nosegay Arrangements of white lilies and rose
Favors- Box filled with two monogrammed champagne glasses, a bottle of champagne,
macaroons, tea bags, picture frame and candles
Bridesmaid/Maid of Honor Gift-Monogrammed tote bags with robe/pajama set, toiletries,
make-up set, emergency aid kit and hang over kit, wine bottle and chocolates, monogrammed
slippers, earrings, hair accessories (hair brooch)
Best Man/Groomsman Gift- organic shaving kit/cigars/whiskey bottle , socks
Groom’s Gift-Cigar Room at wedding with Cigar maker teaching guys how to roll a proper cigar
and grooms cake
WEDDING INVITATION
SAVE THE DATE
DIRECTIONS TO CEREMONY
RSVP
GIFT REGISTRIES
Hermes
Bergdoff Goodman
Barneys
Kate Spade
Macy’s
Tiffany’s
Gift Library
West Elm
Crate and Barrel
Target
Home Depot
Bed bath and Beyond
William & Sonoma
Restoration Hardware
Bloomingdales
H& M Homes
WEDDING DRESSES
CEREMONY DRESS
Front of Dress
Back of Dress
SHOES
Christian Louboutin (Ceremony) $2995
Christian Louboutin (Reception) $1295
EARRINGS
Ceremony
Reception
Vale
Hair Brooch
Cartier Bracelet
Something Blue
GROOM
White Tuxedo/Black Bowtie
Shoes/boutonniere
WEDDING PARTY
Bridesmaids
Maid of Honor
ACCESSORIES
Maid of Honor
Earrings and
shoes
Bridesmaid hair
clip, earrings and
shoes
BEST MAN/GROOMSMAN
Navy blue Tuxedo/black bowtie
Shoes/off-white boutonniere
F L OW E R G I R L S
D R E S S E S / AC C E S S O R I E S
Dresses
Ballet Shoes, Hair Bow Tie and Diamond earring
RING BEARER
Tuxedo/Bow Tie
Shoes
EMERGENCY KIT
Ladies
Men
Additional Emergency Kit
BRIDE/GROOM
Bride, Maid of Honor and Flower
girls will arrive in white Mayback
Groom, Best Man and ring bearer will
arrive in blue Bentley
BRIDESMAID/GROOMSMAN
Bridesmaid will arrive in a
White Range Rovers
Groomsman will arrive in a
Blue Range Rovers
CEREMONY TIMELINE
Begin Video/Photography
Air from Suite for Orchestra No.3 will be playing‐Bach
String Quartet playing Pachelbel Canon in D
Here Comes the Bride from Lohengrin
Music Stops
Music starts(Wedding Marh by Felix Mendelssohn
Cermony Timeline
Time Frame
Action
3:30pm‐4:45pm Guest Arrives
Groom and Best Man take Positions(pre‐
processional music)
4:45pm
Procession Begins (Chosen music 5:00pm
playing)
Bridesmaids
Maid of Honor
Ring Bearer
Flower Girls
Entrance of Bride with Father (Chosen music)
5:10pm
Bride and Father of Bride Proceed
All attendants turn toward officant to 5:15pm
begin
Priest Introduction
Remove Veil
Vows
Exchange of Rings
Reading
6:00pm
Recessional Music
CEREMONY DÉCOR/MUSIC
4 piece string quartet playing during the
ceremony
No décor in the church except for
monogrammed floor runner with
Amanda and Bikas initials
RECEPTION TIMELINE
Begin Video/Photography
Jazz band playing and singing all Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald , Tony Bennett Songs at reception hall while guest are entering Time Frame
Reception Timeline
Action
6:05p‐7:00pm
Cocktail Hour Pictures with couple, attendants Church/Reception grounds 6:05p‐7:00pm
and parents
Guest sit down for 7:00pm‐7:15pm dinner
Bridal Party 7:15pm‐7:20pm Introduction Mr and Mrs 7:20pm‐7:25pm Introduction
Newlyweds First At Last ‐Etta James
7:25pm‐7:30pm dance
7:30pm
First Course Served
Cirque De Soliel Entertaiment
7:50pm‐8:15pm Perfomance Second Course is Served/Toast by 8:15pm ‐9:00pm Best Man
Main Entrée is 10 piece band playing 9:00pm‐9:45pm served
9:45pm
Cutting of Cake
10:00pm
Cake Served
Dancing (Cigar Bar and whiskey DJ playing
10:15pm‐2:00am tasting optional)
ESCORT CARD TABLE
The Groom is Indian, therefore wanted to
incorporate his deity god, which who is called
Lord Ganesha an elephant. The most widely
worshiped Hindu god deity is Lord Ganesha: The
Elephant God. He is one of five prime Hindu
deities. Ganesh, as he is commonly called, is an
elephant-headed god who has an extensive legend.
He represents "perfect wisdom" and is highly
loved and worshiped by his devotees. Ganesh is
considered to be the "remover of obstacles" and a
"bestower of prosperity
A gold sequined elephant
on the escort card table
surrounded by candles of
different sizes
Different options for escort
cards; Frame, Chair with
favor escort card or Keys
WEDDING MENU
MENU
RECEPTION DECOR
Monogrammed napkins
for drinks at bar and on
dessert table
Off-white pillows
Navy blue pillow
Off-white rental chairs and sofa
and dance floor
Wall to wall pipe and drape,
gold chairs
Gold pillows
Off-White white sofa
(display is tan color) in
cocktail and reception
area
S A M P L E TA B L E / S E AT I N G
ARRANGEMENT
Place setting
Seating for Guests
Gold rim wine
glasses
TABLE SETTING
Marble Table
numbers
Blue Wine glasses, Tulips
and Roses
Swarovski
Crystals candle
holder
Decanters with
whiskey
Off-White
Candelabra
Gold beaded
charger
Off-white plates with
gold rims
Gold fork and knife
TABLE SETTING 2
Mirror table top
Assorted Gold /offwhite vases on tables
and sofa area with
tulips and roses
Off-white Sequins table
covers
Folded blue napkin
with menu tucked in
ENTERTAINMENT
Cigar/Whiskey tasting room
10 piece band playing during
third course dinner
Jazz singer and band during
cocktail hour
Aerialist performance during
between first and second
course
D.J for dancing
until 2am
Whiskey
Cake for
groom.
Grooms
favorite
drink
C A K E / D E S S E R T TA B L E / C A N DY BA R S E T- U P
A cake for each table
(20 cakes) 2 tier
Dessert/Candy bar
FAVORS
Grooms (Monogrammed traveling bag with shaving kit)
Bridesmaid (Monogrammed Totes with goodies inside)
inside
GUEST FAVORS
Box filled with two monogrammed
champagne glasses, a bottle of
champagne, macaroons, tea bags,
picture frame candles and more.
ESSAY
The couple is planning a summer wedding in New York City because most of their friends and family live in the
surrounding boroughs of Manhattan. They choose a black tie affair, because of the time the wedding is
commencing. The bride was adamant about the color palette of wedding, because she loves navy blue and he loves
off-white. However, I suggested adding gold to the scheme because since it was a modern, glamour chic wedding
theme; why not add the royal gold color. Subsequently, we looked for décor that were gold, navy and off-white for
the reception only. However, there were no decoration at the church because; St. Patrick Cathedral requires
minimal decoration due to its lavish details. Furthermore, we incorporated gold even in the escort card table, as you
see in previous slides, we added an elephant. Since the groom is Indian, we wanted to encompass his culture into
the wedding.
According, to the groom, the elephant is a deity god in their culture that represents luck and stability. Furthermore,
as you see in the presentation, we dressed the best man and groomsmen in Navy blue tuxedo, the bridesmaids in
off-white gowns; the rental cars were either off-white for the bride or blue for the groom. The reception décor was
my favorite because; I and the bride decided that we wanted to add texture to the room, by adding different
textures. Therefore, we added gold beaded chargers, off-white plates with gold rims, blue, gold rim and clear wine
glasses. The utensils were gold, but the napkin we kept blue. We added two tone gold/off-white vases for the
flowers, off-white candelabra. The cocktail was served outside the venue, therefore we rented sofas and coffee
tables that were off-white, but added all different texture of blues, gold and off-white pillows. In addition, we
rented abstract shapely looking chairs to give it a funky, modern chic, but glamorous at the same time. Overall, the
décor was amazing according to the bride, groom and guests.
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