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Shandra Cornelia
Certified Wedding & Event Planner
Miami Dade College-Wolfson Campus
954 471 9037
Table of Contents
Company Description
Vision
To create memorable, creative and joyful moments for people celebrating in beautiful destinations.
Mission
Values
Creativity, good customer service, dedicated, detailed oriented
1-year goal
5-year goal
Meet the planner
Meeting process
Event planning services
Wedding Consultancy
Bridal Profile Questionnaire
Wedding Party Checklists
Company Description
Eventiveis a destination events company.
Ever dreamed of tying the knot or celebrating a special occasion on a beautiful Caribbean beach or at a Fairytale castle in historical Amsterdam? Eventive can help you let your dreams set sail!
Eventive specializes in Caribbean & Latin American destinations as well as the Netherlands, but with our knowledge of the travel and hospitality industry and our adventurous spirit, any destination you dream off we can make a reality come through for you.
Eventive is there to provide full assistance from A to B in arranging events and or travel details for destination events.
Eventive will be offering the following services:
Destination weddings; planning and consulting
Bachelor or Bachelorette parties & getaways
Wedding proposals
quinceñera celebration trips
family reunions
Incentive trips.
Vision
To create memorable, creative and joyful moments for people celebrating in beautiful destinations.
Mission
Values
Creativity, good customer service, dedicated, detailed oriented
1-year goal
Attend at least 1 bridal show
Book at least 5 weddings
Have positive reviews published
Have good website traffic
5-year goal
Increase website traffic
Book atleast 10 weddings or events per year
Meet the planner
Shandra Cornelia, is a Certified Wedding and Event planner, and has a Bachelor in International Hospitality & tourism Management.
Shandra was born on the island of Curaçao, and has lived, worked or studied abroad in the Netherlands, the US and the Bahamas. She has over 6 years of experience working in the events and hospitality industry.
She has helped organize destination weddings in the Bahamas, worked as an event coordinator for a Destination management company and in Catering event sales on the island of Curaçao.
Shandra speaks English, Spanish and Dutch fluently in addition to her native language Papiamentu. Her language skills make it easy for her to communicate and liaison with different vendors in different destination; which is why she is the perfect person to help you arrange your event in a destination with local vendors.
She has a great eye for décor & style, is detail oriented, outgoing, approachable, pragmatic and passionate about events.
Meeting process
Client meetings will be held at a restaurant or coffee place until we have a physical office, and we will offer complimentary coffee and pastry.
Client will leave with a Bridal folder including
Business card
Price list of packages and description of each
Preferred vendors
Bridal party checklist
Marriage License Requirements
Bridal year to day checklist
Event planning services
RELAX, We do it All Event planning package US$ 2000.00
For our full service package we will be there with you from the beginning till the end. This package includes:
Wedding design and theming set up
Wedding vendors and venue selection
Site inspections
Budget management
Planning of logistics, time line and set up
Travel & Accommodation arrangements
Rehearsal
Unlimited phone calls or emails or consultations during regular business hours weekdays and Saturdays
Day of Coordination
Just a bit Event planning package US$ 1250.00
Wish to do some things on your own? No problem we will be there to guide and assist where needed.
Advice on venue selection and theming etc.
Budget management
Site inspections
Planning of logistics, time line and set up
Up to 100 hours of phone calls and email
Day of coordination
Day of Coordination
Our day of coordination service is available to customers who have arranged it all but want someone to coordinate everything on Day.
Meeting with vendors 3 months prior to event date
Planning of logistics, time line and set up
Rehearsal
Wedding Consultancy
For couples who wish to DIY or have a family member organizing their wedding but would like professional advice from a certified wedding planner, consultation Q&A sessions can be scheduled for $ 30.00 per hour, based on a minimum of 2 hours.
Bridal Profile Questionnaire
Brides Name: ______
Address: ______City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______
Phone: ______Email: ______
Grooms Name: ______
Address: ______City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______
Phone: ______Email: ______
Additional Responsible Party Info
Name: ______
Address: ______City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______
Phone: ______Email: ______
Religious Beliefs (optional) ______
1. Date of Event: ______
2. Package: ______
3. Budget: ______
4. Quantity of Guests: ______
5. Ceremony Start Time: ______
6. Reception Start Time: ______
7. Type of wedding planned? ______
(Very Formal, Black Tie, Formal, Semi-Formal, In-Formal)
8. Wedding Theme: ______
9. Wedding Colors: ______
10. Wedding Flowers: ______
11. Invitation Style: ______
(Traditional Wording or Contemporary Wording)
12. Ceremony Location: ______
(Indoors, Outdoors, Church, Banquet Hall)
13. Name of Officiant(s): ______
(Contact Information: Phone and Email)
14. What type of decorations will be used for the Ceremony? ______
______
15. How many Brides Maids, Including Maid of Honor______
16. How many Groomsman, Including Best Man______
17. Will you have a flower girl? How many? ______
18. Will you have a ring bearer? How many? ______
19. Bridal Gown Color? ______
(White, Off-white, Cream, Other)
20. Bridal Gown Style? ______
Silhouette: (A-line, Empire, Basque Waist, Empire, Sheath, Mermaid)
Sleeve Options: (Strapless, Spaghetti, Off Shoulder, 3 Quarter Length, Cap,
Fitted Point)
Neckline: Halter, Scoop, Round, V-neck, Plunging, Sweetheart)
21. Will you wear a Bridal Veil? What style? ______
(Cathedral, Chapel, Sweep, Ballet, Finger Tip, Elbow, Mantilla, Fountain,
Fly Away, Blusher)
22. Bridal Accessories? ______
(Garter, Jewelry, Purse, Gloves, Jacket)
23. Bridal Shoes? ______
(Heels, Sandals, Sneakers, Boots)
24. Men’s Attire? ______
(Tux, Suit, Casual)
25. What type of transportation will be used? ______
(Boat, Plane, Limo, Private Car, Bus, Taxi)
26. Reception Location: ______
(Indoors, Outdoors, Resort, Banquet Hall)
27. What type of decorations will be used for the Reception? ______
______
28. What type of Food will be served? ______
29. What type of Beverages will be served? ______
30. Will you have a bar? Type of Service Provided? ______
(Hosted, Partial Hosted, Pay)
31. What style of Cake will you serve? ______
32. What flavor of cake will you serve? ______
33. What flavor of frosting will be on the cake? ______
34. Will you have a cake topper? ______
35. What type of Music at the ceremony? ______
(DJ, Live Music, Other)
36. What songs will be played? ______
(Guest Arrival, Ceremony Line Up, Precession, Entrance of Bride, Recession)
37. What type of Music at the Reception? ______
(DJ, Live Music, Other)
38. What songs will be played? ______
(Receptions Begins, Grand Entrance, First Dance, Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Dance, Garter Toss, Flower Toss)
39. Will you have a photographer? ______
Other Services
Bachorlette/ bachelor Party $ 450.00
Arrange theming
Plan games
Decoration and styling
Arrange goodie bags
Planning of Rehearsal Dinner $ 400.00
Venue selection
Catering arrangement
All logistics and planning
Day Of Services Contract
This Agreement is made this ______day of______, __.
Bride’s Name: ______
Groom’s Name: ______
Address: ______
City______State ______
Home Phone: ______
Other: ______
Date of Event: ______
Package: “Day of” Service
Name and Location of Event:
______
Number of Guests: ______
Services Provided
• Consultation with bride and groom-$30.00 per hour
• Preparation of wedding day itinerary-$200.00
• Confirmation of arrangements with vendors-$55.00
• Attendance at and overseeing and directing the ceremony and
reception (Up to 10 hours)-$350.00
• Additional Time $25.00 per ½ hour
Cancellation Policy
In the event the services of the Wedding Planner are no longer
Required (cancellation of the wedding, etc.); a percentage of the
Deposit will be forfeited, as set out below:
100% of the deposit if the event is cancelled within 3 days of the signing
Of this contract.
25% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 4-15 days of the
signing of this contact.
50% of the deposit if the event is cancelled between 16-30 days of
the signing of this contract.
100% of the deposit if the event is cancelled after 30 days of the Signing of this contract.
Total
The client agrees to the total fee as outlined above and to a payment schedule as follows:
$______.
Payment Schedule
10% of total fee as deposit upon booking
50% of outstanding balance due: ______/______/______
Outstanding balance due two weeks prior to event date:
______/______/______
I/We agree to the terms and conditions as set out above
______
Wedding Formula Budget Sheet
Target Budget______
Category / Percentage % / Target $ / Actual $Attire / 5-15%
Ceremony / 4-8%
Decorations / 2-3%
Flowers / 10-12%
Gifts / 2-3%
Honeymoon / 5-15%
Marriage Prep / 2-3%
Miscellaneous / 8-15%
Photographer / 7-10%
Reception / 40-60%
Rentals / 3-5%
Stationary / 4-5%
Transportation / 2-5%
Videographer / 5-7%
Wedding Bands / 2-5%
Wedding Planner / 8-12%
Total: ______Total: ______
Notes: ______
Marriage license requirements
PLEASE NOTE ALL DOCUMENTS NEED TO BE HANDED IN TO THE CIVIL REGISTRY AT A MINIMUM OF TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Steps: Documentation Process/ Requirements for Curaçao’s Civil Registry
• Send a cover letter addressed to the civil registry as a marriage petition with your wish to get married.
Letter should state:
Desire to get married in Curaçao
Name of the venue with date and time of the wedding
Bridal couples name and signatures with copies of passports
Six witnesses must be present for the actual on location ceremony.
All witnesses must provide:
Copies of theirspassports or drivers licenses
Must be older then 21 years of age
Original documents of the below need to be presented with the proper certified Apostille seal, and documents shouldn’t be older then one year.
Original Birth certificates of the couple bearing the signature of the State Registrar and can be obtained at the Division of Vital Statistics
Single Paper of the couple notarized (unmarried status) by the civil registry
Certified copy of the divorce decree (if applicable) or if you need a certificate stating that you did not remarry after your divorce or after you became a widow (er)
After all documents are sent to the civil registry in Curaçao, they will follow up by sending a mail approving your request for getting married.
When you arrive to the island a cash payment of $307.58 will need to be paid to the civil registry in Antillean guilders in the amount of 547.50.
Please keep a photocopy of all the documents you are sending for your records
Please send all your documents to: Civil Register Office (Kranshi)
Attention: Mrs. Frans
Addres: Roodeweg # 42, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles
Tel (599-9-) 4341627 - (599-9-) 4341628 - (599-9-) 4341600- Fax (599-9-) 4618166
Civil Ceremony Data Sheet
County:Obtain Application: / Online / In-Person / Phone / Mail / Other
Submit Application: / Online / In-Person / Phone / Mail / Other
Fees:
Payment Options: / Cash / Check / Credit Card / Debit Card / Other
Waiting Period:
Validity Period:
Requirements
Age:
Residency:
Proof of Identification: / Driver’s License / Passport / US Military ID
State ID Card / Alien Registration / Other
Medical:
Other Information:
Office Location / Address / Email / Phone / Hours
Notes:
Wedding Party Checklists
Maid of honor
- Go with bride to look for her gown, if she ask, and help shop for the bridesmaids’ dresses.
- Schedule dress fitting and carry out any other tasks assigned by the bride.
- Get the bridesmaids on point for hair and make-up.
- Be by her side at the altar.
- Prepare a toast to the bride and groom.
Best Man
- Get any payments to the efficient, musician, or other participants from the groom.
- Help the groom get dress
- Take charge of the ring(if no ring bear)
- Make sure the groom has the marriage license with him.
- If there is a ring bear, check in to make sure the child knows what he needs to do.
- Escort the maid of honor down the aisle.
- Stand by the groom’s side while waiting for the ceremony to start.
Bridesmaids
- Offer to help with pre-wedding tasks.
- Scout out bridesmaid dresses, shoes, jewels, and other accessories.
- Run last minute errands.
- Be on time for make-up
- Be a trooper, no matter how stressful the ordeal becomes.
Groomsmen and Usher
- Being on hand throughout the wedding day, and keeping an eye on proceeding.
- Handing out of service sheets to guests when they arrive and leading them to their seats.
- Letting guests know, on arrival, about any photographic or phone restrictions.
- Escorting the groom’s parents and the mother of the bride to their seat.
- Ensuring guests know where to go after the ceremony.
- Giving the ceremony officiate the fee or donation.
- Be on time for photo.
- Obtain all necessary travel documents for honeymoon.
- Scout out hotels for out-of-town guest.
- Arrive at ceremony site at least 1 hour early.
- Bring marriage license to ceremony site.
- Stand to the left of the bride in the receiving line.
Flower Girl
- Attends rehearsal with parent
- Arrive 1 hour before ceremony
- Precedes the bride and her father in the processional, while scattering flower petals.
Ring Bearer
- Attend rehearsal with parent.
- Arrive 1 hour before ceremony.
- Precede the flower girl in the processional carrying the wedding rings on a pillow.
Mother of the Bride
- Assist bride in the wedding gown
- Help with guest list
- Help record gifts receive
- Assist in details ceremony
- Arrive dressed before the bride and bridal party
- Bring the guest book or unity candle to the ceremony
- 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
Father of the Bride
- Purchase or rent wedding attire
- Ride with bride to the ceremony
- Escort bride down the aisle on left arm
- Stand with the MOB in the receiving line
Mother of the Groom
- Assist in compiling guest list
- Purchase a dress that is complimentary in color to the MOB dress
- Plan rehearsal dinner
- Arrive 1 hour before the wedding start
- 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.
- Does mother-son dance with groom.
- Attends post wedding brunch
Father of the Groom
- Assist in compiling guest list
- Purchase or rent wedding attire
- Pay for and host the rehearsal dinner
- Arrival 1hour before the wedding
- Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinner.
- May travel to ceremony with the groom and the best man.
- May escort wife to her sear 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 at 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.
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