Owner: Lorna Blue
Table of Content
1. Company Goals
2. Business Purpose
3. Services Provided
4. Marketing
5. Pricing
Company Goals:
Grace Unlimited Planning was established in September 2015 and the owner is Lorna Blue. The goal is to help you in planning specials events such as weddings, bridal showers, engagement parties, bachelor parties, rehearsal dinners, children parties, retirement parties, anniversaries, corporate meetings, corporate retreats, and corporate events.
Business Purpose:
To provide guidance in selection of vendors for your special day.
Services Provided:
“Day OF” wedding coordination contract, emergency services on wedding day, wedding budget packages, honeymoon, destination weddings, and other services such as floral arrangements, babysitters, music, catering, alterations, officiant, jewelry, real estate, loan information, wedding attire, ceremony sites, insurance, invitations, looking good, photography and videography,decorations, hotel accommodation, and transportation.
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Marketing:
Grace Unlimited Planning advertise on the social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and
Pricing:
There are special budget packages for weddings and services you need.
Certification:
Lovegevity’s University Certified Wedding and Event Planning
Program at University of Texas Arlington
Bridal Profile Questionnaire
- Name of Bride-To-Be______
Date of Birth______
2. Name of Groom-To-Be______
Date of Birth______
3. Current Address______
4. Future Address______
5. Income:
a. Under $30,000 b. $31,000-$50,000 c. $51,000-$75,000
d. $76,000-$100,000 e. Over $100,000
6. City of Wedding______
7. Wedding Date______
8. Time of Ceremony______
9. Time of Reception______
10. Bride’s Heritage (Optional) ______
11. Groom’s Heritage (Optional) ______
12. Wedding Budget:
a. Under $10,000 b. $10,001-$15,000 c. $15,001-$20,000
d. $20,000-$25,000 e. Over $25,000
13. Number of Guests______
14. How many hotel rooms are needed? ______
15. What type of Wedding is planned?
a. Very Formal c. Semi-Formal e. Other
b. Formal d. Informal
16. Select two words from the following list that best describes your wedding day:
a. Elegant b. Simple c. Party d. Celebration e. Grand f. Traditional g. Romantic
h. Sophisticated i. Glamorous j. Contemporary k. Hip l. Funky m. Vintage
n. Magical o. Festive p. Conservative
Wedding Planning Packages
Bronze Wedding Consultant Package - $250.00
A great package for those who just need help getting started, or at any point in the process of planning, where a little assistance is needed
Up to three hours of consultation regarding the planning
Referral to reputable vendors and advice regarding contracts
Unlimited basic email and telephone questions (long distance excluded)
10% discount on catalogue invitations (optional)
Full payment required at signing of contract
Silver Wedding Directing Package - $500.00
Perfect for those wanting professional assistance only on the day of their wedding
Review of all vendor contracts and confirmation of vendor services 1-2 weeks prior to the wedding day
Assistance in development of a wedding day itinerary
Consultant’s services on the wedding day for a maximum of 10 hours
Provision of complete wedding emergency kit
Personal management of the wedding day itinerary, vendors and the wedding party
______deposit due at signing of contract, with the remaining balance due on the wedding day (______)
Gold Wedding Consultation Package - $800.00
Full assistance with event plans, but not the wedding day directing services
Free wedding planning binder with tip sheets, questions for vendors, worksheets and timeline guides, including pockets for your contacts, pictures and other important information
Up to ten hours of consultation regarding your planning
Referral to reputable vendors, review of vendor contracts and confirmation of vendors 1 to 2 weeks prior to wedding day
Assistance in developing your wedding day itinerary
FREEwedding style consultation
One visit to your ceremony and reception venue prior to the wedding (travel charges may apply)
Unlimited email and telephone questions (long distance excluded)
10% discount on tent/canopy rent (optional)
10% discount on rentals from some of ______major supplier (optional)
20% discount on catalogue invitations (optional)
$500.00 deposit due at signing of contract with the remaining balance paid off one week prior to the wedding day
Platinum Wedding Coordination Package - $1200.00
All-inclusive wedding package
Includes all of the details of the Gold Wedding Consultation Package
Coordinator attendance and assistance at the wedding ceremony rehearsal
Coordinator services on the wedding day for a maximum of 12 hours
Provision of complete wedding emergency kit
Personal management of wedding day itinerary, vendors and wedding party
$600.00 deposit due at signing of contract, with remaining balance due on the wedding day
Civil Ceremony Data Sheet
County ______
Officiant ______
Obtain Application ______
Submit Application ______
Fees ______
Payment Option ______
Waiting Period ______
Requirements ______
Legal Age ______
Consented Age______
Proof of Identification ______
Additional Information for outside of the U.S.______
Marriage License Requirements
State of Texas
1) Do you need a Texan marriage license if you are planning to get married in Texas?
Yes, all couples must apply for and receive a marriage license from the County Clerk’s office of some county in Texas in order to get legally married in the state. Once issued, the license is good throughout Texas, regardless of where you filed your license application. For example, if you and your fiancé received your marriage license from Tarrant County, you can still get married in Houston if you choose.
2) What do you need to bring to the County Clerk’s office to get the marriage license in Texas?
You and your fiancé will need to appear together at the applicable County Clerk’s office to fill out and sign you application and pay the required license fee. Texas also requires that both applicants present either photo ID or a certified birth certificate in order to prove their age and identity when they file their application. In limited circumstances, Texas does allow marriage licenses to be issued even when one of the applicants cannot be physically present when the license application is filed. If this is your situation, your local County Clerk’s office will have more information about when this is allowed and what the proper procedures are for absentee applications.
3) When is the marriage license valid in Texas?
Texas has a mandatory 72 hour waiting period for after you file your application. This means that you must apply for the license more than three days before your wedding in order for your marriage to be legally valid. Couples who complete a state offered premarital education class can have the waiting period waived. Some other couples may also qualify to the have the waiting period waived, such as applicants who are active duty military. Your local County Clerk will have more information on the exceptions to the waiting period. After the 72 hour waiting period is up, the marriage license remains valid for 30 days. After those 30 days, the license expires and can no longer be used to legalize your marriage.
4) How much do marriage licenses cost in Texas?
Because marriage licenses are issued at the county level, the marriage license fee depends on which county in Texas you apply in. Currently, most counties charge around $70 for a marriage license. If you and your fiancé are residents of Texas, you can get a discount on your license fee by completing a premarital class that is provided by the state for free. The class is usually around eight hours long and is offered in locations around the state. Couples who complete the class are given a discount of $60 on their marriage license fee and the 72 hour waiting period is waived for them. Please visit to locate classes in your area.
5) Blood test in Texas:
No. Blood tests or medical examinations are not required in Texas.
6) Proxy Marriages:
Yes, but marriage by proxy in Texas is limited for individuals serving the military and stationed outside of the country.
7) Previous Marriages:
If either applicant has been recently divorced, the state requires a 30-day waiting period from the date of the filed divorce decree, unless waived by the court. Female applicants are required to submit a certified copy of final decree showing their restored maiden name if different from current identification.
8) Same sex Marriages:
Yes
9) Cousin Marriages:
No
10) Common Law Marriages:
Yes
11) Name Change:
Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.
12) Under 18:
If an applicant is under the age of 18, must be accompanied by one parent, to sign legal consent. A minor must have a certified copy of birth certificate, photo I.D. and Social Security card or proof of social security number. If parents are divorced, the parent granted custody must submit a certified copy of their divorce decree in order to sign consent. Please contact your local County Clerk office for additional information.
13) Absent Application:
All applicants must be present for the ceremony unless: (a) the absent applicant is a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation and unable to attend the ceremony. All other applications will have to be present for the ceremony. Absent Applicant Affidavit Application required.
14) ID Requirement:
Must have a valid government-issued picture identification:
a) Driver’s license
b) State ID
c) Passport
d) Military ID
e) Visa
f) Certified copy of birth certificate and valid photo ID
15) Residency Requirement:
You do not have to be a resident of Texas
16) Person cannot be married in Texas:
Effective September 1, 2013 – A person who is incarcerated may not apply for a marriage license.
17) Witnesses:
You do not need to bring witnesses to obtain the Marriage license.
Texas that does not require witnesses at the ceremony.
18) Officiants in Texas:
Persons authorized to perform weddings in Texas include licensed or ordained Christian ministers, priests, Jewish rabbis, officers authorized by religious organizations, justices of the supreme court, judges of the court of criminal appeals, justices of the courts of appeals, judges of the district, county, and probate courts, judges of the county courts at law, judges of the courts of domestic relations, judges of the juvenile courts, retired justices or judges, justices of the peace, retired justices of the peace, and judges or magistrates of a federal court of Texas.
19) There are two different types of marriage licenses in Texas, and basic requirements are the same for both types of marriage:
- A “Formal marriage license” can be obtained from any county in Texas and the marriage can be performed anywhere. If the marriage takes place outside of Texas, contact the appropriate state office, consulate or embassy to learn the marriage requirements for that state or country.
- A “Declaration and Registration Of An Informal Marriage (Common Law)”
An informal marriage license can be obtained and recorded by a couple who agree to be married, and after the agreement, they lived together in this state as a couple and represented to others that they were married.
20) License Validity Time:
Marriage license is valid in Texas for 90 days after issuance.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Texas Department of Health
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040
Phone: 512-458-7111
Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. For more information regarding Texas marriage license laws and records please visit
Tarrant County, Texas
Application process
Marriage license fees:
$71.00 – without Premarital Course Certificate
$11.00 – with Premarital Course Certificate
$36.00 – Informal Marriage (Common Law)
100 West Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196
817—884-1550
8:00 am – 5:00pm / Mon-Fri (except for Court Approved Holidays)
Wedding Calendar Checklist
The following checklist is designed with the (ideal) timetable of twelve months. If you’re planning your wedding on a shorter schedule, just start at the beginning of the list and try to catch up as quickly as possible. Use the boxes to the left of the items to check off tasks as you complete them.
9 to 12 months prior to wedding day:
☐Arrange a gathering for you and your parents.
☐Determine budget and how expenses will be shared.
☐Discuss the size, style, location, and scope of the wedding you want.
☐Choose a target wedding date and time. (The actual date will depend on venue availability.)
☐Create a binder to store and organize ideas, worksheets, receipts, brochures, etc.
☐Visit and reserve wedding and reception sites.
☐Meet with your officiant.
☐Start compiling your guest list to estimate head count. Consider budget when thinking about “must-invites” versus “nice-to-invites.”
☐Begin shopping for the wedding gown.
6 to 9 months prior:
☐Choose the members of your wedding party.
☐Enroll in wedding/shower gift registries.
☐Hire a photographer and a videographer.
☐Book an engagement photo session, especially if you plan to include a professional engagement picture with Save-the-Date cards.
☐Hire a caterer.
☐Hire a florist.
☐Make arrangements for music to be played at the ceremony and reception.
(Tasks might include booking a band or solo musician, hiring a DJ, choosing significant musical selections, and so on.).
☐Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. (Ask about group rates.)
☐Send out Save-the-Date cards. (Include lodging info and maps, as possible.)
☐Shop for wedding rings.
☐Select and order wedding gown, leaving ample time for delivery and alterations.☐Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses. / ☐Schedule wedding cake design appointments and tastings.
☐Start planning your honeymoon.
4 to 6 months prior:
☐Finalize the guest list.☐Order invitations (25 extra) and other wedding stationery (i.e., place cards and thank you notes).
☐Plan wedding-day beauty preparations; ask your stylist how far in advance they book wedding parties, and whether they are willing to work on the wedding site. / ☐Finalize all honeymoon plans. If traveling outside the country, arrange for visas, passports and inoculations.
☐Hire your wedding day transportation (carriage, limousine service, etc.).
☐Plan the rehearsal dinner.
2 to 4 months prior:
☐Obtain a marriage license. Bring all necessary documents.☐Order tuxedoes for the groom and groomsmen.
☐Meet with the caterer to go over menus, wine selections, etc.
☐Order the wedding cake. / ☐Order your wedding rings.
☐Confirm wedding ceremony and reception music.
☐Book a hotel room for the wedding night.
☐If you plan on writing your own vows, start writing them now.
4 to 8 weeks prior:
☐Mail the wedding invitations 8 weeks before your wedding date.☐Do a hair and makeup run-through (including wedding veil, if applicable). / ☐Confirm all transportation plans.
2 to 4 weeks prior:
☐Work on seating arrangements for the reception.☐Finalize arrangements for out of town attendants and guests.
☐Confirm details with the photographer, florist, and other vendors.
☐Have final fitting for bridal gown and bridesmaids’ dresses.
☐Write your rehearsal dinner toast.
☐Purchase gifts for the wedding attendants. / ☐Compile a list of all of the wedding vendors and wedding party, with contact information. Carry this list with you everywhere you go (just in case).
☐Communicate rehearsal dinner details to those who will attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
☐Look into where bride, groom and attendants will dress for the ceremony.
1 week prior:
☐Enclose any fees due on the wedding day in envelopes for easy distribution.☐Give the caterer a final head count.
☐Appoint a trustworthy person to bring important items (cake knife, toasting glasses, etc.) to the reception. / ☐Appoint someone to act as an “organizer” to handle any last-minute problems.
☐Review final details for those in the wedding party.
☐Get final beauty treatments (manicure, facial, massage, waxing, brow shaping, etc.)
The day before the wedding:
☐Gather together the following:☐Something old
Symbolizing continuity with family and heritage
☐Something new
Symbolizing optimism and hope for the new life ahead
☐Something borrowed
An item from a happily married friend or family member
☐Something blue
Symbolizing love and fidelity / ☐Confirm honeymoon arrangements.
☐Pack for the honeymoon.
☐Enjoy a relaxing day with family and friends.
☐Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner; give gifts to attendants.
☐Give the rings, and officiant’s fee, to the best man.
☐Try to get some rest
Wedding day:
☐Post wedding announcements in the mail.
☐Relax and remain calm.
☐Remember to eat something.
☐Allow at least two hours for getting dressed.
☐ENJOY THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT!
Day OF Contract
______Understands and appreciates the trust and confidence bestowed upon it by the client in booking______as the event date(s).
______accepts this responsibility and commits to holding the event date(s) reserved, neither considering nor accepting any other obligation that will interfere without our meeting our full commitment to you. This commitment is conditioned up on satisfactory receipt of fees set forth below.
This agreement is entered into on this ______day of ______, by and between ______, a Business, and ______, an individual.