FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We understand that every couple has different needs, so to better serve you we offer three different planning packages: month of planning package, partial planning package, and a full planning package, all of which include day of coordination. We also offer floral design, and have in house speciality linens and decor.

  • We currently have three lead planners on the Brittanie Raquel Events team: Brittanie, Kinsey, & Roxanne. On your wedding day, you will have one of our lead planners + at least one associate planner onsite. With our current team, we are able to plan and coordinate up to 2 weddings a day, depending on the location of the wedding and the logistics of other weddings already on the calendar.

    To learn more about our lead planners, click here!

  • Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and we do not take that lightly. The connection and trust we build between each couple as well as their vendor team over time is something that couldn’t possibly happen in just one day. Our couples come first, and we feel that we could not give the attention of detail and level of experience our couples deserve in a Day-Of Coordination Package.

    If you are looking for a package that gives you Day Of Coordination + the time with our team to help execute those final details and prepare you for your day, our Month of Planning Package is perfect for you. To learn more, click here.

  • Depending on the package our clients choose.

    Our Full Planning & Partial planning packages, we will assign your Lead planning, within a month of booking those services.

    Our Month of planning package, we assign our Lead Planning 90 days from the wedding date.

  • There are so many benefits to working with our BRE in-house florist, but the top reason is cost.

    We don’t charge any additional fees such as delivery, and premium floral prices. Plus, working in house gives us the flexibility and ease to work within your budget. Our floral minimum starts at only $1,500 and overalls cost range between $2,500 - $3,500, whereas most florist start at a $4,000 minimum.

    To learn more about our floral services, click here.

  • Absolutely! Our goal is to make your dream wedding come to life and our team will work with you to make that happen all while staying within your budget. To give you an idea, our average wedding budgets that we work with are anywhere from $30K - $60K.

  • Of course, we call this the wedding day Bible (Kidding, but not really ;) ) The timeline is important to stick to as it makes the day run smoothly and ensures that all special moments are captured day of.

    We coordinate with all vendors up to 2 weeks in advance to the wedding day and we also are the ones to greet them upon arrival on the wedding day to make sure they have everything they need. Throughout the wedding day, our team ensures that everyone is sticking to the timeline so that everything is on time or if need be, we can also adjust accordingly if things run behind or if you want more time for certain things, such as photos.

  • Yes! We work very closely with so many vendors, and are here to help you find the right vendor(s) that fit your budget, style, and provide you with the best services! We also love meeting and working with new vendors, so if you have a favorite vendor you’ve been dreaming to work with and we haven’t worked with them yet, we can’t wait to meet them! At the end of the day, we want you get the best services for your wedding, so, with that being said, we highly recommend hiring professional vendors to ensure you receive the utmost exceptional service. 

  • All of our planning packages include our team to be onsite services for 12 hours. If needed, extra hours are available to add on to your package for an additional cost.

  • To officially book with our team, we require a 50% retainer fee and the final balance is due 90 days prior to the wedding date.

  • Absolutely! We are FOR our couples and want to make sure their wedding day is THEIR day (not your mom or your best friends). We also work closely with your vendors, and if necessary, will have those hard conversations and make sure your voice is heard and your wedding day is exactly how you envisioned it to be.

  • Yes! Typically all vendors will already be paid prior to the wedding day, but if you have any final balances to be paid or want to distribute any tips, just make sure to give the payments to your lead planner and we will make sure those vendors receive them on the wedding day.

  • Possibly. We add on additional fees, for travel, 2 venue locations, larger guests counts or extensive decor. The details surrounding these additional fees will be talked about in your initial wedding consultation, which you can schedule here.

  • As the top Wilmington wedding planners, we are professional problem solvers; it is a huge part of our job.

    Our team has planned and executed hundreds of weddings over the years and we have seen it all (we should honestly write a book). With years of experience, we know how to wear all different hats from preparing for unforeseen events, family dynamics and the drunk groomsmen who has had one too many drinks. We handle the stress and fix any problems that might arise on wedding day, all while having a smile on our faces.

  • Of course! No one can better sell our services than our past couples and the amazing vendors we have be able to work with. You can find testimonials on our “love letters” page linked here. As well as on Google, The Knot, and Wedding Wire.