Wishes!

Making ordinary moments extraordinary!

What we are: Wishes! is an award winning, full service event planning, coordination and design firm specializing in

distinctive weddings. We will capture each detail and ensure that none are overlooked.

We are based in Washington state…but we love to travel. Our bags are always packed with ideas

and ready for anywhere your fabulous event will take us!

Whether you have 4 or 400 guests, our planners and coordinators will provide you with peace of mind

through the planning process and on your special day. We combine your vision with reality to create

an event that fits your style, personality, and budget. Our creative and extraordinary team has a can-

do attitude that has garnered both recognition and respect from the finest vendors and brides in the

area.

Who we are: A friendly, fun and flexible group of wedding professionals - what more could you wish for in a

planner or coordinator? Our stellar team of planners and coordinators are ready to help you plan,

coordinate and design your event. We wear many hats: planner, coordinator, designer, mediator,

and often counselor.

We create events that match your taste, budget, and personality. Our team strives to work WITH you

and your vision to orchestrate a wonderful day for you and your guests. Whether you need us to plan

the whole event or just give pointers during the planning, we're here to help you maintain sanity while

planning a memorable event.

Why you need us: Just because you have a ring on your finger, or want to celebrate a special occasion, doesn't mean

you know how to organize and execute an event. And who wants to tackle such a daunting task on

their own? Isn't the point of a celebration to enjoy and not stress over the details? We will sort

through the endless number of tasks while catering to your unique taste and budget. Our industry

relationships also pay off. Our calls always get a quick response and our clients take priority. After

seven years in the wedding and event industry, Wishes! has also earned percentage discounts with

many vendors from florists to rentals.

Where you can find us:

Weddings

Congratulations on your engagement! Let loose and enjoy the planning and this romantic day!

Being engaged is a special time and goes by so quickly. The day itself is a blur. Don't miss it by

managing your wedding and endless details yourself. Family members or friends are a traditional

option, but do you really want these special people to work on your wedding?

With Wishes! by your side you will enjoy your wedding day as a guest, without all the stresses of setting

up decorations, confirming vendors, or even taking care of minor emergencies throughout the day.

We allow peace of mind so you can focus on what's really important: your family, friends, and the

love of your life.

Packages After many years in the industry, we believe that we have created two packages that represent the

most commonly requested (and needed) services. We do believe that each wedding is unique and

deserves nothing less than personalized attention. If your needs do not fit within these two packages

we can evaluate the scope of your wedding vision...along with your style, personality, and ideas and

create a completely customized package tailored to your individual needs.

Remember…..

We collaborate! We're used to many cooks in the kitchen; weddings, especially, are a family

affair. We are more than happy to collaborate with all who want to be part of the planning.

You define our role! We will work with you to handle as much or as little of your wedding as

you wish. It's your day, your money. We're there to help you make your vision a reality. We will

partner with you in creating a wedding that will really "wow" and "touch" your family and

friends!

Coordination Package - You want to be stress free on your wedding day!

This package is ideal if you have done all of the planning and now need someone to review your

logistics and completely manage your wedding day so you, your family and friends can be guests!

This package will ensure you have a stress free wedding day and your wedding vision is executed the

way you have planned!

Planning Package - You want a partner to help with the planning, design process and provide

wedding day relief!

This package is perfectly designed for you if you are busy during the day and do not have the

necessary extra time to plan your dream wedding. Or, you need a planning partner during the

planning process. Our Certified Bridal Consultant and coordination team can research and call

vendors, visit sites and suggest creative options; all you have to do is make the final decisions. This

package provides a personalized approach to helping you plan the logistics and design of your

wedding day.

Wedding Coordination Package $795.00 - $895.00

Have you enjoyed planning your wedding, but you want to

step back while a professional brings all of your details

together? Do you want someone to manage your wedding

day, so your friends and family aren't stuck working on your

wedding day? This package is perfect for the Bride & Groom

who thoroughly enjoy the planning, but want to be stress-free

on their wedding day!

Before your wedding day:

Unlimited correspondence via email from the date you hire Wishes!

Consultation One (typically held right after you've hired Wishes!): We will discuss what has been

completed and what is still left to do. You will receive our planning packet to guide you through your

planning process

Consultation Two (typically held one month before your wedding day): We will meet with you at your

venue(s) to finalize set-up, design your tailored floorplan and begin creating your wedding day itinerary

Consultation Three (typically held two weeks before your wedding day): We will discuss your final

wedding day details and finalize your personalized wedding day itinerary

Direct your ceremony rehearsal and take anything off your hands you want transferred to your venue(s)

Vendor management:

Refer vendors (if desired)

Confirm arrival & departure times and ensure they know your venues delivery and tear down

procedures

Review all your contracts

Confirm ceremony and reception song selections with your musicians / DJ

Distribute the wedding day itinerary to vendors approximately one week before your wedding

On your wedding day:

Unlimited hours on your wedding day (we are first to arrive and last to leave)

Greet & direct your vendors upon arrival

Ceremony & reception set-up, including DIY projects/decor, programs/menus, escort/place cards,

signage, favors, guest book/sign-in table, gift table and more…

Accept any deliveries on your behalf

Ensure all your important photographs are captured

Provide a wedding day "Emergency Kit"

Troubleshoot any issues that may arise before and on your wedding day

Ceremony management:

Instruct Ushers on appropriate seating arrangements and program delivery

Cue the music

Direct your procession and ensure the wedding rings make it down the aisle

Guarantee a smooth transition from your ceremony to your cocktail hour and/or reception

Reception Management:

Coordinate the timing of your Grand Entrance, any special dances, toasts, cake cutting, bouquet

toss/garter throw and Grand Exit

Guarantee your photographer and videographer are there for all the important moments/events

Clean-up

Ensure all your personal items are packed and given to the designated person

Did you Hire a Wedding Coordinator?

YES - Some of the best wedding money we spent, hands down! Our venue offered an on-site person

as well, but they weren't going to do nearly everything we wanted (especially in regards to helping

to stage some items the way we wanted or getting things into our car after the reception, directing

the bridal party, helping store bridal party belongings, etc...). It's a lot of little things you may not

even be thinking about. I didn't have to worry about a thing the week or day of the wedding. We

also had a destination wedding so it was helpful to have a local resource to use as well for vendor

recommendations, etc...

YES - Our Wedding Coordinator provided vendor recommendations, built a VERY comprehensive

timeline and worked with each of the vendors on it. Confirmed vendor arrivals the day before the

wedding (trust me, this isn't something you want to be doing) and oversaw the rehearsal. She and

her 2 assistants worked on setting up some of the decor items we wanted at the reception (this was in

addition to the rental companies, she was on hand to make sure everything was set-up how we

envisioned w/ the rentals, flowers, etc...) We had our ceremony in another location than the

reception so they oversaw the rental companies delivery and set-up of the chairs there, did decor

set-up, etc... Oversaw the drinks/snacks we had for the wedding party since we were taking

additional pictures after the ceremony. She had her own "emergency kit" for dress repairs (my bustle

broke), band-aids (someone got cut. It was simply nice that there was someone there that would

take care of EVERYTHING you could think of or want. The list could go on. The peace of mind having

a coordinator brought to our wedding day was SO worth it.

NO - TOTALLY wish I had. I had an onsite coordinator, which I foolishly confused with a Wedding

Coordinator. By the time I realized the difference, it was too late (aka the week of the wedding.)

There were just a lot of little things that I ended up having to delegate to others that she'd have taken

care of. Bringing things from our hotel to church, church to reception, getting Bridal Party members

where they needed to be, etc.

YES - I hired a Wedding Coordinator and it was THE best money I spent on the wedding. I had so

many details (DIY programs, chalkboard menu, favors, moo cards, signing tiles, lanterns, and on and

on) and she and her assistant made it happen even though they couldn't get in the venue to set up

until a couple of hours before the ceremony/reception. She even helped me bustle my dress when

my mom couldn't remember how to do it. She coordinated all my vendors so I didn't have worry

about them showing up and if there were any problems, I honestly didn't know anything about it.

They were OUTSTANDING! I can't say that enough. We had an "on-site coordinator" that came with

the venue who was essentially worthless and if I hadn't had our Wedding Coordinator, I shudder to

think how things would've turned out.

NO - If there is one thing I wish I would have had, it was a Wedding Coordinator, and I had a small

wedding (50 guests, including bridal party). Husband-to-be ended up wearing that hat, and while he

was great, I wish he would have been able to relax. I would not have had a friend do it, my friends

wanted to be with me, getting ready and fussing over hair and make-up.

YES - I just was married last weekend and take it from me definitely hire a Wedding Coordinator!!! I

was not going to at first and like everyone else I have done everything myself as well but if it was not

for the coordinator I would have went crazy. My dad was against paying money for this as well but

after everything was over he gave her a huge tip b/c he realized that the coordinator was a life

saver. We were able to take it all in without worrying if everything was being taken care of or if a

vendor is late, so on and so on..... I would never advise otherwise do it and I promise you will not

regret it.

Wedding Planning Package $1,795.00 - $1,895.00

The below services are in addition to the Wedding Coordination package:

Unlimited progress meetings

Budget formulation and guidance

Complete wedding planning timeline

Due date reminders for each vendor

Vendor selection that fits your wedding vision, personality, and budget

o Schedule vendor appointments around your schedule

o Presence at any wedding related meetings

o Review and negotiate vendor contracts

o Ongoing vendor maintenance, including payment tracking

Comprehensive wedding design

o Invitations

o Flowers

o Textiles

o Lighting

o And more…

Menu creation

Guidance with etiquette and other formalities

Guest list spreadsheet template

Organize guest accommodations and travel, including hotel room blocks, airline and rental

car discounts

Coordinate guest and bridal party transportation

Create a detailed and informative newsletter for your wedding party and family

Organize your rehearsal dinner

~ We will ensure your wedding planning and day are joyful, memorable and stress free! ~

Do I need a Wedding Planner?

Every bride needs a Wedding Coordinator to ensure a flawless wedding day, but do you need a

Wedding Planner to help you create the wedding of your dreams?

Many couples never even consider hiring a wedding planner, not realizing that having outside help

can save time, aggravation, and even money. Here's an easy checklist to find out if you need a

wedding planner.

____ You're way behind on your checklist and schedule

____ You both work full-time jobs that will prevent you from meeting with vendors on weekdays

____ You don't have other outside help such as an involved mother, helpful bridesmaids, or

knowledgeable friends

____ You don't know many people who can give you reliable vendor recommendations

____ You are having a destination wedding

____ There are personality conflicts between the couple, their parents, and/or other people

____ You're excited to be married, but just thinking about wedding planning fills you with dread

____ You're having a very short engagement

____ You can envision your wedding, but you have no idea how to make your dreams come true

____ You can't even envision your wedding

____ You're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and generally wishing that you had decided to elope

If you've checked off one or more of the above options, you should at least investigate hiring a

wedding planner. Of course, if you're looking to save money, this may be an expense that you can

avoid. But keep in mind that because of our connections and experience we have you will avoid

common mistakes. Hiring Wishes! to plan your wedding might be the most cost-effective move in the

end.

Events

Between work and play, there are always events to plan. From the most intimate dinner parties to

blow-out bashes, Wishes! can help you celebrate any special occasion, private or corporate.

For most people, it is often difficult to find those spare minutes for planning. Events have endless

possibilities and an overwhelming list of to-dos. That's where Wishes! comes in. No matter if you have

two weeks, two months, or two years to plan your event, we can make it happen with minimum stress

and maximum enjoyment. Turn those details over to a professional and let Wishes! transform your

event into something extraordinary!

Event services are quoted on an hourly rate. Together we'll create a to-do list, and based on

experience, we'll estimate our time and give you a final proposal. We use the flat fee approach, so

you can plan your event budget accordingly and there are no surprises.

Here are just a few things we do to make every event stress free and memorable:

Overall project management

Event design

Budget management

Vendor relations & contract negotiations

Regular progress meetings

Event coordination and execution

Personal assistance and guidance

Social Events

Engagement Parties

Bachelor/Bachelorette parties

Rehearsal dinners

Housewarmings

Bridal showers

Baby showers

Birthday parties

Graduations

Anniversary parties

Holiday parties

Life celebrations

Reunions

Corporate Events

Meetings

Retreats

Grand openings

Auctions & fundraisers

Trade shows

Open houses

Client appreciation events

Company picnics & parties

Team building events

Product launches

Conferences

Incentive trips

Holiday parties

Praise

~ Krista and Eric are fantastic all around! When you choose Wishes you get 2 coordinators for the

price of one. Krista's husband Eric helps with everything, especially moving heavy stuff! They are a

great husband and wife team. We used them for their day-of package which comes with several

meetings. It was plenty of support for us. I felt like I had a coordinator through the whole planning

process even though we only did the day-of package. She has fantastic recommendations for other

vendors that she willingly shared with us. We used a very reasonably priced DJ recommended by

Krista and were happy with him. I had my own vision and did lots of DIY projects and Krista made

them all come together. She also replaced my florist two or three days before the wedding because

mine had to be hospitalized unexpectedly! She also came to my house to pick up all of our wedding

decor and beer, etc. so we wouldn't have to drop it off at the venue on the wedding day. And on

the day of she and Eric took care of EVERYTHING. While my fiance and I were off with the

photographer, Krista and Eric put together all of my ideas and followed all of my directions and

directed all of the vendors. All we had to do was show up and walk down the aisle when she cued

us. Eric videotaped the wedding for us, too, and made a beautiful edited video of the footage that

we can put to music. What a bonus! My wedding was definitely non-traditional and I never felt

uncomfortable or judged by Krista when presenting my ideas. She is very real, down-to-earth and yet

also very professional. Her services are an amazing value! I cannot imagine pulling off a wedding

without her. I cannot thank them enough! ~ Kari + Andy, August 5, 2011 ~

~ We were beyond pleased with all of the help and support that Krista and Eric provided to us! We

were planning our Guemes Island wedding while living in London, UK and the long distance made

planning logistics difficult to say the least! Krista worked with us throughout the year to address all the

little and big things we hadn't thought of and to ensure our plans for everything could come through

without a hitch. I always felt at ease when Krista said she would just handle something for us because

I knew it would get done without a problem. We also changed our minds about small details all the

way up to the day of the wedding, so it was so nice to have someone to turn to who would ensure

everything would be pulled off! We were especially grateful for Krista's calm and reassuring spirit on

the weekend of our wedding as she dealt with last minute issues without us even knowing something

could have gone wrong. We HIGHLY recommend Wishes! for your wedding planning needs! ~ Jenna + Collin, September 17, 2011 ~

~ We had a great experience working with Wishes!. Very professional and easy to work with, they

made sure all of the details came together. As a vendor, I appreciated their ability to address my

questions in a timely manner and maintain a calm presence as they coordinated the details of the

event. Everything looked amazing! Wishes did a fantastic job of putting it all together! ~ Paula, Paisley Petals ~

~ Working with Wishes! (Krista & Eric) was such a breeze. Very professional coordinators and they

made sure that the brides and groom's expectations were met and exceeded. We look forward to

working with them again in the future. ~ Jered + Ollie, Generation X Productions ~

~ Krista did a great job coordinating our wedding day! All the vendors said she was great to work

with. She was also able to get us some great discounts, which allowed us to have the wedding we

desired. With all the stress and challenges thrown her way on our big day, she handled everything

very well and our day was everything we hoped it would be!

~ Michelle + Shawne, May 22, 2010 ~

I give Wishes 6 stars out of 5. They did a wonderful job on our wedding. We could not be any more

pleased. We hired Wishes for the day of only, as I have experience planning big events. Krista and

Eric did a wonderful job tying everything together and going above and beyond what we didn't

think of. On the day of, they were there every step of the way and envisioned what we envisioned.

We didn't have to worry about one thing. What had to be done was done and looked amazing. I'm

a person of timelines.... Love to keep everything in order. They made sure that we stayed as close as

possible to this timeline. However, even if we didn't have, it would have flowed perfectly with having

the Krista and Eric duo. I would recommend them to anyone that is looking for a coordinator.

Whether it be for the day of or for the full package. They helped make our wedding be the fairytale

wedding that we imagined and so much more!!! ~ Shannon + Rick, July 9, 2011 ~

~ The Wishes! team did an excellent job organizing and controlling on the day of our wedding. Krista

provided the exact communication I needed throughout the planning process. Our florist was

recommended and the flowers were GORGEOUS. Our wedding day could have been totally

chaotic (which would have led to a stressed bride), but with the help and expertise of Wishes the day

went along without any bumps. Excellent communication! Checklists and Timelines were great and

definitely needed.

~ Stephanie + Tony, August 28, 2011 ~

~ It was such a pleasure to have worked with such a professional and down to earth company. Krista

was amazing at organizing our day and ensuring that everything ran as smooth as possible. She kept

us posted with everything that was going on, she charted out exactly what would be happening

during the day of the wedding and she even came to my rescue when an unfortunate event took

place with red wine and my dress. Her and her husband Eric did a fabulous job that day and we

were worry free the whole time. After meeting with Krista a few times, we knew that this was a job

that she enjoyed and it wasn't just a "job" to her. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator!

Thank you Krista and Eric!! ~ Heidi + Eric, September 5, 2010 ~

~ This was the best purchase of our entire wedding! Krista and her team were amazing. She took care

of everything. I felt like I could just sit back and enjoy my wedding day. They were so professional and

beyond helpful. I couldn't imagine doing my wedding without them. ~ Julie + Jesse, June 11, 2011 ~

~ Words cannot begin to express our gratitude for everything that you both did to make our day

special. From each and every little detail, to moral support and even being there in the late hours to

help us finish important details. You were there for every moment we needed you. Your

professionalism, organization and wonderful personalities made working with you both enjoyable and

a breeze. You never missed a beat! Everything looked perfect and ran exceptionally and we had the

time of our lives. We can't thank you enough for contributing to our special day." ~ Rachel + Ryan, September 12, 2009 ~

To schedule your complimentary one-hour consultation or to learn more

about Wishes! please call or email us.

We look forward to planning and coordinating your wedding or next event!

info@wishesevents.net

206.802.5904 (office)

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