EVENT Planning Investment

Smiling Through Chaos will take your vision and run with it. As little or as much involvement as you want to be a part of the decisions, Smiling Through Chaos will be your go-to for everything involving your event. Trust us and we will deliver (or over-deliver!).

Our Founder, Amanda Hudes, is more than just a Planner, but your advocate and your friend as well.

wedding planning Services Offered - detailed pricing is below:

Full Service Wedding Planning

Partial Planning

We also offer Month-of Coordination if our schedule allows for it. This begins at $3500 + travel. Please inquire for details.

ALSO AVAILABLE:

If Smiling Through Chaos is planning your wedding, we can also plan your rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch, too.

Inquire for rates here.

event planning Services Offered - detailed pricing is below:

Full Service EventPlanning

detailed wedding planning investment pricing

Full service wedding planning

  • This is our most POPULAR service. We create the vision, handle the stress, and allow you to truly ENJOY your experience.

    This service was designed for couples who want their entire wedding day planned from start to finish - Smiling Through Chaos takes care of all of the details, allowing you to focus on enjoying time with your guests and with each other.

  • Referring and helping to choose a venue and ceremony location, including on-site visits with the couple

    Color palette creations

    Creating a vision of fabric and design elements and working with you to choose what feels right for your special day

    One Lead Planner for 10 hours on the wedding day (additional hours offered as well)

    For weddings 100ppl+, one assistant for approximately 5 hours , otherwise $100/hr

    Efficient emails and phone calls to discuss details with you and make sure you are feeling great

    UNLIMITED emails (within reason)

    Coordination of guest transportation to and from venue(s)

    Management of vendor arrivals, departures and day of

    Creation and management of full timeline, which will be approved by you and distributed to all vendors

    Discussion and review with each vendor via email and phone calls

    Coordination of ceremony and vendor cues

    Coordination and management of toasts

    Attendance to wedding party and special guests

    Distribution of final payments and gratuities to vendors and needed

    Assistance with decor prep, including set up of Day-Of details (ex: guest book, place cards, ceremony programs)

    Vendor referrals: florists, photographers, videographers, transportation, hotels, etc.

    Scouting locations for venue options

    Overseeing and managing your budget, advocating and negotiating for you

    Meeting with all vendors either in person or over phone/Skype/Facetime

    Fashion styling: Bridal dress and bridal party shopping (includes up to 7 hours, with additional hours to be discussed) for Wedding / Personal Fashion Styling for the event host + one additional person for Other Major Lifetime Events

    Offering advice and guidance, while making every effort to keep your stress levels low and a smile on your face.

    One additional in person meeting closer to the event date

    Assisting in setting up of decor on event day, including one or more assistants on the day of

    *Rehearsal coordination, RSVP management and Seating arrangements available as add-on as well.

    *Travel additional

  • Your investment with Smiling Through Chaos for Full Planning is 15% of your total budget for your big day.

    *Outdoor weddings at estates will have an additional charge for the extra labor throughout the week of the wedding.

  • Payment in full.

    If payment in full is unable to be provided, another option is offered: 50% retainer with monthly payments splitting out the balance; a $500 administrative fee will be added into the monthly payments.

 

partial planning

  • For couples who’ve already selected some of their vendors but need help adding that extra “something” to their day, Partial Planning from Smiling Through Chaos is the best option. Our most popular service offered in Partial Planning is “All Decor + Month-Of -Coordination.”

    This is also for couples who are more hands off since Partial has limited number of hours included.

  • We take on a certain number of Partial Planning clients per year since we specialize in giving our clients the true VIP service with Full Planning. For those who have already booked several vendors but need the real look and feel of the day created, the is the service for YOU.

    Partial Planning begins at $10k.

  • Payment in full.

    If payment in full is unable to be provided, another option is offered: 50% retainer with monthly payments splitting out the balance; a $500 administrative fee will be added into the monthly payments.

detailed EVENT planning investment pricing

FULL SERVICE PLANNING FOR OTHER EVENTS: 

Smiling Through Chaos can plan your memorable baby and bridal showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays and milestones, anniversary parties, retirements, and surprise parties.

  • (All + travel)

    If under 45 days, a $500 rush fee will be added.

    For all large-scale events, including bar and bat mitzvahs and Sweet 16s, your investment with Smiling Through Chaos is 10% of your total budget (minimum $80k / $150k city) - reception only

    For more intimate events, your investment with Smiling Through Chaos begins at $6500 / $10k city. Please inquire for a more detailed quote for YOUR event.

    EVENTS:

    Birthday Celebrations and Milestones

    Anniversary Parties

    Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

    Sweet 16s

    Bridal Showers

    Baby Showers

    Surprise Events

    Have a different type of event than what you see listed? Let’s chat!

  • Payment in full.

    If payment in full is unable to be provided, another option is offered: 50% retainer with monthly payments splitting out the balance; a $500 administrative fee will be added into the monthly payments.

    *Travel additional

Learn more about our event planning services

additional services unique to smiling through chaos:

 

Smiling Through Chaos offers what most planners don’t: expert nutritional and exercise counseling, stress relief/wellness plans, and an empathetic shoulder to lean on and cheerlead you through your event planning experience.

Amanda Hudes is a Behavior Change Specialist and a Health Counselor who offers a range of wellness services to her event and wedding clients.

Customized Nutrition Services, Personal Yoga, Exercise Motivation and Plans, Fashion Styling, Reiki and other Relaxation Techniques for bride and wedding party also available. Inquire for rates here.