Special Offer: Save 50% on Mary Dann's Mentorship Program in Ohio

Greetings,

Since 1991, Mary Dann-McNamee (www.marydann.com) has been planning weddings in Southern California, Oregon, New York, Canada, and now Ohio! She has been a member of Association of Bridal Consultants since 2003. She is extending a once in a lifetime opportunity for near by wedding professionals to follow her around while she plans and executes a 150 person wedding in Chagrin Falls Ohio, in 2 months.

A three-day Mentorship Program for those of you who are seriously invested in improving your professional event planner skills. Shadow Mary and learn first hand for a full day of pre-planning details (January 14th and 15th in Chagrin Falls, Ohio), at the rehearsal and welcome reception (February 25th) on an actual wedding day (February 26th ) . The experience encompasses, but is not limited to, the following:

Pre-planning Day (January 14th) at the Venue, Hillbrook Country Club

Learn how to put together contracts, budgets and detailed wedding checklists for clients

Begin to understand the process of event day timelines, which list all pertinent information required for a flawless event

See a sample Selected Vendor Referral List, learn about the dynamic between vendors and planners and how to maintain a successful relationship with them

Observe the way Mary handles her business with the venue, vendors and menu tasting

View samples of printing - Save the Dates and Invites, ceremony seating cards, etc.

See how Mary keeps client files in order by organizing vendor info, correspondence, notes, etc.

Rehearsal Day:
Meet and greet with the bridal party and their families at the wedding ceremony location, St Joan of Arc Church

Help collect all wedding day items ie. Guest book, toasting glasses, programs, placecards, etc.

Observe Mary as she organizes the bridal party, music, ceremony details

Observe Mary as she manages the Rehearsal Dinner and welcome reception at The Hillbrook Country Club



Wedding Day:

Observe Mary's direction of bridal party, family and guests as the day progresses

Assist in transportation of bridal party and guests ie. Shuttle services and schedules

Help oversee setup of ceremony site ie. Programs and guest book in place, name cards on chairs, special items for ceremony in place

Understand the process of the day's setup and timing ie. vendor arrivals, ceremony setup, reception completion

Get an overall view of the behind-the-scenes action and how Mary prioritizes where to be and when to be there

In the bridal suite, help Mary get the bride get into her dress and veil

Understand the importance of how to accommodate and ensure the comfort of each guest

Greet guests as they enter, making sure they feel welcome and taken care of

Help manage the photo guest book making sure pictures get taken, guests are signed in, etc.

Watch Mary as she organizes the bridal party and gets everyone down the aisle on time

Assist in setup of reception site ie. Placement of menus, placecards and favors, make sure tables, chairs etc. are arranged according to diagram, etc.

Guide guests to the reception site once ceremony has concluded

See Mary coordinate special dances and toasts, making sure that important people ie. Family members, photographer, videographer are present when they take place

Secure and pack up all extra items at the end of the night ie. Extra favors, menus, programs, placecards, etc. and put gifts in the proper location

Help decorate bridal suite with candles, petals, bubble bath, cake, champagne, etc.

Mentoree to provide own airfare and accommodations. In addition, contact Mary Dann-McNamee directly for more information at m@marydann.com. This offer is only open for the next week and will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. The mentorship fee is $1,500. (1/2 due once you have been approved and the remaining balance due 2nd week of February).

Much Gratitude,

Mary Dann-McNamee