Mid-South Wedding & Event Planners' leads a team of wedding
professionals who together bring you immeasurable
experience in coordinating special events and weddings
both large and small. Lynda Jones-Owings has planned/coordinated
many weddings and receptions; will bring you a wealth
of knowledge from the most talented service providers
that will fit within your budget. Just think of us as
your personal assistants. We will provide you with all
the necessary information required for your function.
Mid-South Wedding & Event Planners' is a member of the
Association of Wedding Professionals (AWFPI), the Association
of Bridal Consultants (ABC)and the Better Business
Bureau (BBB); the worlds largest
wedding association. This will allow us to bring
you the latest in wedding trends and an ethical oath to
bring you the best in wedding planning services.
Memphis has a variety of
planners to choose from. When selecting
the planner for your special wedding day think
of the type of service that you will receive.
Make sure your planner is educated in her area
of expertise. Ask if she is associated
with a well none association such as the
Association of Bridal Consultant, which has been
in existence since 1955. It is important that
your planner is educated because the industry
changes daily.
Essences' of the Mid-South is coming to Olive Branch, MS
to accommodate brides, The Venue is being
renovated and will open May 1st. The Grand Opening
date has not been set as of yet; due to contruction.
WEDDING PLANNING
A professional coordinators job is to
make sure every detail of your wedding goes as planned.
She will go over the details from the beginning before
you arrive at the church to after the reception, leaving
you with an itinerary for the wedding & reception. This
itinerary will be followed on your wedding day as
planned, making changes in the middle of the ceremony is
not recommended, and can causes problems that gives the
appearance of an unorganized wedding & reception.
Everyone has a part in making sure things go as planned
between you and your professional coordinator.
First, your job is to explain to your
wedding party that you have hired a professional
coordinator to insure that your special day is
illustrated just as you have dreamed and planned.
Discuss with them that you would appreciate it if they
would follow the direction of the coordinator regardless
of how they think something should be done.
Your professional coordinators job is
to rehearse your ceremony with your bridal party before
the wedding day. At the rehearsal it is the duty of the
bridal party to take direction from the coordinator in
accordance to the wedding. Each detail will be rehearsed
from start to finish. When selecting your bridal party
it is important that you let them know what is expected
of them and it might require a lot of practice and time,
because you want your wedding to go just as you and your
professional coordinator have designed.
Remember that it is the duty of the
coordinator to accommodate you in any way possible,
however it is not the duty of the coordinator to force
the bridal party to practice or to reprimand the bridal
party. Most importantly on rehearsal night make sure
that everyone involved in the ceremony is present at the
rehearsal so that it can actually be a complete
rehearsal of your ceremony. It is highly recommended
that whoever is playing the music and or singing should
attend the rehearsal. Once you receive your itinerary
for the Wedding and Reception and you agree upon it that
is the agenda that will be followed.
DECORATING
How to Choose a Wedding
Decorator
Many brides find amazing ideas in
bridal magazines, and at other friend’s weddings.
Whether it's a ceiling draping with lights, a head table
and cake table lit up with beautiful sheer fabrics and
fancy clusters of bows and flowers, or a pretty backdrop
behind the head table with lots of lights and greens and
flowers, something wonderful happens when guests enter a
reception hall, finished with glamorous detail.
Although many brides think it might
be fun for them to decorate the banquet room, the
reality is, it takes a lot more work than one realizes
to achieve a professionally decorated atmosphere. It
isn't easy to find all the accessories at affordable
prices. Most brides also underestimate the final cost
that the "list of incidentals" amount to for a first
time decorator. When you think about the time and effort
it takes to decorate an entire hall, added to all the
other stress of planning a wedding, it becomes obvious
that hiring a professional decorator is a sensible
choice.
What You Should Look For?
A good decorator will respond to your
call quickly and set up a meeting, either at your home,
their place of business, or at your wedding venue. A
professional decorator will consult with you to
determine your vision for a perfect day. Offer options
to customize the decorating to match your style and
taste--not just a wedding in a box with few or no
choices. The decorator should also offer you helpful
tips on how to get the most for your money.
You should expect to see a portfolio
of the decorating done for other clients and a list of
references that you can contact. A good decorator will
do a site inspection to determine what will work, and
take necessary measurements. A great decorator will not
promise anything that can't be done. A reputable
decorator will send or e-mail the bride and groom a
proper contract itemizing each item and price, outlining
the payment schedule and cancellation policy. Remember,
a contract protects you. A responsible decorator returns
phone calls promptly during the planning process
answering your questions or concerns and is respectful
of your time. A good decorator arrives on time prepared
with all items, equipment, experience, knowledge and the
staff required to complete the job.
A great decorator will have the décor
completed long before the guests arrive. No preparation,
tear-down work should be seen by anyone at the wedding
reception. The only thing a bride and groom are
responsible for is to walk into a beautifully decorated
reception hall and gasp with delight when they see their
vision become a reality. And finally, when your
beautiful celebration comes to and end, you and your
groom, the wedding party, family and guests should leave
with just the memory of a wonderful day.
OUR MISSION
The most
valuable part of our service is that we come to you
with the ultimate in decorating ideas. You will have
numerous ideas to choose from. Our goal is to create
a unique event that fits your personality and taste.
We will accomplish this within your budget, while you
relax and enjoy the day. Whether you are planning an
elegant, themed, or an intimate event, we will work
with your imagination and guide you through that perfect
event..."An Affair to Remember."
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