Renewal Planning

The Look

Modern and simple, with a touch of natural.

A modern wedding is all about exquisite simplicity—embracing a minimalist mindset to make maximum impact. Meticulous attention to detail is the cornerstone of this less-is-more approach. City dwellers, urbanites and design lovers often gravitate toward a contemporary wedding theme, which embraces a few carefully curated details to make maximum impact.

Color Options

With these, I want to also add gold. Adds a bit of shimmer. I really like the idea of allowing the flowers to push the colors instead of forcing colors throughout. White table cloth with the flowers, with touches of gold. Especially if we have an outdoors event, would take away from the nature colors.

Blush and Green Colors
Baby Pink and Lilac Colors
Pastel Rainbow Colors

Details Guests will Actually Remember

  • A well-made website (Clear communication is key.)
  • Delicious food
  • Great music
  • A beautiful venue
  • Tasty drinks
  • Unique entertainment and activities
  • A schedule that runs smoothly
  • Reliable transportation
  • A happy couple

Details & Vendors

Date: May 6, 2028

Guest Details

Venue Location
Venue TBD
Start Date: November 2026

Wedding Planner/Coordinator
Vendor TBD
Start Date: November 2026
Discuss booking with our pick.

Officiant
Pastor Danny Clemens

Photographer
Vendor TBD
Start Date: November 2026

Caterer
Vendor TBD (Unofficially Joe’s KC)
Start Date: January 2027

Drink Package
Vendor TBD
Start Date: January 2027

Music/DJ
Vendor TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Attire
TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Hair, Nails & Makeup
Hair TBD (Unofficially Christina Marin for hair)
Start Date: May 2027

Makeup TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Nails TBD (Unofficially Soho Nails)
Start Date: March 2028

Lodging
TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Florist
Vendor TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Stationery
Design TBD, completed by Amber
Start Date: May 6, 2027
Finalize Website: January 6, 2028
Save the Dates: January 6, 2028
Invitations: March 6, 2028
Programs: April 6, 2028

Baker
Vendor TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Rentals
Vendor TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Decor
Vendor TBD
Start Date: May 2027

Seating Charts
Start Date: April 2028

Vendor Meal Notes

  • Vendor meals are dishes served to professionals who are working on the vow renewal day for the majority of its duration.
  • Many catering companies have a standard vendor meal or will serve the same food the guests had since they’ll have extra portions. (Ensure you speak with your caterer about what their plan of action is so you can relay this information to your vendors.) Whether it’s family-style, a hot buffet or tacos from a food truck, a tasty vendor meal is a great way to show appreciation for your pros’ hard work.
  • The cost of vendor meals will vary across the industry by market just like the average catering cost, but can generally range anywhere from $30 to $90 per person. It’s wise to ask your caterer upfront so you don’t have a surprise bill at the end.
  • Once you’ve decided on your pros, go through your vendor checklist to ensure you speak to every person listed above about their vendor meal preferences and dietary restrictions. Jot down this information before or immediately after you finalize your contract with them so you can tell your catering team when the time comes (about five months out from the event).

Vendors that will Expect a Meal

  • Photographer
  • Videographer
  • DJ
  • Band
  • Band sound techs
  • Planners and designers
  • Any reception entertainment vendors

Vendor Tipping

15-25%

  • Wedding Planner – 15-20% of total services
  • Hairstylist – 15-25% of total services
  • Makeup Artist – 15-25% of total services
  • Waitstaff & Bartenders – 15-20% of food and drink fee
  • Transportation Company – 15-20% of total free
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$50-$200

  • Coordinator – $50-$150
  • Photographer – $50-$200 x number of team members
  • Videographer – $50-$200 x number of team members
  • Florist – $50-$200
  • Cake Baker – $50-$200
  • DJ – $50-$150

$50-$100

  • Officiant
  • Photo Booth Attendant

$20-$30

  • Attire Alterations

$10-$50

  • Musicians – $15-$50 x number of musicians
  • Delivery and Setup Staff – $10-$50 x number of team members

$1-$5

  • Parking Attendants – $1-$5 x estimated number of cars

Thank You Note Template for Vendors

Dear [Name],

Thank you so much for being part of our vow renewal day! We loved getting to work with you to bring our dream to life. We appreciate your help in creating unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime. [Address specific moments here.]

Our love and gratitude,

Tracy and Amber

Useful Wedding Inquiry Email Templates

Dear [venue manager’s name],

I hope this email finds you well. I’d like to introduce myself and my husband as we’re both interested in your beautiful venue for our upcoming vow renewal. We’d like to host the event on May 6th, 2028 and want to know your availability.

If the venue is available, can you send us everything we need to know about the pricing, specifications about guest list size and other important details for booking with you? We are also interested in scheduling a venue tour, so please let us know what dates and times are best.

If the venue isn’t available for our preferred date, what days is the space free?

We appreciate your time and consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Best,

Amber & Tracy

Hello [planner’s name]!

My husband and I discovered you through [how you found them], and we’re obsessed with your amazing work! We would love it if you could help us plan our dream wedding.

Here’s some information about our celebration:

  • Our vow renewal date is May 6th, 2028.
  • Our vow renewal is [venue’s name] and is located in [venue’s location].
  • Our guest count is [your guest total].
  • Our preferred start and end time for the vow renewal is [your tentative vow renewal timeline].
  • Our vow renewal theme is [describe how you want your wedding to look and attach a document with examples if necessary].

We would love to meet with you and speak about your services, and pricing and have a more in-depth discussion about our special day. Please let us know if you need any more information from us, and we hope to hear from you soon!

Thank you in advance for your help,

Amber & Tracy

Dear [photographer’s name],

My husband and I are excitedly planning our vow renewal, and we saw your gorgeous work on [where you found their photos]. We would appreciate your help capturing our special day. Our event will be on May 6th, 2028 in [your wedding location] between [your possible wedding times] and will include [number of guests] of our loved ones.

We kindly request the following information:

  • Your availability for our preferred date.
  • Your pricing information for your services.
  • Additional details we should be aware of before booking with you.

If our vow renewal sounds like something you’re interested in helping us with, we would love to meet with you in person. Please let us know the best dates and times to make that happen.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to you potentially joining us in our adventure!

Sincerely,

Amber & Tracy

Hello [makeup artist’s name],

I saw your work on [where you found them] and couldn’t wait to reach out to you! I’m looking for a makeup artist to do [describe, in a few words, how you want your makeup] for my vow renewal on May 6th, 2028. I am getting ready at [venue’s name] around [start time for the day]. Not only would I love for you to do my makeup, but I would also like you to service my [name the other people who’ll need makeup].

Are you available on my wedding date? If so, please send me your rates and any other important information I should know. Thank you in advance!

Best,

Amber

Dear [florist’s name],

My husband and I were looking at [how you found them] and were amazed by the beautiful arrangements you made. Because of this, we knew we had to contact you for our vow renewal on May 6th, 2028. Our event is at [venue’s name] and we want to have [describe, in a few words, what kind of flower arrangements you want] with [the names of some of the flowers you want] included, if possible.

Please let us know if there’s anything other important details you need from us and if you’re able to work with us for our vow renewal. Thank you!

Best,

Amber & Tracy

Dear [wedding vendor’s name],

My name is Amber, and my husband’s name is Tracy and I are in the process of planning our vow renewal. I’ve done hours of research and believe you’re the best [vendor’s specialty] in the industry. [Describe why you love their work in one to two sentences.] I would be ecstatic to have you join our team of pros for our vow renewal.

Please let us know if there’s anything other important details you need from us and if you’re able to work with us for our vow renewal. Thank you!

Best,

Amber & Tracy

Hello [wedding vendor’s name],

We hope you’re doing well! My husband and I wanted to reach out again about your services because we can’t imagine our vow renewal without you. Here is a number, [your phone number], to call us if that’s a quicker and easier form of communication for you.

Please contact us at your earliest convenience!

Best,

Amber & Tracy

Other Vendor Details

How to Choose Vendors

  • Don’t forget about your budget
  • Skipping vendor research
  • Ignoring contract fine print
  • Booking vendors too lte
  • Waiting to place a hold on our date while we narrow our search
  • Not hiring a planner
  • Ignoring professional advice
  • Booking a venue before establishing a guest list
  • Choosing the cheapest option
  • Lack of communication
  • Ignoring compatibility
  • Lacking a team mindset
  • Letting others make decisions
  • Trying to do everything at once
  • Forgetting to have fun