PROJECT 1

Corina Avendao

Planning a
Wedding

WEDDING
C a r l o s M a rr u j o
and
Le s l i e Av e n d a o
April 22, 2015

Carlos and Leslie met in junior high. They were friends for
6 years before Carlos finally asked Leslie to be his girlfriend.
They dated for 4 years and then on one special night he asked
Leslie to be his wife. After several year of being best friends
they are ready to spend the rest of their lives together.

Name of Bride-to -be: Leslie Avendao

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Date of Birth: 10/07/1994

Name of Groom-to -be: Carlos Marrujo

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Date of Birth: 07/31/1993

Current Address: 3200 N Alamo Rd,

Edinburg, TX 78542
Age: 18-25
Income: $75,000- 100,000
City of Wedding: Valley
Wedding Date: April 22,2015
Time of Ceremony: 4:00 P.M.
Time of Reception: 5:00 P.M.
Wedding Budget: $50,000-$55,000
Number of Guests: 200
How Many Hotel Rooms are Needed: 15
What Type of Wedding is Planned: SemiFormal
Words that best Describe Your Wedding:
Romantic, Vintage and Simple

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15. How many bridesmaids, including the

Maid of Honor? 4-6
16. How many groomsmen, including the
Best Man? 4-6
17. Will you have a fl ower girl? How many? 1
fl ower girl
18. Will you have a ring bearer? Yes
19. What is your favorite primary color? Blue
20. What is your favorite secondary color?
Green
21. What is your favorite intermediate color?
Teal
22. What is your favorite achromatic color?
Brown
23. What is your favorite pastel color? Peach
24. What is your favorite accent colors? Tan,
Taupe, and Champagne
25. Favorite Gown Designers? Not Sure
26. Wedding Gown Color? Natural White, or
Ivory

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27. Wedding Gown Style?

Length? Full

Fabric? Organza

Silhouette? A-Line

Sleeve Length? Cap

Neckline? Bateau

Headpiece? Headband

Veil? Cathedral

Bridal Shoes? Strappy Sandals

Accessories? Jewelry and Garter

28. Stationary

Paper? Linen

Printing? Calligraphy

Wording? Traditional
29. Reception? Outdoor
30. Catering? Seated Dinner
31. Cake

Style? Romantic

Flavor? Mixed

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32. Flowers? Not sure

33. Photography Style? Traditional,
Storybook
34. Ceremony Location? Outdoor Garden
35. Ceremony Music? String Quartet
36. Reception Music? Live Band, Jazz
37. Transportation? Sedan
38. Videography?

Budget? $3,000
Style? One Camera

39. Decoration/Favors/Extras? Guest Favors

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WEDDING OVERVIEW

Wedding Budget: $55,000

Guest Count: 200
Wedding Style: Elegant Outdoor
Wedding Season: Spring
Colors: Coral, Peach and Green

Engagement
Announcement

ANTICIPATION

Engagement
Pa r t y
Invitation

Engagement

Photo Ideas
Photos will be
t a ke n a t t h e
b r i d e s p a re n t s
ranch
Cost of
engagement
photo shoot will
be included in
the
photography
p a c ka g e
Couple will use
one of these
photos in their
engagement
a n n o u n ce m e n t
i n T h e Va l l e y
We d d i n g Pa g e s

Engagement
Pa r t y I d e a s
Engagement
Pa r t y w i l l b e h e l d
at the brides
p a re n t s r a n c h
Cost of catering
for 50 people,
decoration, and
entertainment
will be $2,500

STATIONARY
Save the Date

Save the Date cards will

cost $200

Wedding Invitation

Wedding Invitations will

Cost $500

ATTIRE AND
ACCESSORIES

Bride
G ro o m
Bridesmaids
G ro o m s m e n

BRIDES ATTIRE AND ACCESSORIES

Wedding Gown
$2,000
Shoes $300
Hair & Makeup $160
Jewelry $500
Bouquet $150

GROOMS ATTIRE

Groom Suit $500

Shoes $100
Custom Cufflinks
$75

BRIDESMAID ATTIRE AND

ACCESSORIES

Bridesmaid Dresses $200

Shoes $100
Hair $70
Earrings $100
Bouquet $60

GROOMSMEN ATTIRE
Groomsmen will rent their suits
and shoes at
The Mans Shop $150
Custom Cufflinks $30

ARRIVAL

Guests and
Ac c o m m o d a t i o n s

Guests will stay at the Casa de Palmas

Renaissance Hotel

Hotel

Ac c o m m o d a t i o n s
G u e s t w i l l b e t a ke n
to the wedding in
a shuttle bus
Cost $100

Every room will

have a welcome
gift box.

ARRIVAL
All Guests will be given directions
to the venue in their invitation.
There will be a map on our
Facebook Event page

Each guest will be greeted upon

arrival and shown to their seats. As
soon as the guest start arriving, the
waiters will offer them cocktails and
horsd oeuvres

Ceremony

ATMOSPHERE

Reception
Venue Dcor

CEREMONY DECORATION
Location Options
Rancho Quinta Luz, Quinta Mazatlan, and The Inn at
Chachalaca Bend
Flowers
Cantu's Special Events (Aisle arrangements on
chairs and Ceremony Arch) $1,000
Chairs
Chairs are included in the Venue Package
Chair Linens
All Occasions Party Rental $300

Rancho Quinta Luz

Ceremony
C e re m o n y c o s t
is included in
t h e Ve n u e
Pa c ka g e
T h e C e re m o n y
w i l l s e a t 1 00
people

Quinta Mazatlan

Ceremony

C e re m o n y c o s t
is included in
t h e Ve n u e
Pa c ka g e
T h e C e re m o n y
w i l l s e a t 1 00
people

The Inn at Chachalaca Bend

Ceremony
C e re m o n y c o s t
i s i n cl u d e d i n
t h e Ve n u e
Pa c ka g e
T h e C e re m o n y
will seat 100
people

RECEPTION DECORATION
Location Options
Rancho Quinta Luz, Quinta Mazatlan, and The Inn at
Chachalaca Bend
Flowers
Cantu's Special Events (Centerpieces) $3,000
Tables and Chairs
Included in the Venue Package
Tables and Chair Linens
All Occasions Party Rental $900

RECEPTION DECORATION

Rancho Quinta Luz

Reception

Ve n u e i n cl u d e s
c e re m o n y ,
lighting
decoration,
catering, tables,
and chairs for
200 people
$17,000

Quinta Mazatlan

Reception

Ve n u e i n cl u d e s
c e re m o n y ,
lighting
decoration,
catering, tables,
and chairs for
200 people
$20,000

The Inn at Chachalaca Bend

Reception

Ve n u e i n cl u d e s
c e re m o n y ,
lighting
decoration,
tables, and chairs
for 200 people
$7,000

Catering

APPETITE

Beverages
Desserts

CATERING
Rancho Quinta Luz and Quinta Mazatlan include catering. The Inn at
Chacalaca Bend does not include catering. House.Wine&Bistro will be
contracted for The Inn at Chacalaca Bend.

Menu
HorsD Oeuvres
Mini grilled cheese with tomato-fennel soup dip
Dungeness crab cakes with citrus caper aoli
Walnut crusted tartlets with fenne, apple, onion & gruyere

Main Entre
Baby spinach salad
Roasted gralic mashed potatoes
Roasted garlic and basil stuffed chicken breast
Grilled fillet mignon
Marinated and grilled vegetable platter
Assorted artisan bread and rolls

BEVERAGES
Bartenders To Go
They will be offering Peach, Raspberry, and
Strawberry Tea
There will be Sangria, Mimosa, and an open bar for
the guests
$3000

DESSERTS
Dainty Designs $2250
Dessert Table for 200 people
Cake for 200 people

AMUSEMENT

Music
Activities

Viol Consort

Music
String Quartet
for the
c e re m o n y
$500
E l i Ro d r i g u e z
a n d t h e Wi c ke d
C r i c ke t s
$1,000

Eli Rodriguez and

The Wicked Crickets

Photo Booth
Photo booth for
3 hours. Include
p ro p s a n d a
photo album
$700
Ka r a o ke
K i d s Fu n Ta b l e
Disposable
cameras at the
table
P h o t o s ca v e n g e r
hunt
Photography
a n d Vi d e o
Pa c ka g e
$4000

APPRECIATION

Party
Favors

THANKS AND FAVORS

Before leaving the reception each
guest will receive a party favor for
coming to the wedding

Each guest will receive a thank you

card
for coming to the wedding

TOTAL COST AND

TIMELINE

TOTAL COST
Wedding Planner: Dainty Designs----------------------------$3,000
Venue: Rancho Quinta Luz----------------------------------------$17,000
Engagement Party: House.Wine&Bristo-------------------$2,500
Stationary: Dainty Designs---------------------------------------$700
Wedding Gown: Carolinas Boutique---------------------------$2,000
Brides Shoes: DSW------------------------------------------------------$300
Hair and Makeup:------------------------------------------------------$160
Jewelry (for Bride and Bridesmaids): Zales-------------$900
Grooms Suit and Accessories: The Mans Shop---------$175
Groomsmen Accessories: Etsy------------------------------------$120
Hotel Guest Boxes: Dainty Designs-------------------------$600
Flowers(Ceremony, Reception, Engagement) Cantus-----------$4,400
Beverages:Bartenders to Go-------------------------------------$3,000
Desserts: Dainty Designs------------------------------------------$2,250
Ceremony Music: Viol Consort-----------------------------------$500
Reception Music: Eli and The Wicked Crickets-------$1,000
Photography and Video: Jesse Garcia---------------------$4,000
Photobooth: MPB------------------------------------------------------$700
Party Favors: Dainty Designs---------------------------------$600
Total Cost------------------------------------------------------------------$43,905

TIMELINE
10:00amHair and Makeup/Getting ready
12:002:00pmMost vendors arrive for setup
2:00pmWedding party and family photos start
3:30pmDoors open/Guests begin to arrive/Pre-ceremony music starts
4:00pmInvite time
4:15pmCeremony starts
4:35pmCeremony ends
4:40pmCocktail hour starts
5:45pmMove guests into dinner
6:00pmDinner served
6:20pmAll guests have food
6:30pmToasts
7:30pmFirst dance
7:35pmGeneral dancing music starts
8:00pmSecond set of pre-sunset portraits
8:26pmSunset
8:30pmDessert
9:00pmKaraoke
9:55pm Last Call
10:30pmGuests depart
11:00pmBreakdown done, all staff departs

ESSAY
The event being planned is a wedding. The groom and the bride are
Carlos Marrujo and Leslie Avendano. The wedding will be April 22, 2015.
The ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm and the reception
will start at 5:00pm, following the ceremony.
Based on the bride questionnaire and her personal request, I have
designed a beautiful wedding. I have followed the A8 formula and made
sure that every detail the bride has asked for is well planned.
I was inspired by the brides dream wedding and began to design it just
for her. I made sure to use the five senses in atmosphere
to get the right ambience she wants.