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Fairy Godmother Foundation

Bakersfield Event Planning

FAQ

Communication

Q: How do you communicate with the bride and groom? Does phone or email work better?

A: Phone calls, emails and in person appointments.

Q: Who’s the contact person if I have additional questions?

A: The couple will be assigned their own Fairy Godmother.

Planning

Q: Do you offer different package options or is everything customized based on what we’re looking for?

A: No.

Q: How many meetings will we have to discuss details?

A: Usually 6-8 totally appointments.

Q: Will you handle every aspect of our wedding or can we do some things on our own?

A: We welcome our couples to be involved during the entire process.

Q: Can I present a vision for my wedding?

A: Yes we love to have our couples involved in personalizing their wedding.

Q: Does the foundation choose the flower design, table centerpieces, and banquet?

A: No we allow our couples to pick out their flowers and décor.  We do have a cap on the cost of the flowers, rentals, cakes, etc.

Q: Will I be able to do cake tasting and choose the design of my cake?

A: This will depend on the cake vendor; our preference is yes that the couple would be allowed to do a cake tasting.

Venue & Vendors

Q: Will I be involved in the meetings with the caterer, locations or other vendors?

A: Yes.

Q: If there are issues with the vendors before, during, or after our wedding, will you handle them or are we responsible?

A: The foundation will handle any and all issues with vendors.

Q:Who chooses the venue?

A: The Fairy Godmother Foundation Board

Q: Can we choose the photographer/videographer?

A: Yes as long as they are on the Wedding Donation List.

Q: Can we meet with potential photographers/videographers so we can look at their portfolios?

A: Yes as long as they are on the Wedding Donation list.

Q. Will I be able to choose my florist, bakery, and catering services from a list of donors?

A: We like to give our couples choices in all categories.  Depending on how many wedding professionals that comes forward.  For example if we have 5 photographers than the couple will have 5 choices.

Q: Who chooses the DJ?

A: You can choose any DJ from our Wedding Donation List.

Q: Can I have a live band instead of a DJ?

A: Yes at the couple’s expense.

Q: Will you stay on-site after our wedding to make sure everything has been broken down and all vendors have left the location?

A: Yes the entire team will make sure everything has been taken down etc.

Q: Am I expected to tip any of the vendors?

A: This is entirely up to you.

Q: Will you stay on-site after our wedding to make sure everything has been broken down and all vendors have left the location?

A: Yes the entire team will make sure everything has been taken down etc.

Wedding Party & Guests

Q: How many people can I invite?

A: No more than 100 people and this will include the couple and the bridal party.

Q: How many bridesmaids and groomsmen is the normal amount to have?

A: We do not have a cap on this however keep in mind that if you have a larger bridal party the will mean you will have less guests.

Grooming & Attire

Q: What’s the price limit for a dress?

A: Up to $500.00

Q: Does the foundation pay for my shoes?

A: No we do not pay for shoes, accessories, undergarment, veil etc.

Q: Does the foundation cover the groom’s tux?

A: Yes, the foundation will cover the groom’s tux.

Q: Are the bridesmaids dresses included in the free wedding?

A: No.

Q: How many days prior to the wedding should I get the bridesmaids fitted for their dresses?

A: This will be up to the bridal salon.

Q: Does the bride pay for the cost of the bridesmaid’s dresses?

A: Yes the bride or the bridal party.

Q: Will the foundation pay if I decide I want my nails done?

A: No.

Additional Questions

Q: If we choose an outdoor wedding and closer to that date we learn the weather will be terrible, will there be an alternate venue?

A: No.  Normally other arrangements are made, for example bringing in a tent.

Q: How many full-scale weddings have you planned?

A: The Fairy Godmother Company has planned more than 300 weddings.

Q: Is the rehearsal dinner paid for by the foundation?

A: No.

Q: Does the foundation provide honeymoon planning?

A: No.

Q: Does the foundation help pay for the honeymoon?

A: No.

Q: Does the foundation pay for the wedding invitations and postage stamps?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you have an emergency kit? (Sewing needle/thread, Tylenol, feminine products…)

A: Yes.

Q: What are the preferred colors for….spring….summer…fall…winter…weddings?

A: Foundation weddings will take place in February and you can choose any colors you would like.

Q: What’s the cost of the average wedding you plan?

A: Because the Wedding Professionals volunteer their product and service we do not divulge this information.

Q: Do you do destination weddings (beach) or does the wedding have to be here in Bakersfield?

A: The weddings must take place in Bakersfield at a venue selected by the Foundation.

Q: Will I have to prepare my own vows?

A: Yes.

Q: How many people from the foundation will be at my wedding?

A: It will depend on which wedding professionals are available.

Q: What items will I have to pay for?

A: All personal items, shoes, jewelry, undergarment items, manicure, pedicure, rehearsal dinner, gifts for your bridal party, hair and make-up for your bridal party.  We do not pay for any expenses of your bridal party, bridal shower, or any type of luncheons.  Each vendor will have a cap so anything over and above this cap.

Q: How long has the foundation been doing weddings in Bakersfield?

A: The foundation was formed Jan 8, 2014.  Fairy Godmother Co June 8, 2010.

Q: Do you provide a contract?

A: Yes.

Q: How many days prior to the wedding do I send save the date and invitations?

A: 4-6 weeks.

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