Blended Hearts Weddings

The fairy godmother to your Cinderella wedding!

About the owner

My name is Heather Martin. I had my own wedding back in 2010, and it was a truly a beautiful disaster. As your wedding planner, I will be the fairy godmother to your Cinderella wedding. I will be making sweet lemonade before it ever gets there. I will make sure your day goes smoothly, as I am prepared for the unexpected. Let’s make a beautiful day together! It took me years after my wedding to figure out what I wanted to do with my life,

as I was just so lost, As I look back at what has made me extremely happy over the years, it was planning my wedding! Now being the bride and the planner at the same time was crazy, but it still came out to be a beautiful result. I had more fun planning my own wedding than being the bride. Let me help you take the stress out of your day for something I have a passion for and your day will be incredible! Together we will beautifully blend two hearts together to make the wonderful occasion!

Contact me!Heather Martin (817) 615-6218Heathermartin081@yahoo.comwww.blendedheartsweddings.com

Wedding Planner Packages

Bronze Wedding Consultant Package - $150.00

• A great package for those who just need help getting started, or at any other point where a little assistance is needed!

• Up to three hours of consultation regarding your planning• Referral to reputable vendors and advice regarding contracts• Unlimited basic email and telephone questions (long distance excluded)• 10% discount on catalogue invitations (optional)• Full payment required at signing of contract

Silver Wedding Directing Package - $475.00

• Perfect for those wanting professional assistance ONLY on the day of their wedding!• Review of all vendor contracts and confirmation of vendor services 1 – 2 weeks prior to the wedding day• Assistance in development of a wedding day itinerary• Consultant’s services on the wedding day for a maximum of ten hours• Provision of complete wedding emergency kit• Personal management of the wedding day itinerary, vendors, and the wedding party• $150.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the wedding day

Gold Wedding Consultation Package - $475.00

• Need full assistance with your plans, but not wedding day directing services• FREE wedding planning binder with tip sheets, questions for vendors, worksheets and timeline guides, including

pockets for your contracts, pictures, and other important information!• Up to ten hours of consultation regarding your planning• Referral to reputable vendors, review of vendor contracts, and confirmation of vendors 1 – 2 weeks prior to

wedding day• Assistance in developing your wedding day itinerary• FREE Wedding Style Consultation• One visit to your ceremony and reception venue prior to the wedding (travel charges may apply)• Unlimited email and telephone questions (long distance excluded)• 10% discount on tent/canopy rental (optional)• 10% discount on rentals from some of Edmonton’s major suppliers (optional)• 20% discount on catalogue invitations (optional)• $150.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance paid one week prior to the wedding day

Platinum Wedding Coordination Package -$925 to $1500

• All-inclusive wedding package!• Includes all the details of the Gold Wedding Consultation Package• Coordinator attendance and assistance at the wedding ceremony rehearsal• Coordinator services on the wedding day for a maximum of 12 hours• Provision of complete wedding emergency kit• Personal management of wedding day itinerary, vendors, and wedding party• $200.00 deposit at signing of contract with balance due on the wedding day

Wedding Shower Themes and Ideas

The Alphabet Shower

The premise of the alphabet shower is, of course, the alphabet. Each guest is assigned a letter,and should select a gift accordingly. For example, the guest assigned with the letter “C” might bring a corkscrew, cookie sheets, ceramic bowls, cashmere, etc.

Make it a luncheon. Design the menu to correspond with letters of the alphabet. For example, your first course might be Asparagus Soup, and Bruschetta, followed by Chicken Dijon on a bed of Endive and Field Greens. For dessert, what could be more scrumptious then Godiva Gateau?

The Kitchen Shower

Ask guests to choose gifts the bride will need to establish an ideal newlywed kitchen. Gifts might include tools, utensils, cookware, bake ware, appliances, kitchen linens, and cookbooks.

A Kitchen Shower is the perfect occasion to go potluck. If your kitchen can manage, request that a few dishes be brought assembled, but uncooked. When your guests arrive, pop their culinary creations into theover, and serve wine in the kitchen while you enjoy the aroma of what is soon to come. Guests might also bring along their signature recipe, written on an index card.At the end of the shower, present the bride with a recipe box full of favorite recipes from her favorite people.

The Round the Clock Shower

With a premise similar to The Alphabet Shower, guests are assigned one of the twenty-four hours in a day. They then select a shower gift that corresponds to their assigned time. For example,the guest assigned with 7 a.m. might bring assorted coffees, mugs, an alarm clock, an espresso maker, breakfast trays, bath towels; whatever the hourof day inspires.Guests should be prepared to explain their choices. This usually lends much laughter and merriment to the occasion

Garden Shower

Is the bride one of those people with a gift for gardening? If so, what could be more perfect than a Garden Shower? If she loves all things green, request that your guests shower her with lovely potted flowersplants, ferns, and bulbs. Guests can also bring garden tools, watering cans, bulb forcers, planters, and arrangements.

Les Amis Du Vin Shower

Pronounced “layz zam mee doo van”, this shower literally translates, “The Friends of Wine.” And you don’t have to be a connoisseur of the grape to enjoy a good year. Ask your guests to bring two selections

of wine; one to enjoy at the party and one to add to the collection you are quickly establishing for the happy couple.

Think of your Les Amis Du Vin Shower as an intimate, elegant wine tasting for good friends. Select a timeless invitation; evocative of an elegant, refined mood. Ifyou decide to hold your soiree at home, serve a fresh fruit plate complete with pears, grapes, melons, and all her favorites. Set out boards of delicious cheeses, accompanied by crostini, focaccia, and other rusticbreads. If you decide to hold your Les Amis Du Vin party at a restaurant, they may charge you to open the wine, so be sure to inquire in advance about corkage fees.

Engagement Party Themes and Ideas

Wine and Dine Theme

Set the Mood

If the couple has a taste for the finer side of life, treat themto a night out at the best restaurant in town, a dinner theater, a table at the comedy club, or a concert. Or bring the high life home and have each guest bring a bottle of wine and stageyour own wine tasting, with participants evaluating wines from bottles with their labels masked. Afterwards, see which bottle scored best with the group.

Food and Beverage

Serve caviar, pate, and imported aged cheese before you head out of town. If you return home for dessert, serve petit fours, liqueurs, and gourmet coffee.

Gifts

Encourage guests to give gifts such as a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant, gourmet cooking classes, or membership in a wine club. Also appropriate would be items from the couple’s gift registry, such as white or red wine glasses, or chef’s pans. Want to go all out? Consider asking all guests to contribute to one big, themed present, such as a trip to California’s famous Napa Valley.

Home and Garden Theme

Set the Mood

Pick a location that combines the indoors and the outdoors; perhaps your own home, patio, or yard. Set up inside and out. If you hold the party during the day, let sunshine light the event. At night, you can light the outside with strands of little white twinkle lights and candles, or garden torches. Decorate tables naturally with glass bowls of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables.

Food and Beverage

Garden fresh and hearty is the way to go. Grilled chicken, hamburgers, fresh corn, pasta salad, watermelon, homemade pie and ice cream, sun-brewed iced tea, lemonade, and fruity sangria are excellent menu choices.

Gifts

Have each guest bring a gift for a certain area of the house or garden, like picture frames, vases and ceramic pots, livelyshrubs and flowers, home and garden tools, and do-it-yourself home improvementmanuals.

Love and Lingerie Theme

Set the Mood

This risqué shower is full of humor and grownup fun. Hire a trunk show and bring in models for a “his and hers” lingerie fashion show.

Food and Beverage

Set out a fresh fruit and vegetable tray, mini quiches, strawberries dipped in chocolate, champagne and chilled mineral water with lemon and lime slices.

Gifts

Encourage each guest to bring two gifts; one naughty and one nice! Nice gifts would be his and hers monogrammed bathrobes, bath towels from their registry, aromatherapy oils, and engraved champagne glasses. Naughty gifts for the honeymoon could be sexy his and her lingerie and romantic books and products.

Health and Fitness Theme

Set the Mood

Reserve the rock climbing wall at a local sport center or take this coed shower to a park or beach. Organize a 1K run or a golf, tennis, volleyball, or racquetball tournament.

Food and Beverage

Serve healthy snacks like crispy vegetable crudités followed by turkey or veggie burgers, a mixed green salad, fruit kabobs, and sun brewed iced tea, or set up a juice bar and let guests design their own healthy drinks.

Gifts

Encourage guests to give tickets to a professional sporting event, fitness equipment for the newlyweds’ home, or personalized golf balls. Acupuncture and massage sessions make great gifts too.

Bridal Profile Questionnaire

1. Name of Bride-to-be (B2b):

Date of birth:

2. Name of Groom-to-be (G2b):

Date of birth:

3. Current Address:

4. Future Address:

5. Age:a. 18 – 24 b. 25 – 30 e. Over 45c. 31 – 35 d. 36 – 45

6. Income:a. Under $30,000 b. $31,000 - $50,000 c. $51,000 -$75,000 d. $76,000 -$100,000e. Over $100,000

7. City of Wedding:

8. Wedding Date:

9. Time of Ceremony:

10. Time of Reception:

11.Bride’s heritage (optional):

12.Groom’s heritage (optional):

13.Wedding Budget:a. Under $10,000 b. $10,001 - $15,000 c. $15,001 - $20,000

d. $20,001 - $25,000e. Over $25,000

14.Number of guests: Used for price per person

estimates, such as invitations, catering, and cake.

15.How many hotel rooms are needed?

16.What type of wedding is planned?a. Very Formal c. Semi-Formal e. Otherb. Formal d. Informal

17.Select two words from the following list that best describes your wedding day vision:a. Elegant b. Simple c. Partyd. Celebration e. Grand f. Traditionalg. Romantic h. Sophisticated i. Glamorousj. Contemporary k. Hip l. Funkym. Vintage n. Magical o. Festive

p. Conservative

18.How many bridesmaids, including the Maid of Honor?a. 1-3 b. 4-6c. 7-10 d. 10 or more

19.How many groomsmen/ushers, including the Best Man?a. 1-3 b. 4-6c. 7-10 d. 10 or more

20.Will you have a flower girl/s? If so, how many? a. 1-2 b. 3-4

21.Will you have a ring bearer?a. Yes b. No

22.Your favorite primary color is:a. Red b. Yellow c. Blue

23.Your favorite secondary color is:Green Purple Orange

24.Your favorite intermediate color is:a. Magenta b. Teal c. Gold d. Lime

greene. Red-orange f. Indigo

25.Your favorite achromatic color is:a. Black b. White c. Brown

26.Your favorite pastel color is:a. None b. Pink c. Purpled. Blue e. Yellow f. Peachg. Green h. All

27.Your favorite accent colors are:a. Tan, taupe, champagneb. Black, platinum, sterling (silver)c. Chocolate, latte, espressod. Purple, plum, lavender, lilace. Navy, indigof. Light blue, periwinkleg. Peach, coral, cantaloupeh. Red, cinnamon, applei. Light green, mint green, sea green

28.Your favorite wedding gown designers are: (Choose all that apply)

Alfred Angelo Alfred Sung Alvina ValetaAlyce Amy Lee Avica BridalAnjolique Bari Jay BelsoieBill Levkoff Bonny MT Bridal

OriginalsChampagne Formals

Christos Demetrios

Desssy Diamond Bridal

Emme

Fashion 1001 Nights

Forever Yours Guzzo

Ian Stuart Impression Bridal

Jasmine Bridal

Jacqueline Bridal

Jessica McClintock

Jim Hjelm

Jordan Fashions

Lamour Bridals

Lazaro

Lestella Little Angels LizetteMaggie Sottero

Marisa Melissa SweetMon Cheri Monique MontiqueMoonlight Mori Lee New ImagePaloma Bianca P.C. Mary's Private LabelPronovias Rena Koh Sweethea

rt GownsVenus Bridals Vera Wang Victoria's

BridalWatters &

Not Sure Other:

29. Wedding gown color: a. Blue White b. Natural White c. Cram d. Ivory e. Other _________________________________

30. Wedding gown Style: a) Length:

i. Fullii. Ankle iii. Knee

b) Fabric: ( Choose two per season) i. Spring/Summer

1. Chiffon 2. Lightweight lace 3. Silk Charmeuse 4. Eyelet Linen 5. Lightweight satin 6. Organza

ii. Fall/Winter 1.Velvet 2. Heavy lace 3. Brocade 4. Rich taffeta 5. Satin

c) Silhouette: i. A-line ii. Ball gown iii. Basque waist iv. Empire v. Sheath vi. Mermaid

d) Sleeve Options: i. Strapless ii. Spaghetti straps iii. Off the shoulder iv. Three-quarter length v. Cap vi. Fitted point

e) Neckline i. Bateau ii. Décolletage iii. Halter iv. Jewel v. Off-the-shoulder vi. Sweetheart vii. Scoop viii. V-neck ix. Wedding Band Collar

31. Headpiece Style: a. None b. Tiara c. Headband d. Wreath

32. Veil Style: a. None b. Blusher c. Fingertip d. Ballerina e. Sweeping f. Cathedral

33. Bridal Shoes:a. Sneakers b. Ballet Slippers c. Strappy Sandals d. Open Back Slings e. Other _________________

34. Accessories: (Choose all that apply) a. Gloves b. Garter c. Handkerchief d. Jewelry e. Purse f. Wrap

35. Stationery: (Match to answers regarding style)a. Paper:

i. Linen ii. Vellum iii. Parchment iv. Jacquard v. Corrugated vi. Handmade paper vii. Glassine viii. Rice paper

b. Printing: i. Engraved invitations ii. Thermography iii. Offset printing iv. Letterpress v. Calligraphy

c. Wording: i. Traditional Wording

1. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, the parents of Alicia Jones, request the honor…

ii. Contemporary Wording 1. We invite you to join us in celebrating…

36. Reception: (Match to answers regarding vendor preferences) a. Indoor b. Outdoor c. Both

37. Catering: (Choose all that apply) a. Seated/plated dinner b. Buffet c. Appetizers only d. Champagne and Cake only

38. Cake:I. Style:

i. Contemporary ii. Fun iii. Traditional iv. Simple v. Elegant vi. Other

_____________________________II. Flavor:

i. Vanilla ii. Chocolate iii. Other

_____________________________

39. Flowers: (Choose two per season of your wedding date)

a. Winter:

Amaryllis Baby's Breath CarnationsCattleya Orchids

Chrysanthemum Daisies

Orchid Roses Spay Orchid

b. Spring:Amaryllis Anemones Baby's Breath Calla Lily Carnations Cattleya

Orchids Daffodils Day Lily Delphinium Freesia Forget-me-

knot Gardenias

Iris Jonquil Liliac Lily Lily of the

Valley Larkspur

Orchid Peony Ranunculus Roses Sweetpea Tulip Violet

c. Summer:Aster Baby's Breath Bachelor

Buttons Calla Lily Canterbury

Bells Carnations

Cattleya Orchids

Chrysanthemum

Daisies

Day Lily Delphinium Geranium Hydrangea Larkspur Iris Lily Orchid Roses Stephanotis Straw Flowers Zephyr Lily

d. Fall:Aster Anemones Baby's Breath

Calla Lily Carnations Cattleya Orchids

Chrysanthemum

Daisies Day Lily

Delphinium Orchid Roses Zephyr Lily Zinnia

40. Photography Style: a. Traditional b. Photojournalistic c. Storybook d. Combination

Bridal Client Profile Data Sheet

I would like to employ the services of for:

● Planning and designing my wedding.

● Directing the “Day Of” my wedding at

● Other

Please sign here for the day of service agreement:

Please fill out the following information completely:

Bride’s Name:Wedding Date: City of Wedding:

Street Address/PO Box:City: State: Zip:

Phone: Work Phone:

Email: Budget:

Number of Guests:Indoor: Outdoor:

Seated: Buffet:

Specific Requests:

Notes:

Please choose the category or categories you are interested in getting more information from to help plan your wedding:

Bridal Shops Alterations Looking Good Wedding Cakes Reception HallDecorations Invitations Gifts Florists Rental

Hotel Accommodations Officiant Ceremony Sites Consultants LimousinePhotographer Videographer Jewelry Honeymoon Packages Tuxedos

Events Specials Real Estate Insurance Loan InformationRelationship Education Lovegevity Newsletter Subscriptions Entertainment – Type:

Provide payment information below only for the reservation and payment of wedding “Day Of” services.

Authorized Signature: Date:Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover

Card#: Exp. Date:

Maid of Honor's Checklist

Helps the bride select bridesmaids’ attire Helps address invitations and place cards Attends as many prenuptial events as possible Organizes bridesmaids’ gift to the bride.

Usually gives an individual gift to

the couple Makes sure that all the bridesmaids, the flower girl,

and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal, and the ceremony on time

Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner

Walks in processional and recessional Holds the groom’s wedding ring Helps with the bride’s gownArranges the bride’s veil and

train before the processional and recessional

Makes sure the bride’s gown is “picture perfect” throughout the day

Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate Stands in the receiving lineKeeps the bride on scheduleHelps the bride change into her going away clothes Takes care of the bride’s gown and accessories after

the reception

Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding

Best Man's Checklist

Organizes a pre-wedding party for the groom Coordinates the ushers’ gift to the groom.

Usually gives an individual gift to the couple Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included

in the rehearsal dinnerGets the groom dressed and to the

ceremony on timeMakes sure the groom’s wedding

related expenses are prepared (Officiant fee, tips, etc.)

Makes sure the groom has the marriage license with him

Delivers any payment to Officiant,sexton,

and ceremony musician(s), as prearranged Enters the sanctuary with the groomTakes care of and holds the bride’s wedding ring Makes sure all ushers are properly attired and in

place on time Walks in the recessionalWitnesses the signing of the marriage certificateDrives the bride and groom to

reception, if no driver is hiredHelps welcome guests at receptionOffers first toast to bride and groom at reception Dances with the bride, maid of honor, mothers,

and single female guestsHelps the groom get ready for the honeymoon Gathers up and takes care of groom’s wedding

clothes after he changesHas a car ready for the bride and

groom to leave the reception or

perhaps drives hem to their next destination

Mother of the Bride's Checklist

Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity)

Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions

Usually contributes to the wedding budget Assists the bride in putting together the family’s

guest listOffers suggestions for special family or

ethnic ceremony traditionsMay help bride to shop for wedding gown

and accessoriesChooses own wedding day outfit (may

consult with mother of the groom about formality) Along with the maid of honor

and bridesmaids,may plan and host bridal

shower On wedding day help bride to get ready May accompany daughter and husband

to ceremonyWalk in recessional with husband

following wedding partyGreet guests in receiving lineMay be announced along with husband Sits in an honored place at parent’s table May assist with coordinating vendors May host a post-wedding brunch)

Father of the Bride's Checklist

Hosts an engagement party (the bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity)

Helps couple to decide on sites or assists in making other big planning decisions

Usually contributes to the wedding budget May select hotel for out of town guests and

reserve a block of reduced rate rooms Rents own formalwear (work with couple

to coordinate with wedding party)Helps pick up out-of-town guests from

airport. May also arrange transportation to and from the wedding/reception

Typically travels to ceremony with the bride Walks daughter down the aisleGives the bride away during the ceremony Escorts the mother of the bride out following

the wedding partyGreets guests in the receiving lineMay be announced with wife at reception May make a welcoming speechSits in an honored place at the parent’s table Toasts the newlyweds after the best man makeshis speech and the groom responds Dances with the brideMay take care of vendor balances at the end of the reception

Mother of the Groom's Checklist

Contacts the mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted (or plans a celebration if you have met)

Attends (first engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one

Along with husband, may host an additional engagement party for the groom’s side of the family

Usually contributes to wedding budgetMay help couple decide on sites and/or

make other big planning decisionsHelps group to put together family’s guest list Offers suggestions for special family or ethnic

ceremony traditionsMay help bride shop for her wedding gown Chooses own wedding day outfit (may consult with

mother of the bride about formality)Along with husband, plans and hosts the

rehearsal dinnerEscorted out following the wedding party

and the bride’s parentsGreets guests in the receiving lineMay be announced along with husband at

the wedding receptionSits in an honored place at the parent’s table Does mother-son dance with groomAttends post wedding brunch (if held)

Father of the Groom's Checklist

Attends (first engagement party, if the bride’s family hosts one

Along with wife, may host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family

Along with wife, may contribute to the wedding budget

May help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions

Rents own formalwear (after talking with couple to coordinate with wedding party); attends fittingsas needed

Along with wife, plans rehearsal dinnerMay travel to ceremony with the groom and

the best manMay escort wife to her sear right before the

mother of the bride is seatedEscorts mother of the groom out after

wedding party and bride’s parentsGreets guests in the receiving line May be announced with wife May make a welcoming speechSits at an honored place at the parent’s table May toast the newlywedsMay settle final bills with wedding vendors Attends or hosts post-wedding brunch

Flower Girl's Checklist

Dress and accessories should be paid for by her family

Attends the rehearsal although she usually does not attend the rehearsal dinner

In the processional, walks alone directly before the bride and her father

Often scatters petals from a basket she holds, although this is sometimes too overwhelming a responsibility for a young girl to manage in front of a large group of people. It is usually easier for her to carry either a small basketof flowers or a tiny nosegay of flowers

similar to those carried to those carried by the bridesmaids

In the recessional, walks with the ring bearer, directly behind the couple

The bride may hire a babysitter or ask oneof the bridesmaids to look after the flower girl, to be in charge of checking her appearance and making sure she is present for formal pictures, helping her manage her food at the reception, and escorting her to the ladies room

Ring Bearer's Checklist

His attire should be paid for by his familyAttends the rehearsal although he usually

does not attend the rehearsal dinnerHe immediately precedes the flower

girl in the processional

Carries either the actual rings or a facsimile of the rings (often a practical idea), on a whitevelvet or satin cushion. If the rings are genuine, they should be fastened to the cushion with a very thin thread or placed over a firmly fixed hatpin. The best man takes the rings fromthe cushion at the right moment

Walks with the flower girl in the recessional, directly behind the bride and groom

The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the ushers to look after the ring bearer, to be in charge of checking his appearance, making sure he is present for formal pictures, helping him manage his food at the reception, and escorting him to the men’s room.

Thank you for choosing us! Let’s blend hearts together and have your dream wedding come

true!

Sincerely,

Heather Martin