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QUESTION
         
Do you know how much time it takes to organize a great Christmas Party for 100 guests?

ANSWER

It can take a dedicated staff or family member with no interruptions approximately 75 hours over the timeframe of 12-months to coordinate all the logistics.  This calculates into 2 weeks of full time work.  Do they have this valuable time available?

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EVENTS:
   
No matter what size or type Sue is your person.  She can either work independently coordinating from start-to-finish or help where required. She can can offer suggestions, ideas, help choose the venue, theme, menu selections, vendor negotiation. 
   
Listed below are just a few of the numerous items required when coordinating logistical requirements.

INVITATIONS:
     -  Creating list
     -  Invitation Style

     -  R.S.V.P. Monitoring

BUDGETS:
     -  Create & Develop

     -  Monitor & Track Costs

     -  Find Cost Savings

LOGISTICS:
       -    Creating time management templates
       -    Implement processes & procedures
       -    Venue - getting the right location
       -    Venue negotiations
       -    Menu Selection
       -    Audio & Visual Requirements
       -    Research Entertainment

WEDDINGS: 

Maybe you would prefer to coordinate the wedding yourself and don't wish to pay a percentage of your valuable monetary allocation, check out Sue's great econimical fees:

$30.00 per hour

OR

SPECIAL PACKAGES: 4-hours increments for $100.00

Saving $20.00 = $5.00 per hour     

Cash or Cheques

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(additional charges apply for out-of-town mileage expenses @ 25c per kilometer)

Utilize her as your "Wedding Day Coordinator", this alleviates the pressure from family and friends, allowing them to enjoy your day too.

Sue thought you might enjoy this free "Guide Line" on the alloction of Wedding Funds based on a $25,000 budget it gives you an idea as to how monies are normally divided. 

                                 DESCRIPTION      %      $$
  Reception    50%  $12,500
  Musical Entertainment    10%   $2,500
  Photography    10%   $2,500
  Flowers    10%   $2,500
  Outfits, Shoes, Makeup, etc.    10%   $2,500
  Stationery, decorations, etc.     4%   $1,000
  Misc: Gifts, Favours, Weddings Bands, Marriage License, etc.     6%   $1,500
                                                                              TOTAL   100%  $25,000
      
When utilizing an experienced planner who has dealt with all sizes of budget it's a great asset and definitely ensures you keep on target.

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ON-SITE COORDINATOR

Maybe you need Sue for the day or evening ensuring all aspects run smoothly and someone is available for troubleshooting.  With her vast experience working with all levels of personnel seamlessly in the background, she can be a major asset.

Use the Key to open the door and make Success a reality.

       

        

Sue Anderton-Howe, CEP 

Key to Success 

Tel: 519-641-4666 

keytosuccess@ymail.com

Serving South-Western Ontario