For our full-service clients, we create a customized proposal, establishing a timeline and benchmarks. By setting benchmarks and accomplishing planning tasks in phases, the overall plan seems less overwhelming and the client sees visible results as milestones are completed. Our progress billing system allows the client to pay as tasks are visibly accomplished.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Budget Creation, Allocation & Maintenance
• Timeline Development & Management
• Theme Development & Décor "set-up/breakdown"
• Vendor Selection & Management - referral services for videographers, entertainment, photographers, florists, bakeries, rental companies, officiants, audio/visual equipment, venues, attire, printing services, beauty and grooming services
• Vow, Program & Invitation Content
• Gift Registration
• Etiquette
• Day-of Coordination
• Personalized Favors and Gift Baskets
• Unique Rental Items
• Slide Shows
• Lodging & Transportation Accommodations

Weddings/Commitment Ceremonies

Whether you are planning a wedding or commitment ceremony, we specialize in multicultural celebrations, blending cultural customs and traditions with a new twist.

We work closely with each couple to capture their unique personalities and relationship. The result is a truly original wedding-be it a candlelight ceremony in a round, a processional led by bagpipers, or a Huppah made from an Indian sari- we create an affair to remember.

Day-of Coordination Service Packages:

Package 1

• Timeline/Agenda Development
• Decoration set-up/break-down
• Coordination of rental items and vendor deliveries
• Directing ceremony i.e. attendants, family members, musicians, officiant
• Delegation of gift removal and clean-up of personal items such as guest book, bouquets, etc.
• Respond to any situations as they arise

Package 2

Includes services in Package 1

• Arrange rehearsal time
• Direct rehearsal w/officiant

Pre-Wedding Planning Services:

Examples of what many pre-wedding package services include, but are not limited to:

• Budget management/development
• Agenda development/timeline management
• Regular updates and distribution to all parties involved
• Attend any necessary site visits and vendor meetings
• Assist with program and/or menu wording, design & printing
• Consult on bridal registration
• Development of personalized ceremony: readings, vows, music ideas that exemplify couple
• Develop and implement décor (work with florists, etc. to develop cohesive look and feel)
• Development of reception customs to include: bouquet toss, first dances, toasts, etc.
• Assist with seating charts - table numbers, place cards, seating diagrams
• Manage hotel room blocks for out-of-town guests
• Gift baskets
• Transportation to ceremony and/or reception
• Provide any vendor referrals as needed

Benefit Auctions & Fundraising Galas

At Ooh la la Events, we work closely with organizations, both public and private, for-profit and non-profit, to obtain the greatest return on their event budget. Hiring a professional planner enables an organization access to expertise that will save money while allowing its own staff to focus on day-to-day business matters.

Dazzling sponsors and guests is what we do best!

Full service event planning fees and services vary depending on the needs of the organization. Please call us at 503.267.9602 to set up an appointment to discuss your specific planning needs.

Examples of what many fundraising event services include, but are not limited to:

• Secure Sponsorships & Donations
• Theme Development & Décor (set-up/breakdown)
• Secure Venues
• Vendor Selection & Management
• Timeline Development & Management
• Day-of Coordination
• Program, signage, auction forms, bid sheets and invitation design and printing
• Volunteer Management
• Packaging and display of procured items
• Silent Auction Coordination
• Coordination of rental items and vendor deliveries
• Personalized favors and gift baskets
• Assist with seating charts - table numbers, place cards, seating diagrams