Saturday, February 9, 2019

List of Things to Consider in Planning Your Wedding


Davao City, Philippines offers a lot beautiful places to get married to celebrate special occasions. You can tie the knot in a beach setting, in a mountain setting, in a church, in a hotel or a combination of all. With vast numbers of wedding suppliers, you can never go wrong in picking Davao for your destination wedding.

You can also make your own wedding and event package according to your budget or according to your dream wedding. If you think that a achieving a wedding well within your budget isn't possible, well you thought wrong. In my experience as a wedding planner, I have helped countless couples deliver their dream wedding while staying within their spending budget.

To give you an idea on how I make the wedding and event package, I will share to you my ultimate wedding package costing breakdown:


FOOD AND VENUE
Clubhouses/Venue Rentals Only
  •       North Crest,  Cabantian: 15,000
  •       Ladislawa, Buhangin: 15,000
  •       Woodridge, Maa: 12,000
  •       Fuente De Villa Abrille, Tulip: 8,500
  •       Fernwood, Eden Toril: 12,500
  •       Eden Ridge, Eden Toril: 12,500
  •       Bellevue Square: 18,000
  •       DCG Inland, Toril: 15,000
  •       The View: 50,000
  •       Rue Mango: 7,500
  •       Matina Enclaves, Ecoland Quimpo Boulevard: 10,000
  •       Bahay Ni Tuding, San Pedro St.: 8,500
  •       The Orchard Hotel: 12,500


Catering:
  •       250/head (1 rice, 3 viands, 1 dessert, 1 softdrink)
  •       350/head (1 rice, 4 viands, 1 dessert, 1 softdrink)
  •       450/head (1 rice, 5 viands, 2 desserts, 1 softdrink)
  •       550/head (1 rice, 7 viands, 2 desserts, 1 softdrink)
  •       700/head (1 rice, 10 viands, 3 desserts, 1 softdrink)
  •       1pc Lechon good for 40 guests: 6,000

Hotels (minimum of 100 guests):
  •       Grand Menseng: 650/head
  •       Tulip Grand Plaza: 750/head
  •       Jack’s Ridge: 750/head
  •       Davao Convention: 750/head
  •       Home Crest: 650/head
  •       Royal Mandaya: 850/head
  •       The Pinnacle: 1000/head
  •       Apo View: 800/head
  •       Seda Abreeza: 1,500/head
  •       D’Leonor Hotel: 550/head
  •       Hotel Tropika: 550/head
  •       Chateau Del Mar: 500/head
  •       Waterfront Insular: 800/head
  •       Villa Carmelita: 450/head
  •       Orchard Hotel: 450/head
  •       Regency Hotel: 450/head
  •       Linmarr Apartelle: 450/head
  •       Marco Polo: 1,700/head
  •       Eden Nature Park: 800/head
  •       Loleng’s Mountain Resort: 550/head

Venue and In-house Catering:
  •       Helen’s Kitchen: 550/head
  •       Salome Garden: 850/head
  •       Rancho Palos Verdes: 550/head
  •       Garden By the Bay: 500/head
   

PHOTO AND VIDEO


  •       Photo Coverage On Wedding Day Only: 6,000
  •          Video Coverage On Wedding Day Only: 6,000
  •          Photo and Video Coverage On Wedding Day Only: 15,000
  •          Prenup Session Only: 6,000
  •          Photo and Video Coverage with Prenup Session: 20,000
  •          Photo, Video, Prenup Session and Same Day Edit Video: 35,000
  •          Photobooth: 3,500
  •          Photobooth with ref magnet prints: 5,500
  •           Photo, Video, Prenup Session, Same Day Edit Video, Aerial, Photobooth, frame pic, 100 Printed copies: 55,000
  •          Elite Photo and Video Teams: 65,000+, 85,000+, 120,000+

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTS (10 persons including flower girls)


  •       Traditional Makeup for Bride and Entourage: 8,000
  •       Air brush for bride, Traditional for entourage: 15,000
  •       Air brush for bride and entourage: 25,000
  •       Prenup Session Hair and Makeup: 2,500

CAKE AND CUPCAKES
  •       2-layer Icing Cake: 3,000
  •       3-layer Icing Cake: 4,500
  •       4-layer Icing Cake: 5,500
  •       5-layer Icing Cake: 6,500
  •       2-layer Fondant Cake: 4,500
  •       3-layer Fondant Cake: 8,000
  •       4-layer Fondant Cake: 12,000
  •       5-layer Fondant Cake: 16,000
  •       1PC Icing Cupcake: 45.00
  •       1PC Fondant Cupcake: 65.00

INVITATIONS (minimum order of 50pcs)
  •       Simple Cut + Ordinary Print: 100.00/pc
  •       Simple Cut + Embossed Print: 120/pc
  •       Simple Cut + Metallic Print: 150/pc
  •       Die-Cut + Ordinary Print: 120/pc
  •       Die-Cut + Embossed Print: 150/pc
  •       Die Cut + Metallic Print: 180/pc
  •       Laser-Cut + Ordinary Print: 150/pc
  •       Laser-Cut + Embossed Print: 180/pc
  •       Laser-Cut + Metallic Print: 220/pc

SOUVENIRS
  •       Mason Jars, Personalized Chocolate Bars, Ref Magnet, Bottle Opener: 80/pc
  •       Embroidered Towel: 150/pc
  •       Succulent plants: 150/pc
  •       Wine bottle: 280/pc
  •       Mini Wine: 150/pc
  •       Glass with decals: 130/pc
  •       Others (pls. Specify______________________ )

TRANSPORTATION
  •       Sedan Bridal Car: 2,500
  •       Vintage Bridal Car: 8,500
  •       Luxury Bridal Car: 15,000
  •       Van Transport (within downtown): 2,500
  •       Van Transport (outside downtown): 3,500

FLOWERS, VENUE SET UP, CHURCH SET UP


  •       Local Flowers, Simple Venue and Church Setup, No Ceiling treatment: 25,000
  •       Local Flowers, Simple Venue and Church Setup, With Ceiling Drapes: 35,000
  •       Local Flowers, Customized Venue and Church Setup, No Ceiling treatment: 35,000
  •       Local Flowers, Customized Venue and Church Setup, With Ceiling Drapes: 45,000
  •  
  •       Imported Flowers, Simple Venue and Church Setup, No Ceiling treatment: 45,000
  •       Imported Flowers, Simple Venue and Church Setup, With Ceiling treatment: 65,000
  •       Imported Flowers, Customized Venue and Church Setup, No Ceiling treatment: 65,000
  •       Imported Flowers, Customized Venue and Church Setup, With Ceiling treatment: 75,000
  •       Elite Teams of Wedding Stylists: 85,000+
  •  
  •       Others (pls. Specify___________________ )


ð      For Venue Only or Reception Only, set an appointment with Leah Jacobe to discuss costing.

SOUNDS AND LIGHTS SET UP
Credits: Handumanan Photography
  •       Basic Event Set up (2 speakers, 2 mic, 2 set par led lights, stage highlights, smoke machine): 8,500
  •       Basic Event Set-up + 1 Spotlight: 10,000
  •       Basic Event Set-up + 1 Spotlight + 2 Confetti Machine: 13,500
  •       Basic Event Set-up + 1 Spotlight + 2 moving heads: 12,000
  •       Basic Event Set-up + 1 Spotlight + 2 Confetti Machine + Low Fog: 20,000
  •       Full Band and Event Set-up: 12,000
  •       Wedding Singer + Keyboardist: 6,000

EMCEE AND SPINNER
  •       Emcee: 3,500
  •       Music Spinner: 1,500

WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER + COORDINATORS
  •       Wedding Planner + 4 On-the-Day Wedding Coordinators: 20,000
  •       4 On-the-Day Wedding Coordinators: 10,000
  •       3 On-the-Day Wedding Coordinators: 6,000
  •       2 On-the-Day Wedding Coordinators: 4,000
  •       Wedding & Event Planner Only: 25,000

WEDDING & EVENT ESSENTIALS
  •       Projector and Screen Rentals: 2,500
  •       Candle: 65
  •       Cord: 50
  •       Veil: 200
  •       Coin and Arrhae: 250
  •       Party Poppers: 300
  •       Bible: 650
  •       Wine for wine toasting: 250
  •       Guest Book: 120
  •       Manikin for the gown: 500
  •       2 pillows rentals: 150
  •       Others (pls. Specify__________________________)

GOWNS AND BARONGS/SUIT
Credits: VA San Diego Photography
  •       Basic Set Up (Bridal Gown, Barong, 3 bridesmaids, 3 groomsmen, 3 flower girls): 6,500
  •       Basic Set Up + Parents Attire: 10,500
  •       Upgraded Basic Set Up (tuxedo for groom) + Parents Attire: 12,500
  •       Tuxedo Set up (Bridal Gown, Tuxedo, 3 bridesmaids, 3 groomsmen vests, 2 bearers vests, 3 flower girls): 15,000
  •       Imported Gown and Tuxedo Set-up: 25,000
  •       First Use of Bridal Gown, Tuxedo, Entourage: 35,000
  •       Debutante Ball Gown Class A: 10,000
  •       Formal Dress rental: 1,800
  •       Others (pls. Specify_______________________ )


MOBILE BAR
  •     Basic Set up for 60 pax: 9,500
  •     Upgraded Set up for 80 pax: 12,500
  •     Unlimited Set up for 100 pax: 25,000
  •     Customized and Unlimited Set up: 50,000+

DESSERT AND SWEET STATION
  •     Basic Set up for 50-80 pax: 5,500+
  •     Upgraded Set up for 100 pax: 10,500+
  •     Special Set up for 100 pax: 15,000+



Note:
·       Package applies for 100 guests only. The bride and groom | debutante and her family are included in the guest head count.
·       The client must shoulder corkage fees, electric charges, service charges, church fees and cash bonds.
·       The client must provide 2 sets of crew meals for the working crew on the day.
·       The couple must handle the expenses in procuring legal documents and church requirements.

So there you have it, my complete guide for costing weddings and events. Feeling overwhelmed now? Let me and my team help you in creating the wedding dream to reality! Here's my contact details if you ever need my help:

Contact:
Leah Jacobe
Mobile: 09497702829
Intagram: leahjacobeweddings
DTI Name: Leah Jacobe Weddings and Events
Business Permit #: 86628
Business TIN #: 284 066 078
Business Address: 38 Japan Street, Matina Executive Homes, Matina Aplaya, Davao City