Personal Interview
Michele is available to discuss the business of wedding planning and her experiences in the Lexington market with you at an hourly rate of $60. These appointments can be scheduled Monday thru Wednesday and will take place at her office.

Introduction to Bridal Consulting:   Professional Development Internship

Program Fee -- $1,500
A seven day internship for those who are serious about becoming a professional bridal consultant. Follow Michele for a week at her office, observe a rehearsal and participate as an assistant at an actual wedding. The experience includes, but is not limited to, the following:

At Weddings by Michele

• See detailed wedding checklists and timelines for clients
• See a sample Selected Vendor Referral List, learn how to build business relationships and successfully maintain them
• Observe the final meeting with the Bride before the wedding
• Assist with "week of" wedding duties, including pick up and delivery of wedding items to ceremony and reception venues
• Assembly projects and minor decorating tasks
• View custom designs including Save the Dates and Invitations, Wedding Programs, Seating Charts, Place Cards, etc.
• Review a sample client notebook that organizes vendor info and contracts, correspondence, notes, timelines, etc.

At a Rehearsal

• Observe Ceremony Rehearsal with the officiant, bridal party and their families
• See how last minute changes are handled
• Help stock the emergency kit and see what items are helpful to have on hand during the weekend

On a Wedding Day

• Observe the direction of bridal party, family and guests throughout the day
• Help oversee setup of ceremony site including putting programs and guest book in place, arrangement of unity candle display, etc.
• Understand the process of the day's setup and timing including vendor arrivals, ceremony setup, reception completion
• Get an overall view of the behind-the-scenes action and how to prioritize where to be and when to be there
• Understand the importance of how to accommodate and ensure the comfort of each guest
• Greet guests as they enter, making sure they feel welcome and taken care of
• Observe the coordination of the bridal party and timing of the processional
• Assist in setup of reception site including placement of menus, placecards and favors, room set-up arranged according to diagram, etc.
• Guide guests to the reception site once ceremony has concluded
• Observe coordination of reception events, making sure that important people are present when they take place
• Secure and pack up all extra items at the end of the night and put gifts in the proper location

Flexible scheduling dates...Intern to provide own airfare and accommodations.

Michele has over ten years of experience in the wedding business. She was an
Accredited Bridal Consultant through the Association of Bridal Consultants
and was a member for over 10 years. Michele and her staff have planned
and coordinated over 250 weddings and assisted over 1,200 brides with
custom designed invitations, wedding programs, favors and elegant
wedding and reception accessories.