For full planning at a premier venue like The Pelican Club or the Flagler Museum, 12+ months is ideal. Peak season in South Florida runs October through May, and the most sought-after venues and vendor teams fill their calendars quickly. Even if your date feels far away, starting the planning process early gives you access to the best options — and the peace of mind that comes with having a plan in place from the beginning.

Full planning is the most comprehensive experience — Christine is involved from the very beginning, guiding venue selection, vendor curation, design, budget management, and every detail through the wedding day. Partial planning steps in mid-process for couples who have made some initial decisions but need professional support to bring everything together cohesively. Day-of coordination focuses on flawless execution — managing timelines, vendors, and logistics on the wedding day itself so you can be fully present. All three are available through Olive & Ivory Events, starting at $3,500.

Day-of coordination starts at $3,500. Partial planning starts at $9,600. Full planning starts at $15,000. Final pricing reflects the scope of your wedding — guest count, number of events, complexity of logistics, and timeline. A complimentary consultation is the best place to get a clear picture of which package fits your needs and budget.

Yes — a signed contract and deposit are required to officially secure your date on the calendar. Popular weekends during peak season (October through May) can book 18+ months in advance, and Christine's limited calendar means dates go quickly once she has met a couple she connects with. Don't wait if you've found your venue.

Anything that helps paint a picture of what you're envisioning — Pinterest boards, magazine images, venue ideas, a rough guest count, and an honest conversation about budget. You don't need to have everything figured out. That is exactly what the consultation is for. Come with curiosity and leave with clarity.

Book a complimentary consultation at oliveandivoryevents.com or call and text 561-613-3456. Christine responds within 24 hours and looks forward to learning about your vision.

Intentionally limited. This is a boutique practice, not a volume business. By keeping the calendar selective, Christine is able to give every couple the focused attention their wedding deserves — from the first consultation through the final send-off. If Christine takes your wedding, you will have her full investment throughout the entire process.

Organized, intentional, calm, and deeply personal. Intentionality is at the core of how Olive & Ivory approaches every wedding — every decision is made with purpose, and nothing is left to chance. Christine is known by her clients as a "friendly drill sergeant" — meticulous and thorough behind the scenes so that couples can be fully present and joyful on their wedding day. The goal is always a planning experience with less stress and more joy.

Christine is personally present at every wedding she books. Olive & Ivory Events is not an agency where you meet the lead planner and get handed off to a junior coordinator on your wedding day. When you hire Christine, you get Christine — from the first consultation to the last dance.

Boutique size, 8+ years of deep venue and vendor relationships across South Florida, a reputation for calm and precise execution, and genuine personal investment in every couple's experience. Christine's reviews consistently describe couples who felt like her only client — because in the way that matters most, they were.

A combination of scheduled planning meetings, email, and phone — tailored to each package. Full planning clients have the most regular touchpoints and can expect proactive communication at every stage. Everything is documented so nothing falls through the cracks, and Christine's approach keeps couples informed without overwhelming them.

They say they felt calm. They say they were able to enjoy their engagement instead of dreading the planning. They say that on their wedding day, they were present — dancing, laughing, and fully in the moment — because they trusted that every detail was handled. Christine's client reviews consistently describe her as the best investment they made for their wedding, and one of the most common phrases across her testimonials is some version of "I don't know what we would have done without her."

Christine has coordinated weddings at many of South Florida's most prestigious venues, including The Pelican Club in Jupiter, The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, The Colony Palm Beach, The Brazilian Court Hotel, The Hillsboro Club, North Palm Beach Country Club, Jupiter Beach Resort, The Addison in Boca Raton, Opal Grand Delray Beach, The Ben in West Palm Beach, The Sundy House in Delray Beach, Baker's Cay Resort in Key Largo, and Marriott Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale. These relationships mean she understands each venue's logistics, preferred vendors, layout nuances, and staff expectations — knowledge that directly benefits every couple she works with.

Yes — for full planning clients, venue selection is one of the first priorities. Christine's familiarity with Palm Beach County's top venues means she can quickly narrow options based on guest count, aesthetic, budget, and logistical needs. She knows which venues photograph beautifully, which have the best catering teams, and which require the most planning lead time.

Absolutely — vendor curation is one of the most valuable parts of working with an experienced local planner. Christine has spent 8+ years building relationships with South Florida's top photographers, florists, caterers, entertainment companies, hair and makeup artists, officiants, and rental vendors. She knows who is reliable, who photographs well in Palm Beach light, and who will show up prepared. Her recommendations are based on real working experience, not referral fees.

Yes, and it is one of the most important relationships to manage well. Venue coordinators represent the venue's interests — Christine represents yours. The two roles are complementary, not redundant, and Christine's experience working across Palm Beach County's top venues means she knows how to collaborate effectively with in-house teams to get the best outcome for her couples.

Absolutely. Partial planning and day-of coordination are specifically designed for couples who have already made some decisions and need professional support to bring everything together. Christine will review your existing contracts, identify any gaps, and step in wherever you need her most.

It is rare, but it happens. Christine maintains relationships with backup vendors across every category and moves quickly to identify and secure replacements. Her network across South Florida is one of the most tangible benefits of working with an experienced local planner — she can make calls that a couple simply could not.

Christine builds a comprehensive day-of timeline that accounts for every vendor arrival, ceremony timing, reception transitions, speeches, first dances, and send-off — down to the minute. On the wedding day, she manages the timeline, communicates with all vendors, and makes real-time adjustments as needed. Couples never have to think about what comes next.

For full planning clients, Christine can manage vendor gratuity envelopes and final payments on the wedding day, ensuring vendors are thanked appropriately and discreetly. This is one of the practical logistics that couples consistently appreciate not having to think about in the middle of their celebration.

Yes for full planning and partial planning clients. Rehearsal attendance ensures that the ceremony flows correctly, the wedding party knows their cues, and any last-minute adjustments are identified the day before — not the morning of. For day-of coordination clients, rehearsal attendance can be added on.

Transparently and practically. Christine helps couples build a realistic budget framework early in the process, tracks expenditures throughout planning, and flags any areas where costs are trending over. The goal is never to spend less — it is to spend wisely and get the most meaningful return on every dollar. Christine's vendor relationships often include access to preferred pricing that is not available to couples booking independently.

Quietly, quickly, and without involving the couple. Managing the unexpected is one of the most critical parts of a planner's job — and it's one of the most consistent themes in Olive & Ivory's client reviews. Christine's clients routinely describe their wedding day as seamless, not because nothing went wrong, but because they never knew it did.

As involved as you want Christine to be. Some couples arrive with a fully formed vision and need a skilled executor. Others come with a feeling or a mood board and want Christine's expertise to translate that into a cohesive design. Full planning and partial planning both include design consultation — helping shape the color palette, florals, lighting, tablescapes, and overall atmosphere to feel intentional and personal.

October through May is considered peak wedding season in South Florida — temperatures are comfortable, humidity is lower, and the weather is generally reliable. June through September brings heat, humidity, and the possibility of afternoon storms, though many couples choose these months for lower venue rates and vendor availability. There are also many beautiful indoor venue options across Palm Beach County that work wonderfully for warmer months — offering a cool, elegant setting without weather concerns. Regardless of season, every Olive & Ivory wedding has a weather contingency plan.

South Florida weather is part of every planning conversation, not an afterthought. Christine builds contingency plans for outdoor ceremonies, discusses rain scenarios with venues early in the process, and maintains relationships with rental vendors who can mobilize quickly. Every outdoor wedding has a clear Plan B — and on the day itself, any weather decisions are made calmly and decisively so couples never feel the stress of uncertainty.

Yes. While home base is Jupiter, Olive & Ivory has coordinated weddings from Key Largo to Fort Lauderdale and Coral Gables. Christine is experienced working across South Florida's diverse venue landscape and is comfortable navigating logistics in each market. Travel fees may apply for weddings outside Palm Beach County — reach out to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Many Olive & Ivory couples are planning their South Florida wedding from out of state or abroad. Christine is experienced guiding couples through venue selection, vendor coordination, and logistical planning entirely remotely, with in-person check-ins scheduled strategically. Distance is not a barrier to a well-planned wedding.

There is no minimum guest count. Olive & Ivory has beautifully executed intimate gatherings of 30 guests and grand receptions of 200+. Budget conversations happen early and honestly — Christine believes in transparent planning that helps couples make informed decisions, not in upselling or padding budgets unnecessarily.

Packages are customizable. Many couples add rehearsal dinner coordination, welcome event management, or vendor day-of management to their existing package. Reach out to discuss what you're looking for — Christine is happy to build something that fits your specific needs rather than fitting you into a rigid structure.