The Fête Experience
“Fête” translates to “party, celebration” or “to entertain someone lavishly.” From Napa Valley, California to Bordeaux, France… we would love to bring your dream fête to life!
As your luxury wedding planner, We'll make your wedding day bigger and better than you could ever imagine.
Luxury wedding Planner
We provide memorable weddings for high profile clients with busy lives and unpredictable schedules.
For 14+ years, we have provided an all-inclusive approach to wedding planning with personal touches, custom designs and a stress-free planning process.
"Sara helped us plan the most incredible wedding I've ever attended."
Memree & Rich
It would be an honor to design your dream wedding. This is your day, and we want it to reflect YOUR vision as a couple. Your wedding weekend will be fun, memorable, full of love and special touches... and most of all, stress- free! Love is in the details.
included in our process:
- Comprehensive Planning: White glove service led by Sara Fried and her expert team.
- Exclusive Availability: Limited number of weddings annually; only one wedding per weekend
- Extensive Communication: Via email, phone, or face-to-face meetings as needed.
- Wedding Concept and Design: Development of a unique concept, styling, and design tailored to your vision.
- Design Proposal: Presentation of a detailed design proposal outlining all décor and rental choices.
- Budget Management: Detailed budget worksheet with strategic tips for maximizing your budget.
- Vendor Payment Coordination: Management of all vendor payments on your behalf.
- Secure Planning Platform: Access to all communications, contracts, timelines, floorplans, and RSVPs with real-time updates.
- Vendor Selection and Coordination: Access to respected vendors, assistance with selection, referrals to vetted professionals, obtaining bids, negotiating contracts (excluding legal advice), and finalizing details.
- Invitation Suite and Guest Management: Selecting invitation suites, managing guests, avoiding uninvited plus-ones, and wording for invitations, programs, and event stationery.
- RSVP Management: Reply cards mailed directly to us, managed efficiently, and updated daily.
- Accommodation Arrangements: Booking bridal suite and out-of-town guest accommodations.
- Wedding Website: Design and maintenance of a custom wedding website.
- Custom Timelines: Detailed schedules for vendors, the bridal party, and family.
- Rehearsal Coordination: One hour of rehearsal coordination.
Translation:
We want you to enjoy your wedding planning process! It is our pleasure to present creative ideas based
on your vision and budget for you to choose from. Our weddings take hundreds of hours of planning time, and we
know you are busy! We will research & vet your vendors, set up and attend meetings, negotiate contracts, and take
notes & photos for you. Your contracts, contacts, budget, design elements, checklists, homework, guest list and
other details will be organized on a personalized planning website that we will create and maintain for you.
During the planning process, you will have access to a completely personalized, password-protected
website that streamlines and tracks your wedding planning process. Everything for your wedding will be
stored here, so you have easy access to the most recent conversations, contracts, checklists, next steps,
etc.
Here are some of the features:
- Your customized, comprehensive checklist with due dates, organized by categories: Bride & Bridesmaids fashion, Groom and Groomsmen attire, Beauty, Registry, Stationery, Timeline, Ceremony, Photography, Cinema, Catering & Bar, Cake, Entertainment, Transportation, Rentals & Décor, Florals, etc.
- Shows upcoming meetings, homework due dates & payment reminders.
- Scheduled meetings will also be sent via Google/iCal, so you have everything on your personal calendar as well.
- Our own personal Pinterest board! We have all included 2000+ photos of our very favorite wedding inspo divided into categories: Bouquets, Ceremony, Cakes, Stationery, Guest Book, Food & Beverage, Reception, Tablescapes, Exit photos, etc.
- You will also have your own Design Studio folders to save your favorite photos. We will share these photos with your potential vendors before you even meet them, so they will have an idea of your style and be prepared with ideas at our meetings.
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During the planning process, you will have access to a completely personalized, password-protected
website that streamlines and tracks your wedding planning process. Everything for your wedding will be
stored here, so you have easy access to the most recent conversations, contracts, checklists, next steps,
etc.
Here are some of the features:
- Once your guest list is uploaded, we record RSVP's, entrée selections, dietary restrictions, children's meals, etc.
- There are multiple ways to sort the data and export this information - for the calligrapher, catering, escort cards, etc.
- After the RSVP's are in, guests can be assigned to their seats on your custom floorplan. This is a click & drag process from the guest list, so all guests are accounted for.
- Your vendor information, payments, and invoices are stored here.
- Our Notes are also divided into planning categories. We will take notes for you during our vendor meetings and planning sessions, so you can be fully present during this process. All photos (of rentals, linens, tasting items, etc.) will be uploaded to the Design Studio within 24 hours of our meeting.
- We also have pre-made Notes with helpful tips we've acquired over the years regarding hotel room blocks, attire, music selections, vendor recommendations, invitation wording, and much more!
- We are happy have the RSVP cards mailed to us and will update the guest list for you daily.
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Translation: We love taking care of all the wedding day details so you can spend this once-in-a-lifetime day with your
closest friends and family getting pampered in a relaxed atmosphere before you marry your best friend and then
attend the most epic party as newlyweds celebrating your love.
- Wedding Day Coordination: Led by Sara Fried, experience seamless coordination, ensuring every detail is perfectly aligned.
- Bridal Concierge Service: Enjoy personalized assistance from two dedicated bridal concierges throughout the day, ensuring every detail is taken care of.
- Vendor and Venue Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the venue and all vendors from setup to breakdown, guaranteeing flawless execution.
- Event Décor Setup: Manage the arrangement of special event decor, setting up everything meticulously to your specifications.
- Photography Coordination: Organize the family and bridal party efficiently for formal photographs to maximize the photographer’s allocated time.
- Emergency Kit: Access to a comprehensive event planning emergency kit, equipped to handle any unforeseen circumstances that might arise.
- Entertainment Coordination: Oversee all entertainment elements, including music, lighting, and emcee cues, to create an unforgettable guest experience.
- Event Flow Management: Ensure smooth transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, maintaining timely progression of the event.
- Ceremony and Reception Orchestration: Expertly coordinate the ceremony lineup, toasts and introductions, ensuring each moment is executed seamlessly.
- Grand Exit Coordination: Creating a picture-perfect photo opportunity.
- Gifts and Personal Items Management: Ensure the secure delivery of all gifts and personal items to a designated family member or friend.
What we'll take care of during your wedding weekend:
- Budget finalized with any additional invoices.
- Working with Fête Nashville’s PR team to submit photos to wedding publications.
- Follow up with photographers, videographers, and photo booth vendors for your photos and videos.
- Rehearsal Dinner/Sangeet
- Post-wedding Brunch
- Engagement Party
- Bridal Party Luncheon
Let's create an unforgettable experience
The Fête Experience
01. Planning Process
It would be an honor to design your dream wedding. This is your day, and we want it to reflect YOUR vision as a couple. Your wedding weekend will be fun, memorable, full of love and special touches... and most of all, stress- free! Love is in the details.
included in our process:
- Comprehensive Planning: White glove service led by Sara Fried and her expert team.
- Exclusive Availability: Limited number of weddings annually; only one wedding per weekend for dedicated attention.
- Extensive Communication: Via email, phone, or face-to-face meetings as needed.
- Wedding Concept and Design: Development of a unique concept, styling, and design tailored to your vision.
- Design Proposal: Presentation of a detailed design proposal outlining all décor and rental choices.
- Budget Management: Detailed budget worksheet with strategic tips for maximizing your budget, updated with each payment.
- Vendor Payment Coordination: Management of all vendor payments on your behalf.
- Secure Planning Platform: Access to all communications, contracts, timelines, floorplans, and RSVPs with real-time updates.
- Vendor Selection and Coordination: Access to respected vendors, assistance with selection, referrals to vetted professionals, obtaining bids, negotiating contracts (excluding legal advice), and finalizing details.
- Invitation Suite and Guest Management: Guidance on selecting invitation suites, managing guests, avoiding uninvited plus-ones, and wording for invitations, programs, and event stationery.
- RSVP Management: Reply cards mailed directly to us, managed efficiently, and updated daily.
- Accommodation Arrangements: Booking bridal suite and out-of-town guest accommodations.
- Wedding Website: Design and maintenance of a custom wedding website.
- Custom Timelines: Detailed timelines for the wedding weekend, including schedules for vendors, the bridal party, and family.
- Etiquette and Trends Guidance: Advice on etiquette, customs, trends, and traditions.
- Rehearsal Coordination: One hour of rehearsal coordination, typically the evening before the wedding.
Translation:
We want you to enjoy your wedding planning process! It is our pleasure to present creative ideas based
on your vision and budget for you to choose from. Our weddings take hundreds of hours of planning time, and we
know you are busy! We will research & vet your vendors, set up and attend meetings, negotiate contracts, and take
notes & photos for you. Your contracts, contacts, budget, design elements, checklists, homework, guest list and
other details will be organized on a personalized planning website that we will create and maintain for you.
02. Custom Planning Website
- Your customized, comprehensive checklist with due dates, organized by categories: Bride & Bridesmaids fashion, Groom and Groomsmen attire, Beauty, Registry, Stationery, Timeline, Ceremony, Photography, Cinema, Catering & Bar, Cake, Entertainment, Transportation, Rentals & Décor, Florals, etc.
Calendar
- Shows upcoming meetings, homework due dates & payment reminders.
- Scheduled meetings will also be sent via Google/iCal, so you have everything on your personal calendar as well.
Design Studio
- Our own personal Pinterest board! • We have all included 2000+ photos of our very favorite wedding inspo divided into categories: Bouquets, Ceremony, Cakes, Stationery, Guest Book, Food & Beverage, Reception, Tablescapes, Exit photos, etc.
- You will also have your own Design Studio folders to save your favorite photos. We will share these photos with your potential vendors before you even meet them, so they will have an idea of your style and be prepared with ideas at our meetings.
Guests
- Once your guest list is uploaded, we record RSVP's, entrée selections, dietary restrictions, children's meal, etc.
- There are multiple ways to sort this data and export this information - for the calligrapher, catering, escort cards, etc.
Layout and Seating
- After the RSVP's are in, guests can be assigned to their seats on your custom floorplan. The process is a click & drag from the guest list, so all guests are accounted for.
Contacts ("Vendors")
- Your vendor information, payments, and invoices are stored here.
Notes
- Our Notes are also divided into planning categories. We will take notes for you during our vendor meetings and planning sessions, so you can be fully present during this process. All photos (of rentals, linens, tasting items, etc.) will be uploaded to the Design Studio within 24 hours of our meeting.
- We also have pre-made Notes with helpful tips we've acquired over the years regarding hotel room blocks, attire, music selections, vendor recommendations, invitation wording, and much more!
Did you know?
- We are happy have the RSVP cards mailed to us and will update the guest list for you daily.
03. Wedding Weekend
04. Post-Wedding
What we'll take care of during your wedding weekend:
During the planning process, you will have access to a completely personalized, password-protected website that streamlines and tracks your wedding planning process. Everything for your wedding will be stored here, so you have easy access to the most recent conversations, contracts, checklists, next steps, etc.
Here are some of the features:
- Wedding Day Coordination: Led by Sara Fried, experience seamless coordination, ensuring every detail is perfectly aligned.
- Bridal Concierge Service: Enjoy personalized assistance from two dedicated bridal concierges throughout the day, ensuring every detail is taken care of.
- Vendor and Venue Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the venue and all vendors from setup to breakdown, guaranteeing flawless execution.
- Event Décor Setup: Manage the arrangement of special event decor, setting up everything meticulously to your specifications.
- Photography Coordination: Organize the family and bridal party efficiently for formal photographs to maximize the photographer’s allocated time.
- Emergency Kit: Access to a comprehensive event planning emergency kit, equipped to handle any unforeseen circumstances that might arise.
- Entertainment Coordination: Oversee all entertainment elements, including music, lighting, and emcee cues, to create an unforgettable guest experience.
- Event Flow Management: Ensure smooth transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, maintaining timely progression of the event.
- Ceremony and Reception Orchestration: Expertly coordinate the ceremony lineup, toasts and introductions, ensuring each moment is executed seamlessly.
- Financial Disbursements: Handle all financial aspects including the disbursement of vendor gratuities and final payments.
- Grand Exit Coordination: If desired, coordinate a grand exit for the couple, creating a picture-perfect photo opportunity.
- Gifts and Personal Items Management: Ensure the secure delivery of all gifts and personal items to a designated family member or friend.
- Budget finalized with any additional invoices.
- Working with Fête Nashville’s PR team to submit photos to wedding publications.
- Follow up with photographers, videographers, and photo booth vendors for your photos and videos.
- Rehearsal Dinner/Sangeet
- Post-wedding Brunch
- Engagement Party
- Bridal Party Luncheon
"Look no further, this is the team you must have for a successful wedding."
Kacie & Keyton
Want to give your guests the ultimate wedding experience?
We design a very limited number of weddings a year; each of which take hundreds of planning hours. Your guests will no doubt have a memorable experience and know how much thought was put into every detail.
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"We were blown away by the beauty and how the vision came to life."
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