Founder of Master the Wedding and Southwestern Weddings & Events
Casey Green
Southwestern Weddings & Events is a highly esteemed planning company that was founded by none other than the incredible and talented Casey Green. With immense experience in the field of event planning, Casey utilizes her expertise to lead a team of experts who combine their creativity, passion, and talent to provide the most amazing planning services one could ever hope for. Our team of experts understands the stress that comes with event planning, which is why we make it our mission to provide only the best stress-free planning, personalized services, innovative designs, and exceptional execution that will make your event an unforgettable experience. Our dedication to excellence and love for creating magical moments has earned us a well-deserved reputation as a name that can be trusted in the industry. Let Southwestern Weddings & Events bring your vision to life and provide you with the most awe-inspiring and memorable event that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Shannon Lothner, Event Director & Lead Planner
As a child, Shannon's mind was constantly buzzing with creativity thanks to the immersive birthday parties that her wonderful mother threw for her. Her Mother had a true talent for crafting beautiful, imaginative events that would leave my young mind in awe. Moving into a career in hospitality was a natural choice for her, She found that I could channel her inherited talent and love for entertaining into truly elevated customer experiences. Climbing the ranks, she eventually found herself coordinating and creating stunning floral designs for an unforgettable wedding. As we all know, the pandemic changed everything. With restaurants closed and events cancelled, whe seized the opportunity to expand her knowledge and skills by enrolling in an interior design program at a nearby community college. That step led her to her current position as a Event Director and Lead Planner, where I've already managed more than 75 successful weddings with glowing client reviews. In her personal life, she draws inspiration from a few beloved things: incredible food, adorable and loyal dogs, and the ever-evolving world of pop culture. I'm excited to bring all of these passions to the table as she learned more about your vision for your next event.
We have two different planning packages designed to help you through the event planning process.
Day of Coordination – $2500
This planning package is designed to be paired with our catering services. We will craft your event timeline, manage your vendor coordination, design your event layout and manage the execution of your event to ensure you and your friends and family can simply be guests at your wedding or event.
Planning Meetings
- Wedding Planning Foundational Meeting (Scheduled immediately after booking)
- Wedding Planning Check-In Meetings (2 meetings scheduled throughout planning process)
- Detail & Logistics Meeting (Scheduled 4-6 weeks prior to wedding day)
- Final check-in (usually scheduled 7-10 days before wedding)
- Additional meetings may be scheduled if needed
Planning Tasks
- 1 Venue Visit (2 or more if necessary)
- Creation and distribution of event timelines (master, vendor specific & wedding party)
- Up to 10 hours of event coordination on the day of the event
- Unlimited communication via phone, email and Skype.
We Manage the Following Planning Tasks:
- Follow-up with all vendors to finalize all the logistical details (including: final guest counts, delivery/set-up times etc.)
- Coordinate final vendor payments.
- Draft the event timelines for your vendors and your event guests.
- Confirm timeline details such pick-up/drop-off details for event décor items, and any other special event day instructions.
Event Day
We will manage the following details on the day of your event:
- Coordinate the event set-up
- Be the “day of event” point-of-contact for your vendors.
- Assist with the timing of all aspects of your event program.
- Help with decor and floral installation (when necessary)
- Ensure vendors receive their final payments and fulfill their contractual agreements
- Manage final event clean-up
- Emergency kit on hand for little wedding day hiccups! 🙂
Signature Planning – $5000
Let us take the guesswork out of planning your wedding weekend (rehearsal dinner/welcome reception, wedding reception and farewell brunch). We will manage all the details from timeline, budget, vendor selection, food and beverage, entertainment, transportation and everything in between to make your vision come to life. The Signature Planning package is designed to be a turn key planning experience. Let us guide you so you can relax and enjoy the creative process of planning your event.
Here is what you can expect:
Vision Discovery Meeting
Our journey starts with our vision discovery meeting. This is the meeting where we explore your vision for your wedding and identify the areas that matter most to you.
Venue Selection
Selecting your venues for your weekend is a critical step in the planning process. Let us help you compare your favorite venues and estimate the cost of each venue to help you make the best decision for you.
Vendor Team
Hiring a professional vendor team is key to ensuring your wedding events flow smoothly. Let us guide you with our recommendations and support you as you make your final selections.
Event Design
Defining your design for your wedding can be daunting. There is so much choice. Let our design team work with your initial vision to help you flush out a design that is cohesive and expresses your taste and style.
Event Logistics
About two months prior to your event, we will schedule our final logistics meeting with you. In this meeting we will review our timeline, determine final details, layout, rentals and other vendor needs. We will then coordinate these details with your vendor team leading up to your events.
Event Execution
Our goal is for you to be a guest at your wedding weekend. Let our team make your dream come to life and flawlessly coordinate your events.
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