Tania-Tapel - asian wedding planners

What will our wedding planner be responsible for?
Depending on your package your wedding planner’s responsibilities will be varied. Every package will include the drawing up of your schedule, plus up to three schedule updates. Your wedding planner will carry out full on-site liaison with suppliers on the day of your event to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What does the Tania-Tapel service charge cover?
Charges for our packages B-D are based on pre meetings, two site visits, plus on-site event management on the day, based on an average eight hours’ duration. Further on-the-day hours can be negotiated at the outset, at the minimum rate of £125 per hour. Additional expenses, such as Congestion charging or car parking, with be charged separately. All charges are subject to VAT at the current rate of 17.5%.

How often will we be meeting our wedding planner?
We try not to bother you time and time again for unnecessary meetings which are chargeable. We are confident that two pre event meetings, subject to your package choice, will enable us to plan your event seamlessly. We happily liaise with you via email/telephone leading up to the big day. Your wedding planner will be available to you to run through ideas and discuss plans throughout the planning stages. However, we are a busy wedding planning team and therefore most weekends are allocated in executing our events and would make us inaccessible during season.

Do you have references, or other brides that we can speak with before we commit to booking a Tania-Tapel wedding planner?
Of course. Our testimonials should provide a comforting relief to anyone considering hiring a Tania-Tapel wedding planner. However if you would prefer to speak to a past client that can be arranged for you without hesitation.

How do we book our wedding planner?
After your initial consultation meeting we will leave you to decide which package best suits your requirements. A one-off full payment will secure your booking – we will provide an invoice and then payment will be required within 7 days to guarantee your booking into our diary system.

If you are concerned that your date may get booked up, you may pay a non refundable deposit of £200 on the day of your initial consultation to secure your date.

How do payment terms for suppliers work with Tania-Tapel?
Tania-Tapel service charges are payable in advance, at which stage a contract will secure your booking. If you require us to financially manage your account that can be arranged – we have the facility to set up client accounts so your funds can be transferred there and then we can manage the account to ensure suppliers get paid on time.

Will our wedding planner have a team with her on the day of the event?
Depending on the needs of your event, your wedding planner would manage the day independently. Your wedding planner would be able to advise from the consultation meeting if an assistant/team is required, and the implied costs for these additional services.

If we are uncertain about which package to take can we go for a lower package and then upgrade at a later stage?
Yes, that is possible. Throughout the planning stages if it becomes clear that your needs have changed, then your wedding planner will be in a position to advise you.

How are accommodation and travel expenses calculated?
Our normal day rate is based on an 8-hour duration. If your event exceeds 9 hours then accommodation costs will be applicable. Each package will cover three visits in total (2 pre event and 1 on the day), anything above that will incur travel charges of £0.40 pence per mile.

How much are additional site visits?
The exceeded hours are charged at £125.00 per hour or part hour.

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Can we speak with our wedding planner any time?
Yes, via email, letter, over the phone or in person. If you are passing the office and just wanted to ask a question, drop in and see us. If you are having a last minute panic and no-one else is awake to listen to your concerns, then make contact. We do advise that during the wedding season, weekends are very busy for us but if you leave us a message we will, of course, reply promptly.

How reputable are the suppliers that you work with?
We are very stringent with the suppliers we work with and refer to you. Our supplier database is extensive as we have been in the industry for over a decade. However, we do pride ourselves on the high levels of service provided by our recommended suppliers. We continually invest our time in our suppliers so they are better at servicing our clients, which can only be a win-win situation for you and us.

Who will keep my suppliers informed of the final schedule on the day?
Your wedding planner will prepare the schedules to your final approval, and will post out hard copies to all suppliers and courtesy call them all to ensure they are happy with all the details. Your wedding planner will be on site on the day and will manage your suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the event based on the package agreed.

What do you mean when you say ‘per event not per day’?
Our packages are devised to service your event. For any given event there could be a succession of three events or more – for example, a civil ceremony, religious ceremony, a lunch followed by an evening reception.

Our package will cover you for each event within an 8-hour shift. If you feel you would benefit from a bespoke rate as your hours for setting up and dismantling take you over the threshold then advise your wedding planner in the initial consultation meeting where a package designed for your needs will be created.

It is very much dependent on the complexity of your events and how many man-hours we will need to spend on the logistical parts of your planning, you are buying in our expertise and knowledge to ensure all angles are covered – a worthwhile investment we’d like to think!

Can I guarantee which wedding planner is assigned to me?
Unfortunately, we cannot 100% guarantee the wedding planner you will receive on the day of your event due to the nature of our work. However, our aim is assign your wedding planner to see you through from planning stages to the actual day.

If we have other pre wedding smaller events ie. mehndi party, hen nights, etc, can my wedding planner help with these?
Yes, your wedding planner can manage or even part assist you for any smaller events you have leading up to the big day. Discuss your needs with your wedding planner as early as possible so a bespoke package can be costed.

Do you cover England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales?
Yes, we work nationwide and have now crossed international waters to Mumbai, Dubai and destination weddings. The terms and conditions for our overseas work is different, and therefore ensure you download the International brochure for this if your event is overseas.

How do I go about getting wedding insurance and what does it cover?
We have various reputable insurers who would cover your wedding insurance depending on what aspects you would like to insure. Alternatively you can secure your own independent insurance, the choice is yours. We understand the sense of security this can bring when you are embarking on the most important day of your life. It is advisable to take out wedding insurance.

All prices indicated will incur VAT at a rate of 17.5%

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