frequently asked questions

General Questions

Planning a wedding can be very stressful and time-consuming. With a wedding planner on board you can relax and soak in the joy of your engagement whilst your wedding is seamlessly planned. Let One Fine Wedding provide you with peace of mind and work within your budget constraints to bring your dream wedding to life with heartfelt care and attention to every detail. 

A venue coordinator is usually someone who will plan and manage what happens at their venue. A wedding planner on the other hand is there to plan every fine detail of your vision leading up to your wedding day. At One Fine Wedding, we can help by providing guidance in the planning process (see our One Fine Moment Package) or do all the planning for you from vision to reality (see our One Fine Wedding Package). Whatever you need, there will be a package to suit you. 

The length of time it takes to plan a wedding varies on how much planning is involved. We generally recommend starting to plan your wedding day at least one year out from your chosen date, as highly sought-after suppliers book out quickly. If you would like some help in creating a wedding plan and customised to-do list then get in touch and let One Fine Wedding help you feel in charge of the planning process.

One Fine Wedding mostly services couples planning their wedding in greater Melbourne and the surrounding areas of regional Victoria, however we are happy to offer assistance to those outside of Melbourne. Get in touch so we can work out how best we can assist you.

There are many factors which are outside our control, such as the weather or the behaviour of your guests. One Fine Wedding will strive to mitigate any risks which might arise, including having a wet-weather plan in place should the rain decide to bless you with its presence.

One Fine Wedding can help with any sort of wedding planning needs. Whether you want some guidance in where to begin, or help in certain areas of the planning process, we offer consultation services to get you on track and in control of planning your wedding day. We can help you with creating a personalised plan as well as providing tips on all things wedding related. 

Wedding Day and Moments

Leading up to your wedding day, One Fine Wedding will meet with you (in person or online) to discuss your vision for your wedding. We will then meticulously plan a detailed timeline for your day to ensure a seamless experience. Prior to the big day, we conduct walkthroughs of both your ceremony and reception venues (if that option is chosen), liaise with all suppliers, and facilitate a ceremony rehearsal (if in your package) to instil calm and confidence. On your special day, we meticulously arrange your venues, co-ordinate with suppliers, and assist with photography logistics, ensuring everything flows smoothly. Our goal is to ensure you can fully enjoy the bliss of your wedding day, worry free.

One Fine Wedding will work collaboratively with you to help you regain clarity and confidence in your wedding planning journey. We will send you an initial questionnaire to help us better understand the challenges you are facing, then we will book in a time to meet either in person or online, where One Fine Wedding will offer assistance so you feel reassured and empowered to continue your wedding planning with ease. We will also provide you with a number of tools and resources to help you in your planning journey depending on where you are at. These can include:

  • A personalised to-do list that aligns with your vision and timeline.
  • A budget spreadsheet to help you keep track of all wedding costs.
  • A plan for seating guests at tables.
  • A tailored day-of timeline to ensure every aspect of your wedding day unfolds seamlessly.

We understand that finding the right venue sets the tone for your entire wedding experience. One Fine Wedding will initially meet with you (in person or online) to understand your vision, budget, and must-have criteria for a venue. We will then scour various venues, creating a detailed shortlist of 3 venues that meet your specific requirements, along with one wild-card option chosen based on our intuition.

Of course you can! Get in touch with One Fine Wedding for a free 30 minute consultation so we can create a customised package to suit your needs. 

Coming in 2025, the One Fine Plan Package will provide you with all the tools you need to plan your wedding yourself. Our One Fine Plan application will guide you through each stage of planning, help you to set your budget, manage guest lists (including RSVPs), and find suppliers available on your wedding day. With our user-friendly interface, every fine detail of your wedding can be easily managed and organised.

Partial or Full Wedding Planning

One Fine Wedding works with minimum wedding budgets of $25,000 for full wedding planning services. This budget excludes any budgeting for attire, rings, and beauty services beyond hair and makeup on the day of the wedding. The main impacts on your budget will be the number of guests you have on your wedding day and your choice of venue. 

One Fine Wedding will happily work with any suppliers you have already chosen and can provide recommendations for those you have left to source.

After getting in touch with us about a partial or full wedding planning service, One Fine Wedding will send through a questionnaire to complete and book in a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

A proposal will then be emailed, outlining the service One Fine Wedding will provide. If you are happy with our suggestions, we will then send through a contract to be signed with a request for a 20% deposit, which will need to be paid within seven days to commence our service.

Once the deposit has been paid, we will book in your initial planning session where we will discuss your vision for your day in detail. We can then get started with planning your special day. 

All information will be communicated via email, providing a centralised repository for all details and facilitating efficient information tracking.

One Fine Wedding will send you supplier contracts and payment details, including invoices, for your review and payment. We will also send reminders for when supplier payments are due.

Yes, One Fine Wedding will include invitations in both the partial and full wedding planning packages. You will be presented with a variety of invitation templates to choose from, allowing you to find the perfect design that complements your wedding theme and personal style. After finalising your guest list, we will send invitations to your guests, and manage all RSVPs and dietary requirements.

Provided you have used an invitation style supplied by One Fine Wedding, we can most definitely customise a stationery package that matches this. If you have purchased your invitations separately, we will work hard to match it but cannot guarantee all additional stationery will completely match that style.

Provided you have added on the One Fine Day Package option, One Fine Wedding will most definitely be present on your wedding day. If you have not added on this package, we will work with the venue and suppliers who will be present on your big day to ensure everything will be planned just the way you envisioned.

Wedding Planning Sessions

The first planning session will be 2 hours and discuss the look and feel of how you picture your wedding day to be. This session will be dedicated to discussing your dream and vision for your day, as well as us getting to know you, so we can then start planning your one fine day.

Following your initial planning session, One Fine Wedding will meet with you bi-monthly at your progress sessions to discuss the development being made to plan your wedding, and where needed, to get your input on decisions that need to be made. 

The first pieces of information One Fine Wedding will need to know to start planning your wedding is the number of guests you will have and your budget. This information will assist in finding the right venue to accommodate your guests and that is within your budget.

We will also need to know when you want to get married – do you have a fixed date in mind or are you flexible and open to options?

Before meeting, One Fine Wedding will send you a questionnaire to complete as well as provide you with a link to a platform to help with creating your vision board. We ask that you make a start with your vision board as this will help us to visualise your dream wedding.

One Fine Wedding are happy to meet with you where you feel comfortable, whether that is online or a face-to-face meeting. Please note that in person meetings are only available to those in greater Melbourne and the surrounding areas of regional Victoria. Travel fees may apply depending on your location.

One Fine Wedding will work with you to find a location that is suitable for both parties. Please note that in person meetings are only available to those in greater Melbourne and the surrounding areas of regional Victoria. Travel fees may apply depending on your location.

Within seven days of each planning session you will receive detailed notes on what was discussed during our meeting, as well as the next steps One Fine Wedding will take to plan your wedding. Our commitment is to keep you informed about all decisions made and our progress in preparing for your special day.