Welcome to The Bridal Sidekick, LLC
About Me
My Inspiration
Greetings. My name is Daria, Charlotte NC based Bridal and Wedding Assistant. I have over 20 yrs of hospitality experience, professionalism, and customer service. I hold an Associate’s Degree in Business, a Small Business Entrepreneurship Certification, and am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in Finance. I have always had a passion for organization and planning. That passion and energy that I have put into events over the years has called me to pour that same passion and energy into exceptional services for you. ​
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​ When I started planning my own wedding, I loved it! However, as the bride to be, it became overwhelming. There were plenty of times when I thought, "I really don't have the time to do this! I wish someone could help or just do it for me!" Trying to make calls and arrange things from work was frustrating. And as a working mom of an active teenager at the time, there just didn't seem to be enough hours in a day.
Although my husband and I had a superb wedding coordinator, she had her hands so deep in the decor part of it and making sure it was everything we asked for and more, she really didn't have time for the "other stuff". (i.e hotel booking, answer multiple guest questions, coordinating the bridal party and appointments.) I started to feel burnt out, and at times it was very difficult to juggle it all. Then I thought, there has to be other busy and overwhelmed brides out there feeling or that will feel the same way!
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With that being said, I founded "The Bridal Sidekick, LLC".
I am here to do "the other stuff" for you. I have met and worked with leading experts and well respected vendors, so I am a one stop shop. With me, you will have access to a wedding decorator, caterer, photographer, videographer, DJ, bartender, etc. I can do as much or as little as you want. How involved I am is up to you. But one thing for certain is that I am passionate about what I do. My mission is to substantially lessen the stress of your wedding planning experience built on a foundation of honesty and fairness.
Services Offered (But not limited to)
"The Busy Work"
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Research venues and schedule tours/consultations
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Preferred vendor recommendations or will research others for you.
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Arrange hotel blocks for out-of-town guests
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Keep the bridal party on task with their roles & duties leading up to and on the wedding day
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Maintain wedding website and keep track of RSVP's and guest questions
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Provide bride monthly to-do list and wedding day checklist
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Up to 4 in person check-ins
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Unlimited video/phone check-ins
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Venue walkthrough with wedding decorator and vendors
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Same day assistance up to 8 hrs.
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Inital consultation with all vendors to review contracts, insurance information, arrival times, and any other relevant details
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Coordinate with all vendors and contact venue at least 1 week prior to the wedding to confirm arrival times and other details
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Greet all vendors upon arrival and be their point of contact throughout the day
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Schedule bride, groom, and wedding party consults (i.e. wedding day attire fittings, cake and menu tastings, make-up appointments, photo shoots)
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Access to wedding day emergency kit​
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*Please contact me for investment cost. Packages start at $1500 and very upon wedding party size*​
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A la Carte Services (additional investment applies)
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Create simple Save the Dates, and provide photographer for simple engagement photos up to 4 poses (based on photographer availability)
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Research venue for and plan rehearsal dinner
Get in Touch
I look forward to working as a team, getting to know you, your needs, and how I can help you make the planning leading up to your wedding day as pleasant as possibe. Please contact me by leaving your information or calling, and I will follow up with you within 24 hours.
704.426.3564