EVENT DETAILS
Dajanae
Kwadwo (Quay joe)
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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FULL WEDDING PLANNING MANAGEMENT
Planner - Charlene Gallagher
Day of Coordinator - Tia Sturgis
Assistant - Hannah Ryan
2/11/25- Charlene Gallagher, Charwedplanner@gmail.com
Rehearsal 8/1 @ 5:30 - Hope Bible Church
Draft Timeline - good to go!
2/11/25 EM to Dajana:
Dajanae:
According to Angie, below is the new proposed Timeline:
*NEED PHOTOGRAPHER TIMES
9:00 - Groom gets dressed (estimated)
9:30 - Groom travels to The Great Room (estimated)
10:00 - Groom arrives at the Great Room (estimated)
9:30 - Hair and Makeup must be finished (girls get dressed right after hair and makeup is finished)
9:45 - Bride gets into her dress / photos
10:30 - Travel to The Great Room (estimated)
10:45 - Bride arrives at The Great Room (estimated)
11:00 - Guests arrive at The Great Room
11:30-12:30 - Ceremony (45 min)
12:30-1:30 - Cocktail Hour (Appetizers)
1:30 - Invite everyone inside to take their seats (takes about 10 min)
1:30-4:00 - Reception
1:40 - Introductions of Bridal Party - Bride & Groom only
1:45 - First Dance
1:50 - Thank you Speech - B&G Thank you
1:55 - Blessing over the food - Norm Fortney
2:00-2:45 - Buffet
2:35 - Toasts by Maid of Honor & Best Man (toward the end of dinner)
2:40 - Cake Cutting
2:45 - Father/Daughter Dance
2:50-3:50 - Dancing
3:50 - Invite guests out to foyer while bride& groom have their last dance
3:55 - PrivateLast Dance
4:00 - Special Exit w/ribbon wands in foyer
4:00 - Wedding Ends
4:00 - Limo picks up bride & groom
How does this look to you and Kwadwo? The pre-ceremony times will be adjusted closer to the wedding as we figure out hair and makeup and where Kwadwo will be getting dressed and the distance from your MOH's house to the venue
We love it!! AHHHH!!! Dajanae Williams
VENDOR LIST
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sonder Photo and Film
text for email address
706-714-2747
Ksyla Mattox
Arrival Time
she'll be staying at the house / until end of wedding
Where:
Booked Time:
Is There a First Look
No
Where Will It Be
NA
Will It Be Just The Bride and Groom or Will Bridal Party and Parents Be Included
N/A
Sunset Time
N/A
Dietary Restrictions
Is There a Second Shooter
No
PHOTOGRAPHER NOTES:
*NO CONTRACT YET - 5/19/25
Family friend shooting free of charge as wedding gift.
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OFFICIANT
text for EM address
443-851-0258
Information Here
Arrival Time
Information Here
OFFICIANT NOTES:
CEREMONY VENUE
The Great Room @ Savage Mill, Angie Wise
(301) 490-1668
Time of Ceremony
11:00 AM
Venue
The Great Room at Savage Mill
Rehearsal Date & Time
8/1/25 5:30 / 6:00 pm - Rehearsal Dinner - Hope Bible Church, 9112 Guilford Rd., Columbia
Rehearsal Location
??
Wedding County
Howard Co.
Will You Have Programs
Fans will be the Programs
If Yes, Will They Be Placed on Seats or in a Basket
On each seat / basket of ribbon wands for special exit
Do You Have Readers
??
If Yes, How Many
Will You Have Aisle Markers
Yes / Rserved signs
If Yes, Are You Providing or is The Florist
How Many Rows Are Being Reserved
1st Row - Bride's side 10 / Gtoom's side 10
Is There a Unity Candle, Wine Box, Hand Fasting, Etc.
No
Will There Be An Aisle Runner or Petals
Aisle Runner / Petals on sides of runner with candles / We will place
If Yes, Will It Be Placed Ahead of Time
Who Is Providing
Bride
What Signage Do You Have for the Ceremony
No
What Flowers Do You Have For The Ceremony
Are You Providing an Arch
Yes
If Yes, Who Will Set It Up
Square gold base / snaps together - 2 floral pieces with vine / 2 drapes
Who Will Decorate It
We will decorate / she'll give us her book
Do You Have Separate Ceremony Musicians
Yes, Harp / Iliana Hagenah / ilhagenah@gmail.com
What Is The Rain Plan
N/A
CEREMONY NOTES:
6/30/25-EM to Dajanae
Hi Dajanae:
I'm adding your rehearsal to our calendars and want to confirm the details:
Date & Time: August 1st, 2025 at 5:00 PM Location: Hope Bible Church, 9112 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
Is this information correct?
Regarding the Second Rehearsal: I believe you mentioned a brief rehearsal at The Great Room, but I want to clarify our approach. We provide one comprehensive rehearsal that covers all the essential elements - processional order, positioning, and ceremony flow. This ensures everyone feels confident and prepared.
For your Great Room ceremony, Tia will handle positioning and logistics on the morning of your wedding. This approach actually works better because:
- We can dedicate proper time to the full ceremony rehearsal at the church
- The wedding day positioning at The Great Room is straightforward and doesn't require a separate rehearsal
- 30 minutes wouldn't provide adequate time for a thorough rehearsal anyway
Our goal is to make sure everyone knows exactly what to do and feels completely prepared. The church rehearsal will accomplish this perfectly!
Please confirm the address when you have a moment.
RECEPTION VENUE
The Great Room at Savage Mill
(301) 490-1668
Venue Location
8600 Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763, USA
What Time are Vendors Allowed In
9:30 am
RECEPTION NOTES:
5/19/25 - EM from Angie - Tasting dates - sent Dajanae the email and asked for a response
Hi Charlene,
I’m sorry but I don’t have anything available on those dates. My next available is on Tuesday June 3 @ 5pm or Wednesday June 11 @ 5pm. Let me know if either of these dates work for them.
Thanks,
Angie Wise
The Great Room
5/19/25 - TASTING - EM to Angie:
Hi Angie:
Dajanae & Kwadwo would still like to set up the limited tasting. When do you do your tastings? She suggested 5/29 or 5/27 around 5:00.
COCKTAIL HOUR
Time of Cocktail Hour
12:00-1:00 pm
Location
The Great Room at Savage Mill
Are There Separate Musicians
Yes, Harpist, Illiana H
What Is The Decor of The Cocktail Hour
Is There Signage For The Cocktail Hour
Seating Chart near the Bar
COCKTAIL HOUR NOTES:
RECEPTION
What Is The Time of The Reception
1:00-4:00 pm
What Signage Do You Have For The Reception
Welcome Sign
Will You Provide a Guest Book
Yes / Book
What Type
Will You Have Place Cards Or a Seating Chart
Seating Chart
Will You Provide the Table Numbers
Yes
Will You Provide a Gift Box For The Gift Table
Yes
Will You Provide Bathroom Baskets
No
Will You Have a Memorial Table
Yes
If Yes, What Type (Photos, Candles, Flowers, Etc.)
Pictures are in the book
Will There Be Yard Games
Giant Jenga & Connect 4
If So, What Yard Games Need to Be Set Up
Deck
What Decor Other Than Flowers Will You Have at The Reception
2 pre-made little bushes set on floor in front of columns - facing the doors
Who Will Be the Person(s) To Take Everything At The End of The Night
Groomsman - she'll let me know who
Is There Any Other Entertainment (Caricature Artist, Live Painter, Etc)
Cariacatre Artist
SWEETHEART OR HEAD TABLE
Are You Having a Sweetheart or Head Table
Yes
If Yes, What Is The Decor For This Table
Bouquet, extra flowers
Will You Provide Your Toasting Glasses
No
CATERER
Putting on the Ritz - in house
Arrival Time
Booked Time
What Is Your Guest Count
50-100 (12-13 tables)
How Many Are Kid's Meals
Vendor Count
(2) Coordinators (1) Photographer (1) Videographer (1) DJ (1) Live Streamer = 6
Vendor Dietary Restrictions
Are You Providing Your Own Liquor
No
If Yes, Where Are You Purchasing It From
N/A
Will It Be Delivered or Brought By Someone
N/A
What Time Will It Be Delivered
N.A
Will They Pick Up Unopened Bottles
N./A
If No, Who Is Taking The Liquor at The End of The Night
N/A
Are You Having Signature Drinks
If Yes, What Are The Names of The Drinks
Will You Have Signs Showing Names and Ingredients
CATERER NOTES:
6-16-25 - EM regarding a walkthrough date and when final guest count is ue.
Hi Angie:
We would like to come down to the ballroom the week before the wedding (8/2/25) because Dajanae wants to make sure we know where she wants everything to go. I'm calling it a walkthrough. Are you available on 7/24 and if so, what time?
She told me she's not having her rehearsal at your venue so perhaps, this could be counted in the 30-min. rehearsal time space.
Also, please remind me what date their final guest count is due.
5/13/25-EM to Angie:
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Hi Angie:
Dajanae & Kwadwo have their wedding booked with you for 8/2/25. When will we schedule a tasting for them?
BAKER
Cakes Plus
Arrival Time
Is It a Tiered Cake or a Small Cake
Yes
If It Is a Tiered Cake, How Many Tiers Is It
3
Do You Want to Save The Top
If It's a Small Cake, Do You Want to Save The Rest of It
N/A
If Not, Do You Want It Served To The Parent Tables
N/A
Are You Having Desserts
Hot Fudge Sundae Bar
If Yes, Are They Coming From The Baker
What Kind
Do You Have Any Rentals Such as Stands, Trays, Etc.
we're looking for a neutral or what or gold cake stand
Are You Providing Your Own Knife & Cake Server
Are You Providing a Cake Topper
Yes
If Yes, Will It Be Taken to The Baker
BAKER NOTES:
FLORIST
DIY
Arrival Time at Ceremony Site
Arrival Time at Venue Site
Are They Coming Back at The End of The Wedding
Are There Rentals to Return to The Florist
Are You Giving Your Centerpieces Away to Guests
Are Your Personal Flowers (Bouquet, Etc.) Being Provided by Florist
Are There Any Other Decorations Besides Flowers
Cocktail Hour Flower Details
Reception Flower Details
- Petals around candles - silk rose petals
FLORIST MISC. NOTES
DJ/BAND
Bialeks DJ Services
(443) 824-2567
DJ John Howard
Arrival Time
11:30am
Booked Time
4 1/2 hours
Is Your DJ or Band Also Your Emcee
If You Are Having a Band, How Many Players are There Including the Sound Engineer
DJ/BAND NOTES:
FOLLOW - UP
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Robin Bialek
6/17/25-EM to DJ John: Hi John:
I got your information from Robin Bialek. I'm helping Dajanae and Kwadwo plan their wedding for 8/2/25 at The Great Room at Savage Mill.
Do you have a Portal where they can fill in their music selections? And, when will the Planning meeting be?
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6/16/25 - EM to Robin at Bialek's Music
Hi Robin:
We are quickly approaching Dajanae & Kwadwo's wedding on 8/2/25 at The Great Room at Savage Mill.
Do you have a Portal where they can begin selecting their music. FYI - they have a harpist who is doing their ceremony music.
When will set up a meeting to go over details, timeline, etc. Who will the DJ be?
FLOW INTRODUCTIONS
Will Parents and Bridal Party Stand During Your Introductions or Will They Be Seated
Are Grandparents Being Introduced or Are They Being Acknowledged From Their Tables
Are Parents Being Introduced or Are They Being Acknowledged From Their Tables
How Do You Want to Be Announced
Are You Changing Clothes
Is There a Special Exit
Misc Flow/Introductions Notes
ENTERTAINMENT
Iliana Harpist
FOLLOW UP
- EM 6/14/25 to Dajanae: Hi Dajanae:
I'm moving this request from text to email for a better trail and follow-up. You said you want the harpist to play Amazing Grace for a congregational song. When do you want this to take place? Before the ceremony or after?
BRIDAL PREP
The Beauty Co (Hair & Makeup) Kimya Crawford
443-744-7052
Where Will You Be Getting Ready
1462 Ridge Trail Cir Hanover, MD 21076 (MOH house) 20 min.
Where is The Groom Getting Ready
6575 Dovecote Dr., Columbia (their house) 15 min.
HAIRSTYLIST INFORMATION
Hairstylist Name
Kimya
Hairstylist's Cell Phone Number
443-744-7052
Arrival Time and End Time
Number of Girls Getting Their Hair Done
Bride Only
How Many Stylists
1
MAKEUP ARTIST INFORMATION
Makeup Artist Name
Kimya
Makeup Artist Cell Phone Number
443-744-7052
Number of Girls Getting Their Makeup Done
Bride ONly
How Many Makeup Artists
1
BRIDAL PREP NOTES:
*CONTRACT IS ATTACHED
DRESS SHOP
TUX SHOP
Mens Warehouse
INVITATIONS
6/4/25-EM about appt. on 6/9 @ 4;30 - FT me in.
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Online Save the Dates
Sent week of 5/10 - Zola RSVP
95 people
FAVORS
Fans/Ribbon Wands
Are You Providing Favors
If Yes, Type of Favors
Will The Favor Be Placed at Each Seat, Put in a Basket , or Displayed on a Table
FAVOR NOTES:
RENTALS
PHOTO BOOTH
Arrival Time
Booked Time
Are They Providing the Props
Have You Chosen Your Template
Are They Providing a Backdrop or Are You Providing
Are You Providing a Scrapbook with Pens
PHOTO BOOTH NOTES:
VIDEOGRAPHER
Same as photographer
Arrival Time
Where
Booked Time
Is There a First Look
Where Will It Be
Will It Be Just The Bride and Groom or Will Bridal Party and Parents Be Included
Sunset Time
Dietary Restrictions
VIDEOGRAPHER NOTES
TRANSPORTATION
Lasting Impressions
800-583-2233
Kimberly Klein
How Many Shuttles
1 Limo - 12 passenger - Chrysler 300 (Vanilla)
Booked Time for Each
4:00 -7:00 pm
How Many Locations for Pick Up
The Great Room at Savaage Mill (after the reception)
Names of the Hotels that They Are Staying At
taking them to 15 Long Beach Rd., Charlestown, MD 21914
Distance and Time Between Each Stop
TRANSPORTATION NOTES:
Caricatures Artist
Rick Wright
443-904-6889
8 hours (2 artist 4 hours each)
Time 12-4pm
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Vendors address: 816 Petem Road, Kingsville MD 21087
greg@sl
5/19/25-EM from Slate Productions - sent EM to Dajanae to respond to him with more detal
Hello Charlene,
Thanks for reaching out to Slate Productions for your event.
We can absolutely stream the wedding.
Do you have any idea what sort of budget they have for this?
Please advise - thank you.
5/19/25-EM to Slate Productions
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5/14 - EM *THEY CAN'T DO* VIDEOGRAPHY CAN'T DO
Hi Robin:
You are booked through The Great Room at Savage Mill for Dajanae & Kwadwo's wedding on 8/2/25. They have family from out of the country who cannot travel and we wanted to ask if you are able to do a live stream of their ceremony and highlights of their reception and what the extra cost would be. Please let us know if this is a service you offer or if you know someone who can offer this service.