Wedding Services

Planning . Design . Production

Wedding Planner

A comprehensive planning service that guides couples through logistics, vendor selection, budgeting, guest management, transportation, lodging, timeline creation from start to finish and MUCH more.

  • Acts as the couple’s advocate, ensuring all details align with their vision.

  • Typically works for 10+ months on the wedding, managing everything from contracts to guest experiences.

  • May include some design assistance but primarily focuses on planning and execution.

Let’s DEFINE the role

Wedding Designer

Focuses solely on the visual aesthetics and overall experience of the wedding.

  • Develops color palettes, layouts, décor concepts, paper direction, custom installations, florals, rentals, lighting, and ambiance and more.

  • Works closely with florists, rental companies, and production teams to bring the vision to life.

  • Manages design vendor logistics, contracts, or timelines often in collaboration with planning services.

Ira & Lucy Offers Planning & Design from concept to full production implementation. We do not offer basic “coordination” services.

What is a “Day-of” Wedding Coordinator? (a misleading term)

Often confused with a true Wedding Coordinator, but "Day-of" Coordination doesn’t actually exist.

  • A coordinator cannot just step in on the wedding day and expect to run an event without preparation.

  • The correct term is “Wedding Coordinator” or “Month-of Coordinator,” as they need weeks of prep to organize vendor details and finalize logistics.

  • Hiring someone for only the day of is unrealistic and often results in disaster. We do not offer coordination service as we have learned there is too much out of our control that doesn’t allow us to ensure a quality experience for our clients.

Determining pricing factors

Experience & Expertise

  • Years in the industry

  • Level of expertise in design, logistics, and vendor management

  • Reputation and demand

Services Offered

  • Full-service planning vs. partial planning vs. month-of coordination

  • Additional services like event design, content creation, or styling

  • Customization level and hands-on involvement

Location & Market Demand

  • Cost of living and pricing standards in the area

  • Destination weddings vs. local weddings

  • Competition and market saturation

  • PNW and Rocky Mountain Region are NOT the same as the South, CA or New England OR European/Destination weddings

Size & Complexity

  • Guest count and logistics involved

  • Venue complexity and number of locations

  • Cultural or religious elements requiring specialized planning

Vendor Relationships

  • Exclusive vendor partnerships or discounts offered

  • Whether the planner is handling vendor sourcing, negotiations, and management

Level of Customization

  • High-end, luxury, or celebrity clientele often require more custom work

  • Design-heavy weddings requiring intricate details and unique rentals

Time Commitment

  • Amount of time invested in each event (some planners take fewer weddings to provide high-touch service)

  • Seasonal demand and peak wedding months

Overhead Costs

  • Staff salaries, office space, software, insurance, and marketing

  • Travel and accommodation for destination weddings

Add-On Services

  • Web design, branding, and marketing services for wedding businesses (which you also offer!)

  • Content creation, social media management, or event branding

  • Heidi, you should win production wedding planner of the year! You thought of EVERYTHING, both before and during the execution of Pragna & Andrew's elaborate Hindu ceremony and Bollywood reception, and your calm cheerfulness throughout the many events and intricacies put everyone at ease.

    Celeste, Vee Violin Entertainment

  • No one ever would have guessed it was your first Indian wedding! You not only mastered the details but you embraced the spirit of each celebration in a way that brought joy to everyone around you. I can't imagine a better planner for this unique fusion endeavor, and I sincerely hope we have many more opportunities to collaborate!

    Celeste, Vee Violin Entertainment

  • Heidi, Jonnathan and their sweet family are amazing! Heidi is an incredibly talented designer who made our wedding weekend vision a reality. She was with us every step of the planning process but proved invaluable the week of the wedding, seamlessly adjusting plans to accommodate weather, handling relatives and creating a fun and relaxing environment that allowed us to soak in every moment of our wedding. We love Heidi, having her on our team was the best decision we made!

    Bride, Lexi

  • So many of our guests commented that they felt so taken care of throughout the weekend, which was important to us. When you hire Ira & Lucy, not only do you get a planner with impeccable taste and resourcefulness, but a team that cares about your guests and their experience as much as you do.

    Bride, Sherri

  • Their team is in a league of their own. I've never met a professional who continues to raise the bar as high stylistically as Ira & Lucy and yet still manages to keep their humility and graciousness.

    Ellie Asher Photography

  • From a photographers perspective, working with Ira & Lucy is as good as it gets...you know that you will have a beautiful wedding and you know you will be working with someone who you can trust. To be perfectly honest, Ira & Lucy is almost TOO good, working with other planners since I have found it difficult to find a company with the same level of integrity both stylistically and professionally. You know once you start with them you won't be able to use anyone else! Do yourself a favor and book Ira and Lucy. It will be the single best decision of your wedding day!

    Ellie Asher Photography

  • To say thankful is an understatement!! As someone who never dreamed of her big day, I had no idea where to start.... Heidi made sure that the few things we really wanted were there no matter what, and took my breath away. My husband and I were able to have a private dinner, during which we both said 'I never really wanted a wedding, but today, was the day I’m so so thankful we did!' Truly a wedding that screamed Jordan and! Our friends say it was the wedding of the year! Heidi and Jonnathan, thank you for making all the dreams I didn’t know I had come true and more! Y’all work your butts off and it shows, the attention to detail, the organization is unmatched. The Oord’s are forever thankful !

    Katie & Jordan

  • 5/5 Stars, highly recommend! Now to explain why. Ira and Lucy were hired for both my daughters wedding, one in 2017 and in 2024. My daughters are very different and had very different visions for their respective weddings. They chose different venues and Heidi made both their weddings beautiful and unique to them. She does not do a one size fits all, she listens and caters to what the bride wants. Her attention to detail is phenomenal. Her recommendations for vendors were perfect. Of course she makes it clear you can use any vendor you want but I found her recommendations to be perfect. Day of the wedding she makes sure everything runs smoothly with no awkward lulls.

    MOB, Nancy

  • Heidi and her husband Jonnathan are professional and an overall delight to work with. Working with them made the process seamless and actually relaxing so this mother of the bride could sit back and enjoy the day. Ira and Lucy is worth every penny to make wedding dreams a reality, not to infer it was costly, it was very reasonable. I almost wish I had more weddings to plan with her!

    MOB, Nancy

Madison Maltby Photography

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