General Assistant Knowledge
What side of the suit jacket does the bout go on?
The left side of the person (when looking at person it is the right).
How many years has De La Planning been in business?
5 years
What two DLP provided things should you have before entering the bridal suite?
Clipboard/Timeline + bridal bag
Where should at least one of the set-up assistants be at invite time?
At the welcome table / entrance of the event.
What does wearing white signify for a bride traditionally?
Purity.
What side of the altar does the groom stand on?
The Right side when facing the altar.
What is the company name + name of the person who I interned for?
Details Details (Jeannie)
What are the two main purposes of this role on wedding day?
Be there for Couple + Wedding party
Keep timing on track (helping photo/video)
How do you account for the cards + gifts for Alesha?
Number the cards + take a photo and send to Alesha
Why is a wedding ring worn on the left hand?
Ancient Egypt believed there was a vein in this finger that went directly to the heart.
Explain how to place the reserved seating cards based on how it is on the timeline.
The first name is the aisle seat then it goes out from there. The left side is left when looking at the altar.
What venue was my first ever wedding?
Dragon Point Villa
Name 3 things you should do as soon as you arrive into the bridal suite.
introduce yourself to bride / parents
gather details for photos
clean up area
prep for robe/pj photos
offer bride water / food / champagne
help girls organize the space
Name 3 things you can be doing if there is nothing to do on the timeline.
Fixing linens
Straightening menus
Straighten chairs
Lighting candles/ relighting
Get BTS content for Alesha
Picking up trash or checking catering areas
Checking in with Alesha
Strike of areas that are done
Fill in the blanks:
Something ____, Something ____, Something ____, Something ____ for Brides
Old | New | Borrowed | Blue
Name 10 vendor types that can be present on wedding day
Venue, photo, video, beauty, officiant, rentals, florals, catering/bar, music, cake/desserts
How many years did I work with another planner before starting my own business?
1 year as an intern
+3 years as an assistant
What is the number 1 used item in the bridal bag?
Scissors
What are 3 things you tell someone when you are prepping them for a speech?
That their speech is coming up.
If they have their speech on them.
Where they are going to stand
How they will get the microphone / if it will be already up there.
What is the traditional order of processional?
Officiant
Grandparents
Parents
Groom
Wedding party
Bride
Name the order of utensils and how they should be set on the table.
Left to right:
Salad Fork, Dinner fork (LEFT side of plate)
Right to left:
Soup Spoon then knife (RIGHT side of plate)
Dessert spoon (Top of plate)
How many weddings / events per year does De La Planning do? You can do a range.
From 25-35
Name 5 things you should confirm before telling the lead you're ready to start ceremony.
Rings to person who is holding them
Bridal bouquet
Veil
Vows
No phones, no gum
You have all the people / headcount
How do you place menus on the table that have guest names and specific seats?
Check the sheet for what is the 12 o'clock position and follow the seat #'s around.
What is the significance of cutting the wedding cake as a tradition?
a symbol of the couple's love and commitment to one another. It's a public display that they are willing to share everything, including their food and drink, for the rest of their lives.