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Event & Wedding Planning in the Shreveport, LA area

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"From start to finish, we could not be more pleased with their company! We wanted a small intimate ceremony with the feeling of a traditional wedding. Skillzplus far exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for any of their services!"

Brittany LeBlanc

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Get help with your event planning in Shreveport, LA

Don't stress out over the planning of your event. Skillzplus Entertainment assists with event and party planning in the Shreveport, LA area. Planning a wedding or work party can be stressful and time-consuming. If you need a certified event planner to help you plan your event to perfection, call us. We can take on the planning of the entire event or help with specific tasks.

When you hire Skillzplus Entertainment, we'll plan out your event, keep you in the loop throughout the planning process and let you make all the final decisions. Make sure your party goes according to plan. Hire a dedicated party planner today.

Why hire an event planner?

Skillzplus Entertainment helps with event planning in Shreveport, LA. Work with our certified event planners to:
  • Conserve time
  • Come up with creative event ideas
  • Save money by finding the best catering and venue deals
  • Make sure your event space is cleaned up after the party
  • Reduce your stress during the planning process
Contact us today at 318-350-6694 to discuss your event planning needs.

Event & Wedding Planning Packages

Event Management (Month Prior)

Is this the ideal package for you? Let's see.
  1. Have you hit a roadblock with finding some of your specific vendors and need some good options as referrals?
  2. Have you handled all the planning part of your event, but want to hand off the responsibility of bringing it all together to a professional coordinator?
  3. Do you want a professional coordinator there to ensure your vision is brought to life, and handle any adjustments as needed throughout the day?
  4. Do you want to enjoy the event, and not be the point of contact for all vendors and guest's questions and issues? (Trust us, there will be lots of questions)

If you have answered "yes" to some or all those questions this is the package for you! Here's how we can help.


Your package includes the following services:

  • Coordination beginning 4 weeks prior
  • Three Consultations
    - An initial 2-hr meeting to discuss details of your event
    - A venue walk-through to go over the floorplan
    -A meeting 1 week prior to the event to finalize details.
  • Weddings: Coordination of rehearsal (Does not include rehearsal dinner)
  • Unlimited contact: Call, text, or email anytime to get venue information and vendor suggestions. We love to know how plans are coming along and are happy to offer advice along the way.
  • Detailed day-of timeline with consideration of your vendor selections
  • Detailed layout to include rental items. We will create a floorplan of your entire event space and ensure on the day of, everything will be put right where you like it under the guidance of the coordinator.
  • Complete event management and day of execution for up to 12 hours.
  • Vendor management and verification: We contact all vendors to verify time of load-in/setup/teardown/load-out, confirm orders, give directions, forward timeline, and layout, and share venue guidelines for vendors approximately 1 week before event. We greet vendors and are their point of contact the day of your event.
  • Oversee event setup on the day-of: Whether it's your friends and family, or staffers setting up, we will oversee the correct placement of all rental items based on your detailed layout and assist with the styling of key event elements, this is key in having your vision come to life!
  • Wedding: Coordinate all event activities: The coordinator will line up the wedding party, cue the DJ, pin on the boutonnieres, hand out corsages, make sure the rings are in the right hands, consult with the officiant, and assist with personal vows. We will coordinate everyone to make sure the ceremony flows smoothly and effortlessly.
  • Wedding: Assist with bridal party and family for photographs: The coordinator will assist the photographer in organizing everyone for photos pre or post ceremony.
  • Wedding: Coordinate all reception activities - The coordinator will ensure events follow the timeline. They will coordinate all planned activities in conjunction with the DJ and the photographer for the first dance, any family dances, toasts, bouquet toss, garter, cake cutting, and grand exit.
  • Placement of valuables into designated vehicles: Gifts, cake top, cake servers, sign in book, and other valuable items will be placed in designated boxes and put in designated vehicle for safe transport home.
  • Distribute final payments & gratuities to vendors: At the client's discretion, day-of payments and tips for vendors can be placed in individually sealed and labeled envelopes for the coordinator to disperse to vendor













    • Full Event Planning

    Is this the ideal package for you? Let's see.
    1. Do you have little or no time to plan the event?
    2. Do you have an idea of a theme or decor you like but you need help bringing the vision together for your event?
    3. Do you want to ensure you have included all details of the event as well as proper etiquette for invitations, seating charts, booking vendors, etc. is being followed?
    4. Do you want a professional planner to attend vendor appointments either with you or in your place due to your busy schedule?
    5. Do you want a professional planner to help with all event aspects and meet throughout the planning process?
    6. Do you need help ensuring that you stay on budget with the event?
    7. Do you want a professional planner to handle all logistics of the event (before during and after)?
    8. Do you want a professional planner to ensure that your guests have a memorable experience at your event?
    9. Do you want a professional expert with you every step of the way through the planning process to customize the event?

    If you have answered "yes" to some or all those questions this is the package for you! Here's how we can help.


    Your package includes the following services:

  • An Initial 2-hr consultation with the clients
  • Unlimited phone and email availability
  • Unlimited planning meetings between clients and planner
  • Help to prepare and understand an event budget
  • Prepare a schedule and checklists for the planning process
  • Assist with walk-throughs, selection and booking of events spaces
  • Assist with selecting a color scheme, theme, and style of the event
  • Answer event etiquette questions
  • Assist with selection of event attire and accessories, accompaniment to fittings if desired
  • Help with finding, negotiating, and booking suitable vendors for your event.
  • We will schedule appointments and accompany clients to up to three meetings per vendor category:
    - Baker
    - Caterer
    - Florist
    - Musicians
    - Photographer
    - Rentals
    - Videographer
    - Wedding Attire
    - Officiate
    - Transportation
    - Other
  • Coordinate with vendors to ensure services/products are provided in a timely manner as contracted
  • Ongoing updates and consultation with clients about vendor's services/products
  • Assistance with invitation selection and RSVP tracking
  • Wedding: Ceremony planningPrepare timelines to be provided to vendors for the day of the event
  • Wedding: Coordination of the rehearsal dinner
  • Final walk-through with client at selected sites month of the event
  • Final timelines prepared the month of the event
  • Final consultation with vendors the month of the event
  • Final meeting covering final details with client, the month of the event and the week prior to the event. This 2-hour planning meeting will include:
    - Wedding: Ceremony planning, processional and recessional
    - Wedding: Preparation of rehearsal and wedding day itinerary as a timeline to be provided to client and vendors
    - Details of the event and timeline
    - Final walk-through with client at venue location
    - Collection and inventory of event items to be picked up by client or designated person

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