What does a Rose & Fern wedding actually cost, all-in?
Our full-service couples spend between $95,000 and $340,000 in total wedding budget, inclusive of our fee, venue, catering, florals, photography, attire, music, stationery, hotels, and transportation. Our planning fee typically represents 8–14% of total spend. We require a minimum total wedding budget of $85,000 for full-service in 2026. This is not because we're expensive — it's because anything lower and you'd be better served by a month-of coordinator plus self-planning, which we're happy to help you find.
How far in advance do we need to book?
Full-service: 12–18 months out. Our 2026 calendar (14 weddings) is 71% booked as of March 2025. Month-of: 6+ weeks out. Destination: 10+ months. We do keep one "late-booking" slot open each season for couples who come to us at 8 months out; it disappears fast.
Do you work with same-sex couples, interfaith weddings, and cultural ceremonies?
Yes, and we have 12 years of specific experience doing so. Of the last 42 weddings: 11 same-sex, 8 interfaith (Jewish-Christian, Hindu-Muslim, Orthodox-secular), 6 fully bilingual ceremonies, 3 Yoruba traditional ceremonies preceding Western receptions. Our vendor list includes officiants and venues that are genuinely affirming, not just tolerant. We will never "assume the default" on your wedding.
Will we actually work with Madeleine or will we get handed to a junior planner?
Full-service: you work directly with Madeleine (NY) or Saoirse (CA) from discovery call through rehearsal. Cordelia leads design, Théophile leads logistics, and we have 2 event-day assistants. Six people total touch your wedding. No account managers, no handoffs. Month-of: you work with Madeleine or Saoirse plus one assistant on the day.
What happens if it rains / it's 108°F / something goes wrong?
Every full-service wedding has a documented weather plan approved 60 days out. Every vendor contract has a force-majeure clause we negotiate upfront. Our team carries backup everything on event day: battery packs, sewing kits, stain pens, emergency seamstress, extension cords, umbrellas. We have never cancelled a wedding in 184 events. We have moved three weddings indoor within 4 hours of ceremony (June 2016, Aug 2021, July 2023). All went on to be wonderful.
