Frequently Asked Questions

  • A wedding designer focuses on how your wedding looks and feels. This includes the overall aesthetic, color palette, materials, tablescape, florals, and how the space is styled. Rather than managing logistics or timelines, the role is to create a cohesive visual experience and guide how it is brought to life.

  • Everlight is a design-focused studio and does not offer full-service planning. However, day-of coordination is available as an add-on. Beginning in the final weeks leading up to your wedding, all vendor communication is organized and confirmed, ensuring every detail is in place and aligned with the design. On the wedding day, coordination, timeline management, and all vendor communication are handled, along with full oversight of design execution and styling.

  • That depends on your needs. Many clients choose to work with a planner for logistics while Everlight leads the design. Others manage the planning themselves and use design services to ensure everything feels cohesive and intentional.

  • Design is best brought in early, ideally before securing a venue. The setting plays a major role in the overall aesthetic, and working together from the beginning allows the venue, design direction, and overall experience to feel aligned from the start. For clients who have not yet chosen a venue, guidance can be provided to ensure the space supports the vision.

  • All retainers are non-refundable, as they secure your date and initiate the design process. In the event of a cancellation, any work completed up to that point will be considered fulfilled. Additional details regarding cancellations and payment obligations are outlined in your agreement.

  • Yes. Design is developed to work seamlessly with your existing vendor team. When needed, guidance is provided to ensure selections align with the overall aesthetic.

  • Paper goods include elements such as save the dates, invitations, menus, place cards, and signage. Full custom stationery is offered separately through the Paper Room, with select printed elements included in certain services.

  • All services are offered with a starting investment. Final pricing is tailored based on guest count, venue, level of detail, and overall scope of the design.

  • Yes. Everlight is based in Columbus, Ohio and works with clients throughout Dayton, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas, with destination weddings available upon request.

  • A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at booking to secure your date. The remaining balance is divided into two payments, with 25% due midway through the design process and the final 25% due prior to the event date. A detailed payment schedule will be outlined in your agreement.