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COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM PLAN<br />

RPTS 311<br />

April 25, 2017<br />

ROSEWATER RANCH<br />

ELIZABETH PETERSON<br />

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Elizabeth Peterson<br />

Comprehensive Program Plan<br />

Rosewater Ranch<br />

Office Hours:<br />

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br />

Phone:<br />

(512) 441- ROSE (7673)<br />

Fax:<br />

(512) 441- 0567<br />

Rosewater Ranch<br />

103 FM 1979<br />

Martindale, TX. 78655<br />

Elizabeth Peterson, Owner/Director<br />

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Table of Contents<br />

Mission Statement ............................................................................................. 4<br />

Rosewater Values ............................................................................................... 4<br />

Rosewater Vision ................................................................................................ 5<br />

Organizing Authority ......................................................................................... 5<br />

Organizational Chart of the Executive Directors ............................................. 6<br />

Job Descriptions ................................................................................................ 7<br />

Venues .............................................................................................................. 10<br />

Strategic Programming Directions ................................................................. 14<br />

Market Segments ............................................................................................. 15<br />

Target Market and Participant Input .............................................................. 16<br />

Competition ..................................................................................................... 17<br />

Program Goals and Development .................................................................. 18<br />

Extended Program Development .................................................................. 21<br />

Framing ............................................................................................................. 23<br />

Program Plan of Wilson/Hope Wedding ....................................................... 26<br />

Special Arrangements ..................................................................................... 28<br />

Inclusion Plan .................................................................................................... 29<br />

Equipment, Supplies, and Materials .............................................................. 29<br />

Promotion ......................................................................................................... 31<br />

Budget .............................................................................................................. 32<br />

Registration ...................................................................................................... 33<br />

Staff Orientation ............................................................................................... 33<br />

Management Plan ............................................................................................ 35<br />

Cancellation ...................................................................................................... 37<br />

Set up ................................................................................................................ 39<br />

Risk Management ............................................................................................ 40<br />

Event Timeline .................................................................................................. 41<br />

Wrap Up ............................................................................................................ 43<br />

Evaluation ......................................................................................................... 43<br />

Survey ................................................................................................................ 44<br />

Future Recommendation ................................................................................ 45<br />

Exhibit A – Maps .............................................................................................. 46<br />

References ........................................................................................................ 48<br />

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Mission Statement<br />

The mission of Rosewater Ranch is to provide outstanding and memorable experiences<br />

in the area of hospitality and events to our clients.<br />

Rosewater Values<br />

With creativity, reliability, openness and honesty, Rosewater Ranch embraces its<br />

opportunity to design event experiences for which each client and each employee can<br />

enjoy the feeling of success through the accumulation of creating a unique experience<br />

that is truly meaningful to all involved. These values define what Rosewater is, what we<br />

do, and how we do it.<br />

Creativity<br />

We define creativity as integrating originality and imagination into events. While<br />

working within our client's’ constraints (limited budget, conservative theme, etc.) we like<br />

to add in a dash of personality.<br />

Reliability<br />

We want our client to trust that our team that will guide them through every step of the<br />

way of planning their special event. Our clients will gain confidence and trust in the<br />

relationship built through the open exchange of ideas.<br />

Openness and Honesty<br />

Rosewater Ranch is a big fan of two-way communication, both with its clients and with<br />

its employees. We believe an open and honest exchange of expectations and ideas are<br />

essential to achieving the perfect event.<br />

Employees<br />

Rosewater is to treat its staff like family and are hospitality driven. We want our creative<br />

team and staff to think outside the box, making the company better through teamwork,<br />

innovation and creativity. We have an open door policy, where every idea and<br />

communication is encouraged. We want our team to be confident and supportive of<br />

taking risks to make the most memorable event.<br />

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Business<br />

Rosewater Ranch strives to do business with integrity and believes honest<br />

communication and honest pricing is key. Our goal is also to be a profitable business.<br />

Our Clients<br />

We want to exceed our client's expectations by going above and beyond to anticipate<br />

our clients needs. We want our clients to feel like they are family and we want to follow<br />

through with every tasks given to us.<br />

Rosewater Vision<br />

Our mission is to understand our client's vision for their event and incorporate it with<br />

our event planning expertise in order to create unique and enjoyable experiences that<br />

exceeds our client's expectations and provide them with memories for a lifetime.<br />

Organizing Authority<br />

Rosewater Ranch is a privately owned commercial company. It is a 300-acre <strong>ranch</strong><br />

located in the heart of Texas where family-raised cattle graze the hills and Texas<br />

wildflowers flourish. It is the perfect setting for weddings and events.<br />

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Organizational Chart of Executive Orders<br />

Captian of Decor<br />

Captian of Floral Design<br />

Captian of Photography<br />

Captian of Videography<br />

Chief Execuitive Of3icer<br />

(Owner/Director)<br />

Elizabeth Peterson<br />

Assistant Director<br />

Captian of Catering<br />

Captian of<br />

Entertainment<br />

Captian of Equipment<br />

Captian of<br />

Transportation<br />

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Job Descriptions<br />

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Owner/Director (CEO)<br />

Elizabeth Peterson<br />

Reports to: Self and Client<br />

Job Objective: To oversee the planning of all aspects of events from conception<br />

through completion, and to manage personnel and financial aspects associated with<br />

events.<br />

Qualifications:<br />

· BS in Event Management or related field<br />

· Experience with accounting and financial management of an event planning<br />

company<br />

· Proven experience as an events planner, minimum 5 years preferred<br />

· Excellent rapport with clients and good communication skills<br />

· Ability to build productive business relationships<br />

· Specialized knowledge of budgets and Microsoft Office programs<br />

· Proven management experience relating to the event personnel<br />

· Knowledge of event promotion and marketing<br />

· Be able to multitask in order to oversee all areas of the event planning process<br />

Leadership or Supervisory Duties:<br />

· Oversee hiring of assistant director and event captains<br />

· Be first point of contact with possible clients<br />

· Lead creative brainstorming meetings to develop an event plan<br />

· Oversee all financial and monetary areas of the company<br />

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Responsibilities:<br />

· Liaise with clients to identify their needs and vision for event<br />

· Negotiate contracts with vendors<br />

· Oversee the assistant director<br />

· Oversee all financial and monetary areas of the company<br />

· Design and oversee all events<br />

· Market the company to clients via multimedia campaigns<br />

· Ensure compliance with insurance, legal health and safety obligations<br />

· Research markets, identify event opportunities and generate interest<br />

Work Location: Rosewater Ranch<br />

103 FM 1979<br />

Martindale, TX 78655<br />

Assistant Director<br />

Reports to: Director (Elizabeth Peterson)<br />

Job Objective: To provide support to the director in all aspects of the business.<br />

Qualifications:<br />

· BS in Event Management or related fields<br />

· Proven experience as an events planner, minimum 3-5 years preferred<br />

· Excellent rapport with clients<br />

· Excellent communication skills with employees and clients<br />

· Specialized knowledge of Microsoft Office programs<br />

· Proven management experience relating to the event personnel<br />

· Be able to multitask in order to oversee all areas of the event planning process<br />

· Excellent time management skills<br />

Leadership or Supervisory Duties:<br />

· Assist director in hiring event captains<br />

· Responsible for direct management of event captains<br />

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Responsibilities:<br />

· Makes sure all employees stay on task<br />

· Oversee all event captains hiring of staff<br />

· Proved feedback and periodic reports to director<br />

· Propose ideas to improve provided event services to director<br />

· Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities<br />

· Proactively handle issues and troubleshoot emerging problems on event day<br />

Work Location: Rosewater Ranch<br />

103 FM 1979<br />

Martindale, TX. 78655<br />

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Venues<br />

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Chapel: The Chapel is the original venue at Rosewater Ranch. This venue features a<br />

luminous restored French Colonial chapel, majestic Events Hall, an open pavilion made<br />

of ironwood timbers, a bride’s cottage, a handsome groom’s quarters, a herringbonestyle<br />

paved courtyard, and lavish lawn.<br />

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Sacred Oaks: Named Sacred Oaks to honor the space’s remarkable<br />

setting, this venue is in the enchanting setting of a stone archway<br />

surrounded by century-old oak trees. The twisted b<strong>ranch</strong>es of the ancient<br />

oaks are overlaid with thousands of tiny sparkling lights, which provide a<br />

radiant glow to all below<br />

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The Vineyard: Experience the Texas Hill Country wine region with a vineyard<br />

wedding, birthday or other celebration. Surrounded by the fruit of the vine, a large<br />

stone patio provides the perfect space to enjoy a wedding or dinner party in the quiet<br />

evening under a million Texas stars.<br />

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Cattle Ranch: In the open field covered with emerald green grass and cattle<br />

grazing in the background, this area of Rosewater Ranch provides unique vistas for the<br />

backdrop of your event. Perfect for weddings or family gatherings, this setting will<br />

provide a uniquely Texas flavor for any occasion.<br />

All venues easily lend themselves to weddings, birthday parties, family<br />

reunions or other gathering. Formal business meetings will best be suited<br />

inside the event hall of the Chapel or Sacred Oaks.<br />

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Strategic Programming Directions<br />

In 3-5 years, Rosewater Ranch plans to start by planning weddings and birthday parties.<br />

After each year, we anticipate a 20% growth rate per year. Within 3 years, Rosewater will<br />

move into the corporate meeting market segment. Within 5 years, we expect<br />

Rosewater’s event business to be comprised of 50% weddings, 35% other gatherings<br />

such as birthdays and other parties and 15% corporate events.<br />

Rosewater Ranch is located 8 miles outside of Martaindale, Tx, just east of San Marcos,<br />

Tx and the Austin-San Antonio Corridor that runs 74 miles along Interstate 35. The area<br />

is currently facing explosive growth and is thought to become the next DFW metroplex<br />

of Texas. Currently the corridor, which is comprised of 13 counties, has a population of<br />

4.27 million. By the year 2013, the area’s population is expected to grow by almost 34%<br />

to a population of 5.71 million.<br />

Rosewater Ranch is ideally located almost directly in between Austin and San Antonio,<br />

therefor being able to pull in clients from both cities. Additionally, it is only 2 ½ hours<br />

from Houston, which would add an additional 5.6 million to the population count.<br />

Therefore, Rosewater Ranch is currently within easy driving distance for 9.87 million<br />

Texans, or approximately 3.5 million households. It is estimated that 28% of those<br />

households have an annual income of $150,000 or more. (www.bls.gov) Since<br />

Rosewater’s events range from medium to high-end luxury events, it is believed that<br />

potential clients number close to one million within the Austin, San Antonio, and<br />

Houston triangle. (www.lawnstarter.com) See “Exhibit A”<br />

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Market Segments<br />

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Rosewater Ranch has identified and will pursue the following three market<br />

segments:<br />

• Weddings<br />

• Birthday Parties / Family Reunions<br />

• Corporate Events<br />

Weddings<br />

With many bridal couples choosing destination weddings these days, Rosewater Ranch<br />

provides a unique setting in the rural country-side while still being close to major<br />

airports, making it easy for guests from all over the country to fly in for the special day.<br />

According to www.valuepenguine.com, the average cost of a wedding in Texas is<br />

$27,743, making this a very lucrative market segment. The trend of outside weddings<br />

also makes the beauty of Rosewater Ranch a desirable location.<br />

Corporate Events<br />

Many corporations enjoy hosting events for their customers as well as company retreats<br />

and parties for their own employees. Rosewater Ranch will lend itself well for any kind of<br />

corporate function and will provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.<br />

Birthday Parties / Family Reunions<br />

For those looking for a unique location to hold a special birthday party or family<br />

reunion, the venues and amenities at Rosewater Ranch make it a perfect location to<br />

hold such celebrations. We expect this segment to be somewhat smaller than the<br />

wedding and corporate market segments, but still a segment worth marketing to.<br />

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Target Market and Participant Input<br />

Rosewater Ranch is targeting a demographic that ranges in age from 30 to 60 years of<br />

age and who have an annual income of $150,000 or above. We believe that this is the<br />

socioeconomic demographic that is most heavily involved in hosting parties and events<br />

at upscale venues such as ours.<br />

The age group at the lower age spectrum of our targeted demographic (30-40 year<br />

olds) are beginning to celebrate big birthdays and have enough money to at that stage<br />

in life to make it an event. Additionally, people in that age group and higher economic<br />

level may want to host special and unique birthday parties for their children.<br />

For the wedding market, we target those couples who are over the age of 30 who are<br />

well established in their careers and financially sound. Additionally, we target parents of<br />

younger engaged couples that typically fall into the age range of 50 to 60, since they<br />

will be paying for the event.<br />

In the corporate event area, we are targeting companies that have an annual net<br />

income of over $500,000. Typically those who are responsible for the arrangement of an<br />

event falls within the age range of 30 to 50. We are also targeting those in the mid to<br />

upper level economic range--those who make over $150,000 in annual income. The<br />

types of events we intend to produce will require a client with the financial means to pay<br />

for a nice and well-planned event.<br />

In a recent survey that was conducted through The Knot, the majority of people who<br />

actually pay for weddings are either those who have been in the workforce for a while<br />

and are settled in the career with an age range of 30-40 years old. Of those who were<br />

below 30, the survey showed that the wedding was paid for by their parents with a<br />

median age was 58 years old. For those who wanted a “destination” wedding, or one<br />

that was held somewhere other than a church, it was suggested by the survey that 75%<br />

were willing to pay $30,000 or above for their special event.<br />

In order to assess our target population’s leisure needs, interests, and desire to hold<br />

events at Rosewater Ranch, we intend to attend bridal shows and trade shows in order<br />

to get our information out to the public. Through the use of questionnaires and surveys,<br />

along with the use of analytical use of targeted Facebook ads and market research, we<br />

believe we will be better able to understand the needs of our target audience so that<br />

we can market directly to them in a more efficient way.<br />

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We believe there is a large segment of the population that enjoys attending special<br />

events such as weddings, corporate meetings/fundraisers, and birthday parties in a<br />

unique space that is creatively designed, and are willing to pay for that experience. In<br />

that regard, we work hard to execute our mission of providing outstanding and<br />

memorable experiences in the area of hospitality and events to our clients.<br />

Competition<br />

We at Rosewater Ranch consider our venue and services to be on the mid- to highluxury<br />

end of the scale when considering area event venues. We view our closest<br />

competitor in the San Antonio area be Scenic Springs in Helotes, Texas, while our<br />

closest competitor in the Austin Area is Cedar Creek Wedding Venue in Cedar Creek,<br />

Texas. These two venues are extremely close to their respective large cities and provide<br />

less travel time for clients and guests in Austin or San Antonio. Additionally, there are<br />

many other wedding venues around the I35 Corridor, but few others can offer such<br />

high-end events or such varied styles of various venues in one location as Rosewater<br />

Ranch does, and we view as our competitive advantage. Due to the proximity of the<br />

venues on our grounds, our clients can mix and match the venues for a single event to<br />

provide a truly unique experience for them and their guests.<br />

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Program Goals and Program Development<br />

The mission of Rosewater Ranch is to provide outstanding and memorable experiences<br />

in the area of hospitality and events to our clients.<br />

Rosewater Ranch has set three program goals to utilize as we grow our business. Those<br />

program goals include producing weddings, birthday parties (or general parties), and<br />

corporate events. Below are three programs which we have either submitted proposals<br />

for or have been contracted to do:<br />

Weddings -- The Wedding of Sheri Wilson and<br />

Jonathan Hope<br />

About: Sheri Wilson and Jonathan Hope have contracted Rosewater Ranch to host<br />

their wedding on April 7, 2018 at our Sacred Oaks venue. They would like to have a<br />

wedding ceremony followed by a three-course dinner and dancing.<br />

Statement of Need: Sheri and Jonathan were looking for a unique wedding<br />

venue to host 200 of their friends and family members to help them celebrate their<br />

union as husband and wife. They were looking for a venue that would feel like a highend<br />

“destination wedding” but was not too far from their home in Austin, Tx. They both<br />

enjoy the outdoors and wanted to incorporate nature into their event.<br />

Target Population: Sheri and Jonathan’s family and friends<br />

Strategic Planning Goal: This program is aligned with our goal of producing<br />

weddings that meet or exceed our client’s desires for their event. In order to achieve<br />

that goal, we must:<br />

· understand exactly what the client is looking for in regard to the event<br />

· introduce creative ideas to the client which they may not have considered<br />

· work with the client to stay within their budget of $50,000 to $60,000 while still<br />

providing a unique and memorable wedding just for them.<br />

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Objectives: Our objectives for this event include working with our vendors and<br />

staffing requirements to stay within the couple’s budget; incorporating the natural<br />

beauty of the <strong>ranch</strong> along with flora and decor to achieve the feeling of being outdoors,<br />

even when the event is moved inside for the dinner; to plan the timing of the different<br />

events of the evening and coordinate staff so that the event is flawless. However, our<br />

biggest objective is to receive the praise and recommendation of our clients and their<br />

guests so that they will provide additional advertising of Rosewater Ranch through word<br />

of mouth, therefore helping us grow our business.<br />

Program Format: Wedding ceremony, dinner/banquet, dance<br />

Corporate Meetings -- Dell Technologies’ Annual<br />

Executive Picnic<br />

About: Rosewater Ranch has submitted a proposal to Dell Technologies to host its<br />

Dell’s Austin headquarters’ annual executive picnic. This event would take place at our<br />

Cattle Ranch venue from 11a.m. until 2p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2017. Approximately<br />

350 employees and family members would attend.<br />

Statement of Need: Businesses are always looking for unique spaces in which to<br />

hold events for clients or employee enrichment meetings and teambuilding events. Dell<br />

likes to hold an annual picnic for its executive employees and their families as a means<br />

of employee bonding and team building while also incorporating a family atmosphere.<br />

The natural beauty of Rosewater Ranch allows our guests to take a break from the<br />

business world and provides them with the opportunity to enjoy the many activities we<br />

have to offer.<br />

Target Population: Dell executive-level employees and their families<br />

Strategic Planning Goal: This event aligns with our goal of providing a place<br />

for companies to gather outside of the usual place of work in order to initiate bonding<br />

among employees.<br />

• Provide games/events for the participants that foster team building. Some events<br />

are for employees only, some incorporate their families.<br />

• Provide a barbeque dinner with live country music entertainment<br />

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Objectives: Our objective for this event is to provide a fun family atmosphere that<br />

will encourage interaction among the Dell executives and their families. Employees<br />

from different departments will be able to network and become more familiar with each<br />

other on a more personal level. Event satisfaction of the Dell special events staff and<br />

upper management is our main objective.<br />

Program Format: Outdoor venue (open field) with tents and shade trees<br />

Birthday Parties / Family Reunions / General Parties --<br />

Rosewater Ranch’s Annual Texas Independence Day<br />

Celebration<br />

About: Every year, Rosewater Ranch hosts an annual community appreciation party.<br />

The event is held the Saturday before March 2nd every year from 11a.m. until 4p.m. in<br />

order to coincide with the anniversary of Texas Independence Day. This event is open<br />

to the public.<br />

Statement of Need: Rosewater Ranch recognizes the need to market itself<br />

among potential customers. It also recognizes the good will that can be created with a<br />

“community party” and wants to get its name out there as being a good neighbor. Any<br />

proceeds raised from the event will be donated to a local charity.<br />

Target Population: Community members from Martindale and San Marcos, as<br />

well as people from Austin and San Antonio who are looking for a fun weekend event;<br />

Couples who intend to marry within the next two years and their parents; Corporate<br />

managers who are in charge of their company’s special events.<br />

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Strategic Planning Goal: This event will help achieve the goal of increasing<br />

Rosewater Ranch’s business by allowing the public to view the grounds and participate<br />

in an event prior to contracting with us for their own event.<br />

• Involve selected wedding/party vendors that Rosewater Ranch likes to work with<br />

who can provide samples of their products in return for free advertising for future<br />

paid events at Rosewater Ranch<br />

• Provide games that were popular during the 1800’s<br />

• Include historical and educational events regarding Texas Independence Day<br />

Objectives: This event will help spotlight Rosewater Ranch’s unique venue spaces<br />

and plant the seed in the minds of the participants that it is a fun and exceptional venue<br />

in which to have an event. In other words, this event is a form of advertising which we<br />

felt will help grow our business in the long run. Additionally, raising funds for a local<br />

charity will show that Rosewater Ranch is interested in the local area.<br />

Program Format: Festival format where participants travel to different stations to<br />

participate -- both indoor and outdoor venues are used<br />

Extended Program Development<br />

One program that we plan on developing is a general party staged as an annual<br />

community appreciation event that incorporates some type of social aspect. The theme<br />

of this event would be called Rosewater Ranch’s Annual Texas Independence Day<br />

Celebration.<br />

Community Appreciation with a Social Aspect<br />

About: At least once a year, Rosewater Ranch will open to the public for a community<br />

appreciation event. The event will be held the Saturday before March 2nd every year to<br />

coincide with the anniversary of Texas Independence Day.<br />

Statement of Need: Rather than being available to only those who can afford to<br />

pay for an event, Rosewater Ranch would like to host the community to its beautiful<br />

facilities while also helping to raise funds for a local project.<br />

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Target Population: While the local community of Martindale is the guest of honor,<br />

the event will be marketed and open to everyone in the Austin, San Antonio, and<br />

Houston area.<br />

Strategic Goals: This event will allow Rosewater Ranch to do good for the local<br />

community, but will also serve as an “open house” so that those who are considering<br />

holding an event at Rosewater Ranch to experience an event here first hand.<br />

Additionally, by incorporating a cause into the event, we will be able to help the local<br />

community and give back.<br />

Objectives: Our objective for the event is to bring in a minimum of 300 individuals to<br />

enjoy a day of fun and games as well as good barbeque. We intend to work with vendors to<br />

donate their items (such as food and drink) so that we do not have to charge for the event. We<br />

also plan to have a large prize for which we will sell raffle tickets, with proceeds going toward<br />

the stated charity.<br />

Planning Objectives:<br />

• Decorations as well as the activities and games will be designed with a Texas<br />

flare.<br />

• Some of the games will be based on games from the time period that Texas<br />

gained her independence, 1836.<br />

• Historical reenactments from important events in Texas’ history will be staged<br />

• Country music will be played and dancing will be encouraged.<br />

Performance Objectives:<br />

• Introduce the local community to our venues at Rosewater Ranch in a fun,<br />

entertaining, and free way<br />

• Introduce those from Austin, San Antonio, Houston to our <strong>ranch</strong> in hopes that<br />

they will want to utilize it in the future for their party/wedding needs<br />

• Demonstrate the flexibility of our venues for different occasions<br />

Program Format:<br />

• Outdoor venues and indoor amenities will be utilized for the event<br />

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Framing -- Rosewater Ranch’s annual<br />

Texas Independence Day Celebration<br />

Time Frame Action Emotion<br />

10:00am<br />

Travel to<br />

Rosewater<br />

Ranch<br />

Drive with family from<br />

Austin to Rosewater Ranch<br />

(45 min - 1 hr)<br />

Enjoyed spending family time in the car,<br />

anticipating the event.<br />

11:05am Admission Admission was free. Saw<br />

the exterior of the entry<br />

gate.<br />

11:05am Greeting We were greeted with a<br />

“Howdy” just inside the<br />

gate by welcoming staff<br />

members dressed in Texas<br />

attire who gave us a map<br />

of the Ranch.<br />

The entrance was easily<br />

recognizable and was<br />

fairly large which made it<br />

easy for family to move<br />

through easily.<br />

11:10am Photograph We were approached by a<br />

photographer who offered<br />

to take our family's photo.<br />

Texas themed and props<br />

were provided.<br />

Liked that it was a free event, was excited to see<br />

the rest of the Ranch.<br />

Immediately felt well tended to. The drive was<br />

worth it. I loved the decorations, I thought it was<br />

very well thought out and the <strong>ranch</strong> was a<br />

beautiful representation of Texas. Schedule of<br />

events were posted around the property and<br />

activities were well marked. I liked how were<br />

were able to roam the <strong>ranch</strong> freely to explore the<br />

various venues and choose which events we<br />

wanted to do.<br />

Family had fun posing. Loved how the photo<br />

would be easily available to us.<br />

11:15 Band A takes<br />

the stage<br />

The photos would be sent<br />

to us via text<br />

Staff members informed<br />

us of a local Texas band<br />

would be performing soon<br />

near the Event Hall of the<br />

Sacred Oaks venue.<br />

We were excited to hear some local music,<br />

headed over to where the stage was. Band was<br />

playing fun country/western band.<br />

11:00am-<br />

4:00pm<br />

Stations are<br />

open and<br />

available to the<br />

Stations include games<br />

that were played during<br />

the 1800s; vendor tastings<br />

Activities were set up all around the grounds. We<br />

enjoyed playing some of the games that kids<br />

would have played in 1836 including Spear the<br />

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public in all<br />

venues<br />

and exhibits in the Event<br />

Hall; old-timey<br />

photography booth; arts<br />

and crafts stations for kids<br />

Hoop and Annie Over. We also played dominos<br />

and pickup sticks, and made corncob dolls.<br />

There was a small fee for each activity but we did<br />

not mind paying it because the money was going<br />

to a local charity. We also enjoyed going through<br />

the party vendor stations and sampling their<br />

wares and seeing what they had to offer if hired<br />

for an actual party. This was a good way to see<br />

what all is available.<br />

Noon-<br />

2:00pm<br />

Dinner is served<br />

Guests can begin eating<br />

the barbeque<br />

We ate an authentic chuck wagon barbeque that<br />

was cooked by a chuck wagon gang dressed in<br />

authentic 1836 attire. The cost was $12 per plate,<br />

but again did not mind the cost because<br />

proceeds were going to a local charity.<br />

Noon<br />

Band B takes<br />

the stage<br />

Band B takes the stage at<br />

Sacred Oaks Venue<br />

We sat close to the stage as we ate and enjoyed<br />

listening to a bluegrass band play.<br />

12:30pm<br />

Historical<br />

reenactment at<br />

the Cattle Ranch<br />

Staging of the Battle of<br />

the Alamo<br />

After we ate, we went to the historical<br />

reenactment. It was very authentic with everyone<br />

in period costume and very educational.<br />

1:00pm-<br />

1:50pm<br />

Band C takes<br />

the stage<br />

Band C takes the stage at<br />

Sacred Oaks Venue<br />

After doing more activities, we came back to<br />

hear another band, which was another country<br />

band. People were starting to dance so we<br />

joined in. Enjoyed that everyone was having fun<br />

and participating.<br />

1:30pm-<br />

1:40pm<br />

Historical<br />

reenactment at<br />

the Cattle Ranch<br />

Staging of the Golliad<br />

Massacre<br />

Went back to watch another reenactment. Loved<br />

that it was true to fact and that we were all<br />

learning something about our state.<br />

2:00pm-<br />

2:50pm<br />

Band D takes<br />

the stage<br />

Band D takes the stage at<br />

Sacred Oaks Venue<br />

Went back over to the stage area to listen to a<br />

band that was playing music that would have<br />

been played around 1836. There were dance<br />

instructors there showing us how the people of<br />

that time danced, and they also explained some<br />

of the history of the songs they sang. Very<br />

entertaining and educational.<br />

2:30pm-<br />

2:40pm<br />

Historical<br />

reenactment at<br />

the Cattle Ranch<br />

Staging of the Battle of<br />

San Jacinto<br />

After getting some snacks, we went back to see<br />

another reenactment. This one was especially<br />

exciting because the Texans won the battle very<br />

decidedly. This made us feel very proud of our<br />

state.<br />

3:00pm- Band E takes Band E takes the stage at Went back over to the stage to hear the band.<br />

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4:00pm the stage Sacred Oaks Venue This time the band played only songs about<br />

Texas. We enjoyed dancing and singing along to<br />

the songs we knew. Made us feel very proud to<br />

be Texans.<br />

3:30pm-<br />

3:40<br />

Historical<br />

reenactment at<br />

the Cattle<br />

Ranch.<br />

Staging of the Signing of<br />

the Treaties of Velasco<br />

Watched the reenactment and Thought it was<br />

well staged and well preformed<br />

3:50pm<br />

Check<br />

presented to<br />

local charity<br />

Funds raised during the<br />

day are calculated and<br />

large check is presented<br />

to the local charity<br />

Event organizers took the stage and presented a<br />

large check to San Marcos Area CASA<br />

Foundation. We were all excited to see that<br />

$8,543 had been raised for such a worthwhile<br />

charity.<br />

3:55pm-<br />

4:00pm<br />

Historical<br />

reenactment at<br />

the main stage<br />

at Sacred Oaks<br />

venue<br />

Historical reenactment of<br />

the signing of the Texas<br />

Declaration of<br />

Independence<br />

This time we stayed at the main stage where the<br />

reenactment took place -- they wanted everyone<br />

to see this one so it was at the most central<br />

location on the <strong>ranch</strong>. Very educational, looked<br />

back at all the battles that were fought and lives<br />

lost so that Texas could claim independence<br />

from Mexico. This segment ended with the<br />

crowd singing “Texas Our Texas” together,<br />

which was a great finale for the day.<br />

4:00 Event ends Guests leave the property Was very satisfied with the event. Felt that we<br />

had had some great food, heard some good<br />

music, and had been re-educated about our<br />

Texas history and the hard road our state had to<br />

take in order to gain its independence. Was very<br />

excited that so much money was collected for<br />

CASA and made us feel like we were part of<br />

something very worthy while still having fun.<br />

Enjoyed seeing Rosewater Ranch. Was very<br />

impressed with its venues and its vendors that<br />

are available for parties. Will definitely consider<br />

holding an event at this Ranch. This was a great<br />

day with the family!<br />

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The Wedding of Sheri Wilson and Jonathan Hope<br />

Agency Mission and Programming Strategy<br />

The mission of Rosewater Ranch is to provide outstanding and memorable experiences<br />

in the area of hospitality and events to our clients. In this particular case, we will strive to<br />

exceed the vision and expectations for the upcoming wedding of Ms. Wilson and Mr.<br />

Hope in order to create memories to last a lifetime.<br />

Need for the Program<br />

Ms. Wilson and Mr. Hope wish to host their family and friends at a beautiful ceremony<br />

and celebration of their marriage. The couple would like to hold their wedding in a<br />

stunning outdoor setting and incorporate their love of nature with a traditional Christian<br />

ceremony.<br />

Terminal Performance Outcomes<br />

The outcome of the event is intended to celebrate the couple is a way that is pleasing<br />

to them and their parents as well as to provide an evening of fun and camaraderie for<br />

their wedding guests. The setting, decorations, food, and musical entertainment will all<br />

determine the overall success of the event.<br />

Strategic Planning/ Design Goals<br />

Upon discussing the wedding plans with the bride and groom, it was determined that<br />

they would like a very natural and organic feel for the wedding with a slight Texas flare<br />

for the theme while utilizing the colors of the Texas landscape during wildflower season.<br />

It is critical that we at Rosewater Ranch understand exactly what the client is looking for<br />

in regard to the event. We intend to do the following when discussing the design of the<br />

event:<br />

1. Work with the client to stay within their budget while still providing a unique and<br />

memorable wedding just for them.<br />

2. Introduce creative ideas to the client which they may not have considered<br />

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Must consider and decide upon:<br />

a. Types of floral arrangements and bouquets<br />

b. Music for ceremony<br />

c. Menu for the dinner following the ceremony<br />

d. Champagne toasts<br />

e. Dinner music<br />

f. Band for the dance<br />

g. Bride’s and Groom’s cakes<br />

h. Other hor d'oeuvres served during the dance portion of the evening<br />

i. Determine bride and groom departure – sparklers, rice, flower petals, and<br />

transportation<br />

Venue – Sacred Oaks<br />

• Wedding Ceremony<br />

The vows will be exchanged in the Sacred Oaks area of the <strong>ranch</strong>, which is an<br />

outdoor venue. The venue is named Sacred Oaks to honor the space’s<br />

remarkable setting; century-old oak trees in the enchanting setting of a stone<br />

archway surround this venue. The twisted b<strong>ranch</strong>es of the ancient oaks are<br />

overlaid with thousands of tiny sparkling lights, which provide a radiant glow to<br />

all below.<br />

• Dinner<br />

Following the ceremony, the wedding party will move inside the Rosewater Great<br />

Hall for a seated dinner. Round tables will be placed around a wooden parquet<br />

dance floor.<br />

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• Dancing and Cake<br />

Following the dinner and champagne toasts to the couple, the band will take the<br />

stage at the front of the hall. Separate areas will be dedicated for the bride and<br />

groom’s cakes. The lighting will be dimmed and special lighting used to create<br />

an atmosphere for dancing.<br />

Special Arrangements<br />

Rosewater Ranch is a full service event center. We provide wedding consultation and<br />

planning services to provide the couple with everything needed to create their special<br />

event.<br />

Rosewater Ranch is pleased to offer the overall management of the event from start to<br />

finish. We proudly provide our own floral design department and provide an ultratalented<br />

design and support team to bring the event to life. We only subcontract with<br />

vendors that provide the highest level of professionalism and creativity.<br />

Subcontracted Vendors hired by Rosewater:<br />

1. Catering/Bar Vendors will be hired to prepare and serve all food, drinks, and<br />

alcohol for the evening. They also will provide their own serving staff.<br />

2. Security Firm - officers to be stationed at the entrance as well as at the venues.<br />

3. Photographer<br />

4. Videographer<br />

5. Musicians -- for ceremony and for dance<br />

6. Technician -- to run projector and troubleshoot technical problems<br />

7. Printer - for save the date cards, invitations, wedding programs, seating chart,<br />

place cards<br />

Additional staff hired by Rosewater:<br />

1. Minister - if couple does not have their own<br />

2. Parking attendants<br />

3. Dish washers<br />

4. Janitorial and cleanup crew<br />

5. Set-up and take-down labor<br />

Liability insurance for the event is covered through Rosewater Ranch’s blanket insurance<br />

policy.<br />

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Inclusion Plan<br />

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We strive to be an inclusive community that does not judge against anyone on the basis<br />

of gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, or physical or mental disability. We<br />

will try to offer as many accommodations as possible to guarantee the inclusion of our<br />

clients and guests.<br />

For clients and guests with dietary restrictions, we will be more than happy to<br />

accommodate those needs by informing the chef so he can make alternative meals that<br />

are prepared.<br />

Equipment, Supplies, and Material Needs<br />

Equipment<br />

a. Equipment owned by Rosewater Ranch<br />

1. Chairs<br />

2. Round tables for dinner<br />

3. Long tables for serving hor dourves<br />

4. Miscellaneous tables for bride and grooms cakes, guest registration, picture<br />

displays, etc.<br />

5. Glassware, dinnerware, and utensils<br />

6. ATV’s and trailers with seats to transport guests from parking area to venue<br />

7. Sound equipment for band (verify equipment needed by the specific band<br />

hired)<br />

8. Microphone equipment for band and for champagne toasts<br />

9. Ice Machines for bars<br />

10. Fully equipped catering kitchen<br />

11. Video screen and projection equipment to show video of couple (if provided)<br />

12. Easels and frames for displaying photographs<br />

13. Atmosphere lighting (twinkle lights, spotlight, pathway lighting, etc.)<br />

14. Stage<br />

15. Wooden dance floor<br />

16. Electric generator incase of power outages<br />

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b. Equipment needing to rent<br />

1. Additional sound equipment needed by band<br />

2. Specialty earns or flower containers requested by clients<br />

3. Linens (tablecloths, napkins, chair coverings)<br />

4. Limousine for couple’s departure<br />

5. Photo booth<br />

Supplies and Materials<br />

a. Paper napkins with couple’s names<br />

b. Flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow<br />

c. Candles for ceremony and dinner venue<br />

d. Flowers and associated items to create bouquets, boutonnieres, floral<br />

arrangements(for bride and attendants; groomsmen; front of alter; eating tables;<br />

registration table; cake tables; parents of the couple)<br />

e. Kitchen supplies such as garbage bags, paper towels, lighters for candles<br />

f. wood/chalk boards to create personalized signs (directions, welcome signs, etc.)<br />

g. Paint/ chalk<br />

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Promotion<br />

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The “promotion” of a wedding is fairly simple. The target market is the friends and<br />

family of the couple. Determining the number of people to invite depends of the<br />

couple’s wedding budget. Once a guest list has been formulated, A “Save the Date”<br />

card will be sent to prospective guests several months in advance of the wedding to<br />

allow guest to put the wedding date on their calendar and to make travel plans if<br />

needed. Approximately 6 to 8 weeks prior to the wedding, invitations and RSVP cards<br />

will be sent to the guests.<br />

The bride may also want to create her own website via an online wedding community<br />

such as The Knot (theknot.com). This will allow the couple to expand upon the<br />

upcoming wedding providing even more details than what are available on the actual<br />

invitation.<br />

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Registration<br />

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Reply cards will allow us to know exactly how many guests will be attending the<br />

wedding so that we can plan accordingly.<br />

Staff Orientation<br />

As the Rosewater Ranch program coordinator, I (Elizabeth Peterson), will personally<br />

oversee all operations prior to our client’s wedding day. We have a excellent staff<br />

training program in place to make sure that your wedding day runs smoothly. Each<br />

vendor used is professionally qualified and is given a specific itinerary to follow during<br />

the day. If a tent is being used, video on how to set up the tents will be provided to<br />

make things run faster. However, tents will not be utilized for the Wilson-Hope wedding.<br />

The photographer and videographer will be given a shot list AND a deadline on when<br />

proofs should be ready for the clients to view.<br />

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Specific Directions for staff hired by Rosewater Ranch<br />

1. Minister<br />

a. Visit with the couple at least 2 weeks prior to wedding to discuss the couple's<br />

desires for the ceremony plan<br />

b. Arrive at <strong>ranch</strong> by 4:15pm on day before event for wedding rehearsal<br />

c. Arrive at <strong>ranch</strong> by 3:30pm on wedding day to be available for photos<br />

d. perform prayer at dinner after wedding<br />

2. Parking attendants (6 hired: 4 will be parking, 2 will be driving the shuttles to the<br />

event)<br />

a .Arrive at <strong>ranch</strong> by 4pm to begin parking wedding party and guests and to be<br />

briefed on the parking arrangements<br />

b. A parking map will be provided to them so they know where to park the cars<br />

c. Attendants should plan to be working until 11pm or whenever the last car<br />

leaves.<br />

3. Dish washers (4 hired; 2 are dedicated for glassware if needed, otherwise all can wash<br />

dinnerware)<br />

a. Arrive at <strong>ranch</strong> by 4pm<br />

b. Keep glass supplies available for caterers<br />

c. Wash dinnerware after dinner and put away in appropriate storage cabinets<br />

d. Map provided for storage cabinet location<br />

4. Set-up and takedown labor (6 hired)<br />

a. A Rosewater Ranch employee will be designated to provide direction for all<br />

aspects of the setup/takedown portions of the event and to advise as to where<br />

decorations/tables/chairs go<br />

b. Arrive at <strong>ranch</strong> by 8am on the wedding day to set up<br />

chairs/tables/decorations. This is expected to last until noon.<br />

c. Return to <strong>ranch</strong> by 10pm. After guests have left, take down chair/tables and<br />

return to proper storage facilities on the <strong>ranch</strong><br />

d. Return permanent decorations to storage sheds located on the property<br />

e. Throw away temporary decorations such as flowers, candles, etc. in trash<br />

containers<br />

5. Janitorial and cleanup crew (4 hired)<br />

a. Arrive at <strong>ranch</strong> by 10pm<br />

b. Discard trash<br />

c. Clean and mop kitchen<br />

d. Pick up any trash left in and around venue<br />

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Management Plan<br />

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Below is the suggested timeline utilized to manage the event planning of the<br />

Wilson/Hope Wedding that will take place on April 7, 2018.<br />

Date<br />

April – August, 2017<br />

(sometime during this<br />

period)<br />

August 7, 2017<br />

August 14, 2017<br />

August 21-30, 2017<br />

October 7, 2017<br />

October 18, 2017<br />

November 7, 2017<br />

During the month of<br />

November 2017<br />

December 7, 2017<br />

December 7, 2017<br />

December 14-30, 2017<br />

Management Plan Task<br />

Couple books the venue at Rosewater Ranch and<br />

pays $5,000 booking fee<br />

Rosewater Ranch CEO has planning meeting with<br />

couple to determine budget, theme, design of<br />

wedding<br />

Meet with Rosewater design team to discuss couples<br />

budget, ideas, and wishes for the wedding.<br />

Brainstorm to come up with a plan to present to the<br />

couple<br />

Meet with couple to present design ideas for<br />

wedding and get their approval. Sign Wedding<br />

Package contract and collect 20% of the total cost<br />

from the couple.<br />

Collect payment from couple totaling 40% of total<br />

cost<br />

Couple takes “Save the Date” photos<br />

Couple chooses photos for “Save the Date” Card<br />

and orders cards<br />

--Provide couple with prospective bands<br />

--Provide couple with prospective ceremony<br />

musicians<br />

--Provide couple with sample menus and tastings<br />

--Provide couple cake tastings for brides and grooms<br />

cakes<br />

“Save the Date” cards are mailed to guest list<br />

Meet with couple to finalize band, musicians, menus,<br />

cake flavors. Collect payment totaling 30% of total<br />

cost from couple<br />

Sign contracts for band<br />

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December 30, 2017<br />

January 7, 2018<br />

February 7, 2018<br />

February 28, 2018<br />

6 weeks out<br />

March 1, 2018<br />

March 7, 2018<br />

March 16, 2018<br />

March 23, 2018<br />

March 27, 2018<br />

March 28, 2018<br />

April 5, 2018<br />

April 6, 2018<br />

April 6, 2018<br />

Sign contract for string quartet<br />

Sing contract for limo service<br />

Sign contract for security firm<br />

Sign contract for photographer<br />

Sign contract for videographer<br />

Sign contract for linens<br />

Sign contract for photo booth<br />

Reserve any additional equipment needed by band<br />

Invitations are ordered<br />

Determine flower needs according to design plan<br />

and place order for flowers to be delivered to<br />

Rosewater Ranch on April 6, 2018<br />

Invitations are mailed to guests<br />

Contact Viceroy Staffing to hire additional staff and<br />

sign contract stating that they will provide needed<br />

staff at specified price/hr at specified times on April<br />

7, 2018<br />

Deadline for couple to provide photos they want<br />

displayed at the wedding/reception area.<br />

Collect payment of remaining 10% of total cost from<br />

couple.<br />

Turn in final head count to caterer<br />

Deadline for couple to turn in video that will be<br />

played during the dinner and toasts.<br />

Give video to technician to confirm the video will<br />

play on our equipment<br />

Place photos in frames to make sure have the proper<br />

sizes; put framed photos in storage room with other<br />

supplies for Wilson/Hope wedding<br />

Have lawn area around venues and parking areas<br />

manicured<br />

Flowers are delivered and placed in refrigerated<br />

room at <strong>ranch</strong>. Supplies are gathered to produce<br />

floral arrangements, bouquets, etc. Arrangements<br />

that can be put together in advance will be done and<br />

saved in the refrigerated room<br />

Linens delivered to venue so they are ready to be<br />

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placed on tables the next day<br />

Extra band equipment delivered<br />

WEDDING DAY – follow the suggest timeline<br />

Cancellation<br />

Rosewater Ranch ‘s cancellation policy is the following:<br />

a. Upon booking, couple pays a booking fee of $5,000.<br />

Venue booking Fee (due at time of booking) -- $5,000 flat rate<br />

A refund of 50% will be returned if cancelled 6 months prior to event date;<br />

no refund if event is cancelled after 6 months prior to event date.<br />

b. The couple will have a planning meeting with Rosewater Ranch to determine the<br />

size and scope of their desired wedding After 2 weeks of initial meeting with the<br />

couple, Rosewater Ranch will provide an estimate of the entire wedding package. The<br />

couple can suggest any changes to the wedding design in order to adhere with their<br />

wedding budget. After two weeks, the design will be finalized and the couple will be<br />

required to pay according to he following pay schedule:<br />

At wedding package contract signing -- 20% of wedding cost due<br />

6 months prior to wedding -- 40% of wedding cost due<br />

4 months prior to wedding -- 30% of wedding cost due<br />

1 month prior to wedding -- 10% of wedding cost due<br />

A refund of 50% will be returned if cancelled 6 months prior to event date<br />

A refund of 30% of the total paid will be refunded if cancelled 4 months prior to event<br />

date<br />

No refunds if cancelled less than 4 months prior to event date.<br />

RSVP policy -- the couple must submit total number of guests to Rosewater Ranch at<br />

least 3 weeks prior to the event. After that guest number is submitted, it cannot be<br />

changed.<br />

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In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to The Chapel, which is an<br />

indoor facility.<br />

Should there be an unforeseen Illness or accident of the bride or groom, Rosewater<br />

Ranch will work with the couple to the best of their ability to find an alternative date.<br />

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Set up<br />

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Rosewater Ranch has done a huge amount of advance planning in order to make the<br />

setup of the venues go as quickly and seamlessly as possible. In addition to written<br />

instructions, below is a pictorial of the layout of the venues on the wedding day.<br />

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Risk Management<br />

At Rosewater Ranch we not only want our clients and guest to enjoy the special day, but<br />

we also want everything to be done safely. A video concerning Risk Management is<br />

shown and practiced with every staff member so they know all the precautions and<br />

know how to anticipate to every situation. I will have the final decision on all risk related<br />

situations.<br />

Weather<br />

Weather is unpredictable. If the wedding is being held outdoors and it rains or weather<br />

is severe, we will move the ceremony into the Chapel. The Chapel will comfortably fit all<br />

guests up to 300.<br />

Power Failure<br />

Rosewater Ranch is equipped with a large generator that will allow anything associated<br />

with electricity to continue to operate normally until power is restored.<br />

Alcohol<br />

If a guest has consumed too much alcohol and is a danger to himself or the other<br />

guests, then they will be escorted out of the venue by police. A taxi will be hired at the<br />

expense of the couple to take the guest home safely.<br />

Accidents<br />

We have a paramedic on staff, so if in the unlikely event an accident should occur, a<br />

trained medical professional will be available to assist.<br />

Food<br />

Please ask your guests to inform us if they have any food allergies and need to adhere<br />

to a specific diet. However, if a guest should have an allergic reaction, our staff<br />

paramedic will be available to help.<br />

It is important that you realize that these are risks. We cannot guarantee your safety.<br />

The risk of injury at a wedding is highly unlikely, but it we are ready for every situation<br />

that might occur.<br />

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Cold Feet<br />

Although it is EXTREMELY rare, occasionally a bride or groom decides to back out of<br />

their wedding and does not show up to the event. This is also considered a risk. Should<br />

this highly unlikely situation arise, the staff at Rosewater Ranch is prepared with a set of<br />

plans that will minimize the confusion.<br />

Event Timeline<br />

Wedding Rehearsal-(day before wedding)<br />

4:15 pm - the wedding party and minister starts to arrive at the venue<br />

4:30 pm - Go over what the wedding day will look like<br />

• Answer any questions that wedding party might have<br />

5-6 pm - Practice the events of the ceremony (entrance, ceremony, exit)<br />

6-6:30 pm - Depart venue and go to rehearsal dinner venue (located in San Marcos, TX)<br />

Wedding Day<br />

The wedding will take place April 7, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Rosewater Ranch’s Sacred Oaks<br />

venue<br />

8 am - Rosewater Ranch staff and hired setup staff arrive ready to set up<br />

• They will receive a detailed outline of the day and will each be given a specific<br />

job. Certain Rosewater Ranch staff will be given designated management jobs so<br />

they can direct the hired staff.<br />

8:15 am - begin to set up chairs outside and decorate the aisles<br />

• Tie ribbons around the back<br />

9 am - set up tables and chairs in the Rosewater Great Hall according to table chart<br />

• Put on chair-toppers, put linens on the tables, set the tables with table numbers,<br />

set up seating chart poster<br />

11:30 am - Caterer arrives<br />

-set up the bars/ stock alcohol<br />

12:30 - 1pm - lunch break<br />

1:00 pm - bride and bridesmaids arrives to the bridal suite<br />

1:30 - hairdresser arrives<br />

• Hair and makeup begins in the bridal suite<br />

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2 pm - Cakes arrive; transport flowers from Rosewater’s design room to Great Hall and<br />

Sacred Oaks venues<br />

• Start setting up the flowers inside first - place floral arrangements on the every<br />

table<br />

2 pm - groom and groomsmen arrive to the groom's suite<br />

2:45 pm - photographers arrive and set up<br />

3:00 pm - string quartet arrives<br />

3:30 pm - pre ceremony photos (bride and groom separate)<br />

• Minister arrives<br />

4:00 pm - band arrive<br />

• Sets up, sound check<br />

• Parking attendants arrive<br />

• Dishwashers arrive<br />

4:30 pm -string quartet begins to play; guests start to arrive at ceremony location<br />

• Enjoy refreshers, find seating<br />

5:30 pm - begin seating for reserved rows<br />

• Grandmothers<br />

• Groom's parents<br />

• Brides parents<br />

5:45 pm - Bridal procession begins<br />

6: 30 pm - Ceremony ends<br />

6:45- Formal photos of the bride and groom<br />

• Cocktail hour begins<br />

7:30 pm - Bride and Groom enter reception area<br />

• First dance<br />

7:40 pm - Minister leads dinner prayer<br />

7:45- pm dinner begins; video of couple as children through current begins showing in<br />

background on screen<br />

Salad, main course, and dessert all served by our caterers<br />

8:45- dinner concludes<br />

8:50 pm - Toasts and Thank you’s<br />

9:00 pm - Reception Music begins for dancing<br />

10:00 pm - limo arrives<br />

• Take down, janitorial and clean up crew arrive<br />

10:30 pm - send off-- guests move from the venue to the couple’s departure site<br />

• Clean up begins<br />

10:45 pm - shuttle busses will begin and guests begin leaving the <strong>ranch</strong><br />

Midnight - everyone gone<br />

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Wrap up<br />

All tents and decor will be taken down and properly stowed away. Any extra decor will<br />

be gathered up and returned to their vendors. Staff will meet with the head coordinator<br />

to debrief about the wedding and what is to be done next.<br />

We will send thank you notes to the newlywed couple along with their parents for<br />

choosing Rosewater Ranch to host their wedding.<br />

Post photographs of the event to our social media accounts for advertising purposes as<br />

well as for a thank you to the couple.<br />

Evaluation<br />

Post wedding evaluation - Surveys will be sent out via email to both the bride and<br />

groom as well as their parents 2 weeks after the event. We ask that they return the<br />

evaluation email in a timely matter. Once the survey is emailed back to us, we will<br />

collect the data and combine it as a whole.<br />

Wilson/Hope Wedding<br />

Our evaluation process consists of writing to the bride and groom as well as to their<br />

parents to thank them for allowing us to share in such an important day in their lives and<br />

to also ask them for feedback of how we did and if we met their wedding mines and<br />

expectations. See the attached survey.<br />

Dear Mrs. Wilson,<br />

We at Rosewater Ranch are so very honored that you allowed us to play a role in Sheri and Jonathan’s wedding. The<br />

day proved to be extra special and we truly loved working with all of you to create such a meaningful and special day.<br />

If you would, kindly answer the following questions and return your answers to us along with any other comments or<br />

suggestions so that we can continue to make even more improvements on helping to make special memories for<br />

other couples.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Elizabeth Peterson<br />

Rosewater Ranch Owner and CEO<br />

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Survey<br />

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1. How well did our event meet your needs?<br />

• Extremely well<br />

• Very well<br />

• Somewhat well<br />

• Not so well<br />

• Not at all well<br />

2. How would you rate the quality of your event?<br />

• Very high quality<br />

• High quality<br />

• Neither high or low quality<br />

• Low quality<br />

• Very low quality<br />

3. How responsive have we been to your questions or concerns about your event?<br />

• Extremely responsive<br />

• Very responsive<br />

• Moderately responsive<br />

• Not so responsive<br />

• Not at all responsive<br />

• Not applicable<br />

4. How well do you feel that our company understood your needs?<br />

• Extremely well<br />

• Very well<br />

• Moderately well<br />

• Slightly well<br />

• Not at all well<br />

5. How professional was Rosewater Ranch Wedding and Events?<br />

• Extremely professional<br />

• Very professional<br />

• Moderately professional<br />

• Slightly professional<br />

• Not at all professional<br />

6. How would you rate the various services provided by us?<br />

Hospitality: Excellent, good, average, poor<br />

Catering: Excellent, good, average, poor<br />

Transportation: Excellent, good, average, poor<br />

Management staff behavior: Excellent, good, average, poor<br />

Management staff services: Excellent, good, average, poor<br />

7. What did you like most about our service?<br />

8. What did you like least about our service?<br />

9. How likely is it that you would recommend Rosewater Ranch to a friend or colleague?<br />

Not likely<br />

Likely<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />

10. Please place any other comments, questions, suggestions or concerns in the below.<br />

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Future Recommendation<br />

To: Rosewater Ranch Staff<br />

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From: Elizabeth Peterson, CEO<br />

CC:<br />

Date: 5/8/2018<br />

Subject: Survey Results of the Wilson/Hope Wedding<br />

Dear Staff,<br />

First of all, let me start by telling you what valued members of the Rosewater Ranch family you all are. I<br />

am continually impressed with your hard work and creativity that goes into each and every one of our<br />

events.<br />

I have compiled the results of the surveys that I sent to Sheri and Jonathan Hope as well as to their<br />

parents and would like to share with you their responses below.<br />

We consistently had the highest marks when it came to the quality of their event. They were extremely<br />

pleased with our creativity and professionalism and felt the day went very well overall.<br />

The did have just a few suggestions that I feel would benefit us in implementing. They are as follows:<br />

1. More signage on the way to the event. Since we are located in a very rural location, we could put<br />

additional signs leading guests to our <strong>ranch</strong> after the guest turn off of I-35 onto Hwy 80, just to<br />

assure them that they are heading in the right direction.<br />

2. Provide a “play area or craft area” for the children who attend the event and have a staff member<br />

responsible for entertaining the children while the adults visit and dance. I highly doubt that we<br />

would ever host an event where there are a lot of children in attendance, but this would be a nice<br />

service to offer to children who are over 4 years old.<br />

3. Install additional lighting leading to the exit of the <strong>ranch</strong>. Although we all know the lay of the<br />

land, I agree that additional lighting would be an asset to our guest to help guide them out of<br />

the <strong>ranch</strong> gates.<br />

Overall, the Wilsons and the Hopes could not say enough nice things about our staff and our services,<br />

and that is a direct reflection of you. Thank you for being such a great staff!<br />

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Exhibit A<br />

Reference Maps<br />

Houston to Rosewater Ranch<br />

San Antonio to Rosewater Ranch<br />

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“Exhibit A”<br />

Continued<br />

Austin to Rosewater Ranch<br />

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References<br />

Event Planner job description, Workable.(2016, December 08). Retrieved March, 08,<br />

2017, from https://resources.workable,com/event-planner-job-description<br />

Rossman, J.R. (2015). Recreation Programing: Designing and Staging Leisure<br />

Experiences (7 th ed.) Urbana, IL.<br />

“The Knot- Your Personal Wedding Planner”. Theknot.com. N.p.,2017.Web.9 Mar.2017.<br />

"What Will The Austin-San Antonio Corridor Look Like In 2030? -<br />

Lawnstarter". Lawnstarter.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 9 Mar. 2017.<br />

“U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics”. Bls.gov. N.p.,2017.Web.9 mar.2017.<br />

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