Option 02 · The Ivory Guide

Plan it yourself — with a planner's playbook.

The Ivory Guide is our DIY collection: the templates, checklists, budgets and vendor lists we use for full-service clients, packaged for couples doing it themselves. Start with the kit, and add as much of us as you want.

Three tiers.

Based on how much help you actually want — from a binder to a coordinator on the day.

The Ivory Guide

A little direction.

$295

A self-paced kit with everything you need to plan the wedding yourself — the same structure we use in-house, handed to you.

  • Planning binder & master timeline
  • Vendor recommendation list
  • Budget tracker with real cost ranges
  • 12-month → day-of checklists
  • Invitation & signage templates

Pricing & payment

· $295 one-time, paid in full at checkout

· Instant digital delivery — no waiting, no shipping

· Credited in full if you upgrade to a higher tier

Timeline

Best started 9-12 months out; useful at any stage.

Add-ons

Add planning calls (+$500) · Add a day-of coordinator (+$1,600)

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Most Popular

The Ivory Guide + Assist

Direction with a hand to hold.

$795

The Guide, plus real time with us. You still run the show — we answer the questions, review the plan, and make introductions.

  • Everything in The Ivory Guide
  • 3 × 60-minute planning calls
  • Vendor introductions
  • Moodboard & timeline review
  • Email support through wedding week

Pricing & payment

· $795 total, or 2 payments of $400

· Includes 3 hours of live planning time, used whenever you like

· Calls booked directly on our calendar after purchase

Timeline

Best started 6-12 months out so calls land at decision points.

Add-ons

Extra planning calls ($150/hr) · Upgrade to a day-of coordinator (+$1,100)

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The Ivory Guide + Coordinator

DIY plan. Pro wedding day.

$1,895

Plan it yourself, then hand us the binder. We take over the final weeks and run the day so you can actually be in it.

  • Everything in Guide + Assist
  • Dedicated day-of coordinator
  • Two pre-wedding meetings
  • Rehearsal direction (1 hr)
  • On-site coordination (10 hrs)

Pricing & payment

· $1,895 total · $500 deposit holds your date

· Balance due 30 days before the wedding

· Travel quoted separately for destination weddings

Timeline

Book as early as possible; coordination work begins 6-8 weeks out.

Add-ons

Second coordinator (+$450) · Extra on-site hours ($150/hr) · Rehearsal dinner oversight

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Reviews

What couples say

5.0 average · 3 reviews

★★★★★
The checklists and budget tracker replaced about six spreadsheets. It gave our DIY planning an actual structure.
Nadia & Tom · The Guide
★★★★★
Planning calls whenever we got stuck were the perfect middle ground — DIY freedom with a professional double-checking us.
Grace & Elliot · The Guide + Assist
★★★★★
We planned it ourselves and handed the binder over. Having a real coordinator on the day made the whole DIY approach work.
Lauren & Kai · The Guide + Coordinator

Inquire

Request your kit

Choose the tier you want and tell us your date — we send checkout details and, for the Assist and Coordinator tiers, times to book your first call.

Or call (951) 365-9490 · hello.ivoryhouse@gmail.com

Common questions

What couples ask us about the ivory guide kits.

How do we order, step by step?
1) Send the form below with the tier you want and your date. 2) We reply within one business day with checkout details. 3) The kit is delivered digitally right after payment. 4) For Assist and Coordinator tiers you get a link to book your first call.
What are the deposits and payment terms?
The Ivory Guide is $295 paid in full. Guide + Assist is $795, or two payments of $400. Guide + Coordinator is $1,895 with a $500 deposit to hold your date and the balance due 30 days before the wedding.
How do we schedule our planning calls?
After purchase you receive a booking link and choose your own times. Calls run Monday through Friday and select Saturdays, by video or phone. Unused calls stay available until your wedding week.
What happens after we send a request?
You see a confirmation on screen and get an email within one business day with pricing, availability for coordination tiers, and next steps. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Can we upgrade tiers later?
Yes. Whatever you have already paid is credited in full toward the higher tier, as long as your date is still open.
What is a DIY wedding planning kit?
It is the planner's toolkit without the planner's retainer: a master checklist and timeline, budget tracker, vendor questionnaire and comparison sheets, seating and floor-plan tools, and day-of schedule templates you fill in yourself.
How much do the kits cost?
The Ivory Guide is $295, The Ivory Guide + Assist is $795 and includes live planning calls, and The Ivory Guide + Coordinator is $1,895 and adds a coordinator for the wedding day itself.
Which tier should I choose?
Choose the base Guide if you are organized and only need structure. Choose + Assist if you want a professional to sanity-check your budget and vendor picks. Choose + Coordinator if you want to be a guest at your own wedding.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. Whatever you have already paid for a lower tier is credited toward the next one, and toward a full coordination package if you decide you want more help.
Do the kits work for a destination or backyard wedding?
They do. The templates are venue-agnostic and include sections for travel days, rental properties and Airbnb or villa weddings where you are effectively building the venue from scratch.

Tell us about your day.

Send us your date, venue and guest count and we'll come back with a written quote for the ivory guide kits — usually within one business day. No pressure, no packages you didn't ask for.