You may have heard that John Michael Events is a full-service Orlando caterer, but what exactly does that mean? To us, it means that we go above and beyond to provide not only exceptional catering, but additional enhancements that you may not expect as well. We see it as our mission to surprise and delight from the moment you contact our team all the way until your event concludes. That’s why we offer extra services that not all caterers provide, including wedding planning, all-inclusive event packages, and optional add-ons to take your celebration to the next level.
With these enhanced offerings, we hope our clients and guests see that we are more than just the average Orlando caterer. We are well-rounded, dynamic event professionals who aim to be a stress-free, one-stop-shop for your event.
Let’s take a closer look into the surprising extras that we offer as a full-service Orlando caterer!
Wedding Planning with John Michael Events:
Having a dedicated wedding planner is crucial in the success of your big day not only for you and your soon-to-be spouse, but for your entire vendor team. A planner ensures that your wedding vision is seamlessly brought to life and that every vendor is aligned on the details, timeline, and expectations. This eliminates confusion and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the celebration, knowing that every moving part is being expertly managed. With so many elements coming together at once, it’s vital to have a strong leader who will liaise between vendors, keep the day on schedule, and handle any behind-the-scenes challenges before they ever reach you.
Since a wedding planner is so critical to the outcome of your wedding plans, we offer Day-Of Wedding Planning in addition to being your Orlando caterer! This includes a certified wedding planner to serve as your go-to for all your wedding needs. At the beginning of the process, your planner will meet with you to get a clear picture of what you envision for your wedding and recommend carefully vetted vendors. They’ll be available to you via phone and email for all your wedding questions and work closely with you and your vendor team to create a wedding timeline for the day-of.
This timeline is considered the master game plan for all vendors on the wedding day, as it details the timing of every activity, the exact setup of each space, the services of each vendor, and more. Much of the wedding planning process revolves around creating and refining this document, so it is as accurate as possible for the big day.
On the wedding day itself, your wedding planner serves as your day-of coordinator as well, handling all of the following details and more:
- Managing setup of decor and rental items at the ceremony and reception
- Setting up your personal decor items (i.e. guest book, card box etc)
- Attending to your needs throughout the day
- Distributing personal floral to the wedding party
- Ensuring all vendors receive final payments and gratuities
- Cuing wedding party for ceremony processional
- Ensuring adherence to the timeline with service through the beginning of dinner service
Since we are a full-service Orlando caterer, we are all about personalization! That’s why we offer these add-ons to your wedding planning package:
- Ceremony Rehearsal Coordination
- Wedding Coordination through the end of the event
- Wedding Day Assistant
Wedding Package Embellishments:
Around here, we call our all-inclusive wedding packages our Diamond Packages. This is because they include everything you’ll need for your celebration in one neat bundle! We have developed three different Diamond Packages, ranging in services from sweet and simple to grand and over-the-top. Check out what’s included in each package by clicking the button below:
All-Inclusive Wedding Packages
From the food and beverage to your photographer to the wedding cake and more, these packages are designed to make wedding planning as easy as possible. They are all customizable to best fit your needs and vision, and that includes the option to add extra embellishments to your package!
These add-on services are meant to further ease the wedding planning process, allowing you to have one primary contact from our team for all your vendor services. The add-on options include:
- Hair & Makeup
- Transportation
- Valet Parking
- Tux Rental
- Specialty Lighting
- Invitations
- Sparkler Send-Off
- Marriage License Acquisition
When you work with our team of expert Orlando caterers, we always encourage you to share your wildest wedding dreams with us. With our experience and vendor relationships, we’re able to bring any vision to life!
Photo: Sterling Photography
A La Carte Event Rentals:
As Orlando caterers, we also provide a la carte rentals for any type of celebration, whether that’s a wedding, birthday, corporate holiday party, or baby shower! No occasion is too big or small to deserve extra special treatment and so we offer a plethora of additional rental options to make your event as memorable and unique as possible. These rentals can be added to any catering package:
Tables, Linens & Seating
Tables and chairs are anything but basic with these options! Choose from over 50 colors of floor length, poly/cotton linens for any table style. You can also select linen table runners or ivory rosette linens for specialty tables, like the dessert table or wedding sweetheart table.
Seating options include white wood/resin padded folding chairs (perfect for an outdoor event!), chiavari style chairs, and wooden cross back chairs. Delivery, setup, and breakdown is included as well.
No matter the type or vibe of your event, we have the options to match!
Photo: Sterling Photography
Wedding Signage
Especially at weddings, it’s the little details that take an event from good to great! These specialty signs will enhance every corner of your wedding, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary:
- “Pick a Seat, Not a Side”
- “Cards and Gifts”
- “Love is Sweet, Please Take a Treat”
- Custom “Welcome to Our Wedding”
- Lighted Heart Sign
Lighting
Lighting is one of the most overlooked event elements yet one of the most important ones! The right lighting can mean the difference between the space feeling cold and uninviting versus cozy and comfortable. One of the most impactful lighting options to enhance an event is uplights. These come in a variety of colors and when placed strategically around the room, make the space come alive with depth and dimension! We offer both uplights and pin spot lights a la carte to elevate your celebration.
Interested in more ways to make your event stand out? Consider our custom neon sign, cold sparks machine, or fog machine to infuse a sense of whimsy and creativity.
Photo: Sterling Photography
Photo Booth
Everyone loves a good photo booth! It’s the perfect entertainment option for all ages and makes for excellent event takeaways. We offer a traditional selfie booth with props, a roaming photo booth with attendant, and a 360 degree photo booth. No matter which one you choose, your guests will have a blast snapping custom photos! All images are available for digital download and to post on social media.
Extra Enhancements
Last but not least, our clients all have the option to book our extra a la carte enhancements! These are miscellaneous elements that you definitely wouldn’t expect your Orlando caterer to offer, but help dress up your event and give it that extra ‘wow’ factor. Check out these fun choices:
- Antique 12 Pane Door to use as a seating chart or custom sign with the option for custom calligraphy
- Ice Cream Truck
- Bounce House
- Card Box
- Cake Stands
- Easels
- High chairs
It’s our pleasure to always go the extra mile for our clients and that starts with the unique services we provide! People may come to us for our delicious Orlando catering, but it’s the top-notch service and attentiveness that truly sets us apart and turns every event into a memorable experience.
Photo: Sterling Photography
Meet Your Orlando Caterer:
John Michael Events is an experienced Orlando caterer, specializing in serving all types of events, from weddings to social events to corporate events. We offer all-inclusive wedding packages that not only include event catering, but also the additional vendors you’ll need to throw the wedding of your dreams! Twice a quarter, we are proud to host “A Taste of John Michael,” a one-of-a-kind group tasting experience, where clients are invited to sample a variety of our delicacies.
Ready to book one of our Orlando catering packages or need more guidance on top Orlando wedding venues? Contact our team by hitting the button below. We would love to chat with you!
