Is Hiring A Professional Wedding Planner In Your Budget?
A lot of people don't realize the importance of hiring a wedding planner.
They may think they can't afford one or they just haven't considered even speaking to one or two to see how they can actually save them time and money.
Some couples actually work together really well and are great at coordinating parties and other big events.
So contracting a wedding planner isn't something they really need to do.
But if you and your fiance are busy people, or if you're easily frazzled and confused about even where to start with your wedding plans, it might just be in your best interest to talk to a few event coordinators in your area.
One of the first things you want to do before you start making consulting appointments is to have at least some idea of what you want your wedding day to be like - from where you'll be getting dressed and how you're getting to the ceremony, to where you want your photographs taken and getting to the reception.
Some people get completely overwhelmed just thinking about it all and don't even consider handing all the details over to a professional wedding planner.
But this is what a wedding planner loves to do and has been trained to do - take care of the small stuff that you might otherwise forget about.
Event coordinators who specialize in planning weddings have their connections already set up.
They know exactly who to go to for everything wedding, from caterers to venues and everything in between.
Unlike a first-time bride with a full time job and other obligations, planning weddings is a coordinator's full time job.
That's what they do - and they help take the pressure off of the soon-to-be newlyweds so they can actually enjoy their engagement and the planning that goes into their special day.
So let's look at what a wedding planner can do for you: 1.
They save you time and aggravation.
I've watched coworkers try and plan their weddings from their offices, in between client phone calls, filing, typing up documents, answering phones.
It's not a pretty sight.
Scheduling and rescheduling appointments to see ceremony and reception venues, arranging time with a florist, the caterer, etc.
And I've heard brides-to-be saying, 'I just can't wait till this is all over!' and 'I don't have time for this! Why can't he (her fiance) help a little?' This isn't how it's supposed to go, you know.
Brides should be excited, not overworked, nervous and crazy.
When you turn the planning over to a professional wedding planner, you only need to make one appointment with one person who's taking care of the details for you.
2.
They can actually save you money! An experienced and reputable wedding planner will have her connections and go-to people already lined up, some with nice discounts attached which they can pass on to their clients.
If you think you can't afford the caterer you really want, or the wedding cake design you've had your heart set on, your coordinator might be able to get you a discount so you can have what you want! 3.
They'll keep your wedding plans organized for you.
Professional coordinators know all the ins and outs of wedding planning, from A to Z.
This means you don't have to worry about timelines and when and how to schedule and book things.
It's all taken care of for you.
You can go about your everyday tasks like going to work or if you're a business owner yourself, you don't need to worry about your business obligations at the same time as worrying about planning your wedding.
Because they're professionals and they're good at what they do, you won't have to worry about any of the details - even the smallest ones! Event coordinators have planned out so many weddings of every shape and size, sometimes even turning Bridezillas into people the bridal party likes to be around! Almost every little detail that you put on a list of things to do for your wedding can be turned over to your coordinator so you can relax and be sure that your wedding day will go as planned.
Professionals are even prepared for possible glitches and have backups in place for just about any snag.
For example, if your florist, DJ or limo provider should back out at the last minute, she'll have another one all lined up in no time.
And you can bet the first vendor will be crossed off her list for future events.
4.
You still make the final decisions.
Your wedding planner will plan.
She'll give you her best suggestions for where and how to get what you want based on her experience and connections.
Then she'll pull everything together for you to make choices on venues, musicians, DJs, food and even suggestions for your guests' favors and the gifts for your bridal party.
You can think of your wedding planner as your one-stop-shop for everything you need for your wedding, but without all of the headaches and frustrations.
They may think they can't afford one or they just haven't considered even speaking to one or two to see how they can actually save them time and money.
Some couples actually work together really well and are great at coordinating parties and other big events.
So contracting a wedding planner isn't something they really need to do.
But if you and your fiance are busy people, or if you're easily frazzled and confused about even where to start with your wedding plans, it might just be in your best interest to talk to a few event coordinators in your area.
One of the first things you want to do before you start making consulting appointments is to have at least some idea of what you want your wedding day to be like - from where you'll be getting dressed and how you're getting to the ceremony, to where you want your photographs taken and getting to the reception.
Some people get completely overwhelmed just thinking about it all and don't even consider handing all the details over to a professional wedding planner.
But this is what a wedding planner loves to do and has been trained to do - take care of the small stuff that you might otherwise forget about.
Event coordinators who specialize in planning weddings have their connections already set up.
They know exactly who to go to for everything wedding, from caterers to venues and everything in between.
Unlike a first-time bride with a full time job and other obligations, planning weddings is a coordinator's full time job.
That's what they do - and they help take the pressure off of the soon-to-be newlyweds so they can actually enjoy their engagement and the planning that goes into their special day.
So let's look at what a wedding planner can do for you: 1.
They save you time and aggravation.
I've watched coworkers try and plan their weddings from their offices, in between client phone calls, filing, typing up documents, answering phones.
It's not a pretty sight.
Scheduling and rescheduling appointments to see ceremony and reception venues, arranging time with a florist, the caterer, etc.
And I've heard brides-to-be saying, 'I just can't wait till this is all over!' and 'I don't have time for this! Why can't he (her fiance) help a little?' This isn't how it's supposed to go, you know.
Brides should be excited, not overworked, nervous and crazy.
When you turn the planning over to a professional wedding planner, you only need to make one appointment with one person who's taking care of the details for you.
2.
They can actually save you money! An experienced and reputable wedding planner will have her connections and go-to people already lined up, some with nice discounts attached which they can pass on to their clients.
If you think you can't afford the caterer you really want, or the wedding cake design you've had your heart set on, your coordinator might be able to get you a discount so you can have what you want! 3.
They'll keep your wedding plans organized for you.
Professional coordinators know all the ins and outs of wedding planning, from A to Z.
This means you don't have to worry about timelines and when and how to schedule and book things.
It's all taken care of for you.
You can go about your everyday tasks like going to work or if you're a business owner yourself, you don't need to worry about your business obligations at the same time as worrying about planning your wedding.
Because they're professionals and they're good at what they do, you won't have to worry about any of the details - even the smallest ones! Event coordinators have planned out so many weddings of every shape and size, sometimes even turning Bridezillas into people the bridal party likes to be around! Almost every little detail that you put on a list of things to do for your wedding can be turned over to your coordinator so you can relax and be sure that your wedding day will go as planned.
Professionals are even prepared for possible glitches and have backups in place for just about any snag.
For example, if your florist, DJ or limo provider should back out at the last minute, she'll have another one all lined up in no time.
And you can bet the first vendor will be crossed off her list for future events.
4.
You still make the final decisions.
Your wedding planner will plan.
She'll give you her best suggestions for where and how to get what you want based on her experience and connections.
Then she'll pull everything together for you to make choices on venues, musicians, DJs, food and even suggestions for your guests' favors and the gifts for your bridal party.
You can think of your wedding planner as your one-stop-shop for everything you need for your wedding, but without all of the headaches and frustrations.
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