One of the first questions I am asked after telling someone what my role is with a clients’ wedding, I am asked “Is that necessary? Can’t they just do it themselves?” I always chuckle and say ‘Of course she could, but she actually wants to enjoy the day, feel the love and BE present in the moments she’s taken so much time to cultivate.’
Planning ANY event is no joke; it is a huge time commitment, especially a wedding. Between booking vendors and choosing every detail of the décor, hours can be spent working out the details of ceremony and reception. It tends to be underrated, the sheer number of decisions needing to made and many end up feeling overwhelmed and just waiting for it to be over instead of enjoying the day or process as a whole. Hiring a wedding planner can help make the process much easier and more enjoyable.
Here are a few of my top reasons to bringing in a Pro:
Take responsibilities off the plate.
Wedding-related tasks eat up a great deal of free time. Between a full-time job, friends, fitness & family; it’s easy to already feel like there are no extra minutes to spare. Hiring a wedding planner allows those more time-consuming responsibilities to handed off to a professional. A planner can schedule appointments, deal with vendors, and work through the nitty-gritty issues of the day.
Assist with budgeting and scheduling.
It’s no surprise that weddings come with a price tag and creating that can be shocking. A wedding planner will be able to help get the most for the money and will crunch numbers and score discounts, getting the best deals. Plus, they’ll keep the preparation on schedule, ensuring every to-do is crossed off the list in a timely manner.
Tons of insider knowledge.
Wedding planners regularly communicate with florists, caterers, DJs, stationery designers, hair stylists, and photographers. Being able to recommend the best vendors for your particular celebration, means hours won’t be spent sifting through Google search results. Even better, a wedding planner can potentially negotiate deals otherwise not offered since there is an ongoing relationship with most local vendors.
They’ll help communication with your vendors.
Securing vendors comes with plenty of contracts and paperwork. Luckily, these necessary details are part of a wedding planner’s job description! Expect great a planner to read (and actually understand!) the fine print, maintain communication with the vendors and work through any potential issues.
Exposure to new ideas.
Let’s just be honest- Pinterest is a love/hate relationship. Although it is chock-full of ideas, it can be SO overwhelming to narrow down anything and truly feel it’s a fresh and affordable idea. A planner will have countless brilliant and original ideas for the ceremony and reception, many of which can’t be found online. Whether it be a unique centerpiece or memorable dessert spread, a wedding planner will brainstorm for something that will knock the socks off guests.
Advice on tricky situations.
When should save-the-dates be sent? What to do with arguing groomsmen? How to tell a little sister who ‘planned her wedding on her own last year and knows everything’ to back off- this is not about her? How much should you ask your bridesmaids to pay for their dresses? A seasoned wedding planner has seen it all, and will be able to guide through any tricky situations that arise during big-day preparations.
Tons of day-of assistance.
When the Big Day finally comes around, it will feel great knowing that the planner is taking command of the venue and vendors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. If any issues do arise during the ceremony or reception, they will be the first one on the scene—no need to worry about anything except enjoying the special day with loved ones.
So, when it comes time to start planning, definitely consider hiring a Pro!
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