They
are pushy, overbearing, want to work with only certain vendors and spend extra
money. These are some of the fears of hiring a Wedding Planner. Are they overrated?? Absolutely NOT. These days, with a busy lifestyle and
overwhelming resources on how to plan your wedding, you need the savvy planner, that can guide you through the production
of planning a stunning wedding. Does it
take a rocket scientist to plan a wedding? No. But it does require skills and
knowledge, and most importantly, resources to bring your wedding vision to a
fairytale ending. A bride that has a
wedding budget of at least $20,000 must invest in, at the minimum, a Day of Coordinator,
so that she, her groom and their families can enjoy their celebration of marriage. For those brides that need a branded event,
with each detail reflecting the couple’s personality, a complete planning
package is worth its weight in gold.
Ladies,
wedding planners are no longer a luxury, but a much needed investment into your
wedding celebration. Still curious about
those things you have heard about planners? I am going to tackle some of the
urban legends about “The Wedding Planner”:
Are planners
overbearing and pushy?
Planners
keep themselves on the cutting edge of the wedding trends. They want to amaze you with their talent and
wow your guests. Not all trends can fit
into a couple’s budget. So clearly
define your expectation and your budget.
Sit back, relax and let your planner showcase all that can fit into your
budget. But keep in mind, not all ideas
may reflect your wedding vision. For
some couples this is the time to express this to the planner, and as necessary
reevaluate their wants and needs within the realistic parameters of their budget.
This one I hear all
the time, my venue has a wedding coordinator so there really is no need for me
to spend additional money hiring a planner.
Catering/Venue
Managers are wonderful people and do an excellent job. They know their particular venue inside out. However, they do work for the venue, and work
within the job responsibility of the venue.
They are a great resource for preferred vendors but are not able to
analyze your vision and budget to match you with the right vendors. Depending on the size of the venue, they may
be working with multiple brides on the same day. Just as you hired a photographer that is
working for you and only taking your perfect wedding pictures, a planner works
in your best interest to deliver perfect wedding memories.
It
is not possible for just one person to organize and coordinate multiple event
team partners for your event. It
requires organization and leadership skills to direct and produce a wedding. A good wedding planning company will provide
you with event support, skilled assistants and a back up planner for your peace
of mind. So make sure to do your
research and ask the right questions.
Your planner will be your best friend and will cry as she queues you to
walk down the aisle.
Until
next week!
BBFN
(Bridal Bliss for Now)
Olivia
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