Is a Wedding Planner right for you
Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. From finding the right venue to choosing the right vendors, it can become a negative experience. This is when you start thinking about hiring a wedding planner. What do wedding planners do? Are they worth the extra price? Let’s go into what a Wedding Planner provides for your special day and if it’s the right choice for you!
Also when you are planning a wedding is so complex in itself that you tend to start realizing that you are taking on a part-time job. Your wedding day is going to be the best day of your life, so of course, you are going to go all out and want to make sure that everything is perfect. However, if you begin to feel like the planning is starting to overwhelm you and you are now beginning to create negative feelings toward your future day, this is when you need to take a beat and look into a wedding planner.
The thought of hiring a wedding planner can feel intimidating as well. Wedding planners are all about the logistics. This is their job, so every time they plan and complete a wedding, they are retaining those contacts and experiences to better improve themselves and their process for future weddings. They also are ready for you to send over all checklists and wish lists so that they can create and execute your perfect day. A bonus that can put you at ease right away, is that your planner will keep track of your budget and handle all of the logistics of your day. This is not a skill that comes naturally to brides. It’s a skill that can be learned and perfected, making planners a Pro for when debating. Now that we are on the subject of what your potential wedding planner does, let's list all the things they might provide!
They come ready with vendor referrals, negotiate their contracts, and become the sole contact for the information between them
Are able to create timelines and floor plans for your venue
Would attend all meetings
Helps brainstorm the style, design, and mood ideas for your day
Coordinates hotel room blocks
Coordinates wedding transportation
Manages and oversees the wedding rehearsal
Can act as a wedding day of coordinator
Keeps track of outstanding payments, may even make the payments
Follows up with all the wedding vendors and wraps up the night of the wedding
Now that we have established what a wedding planner provides, let’s discuss some of the reasons that would make you decide on hiring one! Here are some reasons that you would choose to hire a wedding planner:
The time between your engagement and wedding is short
Your are incredibly overwhelmed and do not know where to start when it comes to planning process
You have the budget
You have a full time job and are unable to make time for planning
You are striving to stray away from high stress
You are throwing a destination wedding and do not know the area
Your organized skills are not great :)
Now that we know what a wedding planner does and what to look out for when it comes to why you would want to hire a wedding planner, let’s end with what you should also consider when deciding on a wedding planner. If you are feeling like a wedding planner is a right choice for you, you need to book them as fast as you can. The earlier the better, when it comes to hiring a wedding planner. The more time they have to plan, the better your day will be! Next, make sure to do your research. Really take time to browse and search for that perfect planner. This is not a one size fits all situation. Every planner is a different person, that comes with different personalities and different bedside manor. You need to really look at yourself and think, “Who would I want by my side throughout this entire process?” Make sure to check their reviews, and request photos and testimonials from their past weddings. This will really give you a raw take on their service. Lastly, take into account that wedding planners are an extra cost, and will add to your wedding budget. This is when you need to decide how much you are willing to spend on this portion of your wedding planning.
Wedding planners are so helpful and productive. Nevertheless, you need to make sure you don’t lose sight of how you want your wedding day to go and how you want to feel throughout the process. Make sure you ask a lot of questions when working with your planner so that your wedding planner can be the perfect fit. So that you will feel comfortable and proud of your choice.
