Have you ever had a married friend tell you, “The wedding day is all a blur and it’s so difficult to take it all in”? I tied the knot a little over a year ago, and let me tell you that your friend is absolutely right! The wedding day, the ceremony, and the reception will be over in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, you’ve opened a few gifts and you’re off on your honeymoon. I’ll also tell you that hiring a planner won’t slow that time down. However, by hiring an experienced wedding planner, you’ll be able to let go and enjoy your day – your unforgettable special moment – and your entire planning process!
Even though all brides want to let go, some believe that hiring a wedding planner is a frivolous expense. True, it’s an expense that you don’t have to pay for, but the reality is that a good coordinator can keep you on budget and make sure you spend your money wisely. A good planner knows the vendors in the area, knows the discounts available, and is experienced in negotiating contracts with your florist, photographer, DJ, etc. So that “frivolous” expense can actually save you money – and is guaranteed to save you time! Plus, as planners, we know the personalities of the vendors we refer. One of my favorite parts of the planning process is matching up the personalities of the clients with the right vendors – then seeing those perfect matches come together on the wedding day!
Still not convinced (or still having trouble convincing your parents?)? Here are some other factors to keep in mind:
• If you have a “wedding coordinator” from your reception venue, it is not the same as hiring an event planner. Don’t get me wrong, there are some amazing coordinators at the venues, but this individual’s job is to make sure that everything relating to the facility runs properly. A planner will be a second set of eyes at the event and will make sure every detail is covered – even the little things like making sure the champagne is poured before the toasts start or loading your gifts into your family’s car at the end of the night.
• Creating a detailed itinerary is something everyone can do, but a planner understands how vendors rely on each other and the need for a thorough timeline. There may even be details you planned several months back that you do not even remember, but on the day of, the planner will ensure those special details happen – on time.
• The planner is the “go to” person. Many times weddings can have 20+ vendors involved in pulling off an event. When you then factor that number in with your entire wedding party, family, and guests, that can be a lot of people with questions and concerns! As a planner, we can help provide people with answers and ensure that on your day, you only have to think about the love and joy of the day!
• What if the cake doesn’t arrive on time or if there is broken glass on the dance floor? What if your getaway car at the end of the night doesn’t show up? Whether you like to admit it or not, most big events involve some type of crisis – which you will not want to deal with. Our experience gained from working in the industry allows us to anticipate challenges that a client may not see coming.
• Your big event, if you were to plan it yourself, would likely be your first time planning a wedding, and you may not be aware of proper etiquette and protocol. We ask the questions that you don’t even think to ask! We are here to help guide you in the process.
• For the couples that don’t mind the long hours or really enjoy being hands on, having a planner can still beneficial to you. A planner is not hired to take over and make decisions for you, but rather a planner is there to guide and assist you in making informed decisions. The event is supposed to be about you and making your dreams into a reality.
• The MOST important reason for you to hire a planner is to avoid all of the stress! A lot of people who plan a wedding without a professional planner become so stressed that they cannot wait until the event is over. We want you to enjoy the process of planning, then relax, be at your best, and take it all in on your big day!
Even though all brides want to let go, some believe that hiring a wedding planner is a frivolous expense. True, it’s an expense that you don’t have to pay for, but the reality is that a good coordinator can keep you on budget and make sure you spend your money wisely. A good planner knows the vendors in the area, knows the discounts available, and is experienced in negotiating contracts with your florist, photographer, DJ, etc. So that “frivolous” expense can actually save you money – and is guaranteed to save you time! Plus, as planners, we know the personalities of the vendors we refer. One of my favorite parts of the planning process is matching up the personalities of the clients with the right vendors – then seeing those perfect matches come together on the wedding day!
Still not convinced (or still having trouble convincing your parents?)? Here are some other factors to keep in mind:
• If you have a “wedding coordinator” from your reception venue, it is not the same as hiring an event planner. Don’t get me wrong, there are some amazing coordinators at the venues, but this individual’s job is to make sure that everything relating to the facility runs properly. A planner will be a second set of eyes at the event and will make sure every detail is covered – even the little things like making sure the champagne is poured before the toasts start or loading your gifts into your family’s car at the end of the night.
• Creating a detailed itinerary is something everyone can do, but a planner understands how vendors rely on each other and the need for a thorough timeline. There may even be details you planned several months back that you do not even remember, but on the day of, the planner will ensure those special details happen – on time.
• The planner is the “go to” person. Many times weddings can have 20+ vendors involved in pulling off an event. When you then factor that number in with your entire wedding party, family, and guests, that can be a lot of people with questions and concerns! As a planner, we can help provide people with answers and ensure that on your day, you only have to think about the love and joy of the day!
• What if the cake doesn’t arrive on time or if there is broken glass on the dance floor? What if your getaway car at the end of the night doesn’t show up? Whether you like to admit it or not, most big events involve some type of crisis – which you will not want to deal with. Our experience gained from working in the industry allows us to anticipate challenges that a client may not see coming.
• Your big event, if you were to plan it yourself, would likely be your first time planning a wedding, and you may not be aware of proper etiquette and protocol. We ask the questions that you don’t even think to ask! We are here to help guide you in the process.
• For the couples that don’t mind the long hours or really enjoy being hands on, having a planner can still beneficial to you. A planner is not hired to take over and make decisions for you, but rather a planner is there to guide and assist you in making informed decisions. The event is supposed to be about you and making your dreams into a reality.
• The MOST important reason for you to hire a planner is to avoid all of the stress! A lot of people who plan a wedding without a professional planner become so stressed that they cannot wait until the event is over. We want you to enjoy the process of planning, then relax, be at your best, and take it all in on your big day!
this article is from:Raleigh Wedding Planning Guide
