Should you hire a wedding planner?
Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking. Perhaps you don’t feel you have the time, patience or creativity to pull it off? Enter the wedding planner. Wedding planners or wedding consultants provide super creative ideas, help plan and organize the wedding from start to finish, and take a great deal of stress off the happy couple. So, if a wedding planner is within your budget, go for it. Just be aware that the fees can be 10% to 20% of the cost of the overall wedding. There are loads of wedding planners out there, so be sure you do your research and check reviews and references before choosing one.
What services does a wedding planner provide?
Although many, depending on the needs of the client, below are some standard duties a wedding planner will perform
● Keep the wedding within your budget: This may be the most important wedding planner task.
It is very easy to get carried away and go way over your spending limit. This won’t happen if you hire a reputable wedding planner.
● Find the perfect venue: Wedding planners are in the know when it comes to popular wedding
spots, as well as the ones that may be off the beaten path. Depending on your direction, they will find the perfect fit for you. They will also handle tedious details like permissions and permits if applicable.
● Handle the invitations: From the wording and ordering to the addressing and mailing, as well as tracking RSVPs.
● Help you find that perfect wedding attire: Only if you’d like, the wedding planner will also help you find your wedding gown, bridesmaids dresses, groom and groomsmen’s look, or anyone else involved on your big day.
● Be your spokesperson: With a million details to deal with, your wedding planner will convey your every whim and want to all vendors and even your family members.
● Set up your wedding website and social media: Your planner can help take care of all the time-consuming work and edit to ensure your online presence is perfect. He or she will also outline all of the important information for your guests, including accommodation and transportation details.
● Hire caterers and plan menu: A good wedding planner will know all the best caterers that provide the most delicious food. They also know what these caterers charge and can choose one that is within your budget.
● Find musicians: Simply give your planner an idea of what type of music you like, and he or she will find the perfect fit—whether it be a DJ or live music of all genres.
● Choose a florist: With a wedding planner, you won’t need to waste time searching for the right one. They will not only suggest and help you choose the flowers, but also book the florist.
● Deal with the details: From unruly guests to cake emergencies and everything in between. The little details can get out of hand—with a wedding planner, you can breathe easy before and on your big day.
● Wedding ceremony procession: Your wedding planner will ensure that the ceremony flows smoothly and on time. He or she will direct every member of your wedding party for a flawless flow.
● Transportation: Whether it is a limo or horse and carriage, he or she will make sure it is booked and on time. This goes for getting you to the wedding and sending you off in style.