Are you already feeling the stress of planning a wedding? We understand your pain of that overwhelming feeling always looming over you. There’s nothing wrong with asking for a little help, especially from experts, when you just need a bit more guidance. Hiring a wedding planner could be the best thing for you in order to ensure your special day runs the way you always wanted it to. We will provide you with a few examples of why you should hire a wedding planner.
1. Bringing Your Vision to Life
Usually the first thing on every couples mind when planning a wedding is how they want it to look. Do you want a rustic feel with modern touches? Or maybe you want a more elegant feel with hints of vintage elements. Whatever your vision, a great wedding planner will help you think outside the box and tick the boxes off your to-do list.
It’s never a bad idea to bring inspiration to your wedding planner on what you’re looking for. Images, videos and any other content you can show will help everyone get on the same page for what sort of decorations and elements are wanted. It’s likely most planners have relationships with florists and rental companies which can help smooth the communication between everyone.
2. Selecting a Venue
It can be time consuming touring and researching venues for your big day and with so many venues to choose from, it can be hard to pick. Having a wedding planner who can also help research and tour venues will save everyone lots of time. Your wedding planner could tour one venue while you’re at another and share notes and photos next time you’re together.
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3. Managing Your Budget
After a theme has been decided on, it’s time to start thinking about budgets. Setting a budget is crucial in wedding planning to make sure there’s no surprises once you get your bills back from the venue, rental companies, etc. Wedding planners can help set realistic budgets and allocate your dollars based on your biggest priorities. Planners understand vital aspects of the overall cost and how guest count, venue selections and even the day of the week can drastically affect your budget.
Setting a budget is just as important as staying within it. Impulsive buys could result in buyer’s remorse, leaving everyone upset. A planner’s goal is to make sure you feel good about the investments they made.
4. Ensuring no Detail is Missed
Once vendors have been chosen and proposals have been approved, your wedding vision will start to come to life. Building relationships with these vendors can allow you to benefit from discounts and a more personalized experience. However, sometimes vendors may try to upsell you. This is when planners can provide a holistic perspective to the situation whereas you may tend to get caught up in small details.
It’s a planner’s job to steer you towards decisions that will provide happy and memorable outcomes. Problems are bound to arise when wedding planning and it’s beneficial to have someone who knows the industry well in order to remedy the situation. Planners are taught to be quick on their feet when making decisions and solving problems.
4. Setting a Timeline
Planning the day is one thing, but preparing for and attending the nuptials is a whole different story. A wedding comes with many parts: getting ready, the ceremony, photos, reception, cake cutting, first dance and more – all happening in a short period of time. Managing all these activities while trying to enjoy them can be challenging. Wedding planners will be right by your side to ensure everything runs smoothly and on time. So while you’re cutting your cake, they can start planning when your first dance will happen.
Something often overlooked in wedding planning is vendor setup and breakdown. Coordinating with vendors when they should be at the venue to set up may take time out of your schedule when getting ready. Planners could be the main point of contact for vendors so they know when they need to be at the venue and when it’s time to leave. It’s easy to lose sight of these small details, but with a wedding planner, nothing will get overlooked.