so your getting married and in prioritizing what it’s important to you for your special day, you glance at the “wedding planner” on the list. “is it worth it or am i just wasting money”, you ask yourself. it’s a common question that a lot of brides mull over and often times end up missing out on the importance of hiring a professional planner. below is a “to think about” list from Ellen Gutierez, of Bride’s Vision Weddings and Events. so think about it, you may be saving yourself more (monetarily and emotionally) by hiring a professional planner.
-You deserve to be a guest at your own wedding and so does your family and closest friends.
-A bump in the road should be handled by someone who is cool, calm and understands what your options are.
-Having direction ahead of your big day allows you to make decisions in advance and not at the last minute.
-Managing the unforeseen; establishing a plan and a plan B when it’s needed.
-Keeping balance, helping all the players have realistic expectations.
-A planner understands the wedding industry and its unique components bringing that understanding to you.
-A planner will help you negotiate with vendors and manage your wedding to your advantage.
-A planner will help you with your venue guarantee, managing the time and numbers.
-A planner is the “go to person” for your event. You adopt the phrase “Go see the coordinator/planner, she knows.”
-A planner works for you, representing your best interests.
-Managing all the logistics; setting a plan, executing the plan and handling the aftermath.
-A planner will review vendor contracts, not offering legal advice but looking for industry stands in your contracts.
-A planner/designer designs a wedding that is unique to you and what you want not what other people want.
-A planner will be there to hold the door open for you and your escort as you walk down the aisle only after adjusting your train and veil.
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