Thursday, January 29, 2009

Do you need a wedding planner?

Many brides will assume they don't need a wedding planner because they have an on-site "location manager". I will be the first to say that these guys are awesome and know everything there is to know about the venue in which you're getting married at -- and, during the day of the wedding we usually work hand in hand. While they will help you with things related to the venue, they usually aren't going to assist you with the "design" of the venue as far as color schemes go, help you create or meet your budget for the florist, invitations, photography, and/or caterer, or make sure your guests are comfortable in the hotel you advised them to stay in by giving them a gift basket with needed supplies/maps. Some location managers may do this, but 99% don't.

In a perfect situation, you would have both. Someone who manages the venue and will assist you in venue related things, as well as a wedding planner to help you coordinate the details of the day and be there with you until the "send off"! Here are some things to ask yourself to see if you might want the assistance of a wedding planner for your day:

Are you the type of bride that wants to sit back and relax during your wedding?
Do you get overwhelmed with details and dislike multitasking?
Are you somewhat limited in time for planning your wedding?
Would you like someone to assist you in writing a wedding budget?
Do you have 4 or more people in your wedding party?
Do you have a large family and/or are having many guests come in from out of town?
Do you have "ideas" of how you want your special day to be but want help putting it all together?
Would you like someone to meet with vendors with you to assess if they would be a good fit for your day?

Whether you're 12 months away from the day of your wedding or 12 days, I can help you in the details of your day. From going to different vendor appointments with you, to decorating the tables for the reception, to being at your rehearsal and discussing who walks first and who stands where.... I want to be along side you on your big day to help keep it stress free!

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