WHY USE A WEDDING PLANNER?

There is a common misconception about the role and purpose of hiring a wedding planner. I hope to clear up some of those misconceptions about wedding planners.

A wedding planner or coordinator is a wedding professional for any bride who is busy and doesn't have the time to plan a wedding. A wedding planner can also be beneficial for the bride who doesn't know how to plan or want to plan a wedding or is not good at organizing wedding events. A planner is also beneficial when it comes to complicated issues like a bride and groom marrying across religious, social, ethnic and racial traditions. A professional wedding planner is always on top of the newest wedding trends, knowledgeable about the wedding field, has excellent organizational skills and time management skills.

There are three ways in which a professional wedding planner can assist a bride in the planning of her special event:

1. When a couple wants to plan their wedding event themselves and on occasion would like some clarity or direction on their planning process or how to overcome some obstacles they encounter, a planner serves as a consultant only to the couple for a small fee.

2. Another way in which wedding consultants can help a wedding couple is to take an active role working side by side with the couple offering advice as needed and making suggestions to the couple, but overseeing the wedding timeline, appointment with vendors and making sure that all deadlines are met on time.

3. Wedding planners can take full control of the wedding planning process for the bride and groom who trust the planner in making all the important planning decisions on behalf of the couple. A planner who is hired in this capacity will take full control of the planning process but will need to keep the couple informed of the major details such as contract signing, payment deadlines, help design the cake with the bride, get the best vendor deals, floral arrangement and catering menu.

Overall the main role of a wedding consultant is to assist the bride in the creation of her dream wedding.

Unlike what many people believe a planner is not there to take over, make changes or make this event about them, or boss people around, but to advise and offer a professional opinion, relieve stress, get the best vendor deals...that a couple could not ordinarily get, keep track of deadlines and payments, mediate and advocate for the bride and groom when differences arise between families. Concluding a professional wedding planner is a much needed member of your wedding vendor team and is one you will treasure on that magical stress-free day so that you along with your guest can enjoy that lovingly day just as you were meant to.