5 Reasons Why Every Bride Needs a Wedding Planner
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Your wedding day is naturally one of the best days of your life. It consists of all of the little (and big) things that represent you as a couple, a day for all of your friends and loved ones to enjoy and one that you’ll remember forever. There are so many aspects that you need to focus on in order to bring it all together though, which is why this can be such a stressful period for brides too.
Hiring a wedding planner can make this joyful time a little easier on your nerves. Here are a few reasons why you should consider hiring a professional planner:
1. You’ve never done this before
Chances are you and your fiancé haven’t planned a wedding before. Even if you have, there are always new and exciting trends, venues, and vendors popping up so it’s never the same. Some brides feel that they can plan their own weddings because they’ve helped a sister or best friend plan theirs but planning your own wedding is completely different. A professional wedding planner is the best person to guide you through this intricate process.
2. The stress is getting to you
Planning a wedding is harder than it looks and if you’re already losing sleep over your massive to-do list, hiring a wedding planner can really make the entire process much more manageable and enjoyable for you. You should be excited about your big day, not stressed and tearful.
3. You’re unsure about the costs involved
If you’re in the process of putting a budget together and would like some more guidance on what to expect based on your unique preferences, a wedding planner can be your guide. A professional wedding planner can offer you great insights on industry norms and trends and what you can expect. They can also really help you stick to your budget.
4. You need a push start
A wedding planner can help you get the ball rolling so that you can start making all the important decisions. They’ll help bring your vision together and put you in touch with vendors and suppliers who can help bring your day to life.
5. You’re under the impression that your Venue Coordinator/Photographer/DJ will help with the planning
Yes, a photographer can give you some guidance on the timing but they definitely won’t be assisting you with any other coordination or wedding planning. Your photographer will be able to tell you what time to start getting ready and how much time they’ll need for family shots but they won’t be able to assist with the clearing of the reception hall for décor shots, bustling your dress before you walk down the aisle or making sure that the men’s boutonnieres are pinned on properly, this is what your wedding planner is for.
The DJ is similarly able to guide you through your song choices and the timing of the typical receptions, They can also write out a timeline regarding their set up & strike of their equipment and the schedule you have worked out together from cocktail hour through the last call + final song. They won’t check in and make sure all of the decor is set up on time and hair and makeup isn’t running late. Similarly they may be setting up at the church but they won’t be able to decorate the pews, put out the signage and bring the mid day sandwich trays into the rooms for the wedding parties.
The main priority for your Venue coordinator is the Venue. They are there to make sure access to the venue is available during the contracted times, to show vendors where to load in/out, where the light switches and outlets are etc. They WILL check in on the wedding couple periodically and make sure everyone is having a good time and many have taken on some aspect of Day of Coordinator at some point, but MOST if not all will tell you that they much prefer working with a wedding planner/day of coordinator as it allows them to focus on their priorities.
A wedding planner is there to make sure that all of your vendors can do his or her job on the day. The planner is the questions person for the day, the person (or team) to handle any small hiccups and potential problems as they arise without interrupting the couple or their families. We want to head up your vendor team and work together to make your wedding day a success.