Tuesday’s Tip – Do you need a planner?

Do you need a wedding planner?

I encounter many brides, moms, aunts, and friends that are excited to “do it all”. This excitement is GREAT!! It’s part of what can make your wedding very wonderful – filled with memories from start to finish. Question is, what kind of memories are in the making?

There are SO many things to take into consideration:

How long do I have to plan? (12 month check lists are common!)
Do I have a full schedule already?
How big is my guest list?
How helpful and organized are my loved ones?
Are my helpers giving suggestions that reflect their wishes or mine? (It’s like opening the gift from your favorite aunt . . . do you open the gift and wonder, “what was she thinking?? this would look great on her but it is NOT my style.” Not helpful for helping to execute your vision for your big day.)

A wedding planner might be just what you need to keep the peace – both in the family and your peace of mind. Remember, they are the experts with experience, knowledge, and references for quality vendors from florists to DJ’s.

You want the day to go smoothly with deliveries and quality vendors.  Can you imagine not having the DJ or your cake show up? At my OWN wedding (10 years ago) my planner picked up my dress from the final pressing and it had a HUGE black mark right on the front! This was the NIGHT BEFORE my wedding. Not good. My planner went through the ringer getting it fixed for me and I was none the wiser. She took care of the problem and all the while I was in the state of night-before-my-wedding-euphoria. That’s valuable! She was worth her weight in gold.

Planners have packages to help fit your needs. They range from day-of coordination (GREAT because you can just have fun getting ready!!) to full service planning packages to help you with everything from picking out your color palate to helping your guests with accommodations.

Be sure your planner fits your personality and needs! They are professionals with the vision, resources, and knowledge to make your day a dream come true. Meet with a few different planners. A complimentary consult might be just what you need!