People often ask us “Why should someone hire a wedding planner?” After being in business for 8 years we could talk about this for hours. We can provide true stories to entertain you during our earnest conversation on why everyone should hire a wedding planner. My first question to anyone who asks is “When you have a leaky toilet do you call a plumber or an electrician*?” Well of course you call the PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER! Why when planning one of the most important days in your life would you consider using a relative, a friend, a co-worker or even a combination of all three to pull off your perfect event? Hire a professional wedding planner who works full time executing flawless events. Here are just a few benefits on what we can bring to the table:
1. Alleviate Stress: Planning a wedding is FUN but between etiquette, finances, family, friends and everything in between there are times of stress. A professional wedding planner is educated in all things wedding. We are a huge resource for everyone involved. This allows you, your partner, your family and friends to enjoy the wedding day and make great memories together!
2. Mediator & Advocate: It’s impossible to make everyone happy planning a wedding, its an unfortunate fact. Between parents, siblings, future in-laws and friends someone is bound to end up feeling hurt, side-stepped or just plain bummed. We often take the brunt of this for our clients. It allows for you to say, “My wedding planner recommends we do this…. instead of ” I want it this way…” We also act as your advocate. With so many opinions being formed decisions can become cumbersome in the planning process. Our job is to help guide everyone to make the “right” decision.
3. Chasing Vendors: There are hundreds of “wedding” vendors out there and it’s easy to connect with ones that aren’t reputable. A professional wedding planner has the resources and first-hand knowledge on what wedding professionals will match your style, budget and provide you with best service for your needs. We all know that venues have a referral list of photographers, videographers, florists etc. Use these lists as a guide and don’t be surprised if you are disappointed with their service even before you hire them!
4. There will be times during the planning process where you need someone to say and MEAN it, “Everything is going to be ok…”
*I know many of you will trust your significant other to “fix” the problem only to find out that the problem has now become an even more costly leak due to the fact they aren’t a plumber :)
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