5 Ways Your Wedding Planner Will Help You Make The Most of Your Wedding Investment
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Planning your wedding can be a daunting task if you’re trying to balance work, relationships, and leisure. If you’re on the fence about hiring a wedding planner here are 5 ways hiring one would be beneficial to you in the long run.
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Help You See The Big Picture Before You Begin Booking Vendors
The biggest mistake we see couples make when planning their wedding is not hiring a planner first. The first and most notable booking couples often make that drastically affects their budget is the wedding venue. Every venue is different and will require you to incur different expenses depending on what they do and don’t offer. Talking through all of these factors before you book can make a big difference in your final decision.
We often see couples getting excited to book the fun stuff first and ultimately not leaving much left in the coffers for big ticket items like rentals and catering. Having a planner to guide you through your ‘need to book’ items before you book the ‘want to have’ items is super important.
Ultimately, a professional wedding planner will be able to ask strategic questions from the get go to help curate a custom budget breakdown that will help keep you on track throughout the planning process.
Vendors That Give You The Best Bang For Your Buck
Just because a vendor is less expensive does not mean that you are getting the best deal. Alternatively because a vendor is more expensive, does not mean that the product or service they provide is better than a less expensive option. A seasoned wedding planner will be able to suggest vendors that provide fantastic value for what YOU want and need.
Preferred Vendor Discounts
Often when a planner has spent years cultivating relationships with vendors in their industry, vendors will extend special rates or discounts to their clients. This accommodation is often made because planners take some work off the vendors plate by educating the client on the vendors behalf about their services as well as ensuring the wedding day runs smoothly.
Helping You Come Up With Creative Solutions
One of the biggest assets we think a planner brings to the table is being able to help clients get creative or come up with alternative solutions. For example, it can be tempting to book all top shelf rentals, but most planners know what makes a difference in the guest experience (and the photos). Having a professional help you navigate these choices will save you time researching all your options and stressing about if you are making the right choice.
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Opportunity Cost
Most couples we work with lead busy lives. Between work, relationships and penciling in some down time, investing several hours a week into wedding research and vendor correspondence can take a toll. Not only that, but a planner will be able to more efficiently handle all of those things because of their experience with the industry and their professional connections.
We always joke that planning your wedding can feel like a second job sometimes. Having a planner to manage the administrative (aka boring) parts of planning will help ensure the process is more enjoyable and still leave you time to do the rest of the things you enjoy.
If you’ve been tempted by our tips, we encourage you to reach out and schedule a consultation! We’d be thrilled to share with you in more detail how we can make wedding planning fun and stress free for you.
