What Does A Wedding Planner Do?
KEY WAYS A WEDDING PLANNER CAN HELP YOU
The world is beginning to open back up again, wedding celebrations have the green light and couple’s are starting to think about planning their wedding again. As new enquiries hit my inbox I am commonly asked exactly what I do and how I can help, and I thought I would give some insight.
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A WEDDING PLANNER CAN MANAGE YOUR BUDGET
The most important part of wedding planning is without doubt creating a realistic budget, and then sticking to it! A wedding planner can help with that - With an in depth knowledge of the industry we know the realistic costs of exactly what you are looking to achieve and will divide and allocate your budget accordingly.
On top of this a wedding planner can save you money, yes that’s right! Helping to best allocate resources and assist couple’s with making choices with their priorities in mind.
A wedding planner can save you time
The belief that having a wedding planner is an expensive extravagance is quickly fading as couples realise the true value that we bring. As an expert project manager the 250 - 350 hours of wedding planning required can be a stressful experience if planning is not your thing. Ultimately when hiring a wedding planner you will have far more time to enjoy the fun aspects of the planning journey - Such as food and wine tastings!
On top of this a wedding planner will put hours of extensive research in to finding perfectly matched suppliers for your wedding day; having a huge network of reliable and trusted suppliers can help with this. Did you also know that we will review all of your supplier contracts to ensure their terms are reasonable?
A WEDDING PLANNER WILL TAKE CARE OF ALL OF your WEDMIN and guestlist
From sourcing, negotiating and being the main point of contact with all of your suppliers to scheduling your appointments; this can be completed by your wedding planner on your behalf.
Guestlist management is usually part of a full planning service that is offered by professional wedding planners and is most definitely one of the more time-consuming and tedious parts of wedding planning. Answering guest’s questions and dealing with your RSVPs is all a part of the service!
A WEDDING PLANNER CAN HELP with finding your wedding VENUE OR LOCATION
I often find clients have a rough idea as to where and when they want to get married when they first approach me. A wedding planner is an expert when it comes to finding the best venue that suits your vision and budget, this also relates to destination weddings.
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A wedding planner can help style YOU and your wedding to perfection.
There are some wedding planners that are more style-led than others and they will be able to bring well-matched suppliers together to create an aesthetic and guest experience completely unique to you. I also love to help Brides and Grooms with their wedding day look, recommending designers, tailors and independent accessory providers that suit your vibe.
A WEDDING PLANNER WILL MANAGE YOUR WEDDING DAY AND ‘THE FLOW’
Ensuring a great flow for guests is one of the arts of wedding planning and a wedding planner is key to getting that process right. The guest experience is top of my priority list when I am planning a wedding and I always ensure my client’s consider lots of special touches and a few surprises to entertain guests during the usual quieter periods. These are the things your guests will think about when remembering your special day.
On your wedding day you should be soaking up every second of it and most definitely not thinking about overseeing the set up, suppliers and checking the wedding is running to time! Your wedding planner will be bringing the months, sometimes years, of work together. Managing the suppliers, the set up, the timeline, the guests and of course any emergencies to ensure a flawless celebration.
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A wedding planner will be your wedding bestie and support system
On hiring a wedding planner you are hiring someone that will listen to your ideas, give trusted advice, honest feedback and someone who will always want to talk about your wedding! Someone who wholeheartedly has your best interests in mind and this in itself is worth it’s weight in gold.
Once you’ve found a wedding planner who’s ethos aligns with you both as a couple, consider asking them these questions to ensure you’re a perfect match.
If you’d like to discuss more about working with a wedding planner, contact me below. I am always happy to arrange a chat with couples about their plans.