A Wedding Planner, a Wedding Consultant, a Wedding Coordinator – Whatever the Title, Do We Need One?
We are asked this question often, by brides and by grooms.
For the sake of simplicity, let us refer to all as wedding specialists.
Actually the tone of the question varies between brides and grooms.
Brides get very emotional and excited about planning their dream weddings. Most want to plan it.
Grooms often would like to take an active role but believe, or thinks that their brides believes that it is the women who should plan the wedding. Many would like to, but do not volunteer because they do not want to “take away” the excitement their bride has toward planning their very special day. We are also asked by brides and grooms who hold jobs or professions, go to school or both and are pressed for time.
The question whether you need to hire a wedding specialist is rather complex. It cannot be answered with a yes or a no.
Many factors need to be considered and they will influence the decision.
The first step to answering the question is to determine
What is a wedding specialist?
A wedding specialist is professional who is familiar with the wedding circuit in your region, usually possesses a lot of experience, creative ideas, know-how, sense of organization, attention to details and strong contacts with vendors and service providers.
Most experienced wedding specialists have over the years learned what to expect, what to ask and how to negotiate with their peers.
Now, consider the following:
How much time and energy do you have to devote to planning your wedding and can you rely on friends and family to help?
Planning a wedding can and should be fun. You must remember however, and be prepared for the:
The only exception is if you have friends and – or family in the region who can plan on your behalf.
However, I do not recommend it.
Many brides and grooms do not want to miss the excitement of planning their own wedding but are not sure quite how to achieve professional results. Following are a few tips
WHAT PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PLANNERS, CONSULTANTS AND COORDINATORS DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW
As for most endeavors, there are tools You need to have.
You need information.
So, read as many books on wedding planning and as many articles as you can lay your hands and your eyes on.
The Internet offers many informative articles.
Attend as many Bridal Shows as you can
You want to assure that that your vendors – service providers have:
I have! It was a disaster! I attended a wedding that left the bride and the mother in tears and the bridegroom and fathers so angry the wanted to scream.
The wedding ceremony was beautiful but the reception…
The couple came from church only to find the florist arguing with the bandleader about flowers on the stage. The photographer was literally, everywhere at the same time snapping pictures. The caterer started serving almost as soon as all were seated, leaving no time for formalities, toasts and congratulations.
You get the picture. It was really sad!
There is only one way to avoid such a fiasco.
You must hire vendors and service providers that:
Contact or visit the Chamber of Commerce, churches and synagogues and other such establishments in your region.
Find out if they have a list of approved vendors and service providers they work with.
Most churches use vendors and service providers for Church events such as certain holiday celebrations, fund raisers dinners, wedding receptions, special anniversaries (25)(50th), Communion, Baptisms quinceanera, Sweet 16s etc…)
Even if you are not Jewish, visit Synagogues and Temples and ask for their approved list. Every Synagogue – Temple has such lists the institution uses for events such as holidays, fund raiser dinners, weddings, special anniversaries (25th)(50th), Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitsvahs, etc…).
One more group or individuals to consider is within your own circle.
They may not have credentials or special training but are experienced.
Find out if any of your friends or relatives have planned event at work or privately.
Check your list for couples who planned their own wedding successfully, parents who planned special life cycle event parties for themselves, their children other loved ones etc…
Pay special attention to people you know who can contribute to your success and just as you ask for bridal attendants, ask for their participation in the wedding planning. Most will be honored to be asked and eager to help.
I hope the information will help you make your lifetime event, an event for a lifetime.
Wedding Photographer – Benipayo Photography
Contact: Michael at michael@benipayo.com
408-717-3670 — 415-763-7643
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Nily Glaser, the CEO of www.a-weddingday.com She writes important articles, and has presented workshops for wedding professionals all over the USA.
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