WEDDING HINTS & TIPS | SHOULD YOU HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER?
Planning a wedding day can be a considerable undertaking, and there are many things to consider: the venue, the food, the decorations, the guests and much more. One important decision you must make is whether to hire a wedding planner or coordinator to help you with the big day. While it may seem like a luxurious expense, there are pros and cons.
A wedding planner or coordinator can assist you in the planning process, and they can help ensure that your wedding day goes off without a hitch. On the other hand, they can be expensive and may not be suitable for all budgets or weddings.
In this article, I will explore the pros and cons of hiring a an external to your wedding venue wedding planner or coordinator for your big day.
What Is A Wedding Planner Or Coordinator?
A wedding planner or coordinator can be hired to help you plan your wedding day. A wedding coordinator will typically take care of the logistics of the wedding, such as booking venues, arranging transportation and organizing the menu for the wedding reception. A wedding planner may also help you to create a wedding vision, such as helping you to choose the colors for your flowers and decorations. Some wedding planners and coordinators will also help you to find vendors, such as photographers and florists, which can be a big help if you don’t already have connections in the wedding industry.
It’s important to note that a wedding planner may differ from a wedding coordinator, and people may call themselves different things (which can be confusing...)
A wedding planner is a person who typically works on a commission from vendors. In other words, they’re usually paid by the people who provide the services for your wedding.
A wedding coordinator is a person who is employed by the wedding couple. In other words, they are paid by the couple and not by vendors.
There are also people out there who will mix both the wedding planner and wedding coordinator roles, they may be on a fixed fee to you as the couple and then be on commission from the wedding suppliers they suggest you use for your wedding.
Pros Of Hiring A Wedding Planner Or Coordinator
Having someone else take on the burden of organizing your wedding day can be a massive weight off your shoulders.
You can focus on other aspects of the wedding planning process, such as finding the perfect dress and booking that honeymoon!
A wedding planner or coordinator may have connections and relationships with vendors in your area, which can make the process faster and more efficient.
You can enjoy the wedding planning process more, knowing that your planner or coordinator handles the tasks you don’t enjoy.
Wedding planners and coordinators are trained professionals who know what they’re doing.
They can help you to avoid costly mistakes and ensure that every detail of your wedding day is perfect.
You can enjoy your wedding day more knowing that your planner or coordinator is there to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
Cons Of Hiring A Wedding Planner Or Coordinator
Not all wedding planners or coordinators are created equal, and you must thoroughly research different planners and coordinators before hiring them, and check Google reviews for comments from their couples.
It isn’t easy to know if the person you hire is trustworthy and competent since you don’t know them until your big day arrives.
If you hire a planner who works on a commission from vendors, you run the risk of them pressuring you to choose certain vendors that pay them the highest commission.
Good Wedding planners and coordinators can cost anywhere from £1,000 - £10,000.
If something goes wrong on your wedding day, you may blame yourself for hiring a planner or coordinator.
You may be on edge if your planner is not doing the things you agreed they would do on a wedding day, and you may feel frustrated and unable to settle into the wedding day.
How To Choose & Find The Right Wedding Planner Or Coordinator
First, you should decide whether to hire a wedding planner or a wedding coordinator; if your wedding is complicated or not at a traditional wedding venue, then looking to book a wedding planner or wedding coorinator makes a great deal of sense.
Here are a few tips to finding your perfect wedding planner:
Ask your friends and family if they know any planners or coordinators.
Search online at sites like Hitched or Bridebook.
Stalk wedding planners and coordinators on Instagram and Facebook.
When you talk to potential wedding planners or coordinators, ask them about their experience. Ideally, you should be looking for someone with experience in the wedding you are wanting.
Before you hire a planner or coordinator, make sure that you feel comfortable around them. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time with them in the coming months.
Some Words From My Favourite Wedding Planner - Emma From itotallydo.com
Emma chatting to Jules (the bride) from one of my favourite weddings of 2022.
In a nutshell I'm the stress buster for your wedding day.
I’m here to make your wedding day awesome. I love a good wedding (who doesn’t?) & I also love a good spreadsheet (weirdo!) I’ve been planning weddings for the last few years so I still have that puppy dog energy and will stop at nothing to make sure that your wedding day is the best it can possibly be.
I can do as much or as little as you need and my goal is for you to enjoy the planning process, run up and BIG day instead of having a major wedding meltdown!
When you're on the dancefloor all loved up singing your heart out with your new hubby/wifey I know it was a job well done (and I may have a little cry) ❤
Emma’s details - https://www.itotallydo.com | Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itotallydo/
Conclusion
The planning process for your big day can be stressful, and should be tempting to hire a wedding planner or coordinator to help you with the details. When you consider the pros and cons of hiring a planner or coordinator, you can see that hiring one makes a lot of sense for weddings which are different from your standard ones.
Wedding planners and coordinators can help you to stay organized, keep track of your budget and hire vendors. They can also help you to enjoy the planning process more, since they can take on the tasks that you don’t enjoy.
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