But Why Have a Wedding Planner?

Until recently, I haven't really been a part of the wedding scene for quite some time. I did my first wedding since having my son in January of this year with the wedding being in April. I felt like I had to really buckle down and get reacquainted with everything wedding related to get back in gear. It has been simultaneously fun and hectic because there are so many different aspects to concern yourself with as a wedding planner. Now, before you begin reading well into this article, one of the disclaimers I must make you aware of is this: I may be a little bias since I AM a wedding planner after all; however, nothing that I tell you is false information. I take my career choice very seriously and try to steer all of my brides in the right direction at all times!

People ask me frequently, "Why should I hire a wedding planner? What will they help me accomplish?" It isn't a silly question. I mean, if you are the bride, it's your wedding day. You want every single thing to be perfect. You want the wedding that you've always dreamed of since you were a little girl to become a real 24 hour celebration of your love! I really do understand why people think that it isn't necessary to hire a planner. The internet is such a beautiful and easily accessible tool. It can provide anyone with endless information needed to put together a fabulous event. It is a resource to locate resources. An idea that can combine ideas. Something that with a touch of a button, a multitude of planning concepts can be created and brought to life. So, truly, why hire a wedding planner!? 

Well, picture yourself planning your own wedding, especially if you are not an organized person in general. You have one year to plan a celebration that includes a guest list of 150 people, and you also work a full-time job. You want something simple, yet elegant. You aren't really "high maintenance", but because you do want something elegant, you need to do your research on places that would fit 150 people plus give your wedding day an elegant touch. You have no idea where to begin, and even if you did, you wouldn't have the time to spend setting up appointments or doing the research on the 100+ vendors in your area. So, here are reasons to get in touch with a wedding planner NOW! 

1. Tag-Teaming: As the cliché saying goes "two heads are better than one", and it is nothing short of the truth! Planning any event can be exhausting. When you add 50+ people in the mix, the workload adds up as well! Having someone with your best interests in mind help you with your wedding tasks will take some of the load off of your shoulders. In turn, you'll be able to enjoy this fleeting time in your life as a lovely engaged bride-to-be! 

2. Someone to Read Between the Lines: To have a huge celebration, you really need to hire businesses to help bring it to life! Catering, DJs/Live Bands, Cake Bakers, Photographers, etc. are a must and typically when you book these services, there is a business contract involved. Having someone to help you read the fine print will keep you from dealing with major setbacks on your wedding day. 

3. Someone to Be the Middle Man: Family members not getting along can sometimes put a damper on happy days such as this, especially when they are close to you or your groom! Divorces happen, arguments continue on, and sometimes those same people end up at the same party. If you are trying to keep the peace... well, you really shouldn't have to because it is your wedding day, and no one else takes priority over the marrying couple! Your wedding planner is basically "Switzerland", taking on the task of mediating soured relationships, keeping feuds at bay, and if necessary, being the wedding bouncer! It is sad but true that some people cannot let up for even just one day of a friend/family member's happiness. 

4. Taking Stress Out of the Equation: Wedding Planners are therapists, confidants, and friends, and they just want you to have the wedding that you desperately want in your heart of hearts without all the stress. This bullet really speaks for itself. 

5. Wedding Day Coordination: Do you really want to be the one to focus on when other people start walking down the isle? Where and how they stand? What music is to be played? How quickly everyone should walk? How about the reception and the order of the events to be held? When to do the first dance and garter toss? When to cut the cake? As a bride, if you have no one helping you plan your wedding, you should at least have someone coordinate it! Having someone initiate these events is so vital to the flow of the ceremony and reception. 

I promised at the beginning of this article that I would not lie to you nor steer you in the wrong direction. When you do have a wedding planner, it is vital to build a strong relationship with that person, because you will be on this journey together. Whether someone chooses me to help them with their wedding or someone else, a good wedding planner, no matter how experienced, will be the equivalent of a good friend. 

So, don't stress. Hire a wedding planner!