Benefits of Hiring A Wedding Planner
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More times than not if you have talked to couples who have recently gotten married or are in the process of planning a wedding, you will hear about the amount of stress and time that goes into planning a wedding. Between trying to make your parents happy and finding ways to stay within budget, there is always something that can bring on an argument between you and your spouse or family members or an issue that will continue to add to the stress of planning your wedding. Instead, this should be a time of joy and celebration! Sometimes the planning can take away from this sweet celebration which is where hiring a wedding planner comes in. Everytime the Events by Melody team plans a wedding, a new reason to hire a planner can be added to the list. We have countless reasons, but to keep things simple, here are 10 reasons why you should hire a wedding planner.
Saves You Time - A wedding planner has an endless supply of knowledge that you can pull from and save you time in the end. They are like your own personal Google search bar. Instead of spending hours and hours on The Knot and communicating with your vendors, your planner can act as the middle man with vendors and with research for ideas for your wedding. This allows you to free up time in your schedule to enjoy being engaged!
Attention to Detail - Chances are your wedding planner has quite a bit of knowledge of decor and details for your wedding. Their attention to detail will have you heaving a big sigh in relief in trusting that whatever your vision is, your wedding planner can help it come to life.
Stay on Budget - It is easy to stray from your budget as you see pretty things like a floral installation or gold chargers to add to your table. Having a wedding planner will help keep you on track with your budget. They know what parts of a wedding take up more of your budget and where there are areas you can possibly save some money.
Allows You to Actually ENJOY Your Wedding Day - Your wedding planner will also serve as your coordinator and will be onsite day-of to ensure everything runs smoothly! They will be the point person for everyone throughout the day which allows you to enjoy getting ready to walk down the aisle. Any incidents that arise, your planner will take care of, and chances are, you won’t even know that something went wrong!
Keeps Everything on Track - Timelines are a huge part of weddings and can also be an added stressor. Your wedding planner will be in contact with all of your vendors and will determine times that everyone will arrive to set up for their part in your day. This timeline also runs your day. It determines when you walk down the aisle and say “I Do” and when dinner is served and dancing begins. Your planner will execute the timeline on the day of your wedding and will make sure that everything stays on track, that way you don’t have to!
Fighting All Fires that Arise - Unfortunately, not everything goes exactly as planned. Whether that means your Grandma shows up late for pictures or your ceremony runs longer than expected, something is bound to go awry. Enter in your wedding planner who is an expert in putting out fires and figuring out solutions to these problems. Most of the time, it’s as easy as pushing back toasts or dances, but this is something that as the couple, you will not have to worry about because your planner has already handled it.
Has Fresh Ideas - Weddings go through “seasons” of design ideas and many times, brides and grooms want to stand out and be different. Your planner will know of what’s in season currently and probably has many ideas brewing in their minds of something that is out of the box design-wise for your wedding, which could help you have a wedding that is unique.
They Have Insider Knowledge of All Things Weddings - Your planner will have vendors that they trust and on the other hand.vendors that they don’t necessarily enjoy working with. Your planner will relay this information to you and can help you narrow down your ideas when it comes to vendors and can help you pick the best ones.
Save Relationships - Emotions run high when planning a wedding. You and your fiance might have differing views when it comes to the guest list or to have a first look or the traditional “don’t see the bride until the ceremony.” There also can be fights between parents and who is paying for what. Your planner can help guide these issues and assist you with these details.
They Will Serve as Your Planner, Best Friend, and Advice Giver - When you hire a planner, you will spend a lot of time with them whether that is through email or through face-to-face meetings. They will become someone you vent to when your future Mother-in-Law is being insufferable or when you have a question that you need help answering. They are there to take on the role of whatever you need them to be.
All in all, hiring a wedding planner will save you time, energy, and the emotional turmoil that planning a wedding can bring on. We hope this helps in your decision on whether to hire a wedding planner!