The Truth About Wedding Planner

There is a difference between planners and coordinators, although most who claim to be either one are actually both. To start with, coordinators do just that, coordinate! She* may be there just for the day of your event, although you should meet with her a few times before the big day so that she understands your vision and has all the information she needs.Planners can be involved from the beginning or jump in whenever you need them. They are more involved in the gathering of information, booking of vendors, keeping of budgets, and planning of timelines. They can be involved in just about every decision you make, or just help out when you need them. And of course, they are there on the day of your wedding to make sure things run smoothly.Both are a wealth of knowledge and should be able to help you with almost every aspect of the wedding, from laying out a budget to knowing the right questions to ask when you meet with vendors to planning a detailed schedule for the big day. They are great to have around when you have random questions that need answers or wedding-related tasks that just don’t fit on to your “To Do” list.Getting what you pay for-Whether you’ve planned a wedding, are in the process of planning one, or have been involved in some other way, you know weddings take up a lot of time. Whether it is having the bridal party meet to discuss plans, meeting with vendors, or trying to troubleshoot via phone and email, it seems like the planning process never ends. That’s where a wedding planner can step in.A planner has all the information you need from reliable vendors to work with to where to get your marriage license. They know where and how to get what you want, as well what’s hot in the industry and how to make it work with your wedding day vision.Even though you may meet with your planner a limited number of times, she does a lot more work than you might think. The average wedding takes about 60 hours to plan. Working with a wedding planner can cut several hours out of your planning process because your planner can do much of the busy work for you. Plus, she should know the best people to work with, allowing you to bypass the hours of combing through vendors to find one you think you can trust.Professionals from Hobbyists-There are those who claim to be wedding planners, and then there are those who really have what it takes. There is a difference between planners who are in it for the business and those who plan for fun. When looking to hire a planner, consider the differences. You may not have any problems with hiring a “hobbyist” planner, after all, she may be cheaper, but it is possible that she lacks the professionalism and experience a professional wedding planner should have.There are professional associations and organizations for wedding professionals, such as the Association of Bridal Consultants, but just because your planner is a member doesn’t necessarily mean she is better than someone who does not belong. She does, however, have a separate network of like professionals to go to for advice or help.Finding “The One”-You’ve already found the person you plan to spend the rest of your live with, so the hardest part is over. Finding someone to take charge and be the ringleader of all the wedding madness shouldn’t be so difficult. When looking to hire a wedding planner, first and foremost, hire someone with whom you get along and trust. You’ll spend a lot of time and place a great amount of trust in you planner throughout your planning period. Equally important is that your wedding planner understands that she is there to serve you. After all, it is your wedding day and it is all about what you and your loved ones want. If your planner isn’t asking what she can do for you, then find someone new!And don’t forget things like organization, professionalism, and the ability to understand your ideas. Clearly, organization is the crux of the job, and handling situations and relationships professionally speaks wonderfully about the care you planner has for all those involved. If she can visualize your ideas and understands the overall feel you are going for during you planning and wedding day, then you have found a great wedding planner!*Wedding planners and coordinators and be women or men! Both are capable of doing fabulous work. We stick with one gender in this article only for easy reading.

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