Image by Love Katie and Sarah via Lisa and Hugh’s High Country Marquee Wedding
Weddings take a great deal of time and effort, not least from the bride and groom. Just beginning the process of talking about the type of celebration you want can be exhausting, with family and friends to consider, locations to explore and timing to get right. Not to mention you’re probably doing all of this of an evening when you get home after a long day at work. One of the fastest and easiest ways to get your wedding planning started, but under control, is to hire a wedding planner. Even if you want to be hands on or have a set vision of how your day will be, here are four reasons to have a planner by your side.
Leave it to the professionals
The average bride will only plan one wedding in her lifetime, meaning she’s starting with no idea but perhaps some recommendations from her already wedded girlfriends. A professional wedding planner on the other hand does this daily. They know all of the ‘ins and outs’ of the industry, what needs to be secured first and what can be left until a little bit further down the track. They will also undoubtedly remember to organise things that you might not have even realised needed to be done, from big ticket items right down to the details.
Image by gm photographics via Stephanie and Barney’s Whimsical Sydney Wedding
Less stress for you
What bride wants to be running around doing last minute errands, making final payments, or leaving her groom to collect the cake and set up the venue on the wedding day? Even if you choose to plan the wedding yourselves, hiring a ‘day-of planner’ takes the stress out of your hands on your wedding day. They will organise guests, cake, flowers, set up, and deal with any vendors or questions that arise so you don’t have to. You and your groom are meant to be enjoying your day after all.
Image by Studio Impressions via Rachel and Lai’s Stylish Yandina Station Wedding
They can save you money
Hiring a planner may cost you money initially, but in the long run they might just save you thousands. Professional wedding planners know a good price and a bad price, they know what products work and what don’t and they know how to get things done, fast. This especially comes in handy if you’re planning a wedding away from your hometown. If you’re tying the knot abroad for example, you might not know all of the options for available catering, but a local wedding planner does. This could mean the difference between paying for a wedding you’re not 100% happy with and saving money on the one that you love.
Hire one professional and get access to a handful
The wedding industry is a little bit like an extended family, as most vendors have a bunch of friends they like to work with and other excellent professionals they can recommend to couples. By engaging a wedding planner you connect with first, you will likely be able to get a list of photographers, videographers, florists and venues they know are great and who you can rely on. While you might not choose to go with one of their recommended vendors, it can save you a lot of time and effort researching and enquiring if you happen to find the right fit.
Ms Chinoiserie Says: With their expertise, a wedding planner can indeed save you a lot of time and stress – and ensure you are super relaxed in the lead up to your big day!
About Nat Green: Nat Green is a woman with weddings on her mind. Not hers mind you, yours. Day in and day out Nat runs around the Pillingers office as the company’s Wedding Coordinator planning Sydney’s most sensational weddings. When she’s not busy organising the big day of your dreams she’s blogging on her experiences, loves and delights in relation to all things aisles, flowers, celebrants and ceremonies.
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