Be wise about your contract. Take it with you and read it. In my 16 years as a event organizer, I can attest that contracts make a huge difference in the outcome of the event. If you are handling your own event and certain accommodations, insist that these accommodations are put in written form. My October bride chose a venue where the manager of the property is a very hostile person to deal with. My first reaction to this choice was not to make any decisions unless they were done in writing. This particular manager tried to ruin the wedding rehearsal with a technicality until I was able to produce a document agreed to months before the wedding. When I represent clients, the first order of business is to examine the contracts. Some contracts are tricky. One advantage to hiring a seasoned coordinator is that you would have someone who has experience in 1. understanding contractual language and 2. negotiating contracts. My clients enjoy the "breaks" they get from being represented by our staff. I have a lot of experience dealing with venues in New Orleans and negotiating contracts. These types of events cost too much money to slip at the contract level.
Happy planning!
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