2. Money is usually a factor. I spoke to a young couple recently who are planning a wedding for November 2015. the bride is following the lead of a lot of family members and sees no reason to hire a coordinator. In the sixteen years as an event planner, I have seen this all too often. What happens is more money is spent in some areas needlessly. Without the help of a qualified person, too many brides make unnecessary mistakes. Especially, for events like weddings, these mistakes are costly. Over the years, I have negotiated contracts for my clients far beneath the price they would have paid with a "cold" call. A coordinator knows the inside track. And, when it comes to spending thousands of dollars, that "inside" track is worth every penny.
A bride can never go wrong when hiring a wedding planner. Some people fear working with someone who is a stranger for something so personal. My advice: get over your fears. There are a lot of planners in the industry. Brides can freely seek out the best person for their vision. Along the way, I made some pretty good friends. One of my first clients (from 2000) was recently diagnosed with cancer. I happened to see her at a wedding for a mutual friend. Planners are people too. brides have to connect with that right one.
Choose a planner who understands that the event is not about them. Ever see those wedding photos where the wedding planner is in all of them? The mark of a good planner is acting in the background without needing the limelight. My staff is trained to "fall back." I have trained them to understand that the details matter and all "i's" must be dotted and "t's" crossed. Of course, we cannot do that if we're taking photos all day.
So, choose wisely. But, choose!
Happy planning!
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