Pros and Cons to Consider Before saying, “I DO” to a Wedding Planner
Congratulations! Now it’s time to plan!
You’re engaged, the wedding date is set, and now what? So many things to think about! You want your wedding to be one of the happiest days of your life when everything goes smoothly. The final picture in your mind is beautiful and joyous, but it’s not always easy to achieve. There’s a lot of room for mistakes, messes, and family disagreements.
This brings us to whether you should hire a wedding planner or go it alone. Can they help relieve the stress, or will they be adding even another opinion that will increase your stress level? And what does a wedding planner do? (Is it like in the movies?)
Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of bringing a wedding planner into the mix for the big day.
Yes, Let’s Hire a Wedding Planner
A necessary helping hand or an expense you can skip?
A good wedding planner has solid sources. They can recommend venues, florists, bands, photographers, and caterers that they’ve worked with before, saving you hours. They can even connect you with great companies that you wouldn’t come across just by searching online.
Let a wedding planner know what your dream wedding looks like, then let them get creative. They’ll work with your budget to get you as close to your vision as possible and help you stay on track.
As one communication source, it can relieve you of hours of phone calls, follow-ups, and negotiations. You’ll only need to be in touch with that one source, pulling it all together.
With many of the details taken care of by the planner, you can focus on the wardrobes, guest lists, and other glaring tasks like figuring out who will get stuck sitting next to Uncle George with the bad jokes and Aunt Gertie’s endless stories.
No Thanks, No Wedding Planner for Us
No, thanks. I’d like FULL control!
Hiring a wedding planner will be an additional cost; and some charge by the hour, and some offer one flat rate. But regardless, if you’d like to spend those extra funds on a flowing chocolate fountain or an award-winning DJ, then that’s where you should put your money.
As we mentioned earlier, adding a wedding planner will also add another opinion, and if it aligns with yours, it’ll be a good thing. If not, it’ll be stressful and not worth it.
Another thing to think about is how detailed and personal you want to get. If you’re a person who finds joy in the details and small touches, then you might find satisfaction in doing the planning without any outside professional help.
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