Getting engaged is a super exciting time for couples! It is often exciting for their friends and families, too, which means there will be a lot of people trying to help you plan out your perfect day. You may already have an exact idea of what you want your ceremony and reception to look like or you might not even have a clue as to what you’re looking for. Regardless of how prepared you are to plan and design an entire wedding, you may need some help.
It can be difficult to plan a wedding with your friends and family because everyone has their own opinions. If you are not good at asserting yourself, you could end up with quite a few elements that you are not thrilled about. On the other hand, it can be difficult to plan a wedding all by yourself or with your partner.
If you want to ensure that your wedding day is exactly how you want it to be and that you will have all the help you need in planning, organizing and setting up, you may be asking, should you hire a wedding planner?
The pros
Financial leverage
One of the biggest benefits of hiring a wedding planner that not many people know about is that you will often get a better price for things like catering or DJs. The reason this happens with a wedding planner is because they establish relationships with vendors. This means that there will be a higher incentive for vendors to offer better prices or better service in order to keep that planner in their network.
Advice
If the question, “should you hire a wedding planner,” is something you are thinking about, it is likely because you need some advice. This could mean advice on what vendors to go with, what will look best, when you should send all of your stationary out and all those other little details. You may also need some advice for trickier situations, like how to ask your bridesmaids to pay for their dresses or how to choose the altar arrangement. Your wedding planner is there to give advice on all of these tricky situations and can help take the stress off of you and your partner.
The cons
Cost
If you have a low budget for your wedding or are looking to keep things as minimal as possible when it comes to money, the price of a wedding planner may be a big con for you and your partner. Though wedding planners can work to help you save money on things, they can also be pretty pricey depending on experience and who you go to. Work with your budget and see how much you can spare to hire a planner.
We always get asked, “should you hire a wedding planner?” Our answer is always different depending on who is asking. Talk with your partner and figure out what your budget allows. Decide whether you will need help executing your vision or if you need help developing a vision in the first place.
Though wedding planners can provide serious help when it comes to planning and organizing, there are still a few cons that may turn you away from hiring a planner. If you need some help planning around your venue, contact us today and we can give you tips, tricks and recommendations to create the perfect day!
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