Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?

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Permalink Reply by Bob Holl Entertainment on April 22, 2010 at 4:45pm

We have very few wedding planners in our area. (North Central WI.) The wedding planners at the hotels and banquet halls do a wonderful job helping to coordinate weddings. When I have performed in larger cities, I have run into more full time professional wedding planners who have been very helpful and great to work with.

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Permalink Reply by Margaret Pearson on April 22, 2010 at 9:59pm

That's really good to know. it's not just us (the wedding planners) trying to make ourselves seem indispensible!

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Permalink Reply by Renee_TPE on April 29, 2010 at 4:13pm

I think having someone who knows the ins and outs of the vendor relationships and can make a wedding (or any event look stress free) is needed. I've had brides come to me wishing they had someone (even when I offered for just to be there on the day) telling me their horror stories. I also had brides that are DIY but on the big day, I was hired to ensure no stress came their way.

It's a win lose battle. Yet more brides are thinking if they can plan their own, they can plan anyones. The sad part is, without having a solid education in the whole industry to becoming a wedding planner/coordinator/mediator is where the greyness begins. Too many brides swear they can do it & soem can, yet I'm finding more not knowing the real foundation behind our skilled work. That and it can saturate a market of needed and creatively minded folks who can solve the problem in their sleep or keep that bride from ever knowing there was a problem with the cake.

The best thing is to not downplay the idea of a bride DIY, yet showing them the benefits of having a dual team to create their vision into reality.

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Permalink Reply by The Bridal Babe on May 24, 2010 at 12:17pm

Absolutely, I recently wrote a great article on this topic on my blog. Check it out: http://thebridalbabe.blogspot.com/

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Permalink Reply by Joy Basdeo on May 31, 2010 at 2:27am

I am a wedding celebrant and planner. I have one daughter. When she got married 4 years ago, the entire event was managed by another wedding/event planner. I can honestly say it was worth every penny, and that her wedding was one of the most enjoyable weddings I have ever attended. Even if you can't afford a planner, "day of" support is worth it. Believe me, I see many frazzled brides who try and save money, especially in a Destination Wedding. But is it worth it for this all-important day? In my opinion, no.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah A.K. Makua on May 31, 2010 at 3:44pm

I believe that Wedding Planners are an invaluable resource. If you can afford it, they take away much of the stress that comes with doing it yourself. Although there are many people that believe a wedding planner isn't necessary, I don't think they can truly know until they give it a try. For example, hiring a planner for just your ceremony or for just your reception or both! I think a lot of people are misinformed about just how hard a wedding planner works for you.

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Permalink Reply by Jasmine Likman on June 1, 2010 at 4:34pm

Personally, I would prefer to get involved in the planning process because I can only plan my own wedding once-in-a-lifetime. Though it will be stressful, but I guess I will still enjoy it nevertheless.

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Permalink Reply by Margaret Pearson on June 2, 2010 at 12:06am

A good wedding planner would help you to feel in control of your own wedding plans, rather than making you feel left out of the most important occasion in both your lives.

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Permalink Reply by Luxur Weddings & Events on July 5, 2011 at 10:42pm

So true! that is one of the mistaken thoughts people get about wedding planners, that they take over control of the planning making it "theirs". but the truth is that the wedding planner only helps directing. It's the bride and groom day! it's their choice, their ideas, their everything. 

Wedding planners know vendors, get discounts and know tricks for budgeting and to save up money.

there are wedding planners though that just offer wedding consultations and wedding day coordination, as we do, for the brides that like planning themselves!

 

Good luck on the planning of your wedding Jasmine! :)  and congratulations!  

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Permalink Reply by Alvin Lavina on June 1, 2010 at 4:50pm

I like wedding planner. It helped me and my finance to save loads of time and minimize conflicts between us during the planning process.

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Permalink Reply by H. Rose Event Management on August 10, 2010 at 5:02am

After planning my entire wedding, "thinking" I was a DIY bride, without the help of a planner, I knew if I ever had to do it again, I would pay to hire a great event planner in a heart beat!! The stress throughout the process of not knowing what vendor, trying to save money, asking and (bothering) everyone for ideas on a DAILY basis! Not to mention the day of the wedding having my mom, MIL and bridesmaids run around looking for props, making sure the tables look good and are set right, dealing with vendors, it wasn't fair to them or to myself. The day was beautiful, but could have gone much more relaxed if I had a planner.

~ Harmony

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Permalink Reply by Events by Doyin on August 21, 2010 at 11:36am

As a planner, i believe its of benefit for a bride to hire a planner for her wedding. A planner will ensure you stay within your budget, help you design a wedding that is fabulous, and of course get you great deals with all vendors. I get discounts from all the vendors i work with and i always pass it down to my brides. If you're planning a wedding with more than 100 guests, you need a planner to take the stress of wedding planning off you, so that you can really relax and look like a princess on one of the most important days of your life.

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