Why Should I Hire a Wedding Planner?

Many brides love the prospect of event planning. The organization, the preparation, the overflowing to-do lists. In fact, the DIY trend has actually trapped a lot of brides into thinking that they could (or should) handle every detail of their wedding day on their own.

But brides also know that planning a wedding is no small task.

This is where a professional wedding planner steps in. They pick up those lists, work out those itineraries. They can help you with as much or as little as you need. In addition to working within your resources, a planner will save you time, evergy, and a lot of unneeded stress.

There's a great Huffington Post article that highlights a lot of great reasons why. It even explains some of the mishaps that can occur when there is no designated wedding planner. I was even able to expand on a few of these reasons myself.

Detail Execution.
While brides spend a great deal of time and resources choosing vendors and venues, the execution of these details might be pawned off to friends and family on the day of the wedding. A coordinator orchestrates everything so that the bride can enjoy her wedding day, and family can enjoy the wedding as guests. 

Communication Guru.
In the weeks leading up to the wedding, a planner can remain in contact with the bride's vendors. As a communication mediator, a planner can confirm arrival and set-up times, coordinate catering and transportation, and produce an overall itinerary for the wedding day.

Budget Planner.

Wedding planners work within budgets every single day, and will know exactly what will work within yours. And, in many cases, can work out a discount with some of their vendors. And because a wedding planner knows what works and what doesn't in terms of budget, hiring a knowledgable wedding planner can actually save money in the long run.  

Photo by Martha Stewart Weddings

Inspiration.
A good wedding planner loves to inspire. For brides who want help with a vision for their wedding, planners can create suggestions for decor and style. In many cases, they can help choose fun and creative details, from chalkboard menus to photobooths.

Knowledge Base.
Wedding planners can avoid problems before they begin. Because of their experience, planners can make excellent referrals concerning vendors and suppliers, DJs, videographers, photographers, rental companies, and more. For brides who are unfamiliar with the wedding industry, a wedding planner can be a trusted resource.

Yes, I love to plan. But I also feel that a wedding day is something to be enjoyed by the bride and her family rather than spent pouring over budgets, lists and last-minute tasks. Hiring a professional wedding planner is definitely a worthwhile investment.

Comments

[Gerard Brightman]

Very good points. Hiring a wedding planner is really a must. If you don't want to look like a haggard bride/groom during your wedding because of so many worries on the wedding's organization, you must hire a professional wedding planner.

[Wedding Engagement Invitations]

I would hire a wedding planner! That's the best idea to make the wedding successful.

[Mildred]

There is definitely every reason of hiring a wedding planner. A Planner has been in the industry for years while it’s likely your first time planning a wedding. They know where to locate those specific hard to get items, where to get the services and products you need, and how to get the best prices. On the other note, Staying on a budget can be a difficult task, especially while planning your wedding. A planner is able to create your dream wedding while staying within your budget. If you can’t fit a full wedding planner into your budget you can still hire a planner for assistance during the planning or execution process! This will allow you to still get what you need from a planner without the total expense.