Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

 

10.       Saves time – Planning wedding takes enormous amount of time.  In fact, the average couple spends well over 200 hours planning their special day.  A good wedding planner will save you time and energy by researching vendors, taking care of the many, many details, and coming up with various creative ideas to make your wedding amazing!

 

9.         Saves money – Weddings can be extremely expensive.  However, by hiring a wedding planner, couples can save a great deal of money.  Because wedding planners provide so much business to vendors, they are often able to negotiate discounts for their clients.  Wedding planners are also well-versed at helping couples set budgets and sticking to them.

 

8.         Saves relationships – Weddings are very stressful.  This stress often results in many arguments for couples as well as with family members and friends.  Wedding planners have been there time and time again and know how to avoid such problems before they begin as well as act as a buffer when there are conflicts. Wedding planners are also able to take on the responsibilities often assigned to loved ones so that everyone is able to enjoy the wedding.  Remember, you still want a relationship with your mother well after your wedding!

 

7.         Ensures dreams are made realities – Most have been dreaming of their wedding day their entire life.  Wedding planners work for the couple and ensure that all desires are met (and often surpassed)!

 

6.         Offers advice – Wedding planners have planned countless weddings and know exactly what works and what doesn’t.  They are also knowledgeable on wedding etiquette.  Furthermore, wedding planners are able to recommend competent vendors, based on personal experience.

 

5.         Acts as the “go to person” – The average wedding has at least 22 different vendors.  Combine that with the entire wedding party and all of the guests and that is a lot of people with questions and concerns!  By hiring a wedding planner, couples can simply tell others “talk to the wedding planner!”

 

4.         Creates schedules – There are so many events leading up to the big day!  Couple that with the many things that happen during the wedding and who can keep track?  The wedding planner can!  Wedding planners are well-versed at making detailed itineraries for all involved (including other vendors) and making sure that everything happens on time!

 

3.         Handles crisis – Whether we like it or not, most big events involve crisis.  Who really wants to deal on their wedding day with the bakery not delivering the cake on time or the flower girl throwing a tantrum?  No one!  Wedding planners know how to handle all unforeseen circumstances.

 

2.         Orchestrates from rehearsal through the end of reception – Do you want to be responsible for organizing rehearsal or making sure the bridal party is properly lined up?  How about making sure that the guest who had a little too much to drink departs safely?  Wedding planners orchestrate from rehearsal through the end of the reception, ensuring everything goes off without a hitch!

 

1.         Minimizes stress and maximizes fun! – Hiring a wedding planner ensures that you will have a worry-free and stress-free day, thus, allowing you to enjoy your day like your guests!

 

About the author:

 

This is the first of a yearlong series written by Robyn Powell, founder of Robyn Plans.  Each article will provide advice for couples on how to survive planning a wedding and will include many practical tips.  Robyn did not take the “typical” approach to forming an event planning firm.  She began her career as a social worker.  She later attended law school and became an attorney in Boston, where she continues to practice poverty law.  However, after helping others plan countless weddings, parties, and fundraisers, and constantly hearing “you should really consider being an event planner,” Robyn could no longer deny her passion for event planning.  Thus, with her strong attention to detail, love for planning, and creativity, Robyn Plans was born.  Robyn Plans currently serves all of New England, offering services to meet all couples’ needs.  For more information, visit Robyn Plans at www.robynplans.com or email Robyn at robyn@robynplans.com.

Some Real Wedding Ideas

Now that wedding season is upon us, I should have lots of real wedding ideas. Here are a few to start with.

A Greek Wedding and a Christening

I have no idea what the music is saying, but it sounds good.    So if anyone wants to let me know what it means I would appreciate it.  My husband speaks greek, but he is not all that helpful!

 

Cute Coach Purse

I love purses, I have somewhat of an obsession.  I was just given this new coach purse and I think its really cute and pretty versatile too.  I think its appropriate for casual or formal events in spring, summer or fall.  I usually use a black bag during the winter, but this one is definitely my new favorite!  I have the hobo size, which is the size I usually purchase from coach, its just enough to fit a wallet, keys and a phone.  If I get any bigger than I throw all kinds of junk in it.  But the bag is available in larger sizes as well as a navy blue style which is best for wear with jeans or at a casual event.  My favorite part about it is the canvas texture.

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Pretty Pets, Pristine Pooch

With so many couples considering their pets their babies it is no surprise that brides are looking for ways to incorporate there pets in the wedding day celebrations!

My poor little dog was so badly needed some TLC, so we brough him to Pristine Pooch, 468 Main Street, Melrose Ma.   They did such a fantastic job, and they had so many cute clothes and ideas.  With Acupuncture, Spa Treaments, and Grooming Services,   your pets will be just as happy and pretty as you on your big day!   So while I was there I asked owner, Joe Tofalo, some questions about his new Dog Spa. 

One of the best features of Pristine Pouch is vision that the grooming manager, Sam El Naggar, brings to the shop.  Having previously groomed poodles in Paris and terriers in Boston, and drawing on his artistic abilities which also can be seen in his oil paintings http://www.elnaggarfineart.com, Sam believes that your pet should have the latest look.  He says that people are not walking around with outdated hairstyles,  why should there dogs!    -   I guess the behive is out for both people and pets!

Some wedding day glam for your dog!

You look cute, so should your dog! 

More style for your pet!  Beez Loise Collars are made locally  http://www.beezlouise.com/ and they come in every color, shape, or size you can imagine.   I even saw a cute holiday line! 

 

Treats for the pups!   Tofalo said, like everything else in his store, the cookies are all-natural, featuring chicken, vegetables, unbleached flour and other ingredients.

Pet Beauty Products!   

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