Many brides and grooms are mis-led by the notion that an on-site coordinator at their venue is going to be their Wedding Planner and assist them through the entire process. An on-site coordinator typically provides you with services such as a list of preferred vendors, linen choice assistance, guiding you down the aisle and making sure that your food gets to the table as ordered and on-time. However, that can often be where their obligations might end. Not to say that your on-site coordinator won’t be extremely helpful, but for some there are many other areas where you may need some guidance.
So, that begs the question… “Who will help me with invitation selection and mailing, floral choices, pulling together my overall design, budget planning and tracking, mediating family situations, reviewing contracts with vendors, finding the right photographer and every other little detail that pulls it all together?” The answer…a Wedding Planner! Even with a list of preferred vendors provided by a venue you are left with enough options that you will still need to do a lot of ground work of your own. A Wedding Planner will narrow that down for you, set up and attend the appointments with you and lead you to vendors who we KNOW can provide you with exactly what you are looking for. Vendor shopping can be tedious, frustrating and extremely time consuming. And how do you know that you’ve made the right choices and have gotten the best quality for your money until after the fact? A Wedding Planner works with many seasoned vendors to fit every budget and every couple and can lead you in the right direction, guiding you through the entire process.
Bottom line…if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed or even just a little lost in the process and need some additional assistance that may not be included in what your venues’ coordinator offers, it’s a good time to get yourself a planner! They can provide you with as much or as little assistance as you need. It will remove stress and allow you to enjoy the process and, most importantly, your wedding day! Trust me, it will be worth every penny!