You've just finished another day of calling and setting appointments with vendors you would like to meet with to discuss your wedding. Now you have to be sure that you have all your thoughts and ideas together before you meet with them. You're probably starting to wonder how other brides to it. The details are becoming overwhelming - but you keep telling yourself you have plenty of time to get things done. But do you?
It's time to go to sleep and you are lying in bed and all you think about is whether to hire a wedding planner or not. There are many factors that you may want to consider while trying to make this important decision. Whatever your choice you want to feel confident in the end that you made the right decision.
Are you stressed to the max where your eyes are about to pop out? Planning your wedding should not be a stressful time. It sounds cliché, but this should be one of the happiest moments of your lives. Your wedding is only one day, but your marriage is forever. Sure you want everything to look great and go smoothly, but this is also how you should feel. If you happen to be at a time in your life where it is unrealistic for you and your fiancé to plan your wedding and reception alone then don't hesitate to call in for help.
Perhaps you have no idea how you want your wedding and reception to look or where it should be held. All you know is that you want it to be beautiful and unforgettable. A wedding planner is paid for their expertise in figuring out what you want and bringing it to life. Let them do all the hard work. All you have to do is decide whether you like it or not. Even if you are completely sure that you know how you want everything to look you may like the idea of being able to tell someone your vision and have them bring it all together.
One of the main reasons that people often choose to hire wedding planners is due to their connections. This is their profession and something that they do on a daily basis. They have networks of relationships and connections with establishments and vendors. Be sure to ask what vendors they generally use so that you can do you own research. It's a good idea to interview wedding planners and to ask to see their portfolio. Think of it as hiring an interior decorator. You wouldn't just hire any interior decorator to decorate your home, thus interviewing your wedding planner will help you to get a good sense of their style. Often you find that many wedding planners have a signature item or style that they often include in their events.
If you only have a short time to plan your special day it may be helpful to bring someone else on board the planning ship. A few months may not sound like a short time, but in wedding planning time, it is. Remember that many items may need special ordered to help create your personal style. Sometimes destination weddings are a really great reason to hire a wedding planner. It can become very tricky to plan a wedding in one place while living in another. You may not be able to attend all or any of the meetings, but a wedding planner is there to be your advocate when you can't be.
If you are trying to pinch pennies and there is no way that you can hire a wedding planner, but you have decided that a little help would be nice, try enlisting a friend or family member. Try to pick someone that has the same taste; don't just pick someone to be nice. Pick someone that you feel open with and can honestly say, "I don't like that at all." So if you do choose your future mother-in-law be sure that your relationship is to that level. You don't want to resent any of the choices that are being made. Even if you aren't super detail-oriented planning a wedding can be accomplished all on your own. Just stay organized and keep the end in mind. My advice on whether to hire or not to hire is to determine whether or not it will help your day to be better for you and your fiancé. Not just the day of your wedding, but all the days in between.
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