While planning your own wedding might at first seem like an attractive and sensible option, you may soon find yourself overwhelmed and tangled in a logistical nightmare. Below we share 6 reasons to hire a wedding planner that you may want to consider before you embark on your wedding planning journey.
1. You have a full time job.
It’s not uncommon to spend upwards of 10-20 hours per week on wedding planning activities — especially in the weeks leading up to your big day. Think about it: that’s literally the definition of a part-time job! If both you and your partner have full time jobs, rethink the DIY situation.
2. Your guest count is over 100.
Sure, you throw the most fabulous dinner parties for 8 on a regular basis, but when’s the last time you threw a party for 100? Or 200? 300? Forget it. Truthfully, any party with over 50 guests can quickly turn into a logistical mess.
3. You have a non-traditional venue.
If your venue doesn’t typically host parties (say, your home, or a horse ranch), you will likely find it trickier to pull all the right vendors together. For example, you may need a separate electricity generator (where do you even start with that one?!), porta-potties, even a make-shift kitchen for the caterers.
4. Your wedding is out of town.
Whether you’re getting married in a different state, or a different country, the distance introduces more complexity. A wedding planner can scope out your destination, communicate with vendors inperson and think of the details you might miss.
5. You’re getting married very soon.
Having fewer than 8-12 months to plan your wedding may limit the availability of venues and vendors, and might reduce your ability to negotiate. A seasoned wedding planner with preestablished relationships can quickly source vendors and negotiate reasonable prices on your behalf. And remember, there’s a steep learning curve to planning a huge event — conquering that curve in 4 months might be too much to ask for.
6. You really care about the DESIGN of your wedding.
So you have an incredible Pinterest board chock full of gorgeous ideas. But how do you pull it all together into a cohesvie design palette that fits your budget? A wedding planner with a strong design background can quickly hone in on your vision and help you execute it gracefully and within budget.
In fact, some wedding planners offer design-only consultations, so you can still choose to plan everything yourself, only now you’ll know exactly how to accomplish your vision with style.
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So, set up a couple consultations with wedding planners and scope it out. Together, you can identify where you might need the extra help and come up with a package of services that makes most sense for your range of needs, preferences and budget.