Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

Your wedding is not only one of the most significant, but also one of the most costly days of your entire life. Many brides wonder if they really need to invest in all of the vendors involved in a wedding, and some look forward to being able to plan a wedding themselves. So the question is, do I really need a hire a wedding planner? The answer is, yes! However, a wedding planner’s involvement will look different for every couple.

Hiring a wedding planner will save you so much time and energy on the things that matter the least, so you can focus on the things that matter the most. While you’re clinking glasses with your closest friends and family, your wedding planner will make sure all of the bits and pieces come together perfectly. There’s no way you can be the bride and also cue the music, tell the chef when to start dinner, and make sure everyone makes it down the aisle before you do.

ROI – Return on Investment

In finance and investing, there is a term often considered, ROI. The Return on Investment is what you will get out of investing in something. In this case you are investing in a professional to plan your wedding for you. The return you will get out of this investment is a case-by-case situation. However, most couples will get extra leisure time and a more enjoyable experience on their wedding day. Keep in mind, investing in a wedding planner will also allow time for more time for sleep, exercise, and making decisions on your daily life, such as food choices. Your health is very important during this time as well – you don’t want to have bags under your eyes on your big day!

Types of Wedding Planners

There are a few different types of wedding planners you can choose from, which allows some flexibility to fit the needs of your wedding. Whether it’s the budget or the control that is holding you back from hiring a wedding planner, you can utilize a wedding professional at the proximity that works best for you.

Full-Time Wedding Planner
A full time wedding planner will start with you from start to finish. Meaning not only will they set up your event and send you down the aisle, but they will also help you with the small, tedious tasks along the way, like setting your budget, constructing your seating chart, and planning your rehearsal dinner details. This options is great for couples that are overwhelmed and need a lot of help, or the couple that just doesn’t want to have to deal with it all and would rather have someone else deal with it while they have fun.

Month-Of or Day-Of Wedding Coordinator
If you need the help, but a full-time wedding planner isn’t in your budget, or you’d just rather plan yourself but understand you will need some extra hands in the days leading up to your big day, a month-of or day-of wedding coordinator could be the answer for you. While the name may seem rigid, a month-of or day-of coordinator will usually work with you some time before their name leads you to believe, in order to prepare to make your wedding day easy.

Wedding Consultant
A wedding consultant’s role is to provide you with knowledge. A wedding consultant can assist you with advice on how to complete a task for your wedding, but they are mostly utilized for their knowledge of wedding vendors in the area and can guide you in finding the right one for your. Wedding consultants are great to use if you would just like help with wedding planning as needed or just need some help with things a la carte.

*Destination Wedding Planner
If you are getting married in a destination, meaning far from home and most likely in a beautiful location, you will 100% need a destination wedding planner. The good news is, if you’re getting married in a popular venue or resort, a destination wedding planner is usually included in the package. It is very important to have a wedding planner located at the destination of your wedding because they will be knowledgeable about things beyond the wedding logistics, such as weather conditions, safety, and even good timing to schedule around a beautiful sunset.

While a wedding planner is an important part of your wedding team, what that looks like is completely up to you. You can decide to have someone support you through every step of the way, just when things get hectic, or just as you have questions. It’s always important to discuss with your fiancé/e on your needs for wedding planning and what will work best for the both of you. Happy planning!