Organizing a wedding is exciting and enjoyable but it can also be stressful and time-consuming, particularly if you're already a busy person. If you and your partner don't have the time to plan your own wedding, you may want to consider using a wedding planner. Similarly, if your forthcoming wedding is going to be a grand affair or maybe it involves far-off locations, you may want to consider hiring a wedding planner.
Can You Afford a Wedding Planner?
It may sound glamorous to boast to your friends that you're using a wedding planner, but do bear in mind that their services don't come cheap. A large chunk of your wedding budget could be used up paying for a wedding planner – money that you may consider better spent elsewhere.
If you're sure that you need one, shop around for a good price but also make sure that you're going to be getting a professional service.
Choosing a Wedding Planner
Ask around for personal recommendations when you start looking for a wedding planner or carry out research online to find recommendations. Conduct an initial phone interview with a shortlist of wedding planners and then meet them face-to-face for a more in-depth interview.
It's important that your wedding planner be someone you both trust implicitly and can get along with for several months. Make sure to obtain references from previous clients.
Using a Wedding Planner
Once you've found a suitable wedding planner, draw up a contract of employment with them, detailing what services they are going to provide and their fees. Give your wedding planner as much information as possible about your wishes and tastes so that your special day still has a personal flavor.
Don't let your wedding planner railroad you into making decisions against your will – remember that it's your money they're spending.
