When to Hire a Wedding Planner
Wedding planning is such a fun and exciting process. At least, it should be. Two people coming together to celebrate their journey and their futures with their favorite people is one of the best kind of celebrations. I have seen it too often, though, that couples will try to handle everything themselves and lose some of that wedding bliss and time to prepare for marriage in the stress of planning. Hiring a professional wedding planner or coordinator will make your engagement so much easier on you and your partner. Depending on the package you choose, you can have as much or as little say in the process as you would like and know that there is someone with you as you plan.
There are many benefits to hiring a wedding planner. Planners will help you book quality vendors that they know and love, help you allocate your budget appropriately, answer questions about anything and everything wedding related, give general tips, create design boards, and so much more. We live and breathe the wedding industry on a daily basis so that YOU DON’T HAVE TO.
Whether you are hiring a wedding planner or a wedding coordinator, the time to book is ASAP. Planners are typically booked out further than other vendors, and the longer you are able to spend with your planner, the better.
“We live and breathe the wedding industry so you don’t have to.”
Now let's talk about the difference between a wedding planner and a wedding coordinator. Both are equally integral to a smooth and carefree wedding day; it’s just up to you to determine which one best fits your needs and budget.
Wedding Planners
Walk you through every step of the wedding process
Help allocate budget
Handle the design and overall scope of your event
Schedule and help facilitate vendor meetings
Create detailed timelines and lists throughout the process
Look at the big picture & the small details
Can help you save money — they know the best vendors and ways to bring your vision to life within your budget
Good for couples who want low stress, are extremely busy, or don’t know where to begin
Wedding coordinators
Typically come into the picture closer to the wedding (though we still HIGHLY recommend booking your coordinator well in advance)
Help you create a wedding day timeline and layout
Manage the logistics of the event
Bring to life all of the pieces of the puzzle you’ve already planned
Manage vendors and timeline on the day of the event
Get your thoughts and plans (big or small) onto paper so you don’t have to worry about them anymore
Often assist with setup/breakdown
Good for couples who want to lead out in planning or don’t have the budget for a full planner
Talk with your fiance and family about which of these options best fits your needs and your budget, then begin your search for the right wedding planner or coordinator for you. And remember, whether you are looking for a full-service planner or a partial planning experience, the sooner you can book, the better.
♥ The Everson Events Team
