Why Hire a Wedding Coordinator?

This is answer number two in my mini-series! There's no telling how long it may go on :-)

Okay, so, you've just been engaged. Your fiance' purchased the most beautiful engagement ring you have ever seen and you are on cloud nine. You've notified your families (This is priority number 1) and have taken a couple of weeks (everyone needs some flaunt time) to bask in the absolute bliss of being happily engaged to the man of your dreams, the love of your life. You may have (okay, who are we kidding? of course you have!) purchased a few bridal magazines and have begun flipping through them. You've dreamed about your wedding day your entire life. You know EXACTLY the look, the feel, the experience, the sights, sounds, smells, feelings and memories you want to create with your wedding day..... {aahhhhh.....} You're absolutely glowing with happiness.

Then, it all comes to a halt! You decide to take that first step in planning. What is it? Where is it? Who is it? okay, okay, calm down....venue first, right? no, budget first! no, guest list and head count first! no, definitely budget. okay, okay, okay. calm down. {{{{take deep breaths}}}}

That's what I'm here for. Yes, definitely, budget first. Determine how much $$ you and your fiance' want to spend. Then, sit down and have a frank discussion with your parents. In this day and age, it's not uncommon for it to be BOTH sets of parents. Discuss with them what amount of money (if any) they can contribute. This is also a good time to find out if there are particular aspects of the wedding that they care about more than others. Does Mom really think you MUST have a traditional, engraved invitation? Well, then, perhaps she won't mind picking up the tab for that little piece of bridal bliss. Did you know that 50 engraved invitations, response sets and reception cards can easily cost $1,300!!! That's over $25 each. And, that does NOT include postage, save the dates, menu cards, thank you cards, seating cards, the list goes on and on... seemingly endless.

So, yes, budget first. Talk to all parties and determine the total amount of money you have to work with. THEN, deduct 10%. You MUST give yourself a 10% cushion. Then, your next step is to hire a wedding consultant.

Let's look at it this way, you can spend hours trying to find WHAT you want, at the PRICE you want or...you can hire a coordinator. A good coordinator will honestly tell you what you can do with $20,000. A really GREAT coordinator will help you get MORE for your money. A really GREAT coordinator knows what vendors provide EXCELLENT service for a reasonable price. Your coordinator knows how to make your vision, your dreams, your happily-ever-after all yours.

A wedding coordinator's specialty is making YOUR wedding happen. And, doing it as easy as possible. Let a wedding coordinator turn off that stress button! Stop biting your fingernails~~
Let a wedding coordinator take the stress off of you and guide you down the aisle with ease.

until next time.....

EASY WEDDING PLANNING!