Fabulously Ever After Weddings & Events: Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

Last year, before officially launching Fabulously Ever After, I had the opportunity to assist a talented established wedding planner as she orchestrated spectacular events. It was during that time that I learned how essential a wedding planner/coordinator truly is. Some may think hiring a planner is a luxury, but if you want to have an enjoyable and stress-free experience leading up to and on the wedding day, hire a professional wedding planner! They are worth their weight in gold.

I can't imagine any couple (or close family member for that matter) that wants to have to worry about event logistics and details that can take away from the enchantment of their special day. Here are just some of the responsibilities a wedding planner can take off your plate:

Before the wedding

Recommending reputable vendors (planners often have relationships with vendors and are able to negotiate prices that can save you a lot of money)
Assisting with budget creation and management
Providing monthly checklists
Tracking RSVPs so you know exactly who is coming
Developing detailed timelines so the wedding party and vendors know exactly what should be taking place when

Wedding day

Managing setup of the ceremony & reception venue
Making sure your "vision" is realized in the setup and decor
Attending to any last minute needs or details
Correcting any mistakes the venue or vendors might make (I've seen a vendor put the wrong linens on tables and set the table before realizing the error, a venue set up a dance floor in the wrong part of the room and have to tear it up and reassemble not long before guests arrived, a florist forget to finish decorating the cake with flowers resulting in "Zoe The Cake Decorator", etc, etc)
Organizing your wedding party and getting everyone down the aisle
Handling non-RSVP guests and "crashers"

These are just a few examples of the services a typical wedding planner or coordinator will take care of. On your day, leave the details to the professionals and focus on enjoying your special day.