Talk to friends, vendors and look at blogs and sites that you trust. Ask their recommendations and schedule meetings with at least four highly vetted planners/consultants after checking out their Sites and seeing their work. Come armed with questions and use this as your guide. Most of all follow your gut and see who you click with. Those consultations should be by appointment only and of course, gratis!
A full-service planner can actually assist the bride from literally the beginning to the end of her planning. From the moment the groom pops the question the bride comes into the planner's office to begin the journey. This bride is often new to the area, gets overwhelmed quickly, doesn't like to make decisions, or is very busy in her career or education.
The main responsibilities of a full-service planner include: Finding reception/ceremony location, Setting budget (and adhering to it throughout the planning process), Booking vendors (videographer, photographer, florist, entertainment), Creating personal decor style for bride/groom, Negotiating pricing for all vendors involved, Attending all meetings, Creating vendor timeline/bridal party timeline and Orchestrating the rehearsal and wedding day.
Even with a terrific marriage ceremony planner in your employ, you should still do your research and talk to your planner with a strict budget in mind. If the planner can't control costs adequately, it's always your responsibility to offer cost-saving ideas of your own. If your marriage ceremony planner doesn't stick to your budget, then she's the one who did a poor job, but it's still you who are out the money. The extra cost doesn't come out of the planner's pocket!
The right planner should make you feel like his/her only client. Without a doubt, you may see that they are busy, but you should always feel like top priority! Also, follow them on Facebook and Twitter to get some creative ideas! Great planners love social media and put great stuff out there for YOU!
The most important piece of this puzzle is to make sure the vendors are directed in the right place at the right time along with the bridal party. The timeline is the heart of the event. Without a sound schedule, people will not know where to go and when they are to report. A day of planner is only as good as her timeline.
To find a great planner, go to the websites of your favorite wedding blogs, magazines, ask friends, check out online guides in your area, ask the receptions site that you think you love for the wedding and other vendors. If you keep hearing the same names over and over, those are the "go-to" planners for your marriage ceremony.
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