Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?

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Permalink Reply by Destine 2 Design on November 4, 2009 at 6:18pm

I absolutely agree...There are some very budget friendly Planners out there...That takes a bride on a budget very seriously. I planned my own wedding, I would never recommend it to anyone even if you are in the wedding business tooooooo much stress...A wedding planner can also help to keep certain vendors from making you spend toooo much money...Smooches
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Borgh Events on November 5, 2009 at 7:56pm

regardless of your budget, having a low stress/enjoyable day should always take priority! A wedding planner is sooooo important. If you can't afford the full wedding planning package then at least get he day of coordination.

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Permalink Reply by Morgan William on November 6, 2009 at 6:22am

I am agree on your talking. Some of people are preparing their wedding themselves but rest of depending on wedding planners. Wedding planners are providing the most cheapest wedding planning..



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Permalink Reply by Celestial Event on November 6, 2009 at 8:49am

We did our own wedding , a little over three years ago. My wife is a planner/coordinator and I a DJ/Host who does a large part of the scheduling and coordination for my clients. Ours was a wonderful wedding day but, we both agree, we were foolish to not have a "professional day coordinator". We would have enjoyed it so much more without the worry.

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Permalink Reply by Heart and Soul Events on November 7, 2009 at 9:20am

I am a wedding planner in Upstate NY, and yes, with the economy, scaling back is definitely first and foremost in brides minds. However, also very central in "engaged couples" minds is the goal of having the most beautiful, enjoyable, and hasslefree day - a day inspired by love, family, commitment, and memory-building. To achieve that goal is where wedding planners can be of assistance. Wedding planners take care of everything from fluffing the brides train, to lining up the wedding party, to answering to the reception venue, to directing guests, to guiding other wedding day vendors, to so much more. The bride and groom do not have time to do many of these things - nor do they want to. What they want is a day that is all about them! Wedding planners can ensure that. In addition, wedding planners can also work within their budgets - if they want to scale back, wedding planners can search out through their pipeline of resources the best deals for their bridal couple clients. Wedding planners have access to a lot of resources that brides/grooms may not have nor may not know about. So, in conclusion, brides and grooms, do not discount the wedding planner - they have insight into many areas and can be a very huge help to you on what is the most important day of your lives!

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Permalink Reply by April Dorsey on November 9, 2009 at 6:10pm

Check this blog post out. http://thedtales.blogspot.com/
The time you realize that a coordinator is in order is usually AFTER things go wrong............ We spend YEARS dreaming of the day and then "trust" that it will all "work out" they way it should. Do you REALLY want to chance your special day? Or even worse, Do you want to do it on your own instead of playing hostess?
A great coordinator knows the people in the business that are professional and reliable. I actually worked with my vendors (for free) so I could see HOW they worked in a real setting (when I wasnt involved in working.)
You are paying for expertise and reassurrance.
CHECK IT OUT: http://thedtales.blogspot.com/

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Permalink Reply by Sharon Danley on December 21, 2009 at 12:08pm

Its been my experience and those of some of my brides that planners can interfere rather than help with the agreements between brides and their vendors. And on the other side of the fence planners have helped tremendously. From my perspective I work directly with the bride in order to avoid any undue stress.

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Permalink Reply by Celestial Event on December 21, 2009 at 2:32pm

Sharon,
I could not agree more but I prefer to work with both the B&G and the planner whenever possible.
I have had really good and really bad experiences with planners. A good planner can make it all run smoothly and help facilitate the dissemination of information between vendors while a few others will make the experience very difficult for all of us.
Cooperation, communication and the sharing of responsibilities is key.
Lou

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Permalink Reply by BarBop on December 21, 2009 at 9:12pm

I think great planners are like stress nuetralizers. Stress should go in to their brain and come out of their mouths like chamomille tea. If a wedding planner can not do this, in my opinion, they should change careers. Hope that makes sense :)

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Permalink Reply by Maglente on January 27, 2011 at 10:40pm

Like your comments LOL

 

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Permalink Reply by WicksnCandlesticks on December 24, 2009 at 12:31am

I am a certified wedding and event planner and have worked in the event industry for years. With that being said, there are many brides that are on a tight budget who can not afford a wedding planner. It's my job to sell them on my service with offering different price points and if I can't sell my service than I am not a good salesperson.

However, I do volunteer my time on a website that offers assistance for diy brides. The main reason why I do this is that there are brides that cannot afford to hire a wedding planner and that I do believe in giving of your time and talent. I know people might not agree with me, but its just how I feel as a wedding planner and it has not hurt my business.

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Permalink Reply by Casaundra Bronner on June 28, 2011 at 7:13pm

I would be interested in learning more about the website if you care to share.

 

Thanks

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