Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?

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Permalink Reply by Konstantina Saraidari on January 21, 2010 at 7:18am

Interesting question. I had and I still have this question.
How useful is the wedding planner it is very well known to all of us, who are dealing with this subject. But n future brides is it? I believe ( from my 4 years experience in this business) the choice of a wedding planner is usually done by working women, who have a career and can understand very well how important it is to have a professional near you.

The women who involved in the household for example, do not feel it is necessary to hire a wedding planner, because they have the time for more research, because they believe they can do many things themselves in order to reduce their budget and perhaps they have their own personal reasons. This type of women who undertake the planning alone they realize how useful it would be if they had hire a wedding planner, only when the wedding has finished, when it is too late to change anything.

And there is the problem for me. Is she going to admit to their friends that planning a wedding it was really difficult, that she was wrong to plan everything byherself? that she did not succeed to save money? that she had to spend many hours? etc. because if she actually admit that it is certain that her friend will hire a wedding planner for her wedding regardless of whether there is an economic crisis or not.

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Permalink Reply by Sandra Aaron on January 21, 2010 at 6:51pm

I know many wedding planners who have hired wedding planners when they themselves got married despite the fact they had the contacts and experience to plan the entire event themselves. If I ever get married I am definitely going to hire a wedding planner. I think that is a huge indicator about how useful a wedding planner can be.

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Permalink Reply by Annette Aaron on January 24, 2010 at 12:35pm

Wedding Planners are useful sometimes. It really depends on the Bride to be.

NEEDS AN EVENT PLANNER
Is she super busy at her job?
Details and follow up are not a strong point!
She's more interested in pursuring other activities.
Has money to spend on this type of service.

I equate this service similar to using an Interior Designer, Personal Secretary, Real Estate Broker.

DOESN'T NEED AN EVENT PLANNER
Bride to be is very organized.
Bride to be is artistic, creative and knows what she wants.
Bride has a good caterer who does help with the planning and follow up.
Bride to be wants to use money saved on this towards a another wedding expense.

Why not have a as needed Event Planner?

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Permalink Reply by tomKphoto on February 19, 2010 at 12:46pm

Some brides really need planners. Even planning a simple wedding is too much for certain brides and a planner allows them to relax, leading up to their day.

But what brides need are GOOD wedding planners who think on their feet and who are excellent coaches and managers of creative people. I've seen many planners fold on their duties on wedding day, creating all sorts of odd communication foul ups. Vendors will turn, look to each other and shrug ... thinking "maybe this would've been smoother without any planner at all."

It's an extremely hard job, being both a good planner and a day-of event coach.

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Permalink Reply by Brigitte Baier-Moser on February 24, 2010 at 8:26am

Of course - I think they are very useful!
There have so many things to get managed on this special day and it's always the best to put this task into professional hands.
I'm as a videographer have seen a lot of weddings - with and without wedding-planner. And I noticed that couples who have decided to have a wedding-planner are usually a lot more relaxed and they can enjoy their wedding much more.
Another advantage is that good wedding planners always recommend very selected wedding vendors. They have the expierience that they know they are reliable and will do a great job. A bride has never a second chance to do have a better choice next time!

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Permalink Reply by Celestial Event on February 24, 2010 at 9:48am

Brigitte,

Nicely said however, I feel, this thread would better serve our clients if it were more specific about why some planners can be more helpful than others. And, perhaps, why some won’t be so helpful.

For example, when you say "wedding planners always recommend very selected wedding vendors", I would caution a B&G to understand why the planner makes those selected recommendations.

The best planners will go out of their way to find those vendors that are reliable and provide the B&G exactly what they are looking for in a at a fair price. Unfortunately some planners have a selected group of vendors that, for a variety of reasons, they network with exclusively.

Some find it easier and less time consuming to go with the same vendors they have been working with for years. This does not allow the Client as much choice or possibilities to create a wedding day that is personal and unique.

Others receive a referral fee from their selected vendors. A practice that, while not universally accepted in this industry, is common nonetheless.

B&G’s should understand exactly how their planner selects and works with each vendor and in some cases, they should take the time to interview some of those vendors themselves before giving the planner the ok.

Perhaps someone should start a new thread, “What you should know before you hire a wedding planner.”

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Permalink Reply by Wedsafe on February 24, 2010 at 10:34am

The bottom line is that Weddding Planners exist for a very good reason - they are professionals who spend their time, effort and knowledge focusing on event planning. No amount of diy research over a relatively short period of time will be able to match a good planner's experience, knowledge, contacts--especially with all of the various components of a wedding coming together on a single day.

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Permalink Reply by Mitu on February 25, 2010 at 12:54am

Planning must be require in every moment of life. May be wedding or any other moment. Without proper planning we can not take any step in our life.I can say same thing regarding wedding. First people must take a plan about their marriage and slowly, they take steps towards marriage. I have seen a website, regarding wedding accessories, you can visit that site, when you are ready for marriage after your planning. Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Platinum Touch Events on March 5, 2010 at 12:55am

Wedding planners are EXTREMELY useful. A lot of couples see wedding planners as an extra expense, but it is actually the opposite. An experienced and professional planner will be able to help the couple save time and money where they may not otherwise be able to...not to mention the huge burden of stress that can be lifted when knowing everything will be taken care of so that your special day can run smoothly. I believe that every couple should at the very least hire a day-of wedding coordinator, if they simply cannot afford a full-service planner.

Nikola
Platinum Touch Events

For tips, advice and ideas for your wedding visit http://platinumtouchevents.blogspot.com/

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Permalink Reply by Crimson Edge Events on April 6, 2010 at 12:52pm

Of course anyone can plan their own wedding, but doing that has it's own set of stresses that can add to the pressure on the day.

Wedding planners have planned many weddings and so every aspect of your wedding runs smoothly with nothing for the bride of groom to worry about. Also you gain from the professional experience and contacts they bring to the table.

I my book, it's wedding planner all the way...

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Permalink Reply by Sue Totterdale on April 6, 2010 at 1:20pm

With the discounts and knowlege from most wedding planner the bride saves the cost of having a wedding planner. Why not have a wedding planner looking out for you on your wedding day. It always goes smother and you will have more fun.

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Permalink Reply by Fran Koltun on April 6, 2010 at 1:25pm

I have been a planner/coordinator for 14 years. As the trends and the economy change, so has the industry. I find that I have to reinvent my services every few years. Our services are such that a bride can not afford not to use us. Between the savings and the vendors we can offer it should be an easy choice for the couple. Relieving the stress level plays such a large role in our services, (that alone is priceless).

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