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Bobette, MyOnlineWeddingHelp replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I agree that most brides do not comprehend the full benefits of a wedding planner. On the flip side, I completely understand how this could be an area to cut back on if the budget is extremely tight. I read in one of TheWeddingReport.com reports (I…

21 hours ago

Neelam W replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I think a wedding planner is for people who can afford it, not everyone can afford a wedding planner. If you have a reasonable budget and the time to do it, then maybe with help from friends and family members you will be able to put it altogether.…

Feb 8

Jaclyn Haven replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

Personally, I recommend to all of my friends to get a wedding planner. Wedding planning is extremely stressful and it is easy to become overwhelmed. A wedding planner will help you stay on track and also help you keep your sanity!

Feb 7

Emee at EJP Events replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I just read a great article about getting beat down by clients who don't see the value of the service at Hey Gorgeous Blog, and this one comment really stopped me in my tracks: Such a shame. I highly recommend reading the whole post and…

Feb 7

Ankush Singhal replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I think wedding planners prove to be quite a help in the wedding arrangements. Whether, it’s a Christian wedding or an Indian traditional wedding, the ceremonies of the wedding are bound to make you feel tired to the core and lessens your time…

Jan 3

roudaina sadaka replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

Wedding planners charge an arm and a leg to help with your preps, but I recently found a cooler and cheaper way of doing it. Im a working bride-to-be so i needed something fast and easy to help in my planning. I came across a wedding website that…

Dec 10, 2011

georgeth replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

Configurable & customizable wedding planner android app with everything you need for any wedding planning. Save time typing the wedding list as it comes pre-populated with more than 130 wedding planning related items.

Sep 5, 2011

happychloe replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

i think i ll have a wedding planner , cuz it saves a lot of time and trouble.

Sep 2, 2011

Janice Smith replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

Hi everyone, I love this discussion. Here is another twist in having a wedding planner. I am a professional bridal consultant" A minor part of my training is counselling. One of the things I courage couple to do is counselling…

Aug 31, 2011

georgeth replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I don't think the wedding planners are fully useful because the full satisfaction cannot meets in mind of couples.The wedding couples have the responsibility plan their wedding ,they are going to start the new life and they full responsibility…

Aug 29, 2011

Janis Flagg replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I'm seeing a lot of wedding professionals in this discussion who aren't Wedding Planners giving the thumbs up for clients to hire a Wedding Planner. As a Wedding Planner, what can we do to help you educate the brides on the benefits…

Aug 26, 2011

Paige Ramsey Photography replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I think it depends on your wedding. My wedding for example, was NOT large enough to need a planner. I EASILY was able to do it myself ... from 900 miles away at that. However! I am also in the industry... so maybe I have a…

Aug 26, 2011

Juanita Gaynor replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I have been in the industry for awhile and did not truly understand the value I offered a client until I planned my own wedding; I was stressed, upset and almost fired my bridal party. I did not get to enjoy the "Big Picture" because I was…

Aug 25, 2011

Lindsie Wagner replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

Oh! I agree. I hired a coordinator because it was really the best decision I could make. I'm just saying it's unfortunate that some coordinators give the job a bad name by using unethical business practices. It's a real problem in my…

Aug 22, 2011

Janis Flagg replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I always pass these discounts along to the client and I believe that is what most coordinators do as well. The only exception (hasn't happened yet) would be when the wedding is on a very short notice and the guest list is huge!…

Aug 22, 2011

Lindsie Wagner replied to the discussion 'Do you think Wedding Planners are useful?'

I just wrote a post on this today. I think in many cases (like mine) hiring a coordinator (or planner) makes sense. But I don't think it's necessary, and I think that brides can save money without a planner. Also, it really irks me that…

Aug 17, 2011

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