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Planning a wedding can take an incredible amount of time, especially if you have a working career and want it done right. On average, you can spend approximately 150 – 200 hours planning your wedding, depending on what you want.
A wedding planner may charge for their services in a number of different ways.
- Some may charge a set fee, specific to the package or level of services you select.
- Some may charge a percentage of the total cost of the wedding (this is usually only in the case of a complete full wedding package)
- Some may only charge an initial fee to set you on your way, as they receive payment from their wedding suppliers, should you book their referral for services.
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Absolutely! Hiring a wedding planner is like having a personal assistant who is there to do all of the calling, ordering and looking after details that you may not have time to do. They will offer you guidance and advice based on their professional experience, and will always follow your direction and wishes to allow you to simply relax and enjoy your engagement.
YES!! Wedding planners will often negotiate with businesses in the industry to buy your wedding services at a much better rate. Any savings they make are passed on to you. Consequently, the real costs of using a wedding planner can be very little.
The peace of mind that comes with hiring a wedding planner can often be worth the price alone.
Planning your wedding can be a scary undertaking, when you’re not too sure where to begin. Some common mistakes you can make when planning a wedding may include:
- Not setting a realistic budget
- Going over your budget
- Leaving it too late to book the reception venue
- Not being flexible
- Being afraid to say what you really want
- Inviting too many guests (assuming that some will say no!)
- Ordering your wedding gown too late
- Assuming people know what is expected of them
- Forgetting to enjoy your self and have fun!!!
When considering the services of a wedding planner to help you plan one of the most exciting times of your life, you should ask yourself the following questions:
- Do they know their stuff?
- Do you feel comfortable with them?
- Is the co-ordinator organised?
- How do they charge?
- Are they flexible with wedding packages?
- Do they have any previous clients we could speak with for a reference?
- How long have they been in business?
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Budgeting:
The wedding budget is a very important part of the wedding and needs to monitored constantly leading up to the wedding. Wedding planners are experienced in keeping to strict costings and will take the time to find you a suitable supplier within your budget, to avoid you going over budget because you don’t have the time (or knowledge)
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Stress Management:
The first thing that seems to come along with planning a wedding for the Bride is a lot of Stress! Wedding planners are used to juggling many things at once and are very experienced in time management. They will do all the leg work for you, sourcing quotes, liaising with venues and suppliers to not only keep you stress free, but allow you to pamper yourself and spend valuable time with family and friends.
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Acting as a middleman:
You can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the hundreds of questions being thrown at you by suppliers, florists, and even family. Your wedding planner can step in as your go-between to keep you away from the pressure and unnecessary headaches.
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Easy Choices:
A wedding planner can help to match you with the best in the business, to suit your budget and style, offering you peace of mind and easy decisions. Sometimes you can see a number of suppliers and become confused as to who may be right for you. |
