Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
He proposed! The wedding planning has begun, and you quickly realize you really need the help of a wedding planner. There are many to choose from, so how do you begin the search? Of course, there is the internet, read the reviews, study the website – ask for recommendations of anyone that piques your interest. Next, ask friends and family if there are any referrals they may have to share with you. Rely on your gut – once you have narrowed your choices, there should be an instant connection between you and them. Remember, this is a business relationship that will culminate in one of the most important days of your life, it is important to feel absolute trust and confidence that this person will ensure your vision comes to life. Brides have shared their most important criteria of the perfect planner:
4 Traits of the Perfect Wedding Coordinator
1. Organization - A wedding is comparable to a three-ring circus, and a coordinator needs to have impeccable organizational and communication skills with a tremendous gift for detail.
2. Enthusiasm - Loving what they do and bringing that energy to your big day is a personality trait that is a must.
3. Experience - Find someone that has experience in full-service coordination, and comfortable in the management of every detail. This alone will help tremendously and will result in a seamless and stress-free wedding day!
4. Consideration - Being invested in you and considerate of the stressors that are inherent in wedding planning. While you don’t want to be known as a bridezilla, there may be days that you just can’t help yourself.
So many brides attempt to coordinate their wedding day, which is a super challenging task to do and have it execute perfectly. Take a load off your plate and allow your wedding planner to work her magic to manage your big day! Then, all you have to do is say “I DO”!
