{"id":1157,"date":"2019-06-18T20:53:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theweddingplanner.com.hk\/staging\/?p=1157"},"modified":"2024-04-26T04:56:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T20:56:10","slug":"why-do-you-need-a-wedding-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theweddingplanner.com.hk\/staging\/why-do-you-need-a-wedding-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do you need a wedding planner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today we\u2019re answering a question\u00a0about something that is close to my heart: \u201cDo I need a wedding planner<\/a>?\u201d
\nYes my friends- you\u00a0NEED a wedding planner, you DESERVE a wedding planner, and you\u00a0should<\/em> have<\/em> a wedding planner.\u00a0Every engaged couple\u00a0NEEDS\u00a0a wedding planner.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Planning a wedding is stressful, and no one should have to have any additional amount of stress than what they already have!
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\nBefore getting into any of the details, let\u2019s talk about something\u2026\u00a0wedding planners aren\u2019t just for daddy\u2019s little girls, movie stars, and debutantes (no offense to any of those ladies) anymore!\u00a0<\/strong>Forget what you see in the movies and on TV. That\u2019s not real life. You planning your wedding and wanting to just elope because it\u2019s so stressful? THAT is real life- and you can do something about it.
\n[Tweet \u201cHaving a wedding planner doesn\u2019t need to be considered \u201coptional\u201d or a \u201cluxury\u201d.\u201d]
\nI myself used to think this, so I immediately dismissed having a wedding planner\u2026 until I got\u00a0so overwhelmed with planning my wedding that\u00a0I actually looked into a wedding planner. Once I did that, I realized that planners really aren\u2019t that expensive in the grand scheme of things, and if you find the right one, he or she is worth every penny!
\nOver the past few years, I\u2019ve heard lots of reasons for why\u00a0couples\u00a0think they can\u2019t have or don\u2019t need a wedding planner. And honestly, most of these reasons are just things\u00a0that couples\u00a0tell themselves so they feel better about not having a wedding planner. So for today, let\u2019s discuss\u00a0these\u00a0\u201creasons\u201d for not having a planner that I hear so very often\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m on a tight budget.\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everyone is on a budget when planning a wedding. And most everyone is on a tight<\/em> budget at that!\u00a0But you know what? If you have a wedding planner, he or she will be able to HELP you with that budget. They will tell you what you need and what you don\u2019t<\/em> need (aka, that you don\u2019t have to waste money on X, Y, or Z). They might even be able to pull a few strings here or there (not saying they WILL, but it does help to know someone).
\nAnd you know what else? When it comes to cost and selection, there are LOTS of planners out there. I\u2019m sure you can find one that fits within your budget (just make sure you like them too- that\u2019s a whole other post though!). If you need to, make it work- cut out 10 guests, don\u2019t get those expensive bridesmaid gifts, or forgo cocktail napkins.\u00a0I promise that it will be the BEST money you spend. And one other thing (speaking as a former wedding planner now)\u2026 I can\u2019t even count how many times I\u2019ve saved<\/em> my couples\u00a0money. Just saying.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to be able to plan my own wedding.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Heck yes, of course you want to plan your own wedding- so did I! But you want the FUN parts of planning your wedding. Not the stressful\/annoying\/crazy parts. Like finding out\u00a0pricing for rentals. Or getting vendors to call you back\/respond to you. Or figuring out your wedding day timeline. Or receiving deliveries and overseeing setup, AND cleaning up.
\nIf you have a wedding planner, you WILL still be planning your wedding. You WILL still have control over what happens for your wedding. I promise you- you will. It will just be you planning your wedding with more guidance, knowledge, and a directed focus. And on the day of\u2026 oh my goodness, you\u2019ll be able to just ENJOY your wedding,\u00a0let go of everything and enjoy your day! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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\u201cI have a specific vision for my wedding and I don\u2019t want to trust anyone else to execute it.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having a specific vision is all the more reason to have a planner! I promise you, if you have a planner that you connect<\/em> with, he or she is going to understand what you are envisioning for your wedding. More so than anyone else, because they will know how to successfully make it happen for you. As far as having your vision reflect YOU, you would actually be surprised at how hard planners work to get to know you and make sure your wedding reflects you and your fianc\u00e9. \ud83d\ude42 If you hire the right planner, they WILL NOT force their own wants upon you for your wedding- they want it to be YOUR wedding, not theirs or someone else\u2019s!\u00a0 [Note from my former wedding planner self: All of the past brides that I\u2019ve worked closely with to design and plan their weddings, I actually now consider my friends (love you ladies!)- because we connected and I understood their visions. In fact, it was like we were on the same wavelength- even with some creepy ESP moments. ;)]<\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to design\/craft\/DIY with my sister\/friends\/mother\/grandmother while planning my wedding.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having a wedding planner will not take the joy and fun out of doing wedding-related tasks and projects\u00a0with your family and friends. If that\u2019s what you want, do it. Your planner will probably actually have suggestions or tips for whatever you\u2019re doing! You can still design your whole wedding with your sister, or craft with your best friend, or bake cakes\u00a0with your grandmother. You can absolutely have a planner even if you want other people to be involved with your wedding. \ud83d\ude42
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\u201cMy sister\/friend\/cousin just got married and she is going to plan my wedding.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\u201cMy sister\/friend\/cousin\/mom\/aunt has done other weddings and is going to plan my wedding.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Okay, so this can only<\/strong> apply if your sister\/friend\/cousin\/aunt\/mother\/grandmother IS a wedding planner. \ud83d\ude09 [And mind you, if they are, they\u2019ll probably make you hire someone for the day of the wedding so they can enjoy it- in fact my friends have already insisted that I NOT work at their weddings.] So other than that situation, you want to be able to ENJOY your planning experience with your family members. You don\u2019t want to butt heads with your mom or hate your sister\/friend by the end of the planning process. In the case of someone who has recently gotten married wanting to help you, sure, take their suggestions on what vendors they used for their own wedding, but that\u2019s really as far as you need to go. Plus, wouldn\u2019t it be better to have fun with them during your wedding planning instead of stressing them (and yourself) out?
\nAnd then there\u2019s the DAY OF the wedding. You want your sister\/friend\/cousin\/aunt\/mother\/grandmother to ENJOY your wedding, right?! I guarantee you they want to enjoy it too! (Take it from me- I\u2019ve planned friends weddings before, and it\u2019s no fun to have to sit on the sidelines and be the wedding planner when everyone else is having fun!) And you don\u2019t want them spending the day of your wedding (or the day before for that matter) schlepping things all around your venue, overseeing setup, calling vendors, dealing with messes, etc etc. It\u2019s hard work friends\u2026 you don\u2019t want to wish that on any of the people you love. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy venue has a planner.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

So here\u2019s the thing- most ALL venues have coordinators, but they aren\u2019t wedding planners. The truth of the matter is that they\u2019re there for the venue. They are there to\u00a0handle logistical matters for the venue, therefore needing to have a relationship with you.\u00a0Their concern is the venue<\/a>, as it should be, since that is who pays their paycheck. When it comes to actually planning you wedding? The only thing they\u2019re going to do is handle things having to do with the venue (like what appetizers you want served at cocktail hour, or when you want dinner to start). They won\u2019t make appointments for you, help you design your wedding, assist you in choosing your stationery, or create a timeline for your whole wedding day. They\u2019re going to be there on the day of your wedding, but they won\u2019t be there when you need them to bustle your dress (and then fix it when it breaks), hold your bouquet, tell you when to cut the cake, or put your overnight bags in the limo. In fact, many of them go\u00a0home after the cake is cut. So please please PLEASE don\u2019t consider a venue coordinator\u00a0as an excuse for not having YOUR OWN wedding planner. (PS- my venue had a coordinator\u00a0too\u2026 she was gone as soon as guests were done with dinner.)<\/p>\n

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\u201cI really really really can\u2019t afford a wedding planner.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Okay, well if you\u2019ve weighed the options and you really can\u2019t afford to have a wedding planner help you with the full planning of your wedding, there are alternatives! Many planners have smaller packages available- \u201cpartial\u201d planning so to speak. This is always a great option if you\u2019ve already found your venue and hired a few vendors but need help with logistics, design, etc. Can\u2019t afford that? Move on to another option\u2026 \u201cMonth Of\u201d planning (sometimes known as Day-Of, which is actually a big fat LIE because no one can walk into a wedding on the day of and know what\u2019s going on). This will at least ensure that you have all your ducks in a row for the wedding day. You will have help in creating your wedding day timeline, confirming your vendors, and most of all, handling everything on the day-of the wedding! So if you can\u2019t spring for a planner, at least have a coordinator!<\/p>\n

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you deserve a wedding planner!<\/h3>\n

Oh and one more thing- with how hard you\u00a0are working in your fabulous job that I know you have, why on Earth would you want to add ANOTHER FULL TIME job to your workload?<\/em> There is a reason that planners exist. Wedding planning takes a lot of time, so why not leave it to someone who knows what their doing- and whose job it already is?!
\nI know the biggest thing that it comes down to when deciding whether or not you need a planner is money. Yep, everyone is on a budget, I know that. But the thing is, a planner might not be as much as you think they are. Sure, there are some<\/em> planners that charge a lot, but there are also some that don\u2019t charge as much. You have lots and lots of options out there when it comes to planners- it won\u2019t hurt anything to look around and inquire with planners about\u00a0what their packages and costs are. When it comes down to it, a wedding planner\u2019s goal is to help YOU plan your wedding.
\nYou CAN have a wedding planner. You NEED a wedding planner.\u00a0You deserve to have an amazing, stress-free wedding, and so yes\u2026 you\u00a0DESERVE\u00a0a wedding planner! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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