{"id":955,"date":"2018-11-03T21:14:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-03T21:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theweddingplanner.com.hk\/staging\/?p=955"},"modified":"2024-04-26T04:56:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T20:56:10","slug":"do-you-need-wedding-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theweddingplanner.com.hk\/staging\/do-you-need-wedding-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need a Wedding Planner?"},"content":{"rendered":"
And just like that, you\u2019re engaged to be married! Congratulations!<\/div>\n
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\nNow what?
\nNow the fun (work?) begins. Where to have the wedding? Indoors or out? When? What is the best month for you, your guests and even your budget? (It\u2019s true, the time of year you choose to have a wedding can have a tremendous impact on the cost).\u00a0 What time of day? Will you do a plated meal or buffet at the reception or will hors d\u2019oeuvres do? How many guests should you have? (Do you really have to invite your fiancee\u2019s cousins?) Band or D.J.? Rehearsal dinner? Out of town guest accommodations and transportation? Who will do the flowers? The cake? The invitations? And how much will it all cost?
\nOK, breathe.
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Should you hire a wedding planner?<\/h3>\n

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\nYes, the number of details is staggering. And most brides have absolutely no experience planning an event with this many moving parts.\u00a0 The first decision you must make is: will I go this alone or hire a wedding planner<\/a>? Can I even afford a wedding planner? How much does it cost to have professional help?\u00a0 The answer may surprise you.
\nProfessional wedding planners offer a wide range of services from \u201cday of\u201d coordination to full-service planning. This allows you to take on the details you really want to do, and let the pros handle the rest. After all, you\u2019re the bride. The days and weeks leading up to your wedding should be fun and create wonderful memories for you, your fianc\u00e9 and your family.\u00a0 Some wedding planners charge an hourly rate, some a flat fee for just the services you require. Others may charge a percentage of the vendor services they arrange for you. But all experienced professional planners will work within your budget, helping you make the most of the money you have to spend. They know the best deals, the best venues<\/a> for your unique needs, the most reliable vendors (and what they cost) and can anticipate things you haven\u2019t even thought of. Great wedding planners understand the flow of a successful event, and will help you with timelines and strategies to create a seamless experience from the rehearsal dinner through the after-party or the next day brunch for out-of-town guests.
\nHow do you choose a wedding planner? Experience is key. Visit websites, ask other brides for recommendations, read reviews. Then make the call, book your consultation and start building a relationship. After all, you and your wedding planner will be besties for the next several months.\u00a0 And when the BIG DAY finally arrives, you\u2019ll have not only fabulous memories to last a lifetime, but a good friend as well.\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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