Monday

Wedding planning duties

Lots of people ask me just what does a wedding planner do?
Here is a list of things that a good wedding planner will do for you and your event. Please keep in mind, that since all events are not the same, these duties vary from event to event.

The priorities of any good wedding planner is to listen, carry out the bride's and groom's wishes, and keep everyone on task and on time. A Planner will work as closely with you or as little involvement as you wish to plan the event of your dreams. They can help interpret your style and ideas into beautiful reality.
Wedding planners help couples to work within their budget---no matter what size that may be.
Planners mind the details so that couples are not bothered by the tedious work.
We can act as a referee for family disputes. We are great to bounce ideas off and offer unbiased professional opinions. We supply detailed monthly bridal reminders and most planners offer unlimited email and phone support though out the entire planning process. Our reminders help the couple and their families to stay on track with what needs to be done by when.
A good planner should save you time and money. We can weed through the unnecessary research leaving you with the necessary for your event.
We should be helping to take the stress off of the couple, especially if you are planning your wedding from a long distance. Long-distance planning can be a hassle, especially when you can’t “see” the venue, vendor, or product yourself, a planner can be your eyes and ears.
We email you fun wedding quips and quotes from time to time to lighten the planning process and give you information that helps you think of things that don’t readily come to mind; especially when you are so busy with day-to-day living!
We will research and recommend professional vendors who will work WITH you and your family, all within your budget.
We can help with any of the wedding planning process such as choosing stationary, handle etiquette questions, how to procure a marriage license, guest seating lists, help you keep track of your gifts or where and how to set up Bridal Registry.
We will help you with the wording and negotiations on your contracts and remind you of the fine print rules. We know what to ask for and how to help you save money and frustrations from your contracts.
Some wedding planners can help you with some or all of the decorating process. We will provide inspiration, work within your budget and style, provide design and event production and direction, rent linens and centerpieces, and many other items to help with your big day.
We will help you put together gift baskets, prepare itineraries for your out of town guests, coordinate the escort cards, help with seating and table placement and head table arrangements.
We will help plan your honeymoon, arrange travel plans, or arrange destination weddings for the couple and their family and friends.
Wedding planners can help arrange for engagement and rehearsal dinners, bachelorette and bachelor parties, bridal showers, gift openings, brunches, or family get-togethers.
We help create and print out itineraries for your wedding day to help keep everyone on track. We can also help you with the Order of Service so that your rehearsal runs smoother.
Most wedding planners attend the rehearsal to provide guidance through the process and help instruct the wedding party of their roles for the next day.
We will provide Day-Of-Wedding help to supply whatever support is needed to make your day be as stress free as possible. We are the ones covered in frosting, tracking down lost ring bearers, soothing ruffled nerves, bringing water to the family while in the receiving line, conferring with vendors to make sure they remembered everything to make your day perfect, and a whole host of other small and larger tasks.

In short, a well-seasoned wedding planner does whatever it takes to make sure that the bride and groom and their families are guests at your own wedding!

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