White roses and soft pearls or maybe pink tulips? No, wait, perhaps happy and vivid sunflowers? But do sunflowers bloom in the Fall? Which musicians are the best? Or should we hire a DJ? How much does this cost?
Putting a wedding together involves bringing multiple elements together and it can get pretty daunting.
Having an experienced wedding planner manage all your logistics and wedding day communication can take a load off and reduce stress, especially if you and your fiancé have demanding work schedules.
But if you’re still not convinced on why you should hire a wedding planner, here are a few good reasons to consider making it your first wedding planning task.
1. Stress
When it comes to your wedding day, the most important thing is that you are able to relax and enjoy it. After all, you are the bride.
You don’t want to end up being the point person for issues and questions that will inevitably arise. When you hire a wedding planner, you and everyone you love can live in the moment on your wedding day.
2. Time
Between your long work days, CrossFit, Pilates, fiancé, friends and family, researching vendors and dealing with all the details of wedding planning is something you just don’t have time for.
Hiring a full-service wedding planner will eliminate all of the research, emails, phone calls back and forth between the many, many vendors, and only present to you the top options meeting your criteria.
3. Budget
You have an idea of how much you’re comfortable spending, but have no idea how it all breaks down.
When you hire a wedding planner, they can take your number of guests and provide a suggested budget breakdown of how much funds should be allocated to each category.
Your wedding planner will work with you to determine what needs to be increased or decreased based on your wedding vision.
As planning progresses, your planner will provide budget updates and also seek ways to give you the most bang for your buck.
4. Contracts
My team at Love Laced Weddings have reviewed and executed 100s of contracts, and I know what clauses to look for, or what may raise red flags.
Our knowledge will help eliminate any issues you may not know about before they turn into problems.
5. Problem Solving
This is likely your first time planning a wedding. When you hire a wedding planner that’s been in the industry for years, they will be focused on helping you juggle all the little details that will make your special day so special.
Wedding planners are experts in protocol, etiquette and everything it takes to pull off an event of such magnitude.
The wedding planner is at the venue days before your wedding to ensure the bride and groom have a worry-free, beautiful day. Juggling details is the last thing you and your fiancé want to worry about on your wedding day
6. Logistics
What time should the caterer arrive? Are they folding the napkins, or are we? How many shuttle vans do you need? Where will they be picking up the guests? What time should they depart the hotel?
Being engaged brings on a new list of to-do’s and sometimes a little more stress in your life. When you hire a wedding planner, we work with all of your vendors and nail out the nitty gritty details that can be overwhelming.
7. Resources
An experienced wedding planner will know the ins and outs of the whole Toronto wedding industry. I’ve been in the industry for many years and I know the who’s who and can find vendors who fit your aesthetic, personality and budget.
As an expert in the wedding industry, I can give valuable advice, insight and knowledge into how to create your perfect atmosphere, colour scheme or dance playlist. Whatever it is, I can help based on my years of experience.
8. Creativity
Wedding planners have tremendous industry experience and are aware of the latest trends in everything from decor to food to vendors to music/entertainment to lighting to all other aspects involved in bringing your vision to life.
Creativity and innovation are the biggest assets of hiring a wedding planner. We know how to infuse creativity to each aspect of your special day and how to make simple elements look phenomenal, eye-catching and on budget.
9. Commitment
Even if a venue offers an in-house coordinator, couples need to remember that in-house venue coordinators are only really responsible for managing the specific details that the venue itself is providing, like food or the space.
In addition, in-house coordinators at a hotel or a venue see a wedding every. When you hire a wedding planner, we want to make sure this is your wedding. Having someone help you understand how to celebrate that is so important.
10. You Only Get Married Once
Every year I hire a certified accountant to handle my taxes because I have zero knowledge about tax codes and laws.
I have spent the past 10 years working in the wedding and event industry and its what I’m passionate about. I am certified in Events and Meeting Management and my work has been featured in various publications including Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks and Wedding Star Magazine.
Since you only get to do this once, I highly recommend a seasoned professional who has had their hands on multiple weddings that can guide you through the process with your best interests in mind.
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You may think “you’ve got this” but as more and more questions begin to pile up, you will realize that planning your wedding is not easy. If you do decide to hire a professional, I’ve love for you to contact me.
As a boutique wedding and event planning company, Love Laced Weddings provides full planning, partial planning, month-of coordination, as well as, out of town planning and event styling for couples looking for an intimate occasion.
With unparalleled attention to detail, décor and etiquette, we’ll oversee your production details and create a one-of-a-kind event that flows flawlessly from planning to the day of your dreams.
From full day event management to providing just a few additional assistance on your wedding day, the wedding packages at Love Laced Weddings are designed to make your vision a reality and can be tailored to meet your needs.
