With each new year, we are all excited and optimistic to see what will be in store for us. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how blessed we have been to be able to do what we love and to assist in giving each bride her dream day. Now that the holidays have passed us once again, many newly engaged couples are optimistic about their future together and wedding dreams have begun. I wanted to include a little information for brides to consider as they begin their planning to show the benefits of hiring a wedding planner/producer to ensure that they have a fairytale (and stress-free) day.
Do you need a Wedding Consultant?
Planning a wedding can take months or just one phone call. Using the services of a wedding consultant sounds like a good idea, but do you really need one? Can you afford one?
First, consider the basic tenants about weddings and wedding planning:
§ Planning a wedding is vastly time consuming.
§ The details! Invitations, vendors, dresses and tuxedos, budget, contracts, etc.
§ Many people will want their opinions and preferences considered.
§ The budget will balloon if not properly managed.
§ On your wedding day, the person who coordinates the details will spend the day working, not enjoying the festivities.
Considering these things, here are some guidelines for you to consider when deciding whether or not to hire a wedding consultant.
Timing: When time is short, you need many helping hands and shortcuts as you can get. Because wedding consultants are specialists, they have many resources you need at their fingertips- which will save you time and headaches.
Advisor: As an expert, the consultant knows weddings. From invitations to the design of the reception, a consultant is with you every step of the way to provide insight and advice to make your day perfect.
Budget: With weddings for over 100 guests averaging about $30,000, managing your budget is critical. Some couples may question whether they can afford a wedding consultant, but in many cases a consultant is an investment that pays for itself. Here’s how: Consultants can help you create expensive looks that don’t cost a fortune. They are also objective budget managers who can help you effectively track and adhere to your established budget.
Family Structure: Most families today are a complicated jumble of ex-spouses and stepfamilies, many of whom will be represented in the wedding. Managing the social etiquette of a complicated family tree can be daunting, and wedding consultants are a valuable, independent resource for maintaining protocol for seating, photography, and more.
With a wedding consultant on board, you will have the resources of an expert who knows trends, tradition, and protocol, and who can help put the pieces together to bring your dream wedding to life. Once plans are in place, your consultant can handle many of the details, allowing you and your family to enjoy the months preceding your wedding and more importantly, enabling you to relax and enjoy your special day.
Your wedding day truly goes by quickly and you should relish every moment of it. Consider the advantages of hiring a professional to ensure your day runs smoothly. A bridal consultant can be the best gift you give your family- and yourself. We at Over the Top Events plan every last detail.
Our wish to you is love, happiness, and to have a wonderful 2012.
The team at Over the Top Events
