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Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner for Your Big Day

Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner for Your Big Day

So, you’ve just gotten engaged. Congrats! Now the real fun begins — planning your wedding! But, if you’re unsure where to start or are feeling anxious about all the tasks and decisions to make, you don’t have to go it alone. In fact, here’s why you should hire a wedding planner for your big day!

They Think of All the Details

What order are your bridesmaids and groomsmen going to process in at the ceremony? Who’s going to bustle your dress? Did you get enough place settings for eight seats at each round table? Did you order your silicone wedding band set in enough time to make sure it fits? These are all things your wedding planner will ask you because they’re small details that can make or break the big day. With a wedding planner, you get to sit back and relax on your big day. A good planner like Married knows that each event is as unique as the couples they work with.

They Do Things so You Don’t Have to

Your mom shouldn’t be steaming chair covers when she’s supposed to be getting her hair done. Instead, your designer or rental provider should be taking care of that. And, if it doesn’t get done, your planner will address it with the vendor so you don’t have to! From packing vehicles at the end of the night and passing out tips and thank you notes, your planner will handle all the things you shouldn’t have to do. The goal is for you as the couple to show up and enjoy your day. Leave all the other details to your planner!

They Keep the Event Flowing on Time

One of the most difficult things about a wedding day is to keep the wedding moving on time. That’s what a planner is for! Without a planner, certain parts of the day can go much slower or faster than they need to. The main example of this is pictures! With big families, picture hour can feel a lot longer than an hour. With so many pictures to get through, it’s easy for everyone to get exhausted. Your planner will work with you to create a specific picture list that they’ll read names from so that your family in formal posed photos will know when to step in and out of the photo. Later in the day, they make sure that toasts happen as dinner quiets down, cake cutting happens late enough that your grandparents stick around for the send-off and they’ll encourage guests to grab a sparkler or glow stick at the end of the night. Without a planner there to make the event flow, you won’t get to enjoy your day as much.

They Run Your Rehearsal

Ever been to a wedding rehearsal without a planner? It’s pretty chaotic. With a planner, they run your rehearsal for you. Placing people at the altar, showing them how to hold bouquets properly, reminding the Best Man to have the rings ready to present to the officiant… There are lots of aspects to a rehearsal that, without a planner, might not happen. At the rehearsal, your planner will also take the time to remind your bridal party and family members when to be where and to ask questions to specific points of contact instead of the couple.

They Ensure You’ve Done All the Tasks You Need to Do

There are some tasks a planner won’t — and shouldn’t — do for you. Only you and your fiance can use the ring size chart to order your rings. And, while your planner can attend tastings with you if you truly feel they need to be there, you and your fiance should be the ones choosing the meal for dinner. Your planner is there to provide you with a helpful hand — checklists with information and recommendations are two of the main components of having a wedding planner work with you leading up to your wedding. Otherwise, it’s very easy for the month or two before the wedding to creep up on you without realizing all the things you need to do. Then, you’ll be scrambling around, more stressed than you need to be!

They Give Expert Advice

Buffet or plated dinner? Head table or sweetheart table? DJ or live band? There are so many options couples have when planning their wedding that the entire experience can be overwhelming. With a planner by your side, they can provide expert-level advice for what will work best for your event. A good planner is one who is honest with you about all the different aspects and voices their concerns with you about how things will flow, but they will also encourage you to have aspects of your event that you really want. A good planner knows that each event is as unique as the couples they work with.

They Create an Expansive Timeline

If you’ve been planning a wedding, you’ve probably heard the vendors you’ve booked ask you about a timeline. If you’re trying to plan your wedding on your own, you probably think the timeline is just a general list of events. Think again! Some planners create timelines that are 14 to 17 pages long. Your timeline is your Wedding Bible. It should contain every detail about how your event will go the day of. It’s your planner’s job to create this document and pass out the relevant, personalized information to each vendor. This is how everyone will move forward on the day of! Without a detailed timeline, your vendors won’t be on the same page, and it’s your planner’s job to ensure they are.

They Celebrate with You

Your planner is your biggest cheerleader throughout your entire wedding planning process! And, on the big day, your planner gets as excited as the rest of your guests to watch the two of you get married and enjoy your big day. They help get the crowd excited for your send-off and give you well wishes before you leave. The biggest thanks a wedding planner can receive is a happy couple at the end of the night.

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