Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I hire a wedding planner?

As any couple knows, planning a wedding can be overwhelming and time consuming. There are countless decisions to make, and can become daunting for a bride and groom who are inexperienced with putting such a large event together. Sometimes one of the best steps a couple can take is to hire a wedding planner/bridal consultant.

A wedding consultant guides you through the planning process and wedding day itself, assisting in whatever area you need. She can help you refine your ideas, connect you to the appropriate vendors, advise you on proper etiquette, and suggest ways to use your budget wisely. Besides keeping you schedule on track, a planner will also create a wedding-day timeline and make sure that it works.

Having a professional look after you can also be invaluable when it comes to finding the people necessary to make your wedding a success, such as musicians, caterers, photographers, and florists.

Perhaps the most important role a planner can play is in orchestrating the wedding day itself. Besides coordinating the vendors, she might do everything from gathering your wedding party for pictures to making sure all the seating cards are in place to calming nerves. She'll check that the flowers and food are exactly what you ordered and manage the evening's festivities.

Remember that the planner will be working for you. She should listen to your ideas and concerns.