Do you need a wedding planner?

Here’s an interesting article I came across while doing a bit of surfing. Coming from About.com - the website thats full of all sorts of useful information and articles - it gives you a really good way of determining whether or not you should hire a wedding planner. After reading it I realised that it is perfect for our target market - those couples that want to get married abroad. Read on to find out why hiring a planner is better than trying to manage your “destination wedding” alone.

“Many couples never even consider hiring a wedding planner, not realizing that having outside help can save you time, aggravation, and even money. Here’s an easy checklist to find out if you need a wedding planner:

__ You’re way behind on your checklist and schedule.
__ You both work full-time jobs that will prevent you from meeting with vendors on weekdays
__ You don’t have other outside help such as an involved mother-of-the-bride, helpful bridesmaids, or knowledgeable friends
__ You don’t know many people who can give you reliable vendor recommendations
__ You are having a destination wedding
__ There are personality conflicts between the couple, their parents, and/or other people
__ You’re excited to be married, but just thinking about wedding planning fills you with dread
__ You’re having a very short engagement
__ You can envision your wedding, you have no idea how to make your dreams come true
__ You can’t even envision your wedding
__ You’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and generally wishing that you had decided to elope.

If you’ve checked off one or more of the above options, you should at least investigate hiring a wedding planner. Of course, if you’re looking to save money, this may be an expense that you can avoid. But keep in mind that because of inside connections and experience that allows them to avoid common mistakes, hiring a wedding planner might be the most cost-effective move in the end.”

Hiring a wedding planner to help you out need not cost the earth. What you want is someone who is passionate about ensuring that your wedding turns out as you planned. And one bonus factor that this article does not mention is that as wedding planners, we can often find the best deals around for you, and make sure you are paying a fair price for the services you hire for your wedding. So, next time you or anyone you know is considering hiring a planner, don’t hesitate. Its well worth the effort!