No matter how organized you may be in daily life, handling the myriad details of a wedding is typically above most folks’ paygrade. This is where a wedding planner comes in handy. These experts can save you time and money, and make the process of planning your big day a lot more stress-free. After all, you want your wedding to be something you’ll always remember. Part of that is the process of pulling it all together. Birkat Elyon has a well-earned reputation for high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings; they know the bridal game inside and out, so here are their tips for getting the most from a wedding planner.
CONSIDER IT A “RELATIONSHIP”
You’ll likely be working with your wedding planner for many months, so you want to “mesh” with them. Take the time to meet with any candidates in person to determine if your personalities will be a good fit.
On that note, your planner may suggest replacing your idea with another option. Know that those alternate ideas are based on their experience, so give them a fair assessment. The planner always keeps your best interests in mind.
USE PINTEREST
Wedding planners routinely utilize Pinterest to get a visual on things you’d like, from flowers to a dress. Considering how enormous this social media hub is (and how many other brides-to-be are using it), make it easy for your planner to find you. If you title your board something like “Wedding Ideas,” add your initials or last name. Also, leave comments on the things you’re posting so that your planner knows just what you like about it (a color, a small detail, etc.).
WATCH THE CALENDAR
It’s important to be timely in your responses to vendors and the like. For example, if your planner sends you suggestions for bands or florists, wait too long and you may find that a favorite choice may be out of the running.
When meeting with a vendor, ensure that they’re available. Many of them are doing other weddings on the weekends, so that’s typically out. Checking schedules is extra-critical for a destination wedding: before booking a flight to meet with a chef, double-check that they will be there.
Your planner can be helpful in setting up these appointments, but give him/her 2-3 business days to confirm them.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE TIMELINE
A wedding planner will provide you with a detailed timeline of when things will happen, before the ceremony/reception and during. If some details are missing, such as a special tradition you’d like to incorporate, be sure the planner knows about it. This will give them time to coordinate with any vendors if need be. Just remember: if it’s not on the timeline, it won’t happen.
LET THEM DO WHAT THEY DO BEST
It’s perfectly acceptable to share what you do and don’t want for your wedding; however, give your wedding planner and vendors some flexibility to make your day the best it can be. For example, don’t micromanage the photographer with demands for specific camera angles or shots. Some ideas may work, others may not. Let the experts do their thing and you’ll get better results.
YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE FINAL SAY
In planning a wedding, there are so many details to work out, but don’t stress yourself out by over-thinking every little thing. You want to be able to move down the “to do” list presented by your wedding planner. But keep in mind that if there’s something you truly don’t like, your attitude is unlikely to improve, so be frank, fix it, and move on. In the end, the client (you) has the final say.
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