{"id":2469,"date":"2019-08-20T14:42:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T18:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2019-08-20T14:42:28","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T18:42:28","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-from-a-wedding-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/how-to-get-the-most-from-a-wedding-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Most from A Wedding Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.\u00a0 These experts can save you time and money, and make the process of planning your big day a lot more stress-free.\u00a0 After all, you want your wedding to be something you’ll always remember.\u00a0 Part of that is the process of pulling it all together.\u00a0 Birkat Elyon has a well-earned reputation for high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings<\/a>; they know the bridal game inside and out, so here are their tips for getting the most from a wedding planner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONSIDER IT A \u201cRELATIONSHIP\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll likely be working with your wedding planner for many\nmonths, so you want to \u201cmesh\u201d with them. \nTake the time to meet with any candidates in person to determine if your\npersonalities will be a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, your planner may suggest replacing your idea\nwith another option.  Know that those\nalternate ideas are based on their experience, so give them a fair\nassessment.  The planner always keeps\nyour best interests in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USE PINTEREST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wedding planners routinely utilize Pinterest to get a visual\non things you\u2019d like, from flowers to a dress. \nConsidering how enormous this social media hub is (and how many other\nbrides-to-be are using it), make it easy for your planner to find you.  If you title your board something like\n\u201cWedding Ideas,\u201d add your initials or last name.  Also, leave comments on the things you\u2019re\nposting so that your planner knows just what you like about it (a color, a\nsmall detail, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WATCH THE CALENDAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to be timely in your responses to vendors and\nthe like. For example, if your planner sends you suggestions for bands or florists,\nwait too long and you may find that a favorite choice may be out of the\nrunning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When meeting with a vendor, ensure that they\u2019re\navailable.  Many of them are doing other\nweddings on the weekends, so that\u2019s typically out.  Checking schedules is extra-critical for a\ndestination wedding: before booking a flight to meet with a chef, double-check\nthat they will be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your planner can be helpful in setting up these\nappointments, but give him\/her 2-3 business days to confirm them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KEEP AN EYE ON THE TIMELINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wedding planner will provide you with a detailed timeline\nof when things will happen, before the ceremony\/reception and during.  If some details are missing, such as a\nspecial tradition you’d like to incorporate, be sure the planner knows about it.  This will give them time to coordinate with\nany vendors if need be.  Just\nremember:  if it’s not on the timeline,\nit won’t happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LET THEM DO WHAT THEY DO BEST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s perfectly acceptable to share what you do and don\u2019t\nwant for your wedding; however, give your wedding planner and vendors some\nflexibility to make your day the best it can be.  For example, don\u2019t micromanage the\nphotographer with demands for specific camera angles or shots.  Some ideas may work, others may not. Let the\nexperts do their thing and you\u2019ll get better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE FINAL SAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In planning a wedding, there are so many details to work\nout, but don\u2019t stress yourself out by over-thinking every little thing.  You want to be able to move down the \u201cto do\u201d\nlist presented by your wedding planner. \nBut keep in mind that if there\u2019s something you truly<\/em> don\u2019t like, your attitude is unlikely to improve, so be\nfrank, fix it, and move on.  In the end,\nthe client (you) has the final say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of choices, consider adding to your bridal ensemble with some of the gorgeous (and affordable) CZ earrings<\/a> and bracelets <\/a>offered by Birkat Elyon.\u00a0 Or gift your bridesmaids.\u00a0 We have a full selection and are happy to help you find the perfect jewelry accents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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.\u00a0 These experts can save you time and money, and make the process of planning your big day a lot more stress-free.\u00a0 After all, you want your wedding to be something you’ll always remember.\u00a0 Part of that is the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":2471,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[172,105,189,193,120],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Get the Most from A Wedding Planner-BirkatElyonBlog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A wedding planner can make your special day come together with a lot less stress. 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