When you go to a wedding facility, such as a hotel or a hall, many times they have someone designated as a "wedding consultant" on staff. So, why should you consider hiring an independent wedding consultant such as myself? There are many reasons to think about!
An independent wedding planner (or wedding consultant, or bridal consultant, whatever title is being used) is your advocate from the day he or she is hired until your wedding day. That person will recommend to you the best vendors for your style and budget, and will guide you through the planning process -- keeping you on track with all of the many details such as ordering favors, designing guest books and creating programs as well as keeping you on budget. Also, your independent wedding planner will create a wedding day timeline and coordinate with all of your vendors prior to your big day. On the day of your wedding, that person will be at your house (or wherever you are dressing) to keep to the schedule, will fluff your dress as you walk down the aisle, will make sure your ceremony and reception sites are set up just as you envisioned them, and will run interference among your vendors, your families and yourselves throughout the day.
By contrast, a facility's "wedding coordinator" is in charge of making sure the food and beverage service runs smoothly during your reception. If you are having your ceremony at that venue, the facility's coordinator will make sure the chairs are set up and also may assist in lining you up to walk down the aisle, if she or he is in attendance on your day. Prior to your wedding, the facility's coordinator may give you a generic list of some vendors and meet with you to discuss the hall's menu options, linen choices, cake styles, and so forth.
In corporate terms, your independent wedding coordinator is your wedding's "project manager" and is in constant contact with with the facility's coordinator, band leader, florist, photographer, videographer, stylist, bridal salon, officiant, invitation designer, favor maker, baker, etc., in order to bring your wedding dreams to reality. The facility's coordinator is an important team member for your wedding, as that person is the in-house liaison between you and the facility. But your independent wedding consultant is the point person for all of the vendors; that person filters the many inquiries, gathers required paperwork/insurance certificates, disseminates timelines and directions and, in general, reduces your stress levels by taking care of the tiny details.
Until next time, happy planning ...
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