The title of this post is a common question that I am continually get asked. What does a wedding consultant do? Why do I need one? The short answers are: (1) anything and everything related to a wedding; and (2) because you don't want to be directing vendors on your wedding day. But, there's a lot more to it than that.
First, a wedding consultant, or a wedding coordinator, or a wedding planner (there are numerous names that we use in the industry, but -- essentially -- all hats provide the same service) is, basically, your wedding's project manager. She (or he) will keep you on track about when to book the vendors and how each vendor fits into your overall budget. She will make recommendations for the best vendors at your price-point. She will run interference with well-meaning but perhaps overzealous friends and family. As your wedding draws closer, she will prepare a wedding day timeline, coordinate with all of your vendors, attend your rehearsal and oversee all aspects of your wedding day. Obviously, I'm just giving a very broad overview of what I do! Consider this: most people wouldn't think of doing their taxes on their own, so why wouldn't you hire a professional wedding consultant to ensure your wedding day runs perfectly?
Second, you do need a professional wedding consultant to point out potential pitfalls, steer clear of less-than-quality vendors, educate you on etiquette issues and work behind-the-scenes for you on your wedding day. You can hire most wedding consultants to come in for the final month before your wedding to tie up all the loose ends and be the go-to person on your wedding day. So why not take advantage of what a professional can offer you?!
Until next time, happy planning...
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