Okay, so I’m crazy busy this week putting final touches on a wedding I have this weekend (Yay, SO excited for this one!) and getting things together for my kinda-sorta-vacation next week, so I thought I would keep Thursday Tips short and sweet. For real this time. ;)
Photo by ELV photographer Avant Images
So I’m sure it’s crossed your mind if you don’t have a wedding planner already- “Do I need a wedding planner?” It crossed my mind when I started planning my wedding, but I didn’t actually see it until someone else pointed out all of the reasons. So here are some signs that you might need a wedding planner…
1. You work a demanding full time job, so does your fiance, and you don’t have any family to help (or they all work full time too!).
2. You don’t have time to research, read blogs, look for inspiration, and email all day every day.
3. You’re planning a wedding at a place that you nor any of your willing-to-help family members live.
4. You’re relying on another vendor to handle your wedding day- one who is NOT a wedding planner for YOU.
5. Your fiance is getting mad at you for not spending enough time with him and spending too much time looking at/obsessing over wedding stuff (okay, you might still do this even when you have a wedding planner, but it’s a legit reason).
6. You’ve booked your venue and date, but it’s been a few months and you haven’t done anything else beyond that.
7. You have no clue about what amount to budget for things.
8. You’ve developed ulcers from the stress associated with wedding planning.
9. Family tensions are starting to develop because of the wedding (WARNING: often occurs with female family members!).
10. Panic sets in when you start thinking about your wedding day.
And as with ALL numbered lists I do, of course there are many, many more reasons! Ultimately, you DESERVE to not be stressed about your wedding. You DESERVE to enjoy your wedding day, and the days leading up to it! Let a planner handle all of your stresses- you deserve to have fun planning your wedding! (And to be as happy as the bride in the photo above!)
Brides, if you’ve decided to get a wedding planner, what was your tipping point to help you make the decision? And if there are any planners reading, feel free to comment with other signs that you’ve seen from your brides! :)
Charlene @ Sweetchic:
August 25, 2011 10:35 am
Great tips, I think these apply to so many brides out there, but they just don't realize that this is why wedding planners exist!Thursday Tips: 10 Signs You Might Need A Wedding Planner | Every … | Help Planning A Wedding:
August 25, 2011 11:21 am
[...] You’re planning a wedding at a place that you nor any of your willing-to-help family members live. 4. You’re relying on another vendor to handle your wedding day- one who is NOT a wedding planner for YOU. 5. Your fiance is … … Continued here: Thursday Tips: 10 Signs You Might Need A Wedding Planner | Every … [...]Tiffany @ Avant Images:
August 25, 2011 2:32 pm
Exactly! I try to stress to each and every one of my brides why a wedding planner will save their sanity. Perfect, straight to the point post.Brit @ landlocked Bride:
August 25, 2011 3:39 pm
Charlene is so right. I also think some brides want to think they can do it all. And, they can, but sometimes having a reliable hand is always a great plus!Zoe:
August 25, 2011 4:19 pm
Great article! We re-blogged. ;)Sandra Downie @ The White Library:
August 25, 2011 6:22 pm
Brides often contact me for planning when they realize they may need help with bringing their vision to life, this is a a great post as it reminds brides they just may need some help :-)Sandra Downie @ The White Library:
August 25, 2011 6:22 pm
Brides often contact me for planning when they realize they may need help with bringing their vision to life, this is a a great post as it reminds brides they just may need some help :-)Lucky Teacup:
August 26, 2011 12:00 am
So happy to have you to as my Team Lead! I told my fiance that I don't want to stress in these final weeks...and he wants a happy bride. It works out for all parties, yay :)ilse:
August 26, 2011 12:29 am
so true, great reminder for brides that just don´t think a wedding planner is necessary. thank you!!!Kismet:
August 26, 2011 3:21 am
number 8 & 9 are pretty much the only ones applicable for me. can you tell me how to calm the family down!!!!!!The Perfect Palette:
August 26, 2011 8:34 am
loving these tips, laurenMeg:
August 26, 2011 2:23 pm
Relying on another vendor rings very true to me .. i spent so many hours emailing brides about timelines and locations and rides to venues and who is going in what car and what time they should leave and ... it goes on and on. It puts a lot of stress on my actual job- focusing on and taking beautiful photographs! It takes a village to plan and execute a beautiful and seamless wedding :)Wrapped Couture:
August 26, 2011 9:54 pm
This is a great post and I wrote an article about it myself. Like you pointed out, a bride needs to be happy and stress free on her wedding day and is not able to be in more than on place at a time. A wedding planner typically has a team of people to help put out fires and get things done on wedding day and leading up to it. When a bride comes to me and tells me she's planning the wedding herself, I always advise her to "make sure she's the BRIDE on her wedding day" and have some help, even if she doesn't hire me as her planner. Brides have to see a professional planner as an investment rather than an expense into their wedding day.Weekly Wrap Up + Link Love | Heart Love Weddings:
August 27, 2011 10:02 am
[...] Ever wonder if you *need* a wedding planner? Every Last Detail can help you answer that question with this week’s Thursday Tips, 10 Signs You Might Need A Wedding Planner! [...]Michelle Ortiz:
April 11, 2012 2:16 pm
I had a wedding planner because I wanted to enjoy my wedding day, and the day before...and I wanted all my family to as well. If you don't have a planner, there has to be someone there to make sure the vendors are there, that you are getting what you wanted and that everything is set up correctly and on-time. If it's not you (the bride), it's someone in your family or a close friend, meaning they will not be able to relax and enjoy the day as much as they would have. A planner, if for nothing else (although I agree with all of the reasons in the list on this post)...is there to make sure that your rehearsal and wedding are enjoyed by both you and all of your friends and family. They are there to take care of the little things that need to be taken care of, to make sure no one knows if anything goes wrong and to help out when something unexpected happens...and so that there is one calm voice among a sea of excited and stressed out ones.Sarah Addison (Details by Sarah Elizabeth):
April 11, 2012 5:49 pm
Great post lauren! As usual, I couldn't agree more! Yesterday I met with a bride and we were discussing how most folks believe having a planner is a luxury and is going to cost a fortune. Yes, it's a luxury-- but something that you should utilize and NO it doesn't cost a fortune.Jennifer Rae:
April 16, 2012 3:10 pm
I just barely got married, and i think it would have been such a blast to have had a wedding planner! I did most of it myself, but i did have a great deal of help from my husband and my mother-in-law. i couldn't have done it without them! If i wouldn't have had them, then i wouldn't have been able to get everything done, I'm sure! So, definitely, if you don't have anyone who is super helpful (and willingly helpful) and who doesn't just hinder the process with drama, then i would highly recommend a wedding planner. you absolutely cannot do it by yourself! :)