Hiring a Planner...Necessity vs. Luxury

If I had a dollar for every time I heard the question asked, I'd be rich. "Should I hire a planner?" The answer is YES!!! For one thing, by hiring a planner, you are immediately removing practically all of the stress and aggravation that's directly related to planning your own wedding. Most engaged couples today just simply do not have the time or the energy to properly seek, select, negotiate and enter into contrac

ts with their vendors. It's a painstaking task to make sure that you are choosing a vendor that is honest, dependable and professional, not to mention available for the date that you have chosen. A good planner will listen to your vision, calculate your budget and then choose suitable vendors for you to interview. A great planner will negotiate better prices and are in the position to save their clients alot of money by obtaining discounts on vendor services. Let's face it, you'll hopefully only need their services once,as you are planning to spend the rest of your life married to the same person. But, a planner will give a vendor repeat business, so the vendor is more apt to offer savings to us.

I know alot of vendors that offer planners a "finders fee" or commission. What Dreams Are Made Of... feels that this practice is unethical and will not accept "kick backs" from these vendors. Instead, I will pass on these "bonuses" to my clients, which could add up to between 25 and 50% (or even more) of our planning service fee.

Many venues offer an in-house coordinator, and that's great, but let's just remember who they are employed by. The bill for the venue, which usually includes the food and drink, is the biggest expense. So, who will be watching them??? I, on the other hand, am employed, or hired by YOU. I work for YOU, not the vendor.

A planner is by your side, through the entire planning process. On the day of your wedding, the only responsibilities that you will have will be to look gorgeous and enjoy the most romantic day of your life. We will do the rest, ensuring a day full of fun and LOVE!

So, while hiring a planner is certainly considered a luxury, I feel that it's more of a neccessity, as we will step in, obtain the best prices for you, keep all of your vendors "honest" and on time and be your support system on your wedding day, making sure that your day goes completely as planned, while removing all of the stress of the day. You will leave for your wedding night, relaxed, stress free and in love!