Why should I hire a wedding planner?
As soon as people hear wedding planner, they automatically assume they are expensive and they only support couples with high end budgets. Now, before you completely dismiss the idea of a wedding planner. Hey I’m Amelia a wedding planner based in Cheltenham/Cotswolds. Let me tell you more about more, about why a wedding planner is the best investment you can make for your wedding.
The amount of times I hear “oh I wish I had a wedding planner” from married couples ( I’ve lost count). Did you know there’s lots of different planners and different ways to work with a wedding planner that are more cost effective. From full to partial and styling as well as just on the day coordination. Let me break down all the ways a wedding planner can help - and why you should hire a wedding planner
What does a wedding planner actually do?
A wedding planner supports you as a couple. Taking on all or some tasks, but mainly to take away the stress of planning a wedding. Some of my couples haven’t planned a wedding before, so it can be daunting, knowing where to start. What’s a good price, how to get the maximum out of your budget. Plus doing all this alongside work, life, seeing family and friends busy schedules can be a lot. It can be overwhelming, but having someone to support you, know the shortcuts, have contacts to bring the vision you have to life. It such a big weight lifted of my couples who feel overwhelmed by the task of planning a wedding.
One of my couple described my biggest asset as:
“I think the flex you should be most proud of is how you make al your couples feel comfortable and seure about this whole process. We’ve gotten stressed so many times, but anytime we were feeling over our heads, we were able to truly relac after a chat with you. Where your kindly assured us that you’d handle the details. We couldn’t have imagined navigating this whole thing without your guidance”
Why Should You Hire A Wedding Planner?
1. A Wedding Planner Will Save You Time & Do all the research
The hours it takes to plan a wedding can be up to 300 hours. It takes a lot of hours, plus juggling wedding planning and a full time job is not always easy. A planner also knows lots of short cuts, which will be the best investment you will make. Wedding planners are the ultimate wedding experts. We see the wedding as a whole day. We have a list of trusted suppliers or as well a network of industry friends who will be able to find us mostly anything to bring your ideas and vision to life. You won’t have to spend countless hours searching for your dream florist or photographer. You get to enjoy doing the fun elements.
2. A Wedding Planner Can Create And Manage Your Budget
I know how to get the best out of your wedding budget, prioritising what is important to you as a couple. For example if food is really important to you, then more of the budget would go towards a fantastic caterer over a cake or a daytime band. I have a good knowledge of how much good suppliers and elements of your day would cost. So I know if a budget is realistic for any ideas you may have. I’m really proud of the amazing relationships I have built with wonderful talented suppliers to bring your vision to life.
3. A Wedding Planner Can Help You Find Your Venue
Did you know I worked as a venue finder, as well as in an house venue coordinator? So I can bring all the knowledge about how to find the most incredible venue. As well as make sure you are getting the most value for money. The venue sets the tone of the day and can work hand in hand with the design. So you get access to my venue expertise to get the a fantastic space to host your celebration.
4. A Wedding Planner Will Reduce Stress
Wedding planners take on stress and worry for you. You can truly relax knowing that I have everything under control and that if something goes slightly differently than planned, I will be on hand to find or solution or make a decision you would make without asking. It's knowing about the details, how you want place setting styled, or the surprise band that needs to be snuck in without guests knowing for the end of the ceremony. Making sure all the suppliers are ready and know how to make it all look effortless.
5. A Wedding Planner Will Keep You Mistake-Free
This is not my first wedding, in fact I’ve planned a LOT of weddings. So I have seen first hand what works well. For example, thinking you can DIY your wedding flowers is not something I recommend, especially if you have no prior experience flowering a wedding on such a big scale. It can end up costing you in the long run. Early morning visit the flower market, keeping the flowers cool and not wilting, who is taking care and removing those flowers the following day. It’s not as easy as just setting it up, it’s all the logistics that come with it. Making sure you get to enjoy your wedding day to the max is always my priority. I will always find the best solutions to find alternative florists more in line with your budget, so that all you have to do it relax and get ready on the morning of your wedding.
Different ways I can help and support you?
Full Planning - Full support from venue finding, managing budget, admin support , liaising with suppliers, site meetings, full coordination and letting you truly relax.
Partial Planning - Perhaps you’ve started planning. I can help with From timelines to trusted suppliers, logistics to last minute questions – rest easy knowing that every detail of your incredible celebration is in the hands of a trusted, experienced pro (that’s me!)
On the day Coordination - You’ve planned the day of your dreams; now the final item on your checklist is to kick back and relax. Let me take over the on-the-day coordination, so you can be fully present and enjoy every moment
Styling - Got an epic vision that you want to bring to life? Want to create an experience that positively screams ‘you’? I help bring the WOW factor to your day, from sourcing to setup and everything in between.
Planning hour - 1 hour video call discussing an area you are stuck with. I will offer some guidance and advice, and follow up with a PDF guide or mood board
How to work together?
If you’re thinking that you could use some extra support or a wedding planner is right for you. Then why not head on over to my contact page so we can arrange a call and see which is the best package for you depending on what support you need.
Don’t just take my word for it here’s what my couples have to say:
“We wanted to take the time to send you the biggest and most heartfelt thank you. You made our day even more than what we could have imagined.
We truly felt in totally safe hands, you have been so patient with us and you completely NAILED it on the day. I can’t tell you how overwhelmingly joyous it was to walk out into the dining room and see all the little details I’d spent the last year working on come to life and styled totally perfectly. You’re an absolute superstar!
The day went so smoothly and you both kept us so calm - we’ve heard nothing but wonderful compliments about you from all of the suppliers. I really hope our paths cross again!
Thank you for your months of time/ emails/ question answering - you’ve been a constant support and we wouldn’t have been able to have had anywhere near as much fun without you. Can we just take a moment to appreciate you snuck an 8 piece brass band in under everyones noses?!?
Thank you again ”
Hiring a wedding planner, to take away stress, support you with planning to ensure you have just enjoy making memories. Why not check out my packages below, to see how I can help you plan a wedding that truly reflects you.
Much love
Amelia xx