by Allee-Sutton Hethcoat, October 3, 2011

Plan for Perfection

The old saying goes "failing to plan is planning to fail." A wedding requires seemingly endless planning and on your big day failure is not an option! Lucky for you, there is somebody who wants to ensure that every last detail is planned and executed accurately to make sure your perfect day is just that. Here to help answer your questions about hiring a wedding planner is expert event coordinator Angela Proffitt of Elegant Weddings by Angela.

Q: Why should a bride choose to hire a professional planner?

A: Every bride deserves to be a princess on her wedding day, whether the wedding is big, small, themed, or destination; education and guidance is invaluable from an experienced planner who lives and breathes weddings day in and day out.

Logistics play a huge role in the behind the scenes planning and a bride would feel so much more at ease having a professional lead the communication to all of her vendors so she doesn't have 45 plus people asking her questions the month of her wedding.

An experienced planner has relationships with vendors that allow for a clients budget to stay within reason while increasing the overall aesthetic look simply based off the reoccurring cost effective knowledge with each individual.

Q: What responsibilities does the planner take on?

A: What dictates our involvement is how far along the client is in the planning process when they come to us. Every client is different as to their wants and needs for their event. I specialize in logistics, communication, education, and creativity. My commitment to my clients is to provide them with a unique and incomparable experience.

Q: When going to hire a planner what questions should a bride ask?

A: First and foremost, brides should make a list of priorities based on functionality and necessity versus wants.

Inquire about the overall process and how to keep you on track

Inquire about fees as some planners charge flat rate, some a percentage, or the price is determined based on overall needs.

You are going to have the most perfect wedding you could ever imagine. However, your wedding is more than just the big day itself, it is the entire experience! And you are the kind of bride that deserves to have her cake and eat it too (after all, your cake is going to be delicious). So don't compromise! Hiring a planner will make sure that your wedding is everything you hoped it would be and more, while also allowing you to have a relaxing and enjoyable experience leading up to your wedding. So put up your perfectly pedicured feet and let a professional handle the tough stuff so you can enjoy this special time in your life and ensure that it is …. Enchanted.

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