PLANNING PACKAGES* Planner Package Cost Range*: $500 to $3,500+ * Packages vary by company WHAT DOES A WEDDING PLANNER DO? Full-Service Partial Day-Of Power Hour Initial consultation 3 Idea generation 3 3 Budget creation 3 Vendor suggestions 3 3 3 Site tours 3 Vendor selection 3 Contracting 3 Access to planner for questions 3 3 Answers for etiquette questions 3 3 3 Timeline development 3 3 Vendor confirmation 3 3 Direction of the rehearsal 3 3 3 Distribution of timeline 3 3 3 Day-of coordination 3 3 3 Full-Service Day-Of Partial Planning Power Hour LOCAL WEDDING PLANNERS ? WEDDING PLANNER Questions A Wedding Planner works to ensure that your vision is properly (and perfectly!) executed. So, it’s important for you to get to know them! Always Eventful... Events by Tricia Dever . . p. 149 Dream Weddings & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 131 Elegant Events by Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 140 Miraj International . . . . . . . p. 15 WEDDING PLANNER Planning a wedding is stressful. Finding and meeting with vendors, staying on top of payments, mastering DIY decor, and dealing with family drama is a full time job! If you could use some help, advice, or guidance, you may want to hire a Wedding Planner. Just check out some of the roles they can play! Get the conversation going with these questions: 1. How long have you been planning events? 2. How many weddings do you plan per year? 3. Do you have a portfolio and a list of references? Yes No 4. Can you negotiate special rates with other vendors? Yes No 5. Will you handle every aspect of the planning? Yes No 6. What kind of packages do you offer? 7. How often will we talk/meet? 8. Will you be there the day-of? Yes No Notes: Financial Advisor Wedding Planners have years of experience. From the numerous weddings they’ve planned, they’ve met various local vendors to connect you with. Whether you’re trying to stay on budget, are looking for a specific style, or want the best of the best, your Wedding Planner will be able to recommend some vendors. They may even be able to get you discounts, help you avoid costly mistakes, and advise you on budgeting. Fairy Godmother You have more important things to do than negotiate packages with vendors. You have a full-time job, a home to take care of, a social life to uphold, and a fiancé to adore. Planning your special day is your wedding plan- ner’s full-time job! They will dedicate all their time, ideas, and experience to make sure no detail is overlooked. They know the latest wedding trends, etiquette and tradition, what works and what doesn’t, and will ensure that your wedding vision is made a reality. Stress Reliever Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event. You want to be relaxed, excited, and fully present on your wedding day – not rushing around perfecting final details and tak- ing calls from your caterer! Likewise, hiring a wedding planner will give you free time to appreciate your engage- ment instead of stressing over napkin colors or menu options. Plus, he or she will ensure that everything gets done on time and according to your vision, will handle any crises, and will keep you and your wedding party on schedule on the wedding day. 14 | TODAY'S BRIDE +12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO"