Do I Really Need a Wedding Planner?

YES, YES, & YES!


While you are sitting and getting your make-up done, do you really want the florist, bakery, venue, and calling and bugging you wondering where they are supposed to go or asking you detail questions?

Also, keep in mind that your catering manager at your venue is NOT your wedding planner!

What are some of the tasks that your catering manager is responsible for?
-Provides venue information and venue
-Set-up and tear down of the event
-Provides the couple with a menu tasting and menu
-Provide couple with a floor plan of the event with his/her knowledge of the property in order to create the best flow
-Act as the go-to person if your wedding planner has questions regarding the venue/staff/set-up

What are some of the tasks that your wedding planner should be responsible for?
-Set-up a complete timeline of your event
-Your catering manager can refer preferred vendors, but your wedding planner most likely has a more vast knowledge of trusted vendors
-Coordinate drop off times with vendors and ensure they find the right place when they do arrive
-Coordinate your entire event while working closing with the Catering Manager
-The wedding planner also stays much later than your catering manager. Generally, the catering manager leaves after the grand entrance or immediately after dinner is served
-Reviews contracts with all of your vendors. This is VERY important. Planners know what verbiage to watch out for and be wary of.
-Planners also know a whole lot about wedding etiquette. Don’t embarrass yourself and make a wedding no-no. It always seems like your fiancé’s grandma catches you on something like that!

Wedding planning is a tough and competitive business. These ladies and gentlemen pride themselves on knowing all there is to know about weddings. It would be in your favor to have one on your special day.



*Definitely can’t afford a planner? To save your sanity, make sure you designate a family member on the day of your wedding to deal with all the vendors, put out any favors on your tables, and speak with the catering manager onsite if he/she has any questions.