ididjeri-Views

Our regular blog covering all aspects of our work helping couples plan their Antipodean wedding from the UK

What does a wedding planner do and do I need one?

17 February 2011

When it comes to planning a wedding, the devil is in the detail.  Wedding gowns, invitations and venues are usually the first order of business for brides-to-be, but what about all the little things that make the day truly special?

If planning your day seems like an overwhelming task, then it might be time to call in the experts.

Wedding planners offer different levels of service, from planning the entire event to organising just a few aspects. But what do wedding planners actually do and how will you benefit from having a professional help you plan the most important day of your life?

Wedding planners are like the perfect best friend – they have all the contacts, ideas and experience to help you plan your dream day.

You can hire a planner to organise a few of the big ticket items, such as sourcing a space or providing creative inspiration, or you can hire a professional to handle all the finishing touches such as directing the crowd and ensuring the band plays the right song on cue.

A resourceful planner can point you in the right direction and help you find exactly what you want with the minimum of fuss and provide sound advice. A good wedding planner is also equiped to handle more delicate tasks, such as calming frayed nerves and smoothing out any hiccups that may pop up.

Hiring a planner may even save you money, as most planners have strong relationships with suppliers and are skilled at negotiating lower prices. They are also aware of all the hidden costs associated with big events, such as security, bottle removal and cake-cutting fees, which can help you avoid a budget blow-out.

When it comes to deciding on a planner, it is crucial to do your research and hire an experienced operator you feel 100% comfortable with.

When it comes to researching planners, websites will give you a good first impression, but you should make appointments and meet potential planners in person to make sure you are comfortable with their approach and style of work.

For brides who want to work with a planner, timing is reasonably important. Consider employing a planner eight to 12 months before your wedding date. The more time you have, the more choices you have when it comes to suppliers, especially if you’re planning to wed in peak seasons, such as spring and summer.




Labels: , , ,

Bookmark and Share

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]

<< Home

about ididjeridoo

Aussie girl heads to London in search of adventure and soon falls for Kiwi boy. The pair begin to plan their Sydney wedding from across the globe and quickly discover a distinct lack of help available for UK based Antipodeans returning 'home' to tie the knot. How many couples are struggling with their long distance wedding planning just like us, they wondered ...

more about ididjeridoo here

subscribe to the blog

RSS

get the latest ididjeri-Views in your feed reader

get blog posts by email

enter your email address to get ididjeriviews delivered to your inbox

follow us on twitter

RSS

regular tips & advice from ididjeriviews on Twitter

Shadan of ididjeridoo

Shadan is the Aussie girl who married a Kiwi boy, and discovered first hand the lack of help available for UK-based Antipodeans returning "home" to marry.

After more than a decade of customer focused roles, including personal assistant and events coordination, Shadan longed for a new challenge, doing something she was truly passionate about.

From a genuine desire to put her knowledge and love of all things wedding-y to good use, sprung forth a unique concept that makes long distance wedding planning special and simple for brides just like Shadan...

Read more about Shadan here

On the ididjeridoo site

homeblog

servicesabout

contactprivacy

sitemaplinks

 

 

© ididjeridoo 2008-2009

Web design by WillsonWebDesign

Contact ididjeridoo

We will only use your details to contact you about ididjeridoo wedding planning services, we won't give your details to anyone else