I am running way behind... I think. Still gotta lose the weight, pick the date, locale, everything for the wedding a reception.
Wedding planner sounds nice, but I am not trying to spend a ton of money. Have you had experiences with them? How much did you pay?
2006-12-06 17:23:42 · 9 answers · asked by pimpchica2 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Congrats on your engagement. In my opinion, you do not need a wedding planner. I am engaged myself with my very own wedding comming up in oct 07. the best advice i can give you is the very same my sister gave me. Buy a wedding planner book or diary or even google a wedding planner (there are free versions you can download) and deal with first things first like church and reception. most decent places have websites, so you can view without actually having to go out there. Then make a short list of your favourites about 4 - 5 (you can do this from churches and receptions right down to make up artists and bridal gown retailers) and then give them a call and arrange a viewing / appointment. Then once you have found the one you prefer... book it and stop looking...move on to the next thing Eg.... once you have found a church you like, book it and then stop looking at other churches...start looking at the next thing on your checklist. Otherwise... you will overwhelm yourself and confuse yourself a whole lot more. Have confidence in your own choices and decisions and pocket the cash you would have spent on a wedding planner! Besides Planning your wedding is all of the fun!, why give that responsibility to a complete stranger!
2006-12-06 19:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by georgina_d66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go this route, interview several and see if you're really into the idea.
I personally will never have one. My s-i-l hired one because she was hoping for discounts through her vendors. The woman did NOTHING. My s-i-l wanted her to find venues, an officiant, etc. She didn't. She handed her lists (which were copied straight out of the phone book) and told her they'd go visit the venues on it, or call the officiants on it. They did ... but she was rushing her through the entire time and then pressured her to pick the one SHE wanted. Well, my s-i-l wanted her to pick anyway ... that was the point of having her ... but of course she didn't want to work that way.
She payed $600 for that 'work' and she was one of the more expensive in the area.
I confronted her about it once as I was a bridesmaid, and she basically told me "oh, it says in my contract that I don't DO anything ... it's just a really easy way to make money". I was SO pissed, especially since I ended up deciding and booking most of the stuff myself with the maid of honor. My s-i-l didn't have TIME for all that; that's why she wanted a wedding planner in the first place.
I was THERE for the interview, too, and she made her services sound wonderful. So be careful. It might be better to enlist the help of several friends (like we had to do anyway) and offer them some sort of special compensation, like recognition at the reception or something.
Sorry to sound so negative ... congrats on the engagement and impending marriage!
2006-12-06 17:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a hotel or resort that has an all-inclusive package that includes a wedding planner, the only drawback is that you will have to use their vendors and food. Then, delegate the intimate details to your wedding party, the less stress for you and your fiance, the better!
2006-12-06 17:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our wedding planner was a lifesaver (made sure that I, the bride, and my family could sit back and relax during the entire wedding) and worth every penny. She was only $500-600 for the day!! Do a little investigating...I bet someone in your town has a great reputation for being no-nonsense and on-the-ball. Ours even helped us pick the cake baker, band and florist. She'd worked with them before...and they all love here...worked brilliantly! Good luck!
2006-12-06 17:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by WonderingWanderer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my best friends wedding planner was a nightmare! she seemed like she had it all together in the beginning and then when it was too late to get out of it things went completely downhill! its to the point where we are ALL sueing her cause we paid a bunch of moeny for things we didnt get and many many other issues. just be careful what your getting into
2006-12-06 18:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by NYC Princess of Contradictions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all depends some planers get paid a percent of the wedding budget some get paid 20.00-200.00 an hr . talk to a few in your area an ask for referals
2006-12-06 17:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it basic! im 23 and im making plans a marriage that is going to be 4 states away! and im doing all of it myself. purely stay calm. i comprehend it could make you insane. my suggestion is that in case you like some thing decide on it and dont ask what all people else thinks because of the fact no person will agree and it will make you loopy! purely get a marriage making plans e book..consistent with danger some do it your self books and serf the internet..thats all i did. stable luck
2016-10-04 23:56:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. My parents and his parents are planning the whole thing. I just have to show up. It's sweet.
2006-12-06 18:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
HELLO! Can u plan your own wedding!
2006-12-06 17:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋