2007-06-19 04:53:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Although everyone has to start somewhere, be cautious. You want to hire someone who has had a lot of experience assisting other professionals on their weddings. Beginner or not, you should also look for someone who is accredited through WBW or ABC. Each of these organizations has their own tailored professional development programs.
2007-06-19 07:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm in Australia and that i'm guessing uk customs are nearer to ours than to america. i did not hire a planner nor did i could. by utilizing far the biggest price became the reception. The photographer and clothier have been human beings we knew (so no wedding ceremony planner could have been waiting to compete on value), and all the different expenditures have been exceedingly small in assessment. There are some American issues that are actually not person-friendly here (prepare consultation dinners, bridesmaids' lunch/breakfast and DJs spring to concepts - extremely now we've not something yet a marriage and a reception, with hens'/greenbacks' nights not organised by utilizing the couple besides) which makes for much less making plans to do.
2016-10-18 00:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save the money and do it yourself. We did and were more appreciative of a job well done. We bought a wedding planner book that really helped.
One secret, plan the day as if something WILL go wrong. If it does, you're not disappointed as much when it happens.
Somehow the bridal bouquet disappeared, so we improvised. We used one of the bridesmaids flowers.
It was a small hiccup, but no-one was the wiser. Everyone thought we had a perfect day.
We also saved a ton by doing our own flowers. Nobody even knew. We were continually getting asked who did our flowers.
2007-06-19 05:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So far you've gotten some pretty good answers.
But how well do you work with this person? How well do you know them? Have they planned weddings before, just not as a Planner? Do they have a portfolio of their work? Do they make you feel confidant that they can do the job or are you skeptical about their ability? Do they have a contract?
An average size wedding is easier to plan than an elaborate, black-tie affair, so that might influence the decision, as well.
She/he has to get their feet wet sometime. It's whether YOU want to take a chance.
I never told the couple that I married, they were my first.
2007-06-19 05:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by weddrev 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how meticulous you plan on being. If you are pretty laid back and are flexible enough to endure a few slip ups you should be fine. If you have a fairy tale in your head that you want played out EXACTLY as it is planned then you might want someone with more experience. Someone's gotta give the planner her first gig, whether it's you or not. She might be fantastic or she might not. There's only one way to find out!!!
Good luck!
2007-06-19 04:57:08 · answer #5 · answered by Kristy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A professional wedding planner shoudl ahve differnet options from you to choose from as far as who invloved your really want her. A wedding planners real job is to help you plan your wedding, not plan it for you. She/He should be asking your preferences as a couple and you should be going with her to meetings with the vendors to make sure that they are the people you want taking care of the different area of your wedding. PLEASE PLEASE hire someone that is helping you rather than doing it by herself.
2007-06-19 05:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep. She will probably work SO hard to make everything perfect! You are her first, if she screws it up, it's pretty much the end of her short lived career. You can also probably hire her for cheaper than someone that is more experienced.
2007-06-19 05:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Honestly would be skeptical of their abilities to do what I invision. But they might be very creative and your wedding could come out spectacular. Just be clear about what you want and be sure that they can meet your expectations
2007-06-19 04:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure, we all have to start somewhere. If she seems confident, well organized, and is a good listener- go for it. She maybe very good- who knows. And, since it is her first time you can probably get a good rate for her services.
2007-06-19 04:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy Paige 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You come up with a blueprint, the planner has to hear your ideas. Unless you want her to have TOTAL control!?!?!?!?
2007-06-19 05:22:53 · answer #10 · answered by Diva E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋