Why Hire a Wedding Coordinator? Arming the Bride and Groom with Knowledge and Professional Support
Question:
Now that you’ve said “I Will”, how do you prepare to say “I Do”?
Answer:
Hire a Professional Wedding Coordinator
Why, Who, When, Where, What and How
Why?
A Professional Wedding Coordinator can save you Time, Stress and Money!
The fee is often offset by the savings generated, during the Planning process.
- No matter what the Budget or Wedding size,
- Will allow you to look forward to your Special Day, versus, wishing it would be over
- You can determine how much help you need with the safety net of a Professional
Today’s couples work hard and long hours, which leaves little time to devote to the numerous details required to plan an event as significant and of the magnitude of a Wedding.
Who?
Any Bridal couple, who doesn’t have the time or experience, to plan one of life’s most important occasion
When?
Hire a Professional Wedding Coordinator early in the Planning phase …when you have said “I Will” and before you spend a dime.
A Professional Wedding Coordinator
has experience, education, resources and often offers related services and products at a discount
knows money saving techniques
knows how to set and follow a budget
knows how to develop a theme, without going overboard
knows how to review contracts
knows how to manage other vendors
knows Wedding etiquette
A Professional Wedding Coordinator
will conduct a feasibility study to determine how to achieve your Dream Wedding
won’t take over, but will assist you to realize your Dreams
offers a variety of services plans to suit your unique needs
ensure that your wishes and best interest are fulfilled, throughout the Planning process through the ‘Day Of’ activities
Typical levels of service include, but are not limited to:
Consultant
Coordinator for Day Of, Partial or Complete service
or, whatever services you need
Selecting a Professional Wedding Coordinator, a Bride should
ask questions and rate how a potential Coordinator responds
feel comfortable with the Coordinator
have a sense the Coordinator is genuinely interested in fulfilling the Bride’s requests
ask for, and check references
The more questions asked, the more questions that are raised:
Why are you planning a Wedding?
Your reasons for having a public Wedding, versus elopement or civil ceremony
Celebrate
Religious
Dreams
Who are the key players?
Guests
Attendants – your wedding party
Vendors
Financier / decisions makers
Assumes what duties
When do you want your Wedding to take place?
Time of year
Seasonal Concerns / affect
Time of day
Competition
Proms, Holidays, Graduations, Sporting Events
Weather will impact on
Where
Ceremony and Reception sites
Indoors/outdoors – special needs
Home, Church, Rented Space, Hotel, Country Club
Geographic location- site availability and variety
What experience do you possess to organize an event of such magnitude?
Budget – financial resources available
Style
Society, Destination, Family & Friends
Food and Beverage Planning
Bar type
Music
Theme development
Floral needs
Photography style
Formality, Attire
Etiquette
How
To accomplish goals
To select Wedding Professionals for assistance
Hire or fire Wedding Professionals
To find venues
Locate Wedding Professionals
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Writer’s Background:
Linda Vaughan
Special Affairs
Wedding Specialists / Event Planners
Since 1989
info@special-affairs.com
(540) 785-7508
International MBA (IMBA), Stratford University
Professional Event Management Certification, George Washington University’s School of Business’ Event Management Program
BS in Fashion Merchandising / Marketing, Pennsylvania State University
30 years’ experience in Marketing, Retail Sales and Management, Wedding Coordination, Event Management and Cosmetics Sales
Special Affairs
Coordinates Weddings of all types, sizes and budget
Coordinates Destination Weddings
Offers:
Consultation only services
Professional service with a Personal touch
In-home services
Complimentary consultation
Installment payments plan
Full services and products for your Wedding or Special Affair
Let Special Affairs customize a Wedding for you, to reflect your individual style and personality.
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