Planning a successful wedding requires patience, extensive research and knowledge in many areas. The wedding industry is vast and the choices of vendors can be overwhelming. We tend to underestimate just how much time and effort it’s going to take to plan a wedding and wedding reception. Whether big or small, these events will always require good management skills.
Hiring a wedding professional can help you make all the right decisions and offer suggestions to save you both time and money. A wedding planner will give you expert advice on everything from the bouquet to the banquet, but more importantly, will put his knowledge of vendors and negotiating skills to work for you. In addition to planning before the wedding, he will be available throughout the entire event to assist with any last-minute unforeseen, enabling you to enjoy your wedding instead of worrying about the small details.
Some wedding planners will charge you by the hour and some provide an estimate based on the total wedding budget. Typically, they will charge you 10-15% of total budget. Their services can be thought of as a luxury, but if you add up the discounts they can get for you, you will realise how much savings you can make.