Top Five Reasons You Need a Planner
- Lauren Tracy
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
You just got engaged, you’re excited…over the moon! But now what? The daunting task of wedding planning sets in and you don’t even know where to start. The first question that often pops into your mind is, “Should I get a wedding planner?”.
Deciding whether to invest in a wedding planner is a HUGE decision that decides the course of your wedding planning and your wedding day. Here are five reasons you should consider making the jump and hiring a wedding planner:
Getting married is like doing your taxes for the first time
Remember when you had to file taxes for the first time and you were like, “What am I even supposed to do here?!” Yeah, that’s exactly what wedding planning is like. There are so many options, contracts, budgets, decisions, the list goes on and on…how are you supposed to know what the “right” choice is?
A wedding planner is like a tax accountant. We do this every day and can help point you in all the right directions for what fits your style and most importantly…budget! We know all the best vendors and we know where to make cuts and where it counts to spend the money. Having a wedding planner to guide you through the maze of planning allows you to do all the fun parts of planning without the stress of wondering if you’re making the right choice or if you’ve made a huge mistake. Not to mention we can help you get everything done on time and keep you on track throughout the entire process.
Something is going to go wrong, and you want the right person to handle it
At every wedding, something goes wrong. It’s just one of life’s inevitabilities and no matter how well a wedding is planned, you just can’t plan for it all! Whether it’s something big like a hurricane or something small like a ripped bridesmaids dress you want a qualified professional to be there to handle whatever the day throws your way.
Planners have seen it all and know how to handle it all. Rain back up plans, knocked over wedding cakes, unruly wedding guests, even venues that have closed the day before the wedding! Trust us, you wouldn’t believe the things we’ve seen and fixed. When it comes to your special day you don’t want to be dealing with the little (or big) fires that pop up throughout the day and you don’t want to leave those things that need a miracle to someone who has only ever been a wedding guest before. Planners always have a plan to get the day back on track!
Making your vision come to life
In a world of Instagram, Tik Tok, and Pinterest it is hard to narrow down what you want your wedding to look like and even harder to make that mood board a reality. A planner can help take all your scattered thoughts, inspiration pics, and the 1000 Tik Tok videos you have saved about your perfect wedding day and organize them into a coherent, cohesive, and beautiful plan for your ideal day to come to fruition.
Our job is to help you talk through what is important to you and drill down on the vibes you want for the day and then use our expertise to find the right vendors and details to make the magic happen. Especially when working with a budget we can also help you get the most bang for your buck! Social media can be an overwhelming thing when it comes to planning and your planner can often times be a voice of reason and experience,
Budgeting and discounts where it matters
Let’s face it…weddings are NOT cheap. Even with a modest guest count it all starts adding up and for most of us we are working with a budget.
A planner’s experience and connections can help get you vendor discounts, help negotiate budgets with your dream vendors, and often times can reduce your budget significantly than if you booked without a planner. Direct My Day planners have several discounts with Charleston vendors that help brides save by just being a Direct My Day client!
We also know where to make cuts. We will be honest with you about what your budget can achieve and help you make the most of each dollar so that you don’t spend money on things that don’t matter in the end. We also help you stay on track with budget spreadsheets and trackers so you know exactly how much you can expect to spend, where you’re at during the entire process, and when payments and deposits are due. One less thing to worry about!
Doing the footwork
So you’ve planned your whole day down to the minute and it’s finally arrived. Now what? Who is going to set up all the tables and chairs? Who is going to set out the guest cards, fold all the napkins, tie all the chair sashes? Well, if you don’t have a planner that is going to be you or someone you’ve designated like Aunt Sally or poor mom. Setting up, coordinating the day, and then tearing down at the end of the night is a huge undertaking and without a planner and their team this often falls to family members who instead of enjoying the wedding end up frazzled and having to take care of everything while everyone else celebrates.
With a planner, you have someone who knows the ins and outs of your day and exactly how you want every detail. They show up and handle everything so you and your family get to sit back, sip mimosas and take in every moment of your special day.
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