Wedding Planner
Planners take the guesswork out of the process, making planning a wedding as seamless and smooth as possible. A planner will keep track of your budget and handle the logistics. This is a skill that many can learn, but only the best planners have the years of experience and credentials that set them above the rest. Be sure to discuss whether your planner offers design services beforehand. If they don't, you may want to hire a wedding designer as well.
Duties
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Puts in 80 to 250 hours.
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Provides vendor referrals and negotiates contracts; schedules and attends all vendor meetings.
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Creates detailed timelines and floor plans.
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Helps determine and manage your budget.
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Attends site tours and menu tastings.
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Brainstorms style ideas and coordinates design details.
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Coordinates hotel room blocks and transportation.
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Manages the rehearsal.
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Oversees everything on the wedding day:
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Makes sure everyone adheres to the timeline.
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Handles snafus.
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Manages vendors.
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Executes your vision on-site.
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Hire a wedding planner if…
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You have the budget for it.
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You want the least possible amount of wedding-related stress.
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You have no free time because of a demanding job.
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You have no clue where to start when it comes to planning, and your organizational skills aren't the greatest.
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You have a very short time frame for planning.
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You're throwing a destination wedding and/or a wedding weekend involving multiple events.
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You're hosting your wedding in an unusual space (read: not a hotel, restaurant, or banquet hall)