| Also, you can engage a professional wedding planner, advisor or coordinator to organise some or all of the details for you. These people have the contacts and experience to make your day perfect. They also know what will work and what won’t so it’s best to take their advice. You can have all the fun deciding what you’d like and they will do all the running around. Select an advisor using your instincts as you will be working very closely with them. Trust, confidence in their ability and open communication are very important. If you’re a hands-on person or have family members to help you out, you may only need them to organise some of the details or to just help on the day.
It is also great for your groom to take a hand in the planning. He can pinpoint the areas he is confident in handling such as drinks, transport and even the honeymoon. The cost of a wedding planner could be money well spent. Some coordinators charge a flat fee or lump sum while others will charge an hourly rate. Some may charge you nothing as the wedding professionals you hire pay them a commission. Alternatively, your advisor or planner may charge a percentage (generally from 10-20%) of the total bill. Some will use a combination of these methods depending on the bridal couple’s needs. Whatever way is selected, ensure payment methods are discussed and agreed upon up front.
You may also like to get references from their existing clients. Whether you are using a professional wedding planner or not, ensure you get confirmation of everything, including the quote and the booking, in writing. This way you can keep all your information together and ensure you know where you stand on each aspect of the planning.
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