Why hire a wedding planner, when I can do it ALL myself?
Don’t ask “why do I need a wedding planner?” ask yourself why you would consider planning the biggest, most expensive day of your life without one! Here are five compelling reasons to hire a London wedding planner.
- Contacts
It is my job to know the best suppliers in London. During my years organising London weddings and events I have complied a comprehensive database of businesses I know and trust, and can introduce you to suppliers you’ll love working with, matching your requirements, budget, and style.
2. Savings
While having a wedding planner is an added expense, it usually saves you money for two reasons. Firstly, event planners are experts at negotiating supplier contracts, representing your best interests and ensuring you get the best value for money. I know what a reasonable price is for a product or service because it is something I discuss all the time.
In addition to getting you the best deal, your wedding planner can prevent you from making expensive mistakes either by steering you clear of what they know is a decision you will be unhappy with, and by vetting potential suppliers and checking the wording of contracts before you sign.
3. Industry Knowledge
At an estimated £10 billion per year, the UK wedding industry is enormous, and navigating your way around it without a wedding planner is like using the underground for the first time without a map.
As your professional wedding planner I can do things like assess a venue to see whether it will suit the event you have in mind and the guests you want to invite, and tell you exactly what to ask potential vendors when you interview them. My role is not to control your wedding, but to guide you through the planning and organisation.
4. Time
The average wedding takes around 225 hours of researching and planning — more if you are planning an especially large or elaborate affair. If virtually your every waking hour is already committed to family, work, and hobbies, where will you find the time to gather quotes and compare suppliers?
5. Peace of Mind
By hiring a wedding planner you are buying peace of mind. Perfectly Planned 4 you offer a range of packages based on your needs from helping you with every aspect, to providing advice and support on only those areas you want assistance. Trust me, you will be worked up enough in the days leading up to your wedding without having to worry about double checking details and timing with your suppliers, or finding a suitable replacement if you are let down at the last minute. A wedding planner will take all that stress off your shoulders.
It is crucial your wedding day run to schedule — a ten minute delay here can lead to a thirty minute delay there, and before you know it your guests are sitting down to overcooked chicken and you have to cut speeches instead of the cake if you want any time for dancing. Before and during the event a wedding planner will liaise with your suppliers, keep panicking mothers calm, and do whatever it takes so you can relax and enjoy every minute of your special day.
London wedding planning is a complicated, time consuming, and expensive undertaking, but having a professional wedding planner on your team will ensure you have the event you’re dreaming of at a price you can afford.
