The Benefits of a Full Wedding Planning Package vs. Day-of Help
Planning a wedding is a big task, especially if you are a first time bride or groom. Even if it’s not your first wedding, there is a lot involved. Estimates vary, but it can take anywhere from 120 to 500+ hours! Who has that much time on their hands? Maybe you want to entrust the planning to family or friends. That’s ok, but the chances that your day is exactly as you dreamed it would be greatly diminished. There are a lof of benefits to hiring a wedding planner to help you create your dream wedding but how do you know if you need a full service planner or just day-of help? Choosing a full wedding planning package from your wedding planner has some benefits over just a day-of package.
Featured image by Sarah Valencia at H & M’s Camp Hale wedding. Floral decor by Fairytale Floral.
What’s the Difference Between Full Wedding Planning and Day-of Help?
When you select a full wedding planning package your wedding planner will be with you from the engagement through your wedding day helping in all aspects of bringing your big day to life. A day-of package is exactly what it sounds like. Your wedding coordinator will come in on the day of your wedding and make sure the day is executed perfectly.
The Benefits of a Full Wedding Plannning Package
One of the greatest benefits of a full wedding planning package is that you will form a close relationship with your wedding planner because they will be involved in all the decision-making right from the beginning. Even if you are having a more intimate micro wedding, a full-service wedding planner is a good idea. Just because it’s smaller doesn’t mean it’s easier to plan and execute. This option also allows for more comprehensive consulting and support with vendor selection, conversations, and most importantly contract review.
Signs You Need A Full Wedding Planning Package
You and your partner:
don’t have time to plan the entire wedding
are dealing with outside opinions and pressure
have different ideas of what the day should look like
don’t have great organization or planning skills
are struggling with your wedding budget
want to be able to relax and enjoy your planning process and wedding day
The Benefits of Hiring a Full Wedding Planning Package
The wedding planner:
listens to your ideas
stays within the set budget
is honest about what you can do with your budget
can offer different options for things you want but are outside of your budget
is experienced providing decor and design advice or potential vendors that fit your ideas
will oversee the various contracts and budgeting
has a preferred vendors list and knows what vendors to stay away from
can make travel arrangements for the wedding party and guests
will prepare a wedding day timeline and makes sure it is followed
coordinates all the vendors on wedding day
wants you to have the wedding of your dreams
Hiring a full-service wedding planner may seem like a large expense but it can end up saving you money and time (and sanity) in the end. An experienced, knowledgable wedding planner will make the whole process a lot less enjoyable for you and your partner, they might even save some family relationships from being strained due to the planning process.