Lucky us! We've been featured in an excellent article on Sympatico.ca written by super-duper writer and lifestyle guru Theresa Albert. She touches on many reasons why hiring a Wedding Coordinator/Planner for your big day is definitely 'Food for thought'. Thank you Theresa:)
Check out our feature here or read below.Consider a Wedding Co-ordinator
It’s all just too much keeping up with the Middletons and the Windsors, how is any bride supposed to manage?
The details mount from the moment of engagement right through the trousseau, the chariot, the venue and the wedding night. Choosing the right caterer is daunting enough, what about the boutonnieres and the wedding cake? If this is supposed to be a celebration of your love how to do you make sure you aren’t full of hate by the time you say “I do!” It’s easy. You ask for help. Toronto Wedding co-ordinator, Dee Newell (www.weddingsjubilee.com) helps you decide if you need a wedding planner or if your mother in law to be will fill the bill.
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| Don´t necessarily assume that having a small wedding means that it is less work. The average wedding takes 250 hours to plan and implement regardless of the number of guests. If you can´t replace yourself for all the other things on your daily to do list, you could be in trouble. It is best to think about how much your time is worth while making the decision on whether to include a professional wedding planner.(Credit:Getty Images Entertainment)
Asking a friend or relative to be the chief, even if they are perfectly competent event planners, means that they miss the opportunity to celebrate with you! While you are eating petit fours your best friend could be fighting with the chef about how many of them were ordered. Having her with you for all the fun is priceless.(Credit:Sri Maiava Rusden/Photodisc)
| Many wedding co-ordinators will consult on a one time basis to help you whittle down your venue options or guide you toward the chef and caterer who are right for you. Getting started on the right path is what these professionals do and their expertise is valuable. If you already know exactly what, where and who you want to make this day special then consider booking a wedding planner for 'day of' help, it costs as little as $1000 and it is peace of mind money well spent. (Credit:Comstock images)
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Consider about 10% of your budget to go toward a planner, they will quote their fee as soon as you quote your budget. Be honest about what you can spend and negotiate the kinds of services that you may need from a planner. If you just want someone to keep your mother in law away from the altar and the centerpieces, say so. If you are an indecisive bride who knows her dithering ways will cost time, money and stress then be sure your planner is good and bossy, er, a decision maker. (Credit:Comstock images)
A good wedding planner can save you money too! Here is how: she or he will be the first one a dressmaker will contact when they have to clear out inventory or a photographer will call when he or she has a cancellation. These people have their finger on the pulse. They can also save you from choosing the wrong suppliers which could mean the difference between buying the right dress at the right price or two wrong ones. (Credit:Radius Images)
Standard. They hold their own code of ethics www.wpic.ca/ethics.htm including a commitment to disallowing kick backs and encouraging continuous education. How´s that for peace of mind?(Credit:Paul Bradbury/OJO Images) |
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