Glad you're here and first of all: My warmest congratulations on your engagement! An exciting time lies ahead of you! You probably already have countless thoughts and to-do's buzzing through your head. One of the first decisions you should make is whether you want to organize your wedding on your own or whether you prefer to leave the organization to a professional.
Wedding planners have a large network of service providers - starting from unique locations, over exceptionally talented florists to the most creative confectioners. This is just a small sample of the service providers needed for a wedding celebration.
Wedding planners are usually also organizational talents and can easily manage several projects and to-do's at the same time. Also, wedding planners will surprise you with ideas, concepts and alternatives that you would not have thought of yourself. Last but not least, you will be grateful not to be responsible for the timing, the program flow and the coordination of all service providers on your wedding day.
Well, if you have decided to make your wedding celebration and the entire planning stress-free and hire a professional wedding planner - how do you find the perfect wedding planner? Every bride and groom is individual and so are their personalities and ideas. Therefore, keep the following points in mind when searching and choosing your wedding planner:
1. Your visions - The choice of style
When you start searching for your perfect wedding planner, you should already have an idea of what style your dream wedding should be. Do you prefer to keep it simple and minimalistic? Do you dream of a glamorous wedding with chandeliers and lush floral decor? Are you even considering a beach wedding abroad or have you fallen in love with the backdrop of a winter wedding?
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A wedding planner's website will already give you a good idea of their specialties and the way they work. Look at different wedding planners and develop a feeling for the style of wedding that appeals to you the most. With that, your search for the perfect wedding planner can begin.
2. The scope of support - The choice of the package
In a next step you should ask yourself what your needs are and to what extent you need support. Are you so absorbed by your jobs or for other reasons that you have no time to organize your wedding or do you simply not have the patience to take care of every detail? Or maybe you are just the opposite and have time and pleasure in organizing a big event? No problem - wedding planners have a wide variety of packages at their disposal:
The overall planning: With the overall planning option, you opt for the all-round carefree package. The wedding planner takes over the planning completely. Consultations, ongoing personal or virtual meetings, the creation of the wedding concept, the location search, the accompaniment at the visits and the rehearsal dinner, the management of the service providers, the decoration, the coordination on the wedding day and the budget control. Your wedding planner will take care of all this and many other tasks as part of the overall package.
Budget planning: As part of the budget planning option, your wedding planner will assist you in creating and calculating your budget and will work out planning options for you based on this.
Procurement and coordination of service providers: You are management and organization talents, you also feel stylistically confident when it comes to decorating and only need the perfect addresses? Then this package is the right one for you. Your wedding planner will accompany you in your search for the perfect service providers and suppliers and support you with his experience.
The decoration, flower and light concept: The decoration, flower and light concept in its entirety is definitely THE aspect that gives a wedding celebration the appropriate ambience. Would you like to ensure "stunning moments" and sparkling eyes for you and your guests and therefore place the decoration, flower and lighting concept in professional hands? Then choosing this package is perfect for you. Your wedding planner will create various mood boards and ensure an unforgettable concept on the wedding day.
Wedding Day Coordination: Do you enjoy the entire wedding planning process, but want to make sure that you are relaxed on your wedding day and that the procedures still run smoothly? In this case, you can put the responsibility and control in the professional hands of your wedding planner. He/she will make sure that the service providers and guests are at the agreed time at the agreed place and that all program points take place as planned by you.
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3. The cost of the wedding planner - The budget
If you decide to use the services of a wedding planner, you should also consider the costs of the wedding planner in the first rough overall calculation of your budget. The individual wedding planners offer different packages (see above under 2.) Of course, the individual package prices also differ from wedding planner to wedding planner - just as the scope and quality of their services differ from wedding planner to wedding planner. Therefore, ask for different options from several wedding planners so that you can get a feeling for the cost point and decide what your budget will allow. As a rule of thumb, overall planning will account for about 15% of your total wedding budget.
4. Meet your wedding planner - The match
A few favorites will crystallize relatively quickly during your research- that’s for sure. Contact them and schedule a free initial consultation - digitally or in person. Listen to your gut feeling - does your wedding planner seem reliable? Is the chemistry right? You will spend a lot of time together during the planning process. This time - your journey together - should be exciting and beautiful and not overshadowed by doubts or uncertainties. Tell them about how you met, your story, open up and share freely what you want. The wedding planner should also tell you how he or she envisions working with you and explain how the entire process works. A wedding planning is teamwork in the end and requires effort and aspirations from both sides. Do not let yourself be pressured into signing a contract. After the meeting, take some time to think about it and discuss it again at home. Only when you are 100% sure, you will start the planning process relaxed and look forward to it.
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Take enough time for the search and selection of your wedding planner, do not rush and work through the four points described calmly – if you follow these steps, your dream wedding is only a few steps away. Because: Your perfect wedding planner will make your dreams come true.
As a certified wedding planner, I know how important it is to have a relationship with my clients which is based on professionalism, trust and understanding. I would be delighted if you would place this trustworthy task in my hands. Please feel free to contact me at any time for a non-binding inquiry.
Yours
Daniela xx
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