Planning for a wedding or similar special event is often very time consuming and usually can be an extremely hectic process. For most people this is a first time event and many of these first timers just don't know how to go about finding the resources of dependable and reliable professionals. Quite often many first timers don't even realize that professional help is available!
A Wedding Consultant (or Wedding Planner) is an individual or team of individuals who has the background, the knowledge and connections to take your specific wants, desires and budget and create, what many of us who have done it on our own would consider, an event miracle!
In reality many of you may not need a consultant but if you are planning for anything more than a very small gathering of only the closest half dozen friends and very immediate family the Wedding Consultant often allows you to see the cost up front and to take nearly ALL the headaches and potential problems off of your shoulders. In Reality? - By hiring a consultant you only have to follow up with and oversee ONE person and even then (if you have selected a really good one) you shouldn't have to even worry about that one.
Consultants give you personalized attention. They listen to your ideas and desires, help you establish goals and a realistic budget and, then, go to work for you to make it all happen - while saving you time and money! That's right, a good professional is likely to pay for him or herself by knowing where to shop and how to shop for many of those event items you need - and all of this is just for starters - the consultant does much more for you. Here is your source for the most current trends and for proper wedding etiquette.
Today's bride and groom are often busy professional people, working, attending school or both. Some of these individuals are second time brides that are professional people working and raising a family. Often the mothers and the best friends of these busy couples are also either working or live out of town. Hiring a consultant can be very beneficial for all concerned, by taking the pressure off everyone.
So - DO YOU NEED A CONSULTANT & (IF SO) HOW WOULD YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONSULTANT?
Really it's a lot of common sense. Ask wedding professionals; look in wedding magazines (like this one), and the phone books; make appointments to visit with prospective consultants (the first appointment/interview better be free or you don't want them anyway.) Get a general feel for the person you think you will be happy with. REMEMBER, this individual is NOT doing you any favors, THEY are being interviewed by YOU - If you elect to hire this individual you could be spending a lot of time with this person. Make sure you ask for references, ask about their experiences, certification, years of experience, etc. If you are dealing with a certified wedding consultant you are likely dealing with an individual who has taken the time to study, learn and know their business. BY ALL MEANS ask to see their contracts and DON'T sign without carefully reviewing the contract (contracts, no matter how friendly they seem to be, mean legal obligations and legal obligations mean legal advice wouldn't hurt you prior to signing anything.)
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