Organising a wedding is always a challenge but even more if you are planning a destination wedding abroad. Not knowing the language, the time difference, the distance, lack of time, or the cultural unknowledge are a few of the handicaps many couples have when it comes to organizing a wedding abroad. But this doesn't mean you can't do it.
In the same way, you have an accountant doing your yearly tax return (whether you don't feel comfortable doing it, not having the time to do it or to make sure it's done properly) people hire wedding planners to help them organize this very special day for them.
All of us have seen a movie where a pretty wedding planner wears a walkie-talkie and runs around the church making sure the music is on time, a wedding photographer is in place and all the small details are set, but wedding planners exist and they really do more than that. You will be surprised how much they can help you make the big day you always dreamt of. They will help you with budgeting, scheduling and even rescheduling.
At The Planner Co., we love helping couples not just create an amazing day, but helping them enjoy the wedding planning process from day one, without stress and making the most of their possibilities.
The benefits of hiring a wedding planner are endless. Depending on the couple, they have different priorities and a planner can help them. Whatever your ideal wedding and your situation, here's a list of benefits you will get from hiring a professional wedding planner.
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Time Saving
Do you know how many hours it takes to plan a wedding day? A couple without a wedding coordinator or an organizer can spend between 200 and 300 hours planning their wedding. The reason for this is that you will have to start everything from scratch, you will have to do a lot of research, learning, and reading to make sure you are making the right decisions.
If you work, you will need to spend your evenings and weekends off with supplier calls, reading emails, and comparing and verifying contracts (sometimes in a different language if you get married outside of your country!).
A wedding planner will do all of this work for you. They will read the fine print of the contracts, call wedding vendors, find the best providers for you, manage times, advise you, and meet with providers.
For a destination wedding, the planner also acts as your eyes, they will be your correspondent. They will prospect for you, meet, and test ... At The Planner Co. we are used to endless video calls (even before they were hot) at any time of the day!
Having an organizer who is available to accommodate your schedules is also very important, as sometimes time differences or work schedules are a challenge.
Making the Boring - Fun
We are not going to lie, not everything in planning a wedding is fun (well, it is for us of course). You will need to read the fine print of every contract, search for the best suppliers, interview them, and ask them the right questions.
Some of these parts of wedding planning are boring and confusing if you haven't done a wedding before, so a planner will help you remove all the stress and will do this job for you. At The Planner Co. we have fun from the moment you say yes to us!
And this is exactly what we do best - convert the ordinary into the extraordinary. One of our passions is turning the mundane into the thrilling. It includes reading and interpreting contractual jargon to carefully selecting suppliers.
Not only do you delegate the burdens to us but you also make the seemingly boring tasks become interesting to-do lists. As soon as you decide to work with us at The Planner Co., the delight begins, and every step you take toward your big day is as satisfying as the wedding itself.
Find Creative Solutions
A wedding planner should work with the couples to come up with solutions for your big day. We get to know our couples very well, so we advise them in a way that is easy for them to prioritize and get the most out of everything.
Nothing is impossible when you know the rules. A good wedding planner will offer advice in any situation to get the most and the best of your ceremony.
Moreover, an experienced wedding planner is not only providing very useful advice but also capable of finding the solutions amid the challenges to make memorable moments. Aside from conformity to conventional guidelines, we also celebrate uniqueness and creativity to make your fantastic day even better. Through the knowledge of what you like, we configure our proposals not only to meet but to exceed your expectations, creating a unique wedding filled with love and personality.
Knowledge of The Industry and the Country
It is key to find and hire a wedding planner who not just has experience in wedding planning, but also in the country you want to get married. At The Planner Co., we are very knowledgeable about Spain, we know many suppliers, venues and we have been married many many times, so you are in good hands.
The right planner will share all this knowledge with you so you can make the right decision, and hire the right suppliers. A wedding planner gets married many times each year, that's what makes them experts in the wedding industry.
They know what to ask each supplier to understand if it is a good fit and hiring someone without knowing what to ask could be a bit tricky. They know what works and what won't.
Budget: Wedding Trends Suitable For Every Pocket
A good full-service wedding planner should always try to find your best interest, find fair prices and the best vendors for you, and get the most out of your wedding budget by keeping track of everything.
When you hire a wedding planner at The Planner Co. we do this by focusing on your priorities, negotiating with suppliers and many other vendors passing these savings straight to you. We say that our services and hiring us mean an investment for you because we’ll save you money on suppliers.
Asking the right questions when hiring a supplier will help you save money. If you know in advance what you need, you won't end up with surprises later on that you might not expect.
Besides the cost-saving aspect, our dedication at The Planner Co. also goes towards the development of trendy low-budget ideas for your wedding. We are proud to use the latest technologies and to make sure they are affordable for every social group. Whether it is DIY chic decor or creative venues, there are options for you that are both fashionable and affordable.
We aim to bring the small touches to make your day more special without spending too much. Thus, with the use of these trending elements in our planning process, we guarantee a wedding experience that is not only budget-oriented but also fashionably updated, which will result in long-lasting memories without affecting your financial constraints.
Organization: All The Little Details Combined to Create a Pefrect Wedding Party
The success of any dream wedding is the organization and thorough planning process, and wedding planners are experts in this. It doesn't matter if you have the most beautiful wedding venue or the tastiest menu if the organization and wedding planning process of the day is not well thought out.
We help you make sure your wedding day is planned in detail so nothing gets in the way. And for any last-minute issues (which we assure you do happen) we are there to sort them out before you even realize.
You usually will work with one wedding planner during the whole event planning, but on the big day, it is always key to have a small team of many wedding planners that can focus on different things and make the wedding party runs smoothly.
Independent Wedding Planners: Day Of Wedding Coordinator
We love independent wedding planners. Which means each search they do is from scratch and completely personalized. They don’t have direct deals that restrict them to specific venues and suppliers. This is what makes a good wedding planner. Once they know you, they will know which suppliers are a good fit for you and will search to find the right ones.
Be sure to ask if your supplier is independent or if they only work with certain suppliers. You’ll be surprised by how many will only offer you the same venues that they offer all of their clients because of the deals they have in place.
In the weeks leading up to your big day, independent wedding planners could take on the role of point person, communicating with local vendors, event designers, and other essential contacts. Whether you choose wedding coordinators for a month or hire them to do the full-service planning, these people are well-versed in organizing all the details so you can be worry-free.
In setting up the wedding day schedule from scratch and taking care of last-minute details, independent wedding planners are always at the forefront of any celebration.
Creativity: Couples Navigate, While Wedding Designer Delivers
Nowadays, weddings are more personalized, special, and different. If you have a unique wedding vision and want to have a ceremony that shows your personality, with small touches and little details, a full-service wedding planner can help you with this.
They know the trends, what works, and what does not, and they should be able to make everything runs smoothly, provide you with more assistance, and guide you to find a creative wedding that everyone enjoys and remembers.
Basically, the outcome of working with a professional planner should be that you will have fun during the planning process, that they will remove the stress from any situation and you will get the wedding you always wanted.
We haven't met anyone yet who has regretted having a wedding planner for their wedding day but many people would wish to have had one! You don't get married twice, so let's make sure you make the right decision.
If this sounds like something you need for your special day, get in touch with us for a free consultation video call and discover everything we can do for you.
Month-of Wedding Planner: Ensuring a Perfect Implementation
It can be stressful to coordinate all of the small things, deadlines, and preparations that are necessary for a wedding, especially in the last weeks before the big day.
A month-of wedding planner is mainly focused on assisting you during the most important month before your wedding. This person will support you in ensuring that every last piece comes together flawlessly. Furthermore, the role includes much more than just being a day-of coordinator, as it involves handling any last-minute details and dealing with unexpected problems that may occur.
The interactive nature of the wedding coordination gives you as the couple the ability to experience your big day in a stress-free way without having to worry about those tedious things related to the logistics and organization.
Your wedding day should be all about what makes you unique as a person and how you want that reflected through your wedding style and theme. The month-of wedding coordinator knows that your Pinterest board-worthy vision is the most important part of your wedding and will not rest until your vision is brought to life.
