17 Unexpected Reasons You Need a Wedding Planner
Wedding planners are known for things like budget management, vendor sourcing, and creating and enforcing a timeline for the big day! But did you know there are many other things that wedding planners do to help your big day run smoothly that might just surprise you!
From showing up with an emergency kit that can handle it all, to running an errand in the middle of the reception, keep reading to find out some of the unexpected reasons you need and want a wedding planner around on your big day!
There are a few things you might expect from your wedding planner:
budget creation & management
As wedding planners, we can help you create a budget to host an unforgettable celebration that is unique to you. We know the right questions to ask to help you figure out how much you want to spend, what are your absolute “must haves,” where you can save a little money and we will keep you on track throughout the planning process. Unsure where to start with your wedding budget - check out our recent blog here.
design & vendor sourcing
We turn your dreams into reality! By collaborating to gather images, resources, descriptions that portray your wedding style, we’ll create a wedding style guide. Then, we will use our expertise and vast network of talented vendors to curate your dream vendor team that is aligned with your style, personality, and budget.
personalized timelines
We consider all the intricacies of your wedding, create a detailed timeline for the day, communicate the timeline to all of your vendor partners, and ensure that the day unfolds exactly as you’ve envisioned.
plan B, C & D, if necessary
In New England, we know that the weather can change on a dime, so we are always prepared with a Plan B and since we are living in a global pandemic, we often have Plan C and D! In the weeks/days/hours leading up to your wedding, we are constantly watching the weather & local mandates, communicating with your vendor team, and ensuring there is a backup plans are executed, if needed.
assist with invitations & managing the guest list
Yes, we will assemble & send your invitations and track your RSVPs. If you aren’t sure where to start with your guest list, here.
be your biggest advocate & cheerleader
We’ve been hired by YOU and work for YOU. Our goal is to serve as sounding board for any decisions you’re facing, run interference with family/friends, managing any issues that arise during the planning process and on the day of your wedding and most importantly, ensure that you have a stress-free day wedding day and make memories that last a lifetime.
If you’ve done your research, the above list probably falls into the scope of what you think that a wedding planner does and here are some unexpected things that your New England Wedding Planner will do.
17 (unexpected) reasons you need a wedding planner!
Use our crochet hook to bustle your dress - even if it is an 11-point bustle!
Walk your furry friends while you take pictures or corral them after they take their turn down the aisle.
Follow behind you with a clear umbrella when the forecast calls for rain.
Arrive the morning of your wedding with your breakfast of choice - Coffee? V-8 juice? Room service? We’ve got you!
Show up to your wedding with a Marry Poppins style emergency kit.
Transform our car into the ultimate flower caravan if you have a multi-location wedding.
Sew you back into your dress, while you are on the dance floor, when your strap breaks.
Run to the store in the middle of your reception when you run out of cups for your backyard wedding.
Ensure you have a few minutes alone after the ceremony to reflect on this life changing moment
Build infrastructure for a backyard wedding, from toilets, to rentals, to tents, transportation, parking and permits.
Pin boutonnieres on the groom and groomsmen when the florist has left, or everyone, including Mom is too nervous.
Fold napkins a variety of ways - we take it as a challenge to never do the same fold twice!
Carry around your lip stick in our pocket for last minute touch ups.
Roll out your aisle runner no matter how challenging it may be - insert belly laugh here!
Provide guidance on gratuities for your vendor team.
Manage family dynamics, and unruly groomsmen (or uncles) so that you can focus on enjoying your celebration.
Finally (and most importantly) - Laugh & cry with you! Planning a wedding can be an exciting experience, and at times a little stressful. It’s great to have someone on your side who understands what you’re going through, who is your biggest cheerleader and genuinely, profoundly, unbelievably happy for you when you say I do!
To start planning your wedding that is playfully planned, joyously celebrated, and magically memorable, click here.
XOXO
LJE