Is A Wedding Planner Necessary?

Many brides don't want to relinquish control of any part of their wedding planning. However, they find themselves stressed by all the details. Though it's oftentimes a tough decision to make, you should consider hiring a wedding planner.

With the costs of planning a wedding on the rise and so many vendors to choose from, a wedding planner can help make things a whole lot easier for the bride and groom.

Do you need a wedding planner? Ask yourself these questions and find out.

Are you stressed out?

With financial concerns and pressure from all the wedding planning decisions, you may find that you are always frazzled and not enjoying your engagement. A wedding planner can help by taking off some of that pressure and handling all the details.

Are you having a hard time finding vendors?

If you have called banquet hall after banquet hall only to find that your wedding date isn't available, it's time to call a wedding planner. A professional planner will have contacts in the wedding industry and know of vendors that you might not even consider.

Do you hate planning?

No one says you have to love planning your wedding. Maybe you just aren't a planner. If that's the case, don't feel pressured. Instead you can turn over the duties to someone who loves wedding planning and has years of experience doing it right.

The best way to find the perfect wedding planner is through referrals from other brides. If you know anyone in your area that has gotten married in the last few years, ask them which wedding planner they used. You should also go online to various bridal websites and talk to women in your area to find referrals.

After you have a few wedding planners in mind, conduct an interview to be sure your personalities are compatible. Explain how much input you would like to have in the wedding decisions ... after all, it's still your wedding. Don't be worried that the wedding planner will override all your wishes. You are paying the planner to help create your ideal wedding and all the final choices will still be yours.

Throughout the process, check in with your wedding planner often. Meet with the planner every few weeks and talk on the phone weekly to make sure you are still on the same page. If there are any snags in the wedding planning, you'll want to find out early.

Enjoy your engagement! Trying on dresses, tasting cakes and choosing wedding favors are all fun parts of planning your wedding. When looking for wedding favors, make selections that incorporate your personality, as well as your wedding style and theme. Truly Wedding Favors offers hundreds of wedding favors that are beautiful as well as affordable. Learn more about planning your wedding on a budget by reading the Truly Wedding Blog. This and other helpful articles are sponsored by Truly Wedding Favors.