A few months back, I was working with a bride who grew up in the area, but lived elsewhere the duration of the planning process. When we met for her rehearsal she was a bundle of nerves and was concerned about all of the details. This is normal. After all, you are planning the details of this day for months and it becomes the topic of every dinner conversation for a year, creeps into your dreams and takes over your Pinterest.
"What time can the florist put the flowers on the tables"? "Should guests grab their escort cards before or after the ceremony"? "If Aunt Betty smokes before cocktail hour...". I assured her that the vendors she had hired would do an excellent job, and that we had it handled. Her job was to show up and enjoy the day. The next morning she was still on edge. As we lined up the bridal party for the processional, the ring bearer, who was was five years old, started to throw a bit of a tantrum. I frequently offer Hershey Kisses (with parent approval) after the ceremony to ring bearers and flower girls who start to get a little nervous before they walk. This particular day, the conversation went like this... Me: OK Adam*, go ahead bud". Adam did not budge one inch. Instead, he locked his arms at his sides as if he'd had years of military training and studied the rocks at his feet with the curiosity of a skilled geologist. Me: "Adam, I'll give you one Hershey Kiss if you walk, two if you walk and smile". Adam: "I'm going for one". Needless to say, the bride (standing right behind him) had a good laugh. "I can't believe he (Groom) missed this, I can't wait to tell him about it". Her groom was already in front of their guests waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle. It was at that point that she realized things cannot always go exactly as planned. Little Adam clenched his fists and marched down the aisle (sans smile), but the bride was beaming. The moral of this story? Sure, the details are fun, but you do not want them to overshadow the true meaning of the day. Planning your wedding should be one of the most exciting times of your life, be sure to enjoy every minute of it. *Name has been changed
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1. Experience
When first-time home buyers house hunt, they often turn to their parents for guidance. Why? Parents are viewed as a resource because they have done this before. The same logic should apply to wedding planning. A wedding planner is an expert in the field, knows the right questions to ask and the process it takes to make a successful event- this is one person you'll want on your team. 2. Stress ...or lack thereof. Though wedding planning can be a lot of fun, there are inevitable occurrences that will make the process a little stressful. A wedding planner is there to guide you through this process, reminding you that the emotions that you are experiencing are normal, and can provide sound advice for handling almost any wedding-related frazzle. 3. Enjoyment You should enjoy yourself on your wedding day, not worry about all of the details. Your wedding planner can handle all of the logistics while you enjoy the day with family and friends. As the bride (or groom!), you shouldn't be worrying about who is lighting the candles before guests sit down or where they will put their cards and gifts. 4. Focus Pinterest is fantastic, but can often provide so many ideas that you being to get confused about what you wanted in the first place. A wedding planner can not only help hone in on the real focus and vision of your event, but can make sure it goes off with flawless execution. 5. Time Believe it or not, people are not joking when they say that planning a wedding is time consuming. Not only do you need to coordinate with two sets of family and friends, but there are other vendors and schedules involved. Instead, let a planner step in and handle the more tedious tasks. |
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