While many orchestrate entire affairs from start to finish, professional wedding planners can facilitate in a number of capacities. Costs vary: Some charge by the hour and others charge a flat fee depending on how much help you need. Here’s a simple breakdown of the various types of professional wedding planning services:
Full Planning
Extremely busy? Not too detail oriented? A full-service
wedding planner may be your savior. A complete planning package can handle every last detail—from finding and securing your reception site and vendors, to negotiating and coordinating payment, to ensuring the big day progresses flawlessly.
Partial Planning
Sure, you’re resourceful – but who couldn’t use a little handholding and advice along the way? With a partial planning package, the planner offers assistance and guidance as needed. You remain hands-on, doing much of the research and decision making on your own.
Week of/Day of Planning
This is a great option if you prefer to plan everything yourself but want a pro on hand to tend to last minute details—so you can relax and enjoy your day as the guest of honor.
A La Carte Services
Stumped on wedding invitations, looked everywhere for the perfect band? Many planners offer a la carte services to suit your specific needs.
Author Bio:
Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a comprehensive weddings and planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, how-to guides, expert advice, checklists and photo galleries to walk brides and grooms through every step of the planning process.
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