News & Trends: True Value of a Wedding Planner {Priceless}

...As promised and inspired by the ABC Meeting at the The Capital Grille and presentation by Cassandra Cherneski {Flaire Weddings}

The ABC Meeting this week was a very important for us because as the economy is an ever growing concern for our brides and their budgets. A wedding consultant can be the saving grace for stretching every penny and also ensuring a stress free, successful event. Too often we see many brides {and mothers of the brides} stress about details and logistics of all the activities that have to not only fit perfectly in place but also depend on a delicate balance of timing and organization. They try to coordinate all vendors and activities themselves and do not get to really enjoy the little moments that make up the unforgettable experience of the day...instead it is all a blur and they are completely exhausted {emotionally, physically and mentally}.

From a vendor's perspective Event Planners and Coordinators make our jobs easier and less stressful as well. They work out a VERY realistic timeline of events so everyone knows what is happening and when {this alone is essential to a successful event}. Specifically for photographers by which time and organization are essential to quality images. However, much of what they do goes unknown and unseen. As most weddings go it is just a fact that not everything will be perfect. The real value of a coordinator's expertise comes in peace of mind. They intercept issues and situations; correcting, fixing and creating solutions before and without the bride even knowing. It can be compared to a conductor of a beautiful symphony orchestra- when everyone is in harmony it is a wonderful melody, but if one note is off the entire production could be ruined. It is definitely worth sitting down with an event planner and coordinator to let them make the most of your budget but ultimately give yourself {and your mother} the gift of enjoying the day you have both dreamed about for so long!

Tell us what you think...we want to hear from you- what is on your mind, your unique advice, ideas, challenges and solutions for other brides about marriage, stress, love and life in general!

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