When Does an External Wedding Planner or Designer Make Sense?
Planning a wedding involves numerous details and decisions. While our venue offers comprehensive wedding coordination services, there are times when hiring an external wedding planner or designer can be particularly beneficial. This truly depends on how hands on you would like to be with the planning process of your wedding.
Event planners manage vision, decor, and the logistical aspects of your wedding, particularly those involving offsite coordination. They ensure that every part of your wedding weekend, from the rehearsal dinner to the farewell brunch, is seamlessly organized. Each planner offers different services, but these are the most common:
Offsite Logistics: Planners handle coordination for offsite events, such as first looks at a scenic location, organizing transportation for bridal party photoshoots, welcome bag items, and much more.
Guest Lodging: They arrange accommodations for your guests, ensuring everyone has a comfortable place to stay.
After-Parties and Additional Events: Event planners can organize after-parties and other celebratory events, extending the joy of your wedding beyond the main event.
Contract Negotiations and Review: They handle contract negotiations with vendors, ensuring you get the best services at the best prices. They also review contracts to make sure all terms are favorable and there are no hidden surprises.
RSVP Management: Planners manage your guest list, track RSVPs, and handle any changes, ensuring an accurate headcount and seating arrangement. They also communicate with guests to address any special needs or questions.
Hands-On Accountability: With their attention to detail and thorough planning, event planners take the stress out of your entire wedding process, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment.
Event designers bring a creative touch to your wedding, developing cohesive design concepts that reflect your personal style. They handle everything from color schemes and floral arrangements to table settings and decor, ensuring a harmonious and visually stunning event.
Cohesive Design Concepts: Event designers craft a unified look and feel for your wedding, aligning every element to your vision.
Floral Arrangements: They select and arrange flowers to enhance your venue and theme.
Tablescapes and Decor: Designers purchase and design elegant tablescapes, adding personalized touches that make your wedding unique.
Sourcing Rentals: If you need items beyond our in-house furniture, such as specialty chairs, tables, or unique decor pieces, event designers will source and manage these rentals for you.
We partner with some of the best wedding designers and planners in the area.
These professionals can help bring your wedding vision to life, ensuring a beautifully coordinated and memorable day. To learn more about these professionals and how they can help make your wedding vision a reality, please visit our partners page.
For more information or to book a consultation, please contact us today. We look forward to helping you create the wedding of your dreams.