Question 1

Why hire a wedding planner?

Accepted Answer

Planning an event can be exciting and fun. But it can also be stressful and overwhelming. The decision to hire an event planner can be difficult. With that said, the below list of reasons why you should hire a planner is there to assist you in reaching an educated conclusion.
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COST
A lot of money goes into event production. In fact, Wedding Wire's 2019 wedding report compiled data from over 18,000 newlyweds and found that the average cost of a wedding is nearly $30,000. Whether your event comes in below or well above that, an event planner could save you money. For example, an event planner's experience on food and beverage quantities might save you money on that coffee service you thought you needed for all your guests. Or, maybe your intimate venue only needed a string duo rather than a quartet. An event planner will assess aspects of your event to make sure you're getting what you want but more importantly, what you need. Furthermore, an event planner's vendor connections could save you money. Vendors often provide discounts and promotions to clients of planners.
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TIME
Planning an event can take up a lot of time. It's not uncommon to spend several hours a week researching, making phone calls, sending emails and talking through the many decisions that arise when planning an event. The amount of time significantly amps up when you're just weeks out from your event. Hiring an event planner can cut those hours considerably.
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RESOURCES
An event planner is a professional in the wedding and events industry and therefore has the connections and knowledge you need when hiring and coordinating vendors for a successful event. An event planner's extensive network and experience with said vendors can save you time, energy and the stress that comes with hiring the right vendor for your event.
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SKILL
Your friends, family members and/or volunteers are not a substitute for an event planner. Although they play a critical role in the process and can be very helpful, the time and stress you save by allocating tasks to an event planner are well worth it. Plus, you want your friends and family to enjoy the event rather than be burdened with responsibilities. You too, want to be stress free and not have to worry if someone's undertaking was accomplished. Leaving the planning, coordinating and event execution to a professional will allow for a seamless and enjoyable event experience.
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ENJOYMENT
Bottom line, you want to enjoy your event. Event planners can reduce the amount of time and stress related to the planning and coordination process and especially the event execution portion. You want to be able to look back at your event and be able to remember the details and the delight you and your guests experienced.
 
Feel free to read more in our recent blog post!

Question 2

What’s the difference between an elopement, micro wedding and wedding?

Accepted Answer

They key difference between elopements, mico weddings and weddings is primarily the size of the event, including guest count and the overall flow of the day.
 
You can read a more in-depth comparison in our recent blog post.

Question 3

Why do I limit the number of weddings I accept?

Accepted Answer

There are planners who proudly book 20, 30, or even 40 weddings a year. And then there are planners like me.Neither approach is inherently wrong but, they are fundamentally different businesses.Every planner has the same 24 hours in a day. The difference is how those hours are divided. If someone chooses to build a high-volume business, those hours have to be divided among more couples. Depending on how their business is structured, that may mean relying on associate or junior planners, creating streamlined processes, setting firmer boundaries around communication, or designing services that ask couples to take on more responsibility themselves.I've intentionally built my business differently. I accept just 4–6 weddings each year because, on average, I invest more than 400 hours into every wedding I plan. That isn't because planning has to take that long—it's because I believe extraordinary weddings deserve that level of care.You'll never find me juggling multiple weddings in one weekend or stacking back-to-back wedding weekends. I want my full attention on your celebration, not divided between several couples.Working with fewer couples gives me the time to understand your priorities, advocate for you when you're not in the room, anticipate challenges before they arise, and thoughtfully refine every detail from beginning to end.When you hire me, you're not just investing in my expertise. You're investing in my time, my attention, and my commitment to making your wedding feel like it's the only one that matters.

Question 4

How do mountain weddings differ from other locations?

Accepted Answer

Weddings in the mountains are breathtakingly beautiful but there are a couple things that couples need to consider before committing. Mountain wedding locations can be held as high up as 12,000+ feet. At this height, guests can experience altitude sickness, weather can change instantly, and getting to the location can pose difficulties. Hiring local wedding vendors is key in making your mountain wedding run smooth as their experience and knowledge is priceless.

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