Five Reasons Why You Should Hire A Los Angeles Wedding Planner for Your Wedding
As you come down off the high of the proposal and staring at your left hand every 5 seconds, you’re probably wondering what to tackle first in planning your wedding. It can be a little overwhelming diving into the world of wedding locations, flowers, attire, a photographer, invitations, table linens, place cards, and ALL of the vendors that you’ll be working with at some point in your wedding planning process. A wedding planner not only will take on the stress and work of planning all of the details but can be an invaluable help with tricky situations and decisions along the way. I’ve listed five reasons why you should hire a Los Angeles wedding planner for your wedding below.
Time Saving
Saving time is one of the biggest reasons couples will look for a professional’s help when planning a wedding. We all have busy lives and I bet you would like to enjoy this short time of your engagement rather than letting it make your head spin. As your wedding planner, I will meet you wherever you are in the planning process and take the lead on planning details big and small so you can enjoy your engagement and not feel bogged down with the planning process. Wedding planners exist for this very reason. We know planning a wedding is a full time job, especially in the Los Angeles market. So let a planner take the weight of all the to-do’s and details off your back so you can focus on the fun parts of planning and enjoy your engagement.
2. Staying on Budget
When I first talk to a couple that has just started to plan their wedding, one of the hot topics tends to be budget. I get it, if you’ve never planned a wedding before, there is definitely some sticker shock when you start to see what everything costs from venue fee’s to bouquet’s. As your wedding planner, I work with you to create a realistic budget from the start so everyone is clear about what we have to work with, and what we are able to achieve with said budget. As a southern California wedding planner that is focused on Los Angeles weddings, I know the in’s and out’s of what each piece of your wedding can cost and offer that insight and guidance from the beginning.
3. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Hiring a wedding planner will allow you to enjoy the fun parts of wedding planning like menu tastings and dress shopping, while your planner handles the not so glam tasks like building a rental order, reviewing contracts, and constantly updating spreadsheets.
These are just a few of the not so glamorous tasks that come with planning a wedding in southern California. Many Los Angeles wedding venues have gorgeous settings that don’t need a lot of fluff. That being said, a lot of them are just that, a gorgeous setting and nothing more. If your wedding requires making any kind of rental order whether its tables and chairs, lighting, or restrooms, definitely consider hiring a planner. An industry pro will know what is really needed on your wedding day from how many extra plates to where you’ll need lighting to allow guests to safely move about the venue.
4. Troubleshooting + Problem Solving
It’s inevitable that some sort of problem will arise with your wedding whether it’s tricky family dynamics, or the shuttle driver taking guests to the wrong location. There are things that can happen on your wedding day that you will not be prepared for or want to deal with. Having a pro on hand to navigate tricky situations and problems that arise is truly priceless.
A key trait in a good wedding planner is being able to problem solve and troubleshoot on the spot. We have to be quick on our feet and think of solutions for things like surprise weather, or surprise guests. I had a dear couple whose wedding was affected by the Malibu fires in 2018. Instead of canceling the wedding, I was able to work with the vendor team and secure a new location within hours the day before the wedding. It was a doozy, but one of those times having a pro to help was absolutely essential. Read the full story here!
5. A Relaxing Wedding Day
Lastly, having a wedding planner or coordinator on hand will allow you to have a relaxing wedding day. If you are planning your own wedding, I highly recommend at the very least hiring a wedding coordinator to help you to the finish line and be there on the day. Don’t let yourself get stuck directing vendors, and wondering what comes next on your wedding day. Having a coordinator there to be the point person for your vendor team, troubleshoot problems, and make sure the events of the day go as planned will allow you to relax and actually enjoy your day. We offer wedding coordination for Los Angeles weddings. Contact us to learn more!