Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Six Reasons Why It's a Good Idea to Hire a Wedding Planner

Reason 1: Hiring a wedding planner is a good idea for the bride who doesn't have the time to devote at least 12 hours a week to plan the wedding herself.

Planning a wedding takes a lot of time and effort, especially when you work or go to school full-time. Brides often try to plan their weddings and make arrangements during the work day, thinking nobody will notice, but they do, and it's not the good kind of attention you want! Red Letter Weddings has a wedding package to suit your style and budget. We give you a selection of vendors in each category and then let you make the final decision, saving you countless hours of time and stress on the job.

Reason 2: Hiring a wedding planner is a good idea for the bride who plans on inviting a large number of guests.

As the guest list grows, the logistics become tricky. Coming up with a suitable ceremony and reception venue that will comfortably hold everyone and choosing bridal attire that the bride and her attendants will all be happy with almost requires the skill of a magician! And then there's the budget: Each name added to the guest list increases the cost of the wedding. At Red Letter Weddings and Events we have the skills and familiarity (and the software) needed to make management of things such as budget, seating charts, guest lists and RSVP tracking a breeze. We know how to get the most bang out of your bridal buck and make your wedding look like a million bucks!

Reason 3: Hiring a wedding planner is a good idea for brides who are hosting their wedding somewhere other than a full-service venue.

Hosting a wedding in an unusual place such as at home, in a park or almond orchard makes your big day special and unique. But these types of events come with a special set of issues and logistics and really should not be planned without the help of a professional wedding planner. Depending on the venue, several items need to be brought in--tents, tables, chairs, dance floor, portable toilets, lighting (and sometimes generators!), caterers...the list goes on and on. Other considerations are parking, special permits, and setup space for vendors as well as expert coordination so your cake will be there and set up in time for the reception and your guests will not be caught out in the rain or sitting around for hours awaiting dinner. At Red Letter Weddings and Events, we are prepared to address all of these concerns and issues.

Reason 4: Hiring a wedding planner is a good idea for bridal couples who have complicated relationships with friends and family and feel overwhelmed by the prospect of a "sticky situation."

Not everyone comes from a conventional Ozzie-and-Harriet nuclear family--there is often more than one set of parents for the bride and/or groom, children from prior marriages, and exes to deal with. During a wedding, tension can be high; a seemingly innocuous incident can turn into a full-blown magilla. Things can get very complicated very quickly. This is enough to make anyone a nervous wreck! Where should everyone sit? Who will walk the bride down the aisle? How can we incorporate our children into our wedding to make it meaningful for our newly blended family? How can we turn a family member's seeming apathy into enthusiasm? At Red Letter Weddings and Events, we take your concerns seriously and help you find solutions to ensure that your Big Day goes without a hitch and you'll have the confidence and peace of mind in knowing you've done The Right Thing. We also guide you and your wedding party through the often daunting ins and outs of social and wedding etiquette so you will breeze through your wedding day with grace and elegance.

Reason 5: Hiring a wedding planner is a good idea if the bride or member of her wedding party has special needs in order to participate in the wedding.

We love working with bridal couples with special needs, respecting the fact that every person is a special, unique individual and it is never impossible to have the wedding of your dreams! We will work with you in achieving a perfect wedding with your special requirements and comfort in mind, whether it be planning a special dietary menu, selecting ADA-compatible venues, making sure a guest will have a place to privately lie down and rest if needed, or coming up with appropriately beautiful, well-fitting bridal attire. Our goal at Red Letter Weddings and Events is for you to have a red letter day that will stand out in your memory as one of the best times of your life.

Reason 6: Hiring a wedding planner is a good idea for brides who are planning their weddings in six months or less.

On average, it takes over a year to plan a wedding, but many times this kind of wait is just not possible or desirable. Maybe your spouse-to-be is being deployed, or you've taken that new job across the country and want to be married surrounded by family and friends before moving. For whatever reason, in short-term wedding planning, time is of the essence; availability of venues and vendors is a big concern, and you may not be able to negotiate best prices or dates with service providers. So what do you do when you don't have a lot of time, don't want to elope, and still want a beautiful wedding? Call Red Letter Weddings and Events! We have a working relationship with and shortlist of awesome vendors, can quickly determine who is still available and take it from there-- saving you a considerable amount of time, money, energy--not to mention anxiety!

Reason 7: Hiring a wedding planner is a good idea for the bride who doesn't have a lot of help to plan and organize the wedding.

You may be new in town, your family may live far away, or everyone you know has a full-time job. Planning your own wedding is difficult enough, but worse is putting yourself in the position of a drill-sergeant bride, with one eye on your groom and guests and the other on the clock and vendors! I personally made this mistake once upon a time and believe me, it was no fun. I was no fun. I was so busy managing my own wedding and reception that I hardly remember anything romantic about it! At Red Letter Weddings and Events, we take the work and worry out of wedding coordination so you can simply revel in being the the bride. You can relax, have a great time and focus on enjoying your perfectly gorgeous, expertly executed wedding, your guests, your family, and most importantly, your new spouse!