Wedding planners love getting to work with amazing brides and grooms . . . Providing vendor referrals and decor suggestions that are a perfect fit for the couples vision . . . Figuring out wedding day logistics so the day flows smoothly . . .
Yes, it’s a “labor of love.”
Here are 5 things that wedding planners particularly love.
1. When you have a vision for your wedding day
Believe me, we want to help you create your ideal wedding, but when our questions and suggestions are met with, “Um, I don’t know,” we have nothing to work with. You don’t have to have every single little detail figured out, because yes, we love to have some creative input. Also, some ideas sound good “on paper” but just aren’t practical in real life. But when you have some idea of what you’d like, the pieces can be pulled together so much easier.
2. Pinterest
It’s a wonderful tool to find and save inspiration and ideas for your wedding. It helps in expressing your ideas and vision. Sometimes words can’t really express what you mean, but a photo – they’re not wrong when they say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” (Just don’t try to exactly recreate something you’ve seen – you want to inject your personalities into the decor and plans, not just re-do what someone else did).
3. When you do a First Look and do all of your photos (or as many as possible) before the ceremony
Why? For brides, your hair and makeup are at their freshest. Also, the more photos done before hand will make your after-ceremony photo session go much quicker. You’ll get to your reception sooner, and may actually get to enjoy some of your cocktail hour. You’ll get the party started on time, guests won’t have to wait.
4. When you have a reading or two during your wedding ceremony
Why? Readings add an extra bit of personalization to your ceremony without adding any cost, or a lot of time to your ceremony. Plus it gives us planners a brief 5 minute or so “breather.”
5. When you and your new husband/wife are smiling and enjoying yourselves
Why? Joy is contagious. If you’re enjoying yourself, your guests will feel it, and have an even better time at your reception. Also, if you’re happy, we know we’ve done our jobs.
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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These are great tips. I will take these into consideration if my husband and I ever renew our vows. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Ann, So glad you enjoyed this post.
This is great! I did everything for my wedding. I mean EVERYTHING and I nearly ended up in the hospital. I started planning events right after that because no one should have to do it alone! I echo these 5 points. Wonderful list!
Hi Bri, Oh my goodness, almost ending up in the hospital. Sorry to hear that! There are a lot of details, but no bride (or groom, or couple for that matter) have to go it alone. BTW – Love your site – I just “joined the party.”
What a fantastic post – such important items to remember when planning your wedding. Make it fun and less stressful for all involved 🙂
Definitely. It should be stress-free and fun for even those of us behind the scenes. If we’re not enjoying ourselves and what we’re doing, then what’s the point?