Why hire a planner?

• We assist with Etiquette, Do's and Dont's, Hidden costs, Timelines, Answer questions and More!
• We will reduce your stress! We will make your life easier during this hectic time by  making appointments, selecting vendors, and talking you down when you are stressed!
• The cost for the planner does not compare to the stress you will save by hiring Events EXTRAordinaire, to assist you with the very time-consuming task of planning your wedding.
• With our careful planning, you'll actually save money. The average wedding planner helps their client to save up to 30% on their big day. We can work with you on planning a budget during the consultation and then help you stick to it.
• We take care of emergencies! We will supervise the wedding day to make sure all is smooth. If an emergency arrives, we will pull out our kit, which includes such items as hairpins, aspirin, tape, super glue, tums, and much more.

You Might Need a Wedding Planner if...

Do you need to hire a professional wedding planner? That depends... on you , on your available free time, stress-level, patience, creativity or lack thereof, expertise with vendor contracts, list of dependable vendors, a background in etiquette, expertise in budgeting, an overall interest, and much more.

Here are some guidelines to help you decide if you should hire a wedding planner.You might want to hire a professional wedding planner if...

• You need help with organizing, coordinating and planning your overall wedding plan.
• You want someone else to deal with the hassles of vendor research, coordinating activities, creating timelines, hundreds of details and more.
• You want to have an organized dream wedding day but don't have your own list of reliable vendors and resources to pull it all together.
• You and your significant other can't seem to agree on anything for your wedding.
• You want some personalization but not sure how to incorporate it into the wedding.
• You want something different and fabulous.
• You have little or no free time to coordinate, make phone calls, do research.
• You feel completely overwhelmed by the number of choices and decisions to make.
• You're tired of buying things for the wedding here and there without an overall plan.
• You just don't know where to start with your wedding planning.
• You have a vision and would like a wedding planner to help you make it a reality.

By Elaina M. Jorge-Whitley

Planning a fairy tale wedding is a dream most brides-to-be have had since they were in pigtails. The dress, the cake, the bridesmaids, the honeymoon all seem like pretty simple subjects to address when the time comes to begin planning the big day. When and if, it becomes too much too handle, do yourself a favor - consult with a professional wedding planning service. You will save time, money and unnecessary stress.

There is a myth floating around that has people believing that all Wedding Planners are not affordable for working-class individuals. A long time ago, only the elite society knew of and had access to Wedding Planners. Today, Wedding Planners are very common and are hired by celebrities as well as everyday working people.

Naturally, Wedding Planners that work with the rich and famous can and do charge through the nose for their services because the clients are able to afford the high-end prices. Misconceptions about Wedding Planners being pricey, comes from wedding shows that air on reality television. The truth is a bride and groom will save more money when working with a Wedding Planner because planners are trained to work within the couple's budget and negotiate with vendors.

Whether you are wealthy or not wealthy at all, Wedding Planners are a smart choice when it comes time to plan your special day.

Wedding planners will alleviate stress from the husband and wife-to be, at any stage of the planning process. Many brides and grooms begin to plan their wedding on their own or with the help of family and friends. Before all vendors are even contacted, couples find that they have exceeded their budget.

Between running out of money before the big day happens and their loved-ones stressing them out about what they should or should not do for the wedding, brides and grooms are at their wits-end.

Once the happy couple contacts a planner, a common practice is to meet for a consultation, which is usually complimentary. At the meeting, wishes, dreams and ideas are expressed to the Wedding Planner who will then create a magical and memorable event complete with dazzling colors and amazing centerpieces.

Planners are known for building relationships with reputable caterers, bakers, deejays, hotels, florists, limousines and any other service that the bride and groom desire. Vendor relationships are the key because the planner is then able to negotiate prices as well as make sure that contracts are in order, valuable lessons that are taught in courses geared towards Wedding Planners. During the wedding rehearsal and on the wedding day, planners will be present so that all runs smoothly. This allows the bride, groom and their attendees to relax and enjoy the festivities. That luxury alone is priceless!

Article published with permission by Elaina M Jorge-Whitley