Part 3: Why You Need A Wedding Planner from a Photographer’s Point of View

Part THREE of our “Why You Need A Wedding Planner” blog series!

The LIE: I’m just going to do a Day-of Coordinator, I’ll DIY everything else to save money!

The TRUTH: One of THE most-heard comments. And here’s why we don’t agree with Day-of Coordination or DIY-ing yourself insane!

                                   i.      They are not involved in all of the detail-oriented and important processes and selections that happen before they jump in! For example, having a Planner who is there to hold your hand from Day 1 means that they have experience with awesome vendors, knowledge of whose personalities will fit with yours, and those whose styles will all gel together in a perfect aesthetic to bring your vision fully to realization!

               ii.      They are not there to review contracts and make sure that everything is above-board with the Vendors you choose! They know how to quickly spot issues if they offer contract review, which honestly? You don’t have time for! And, by the month or two before when they jump in, it’s too late for them to fix any decisions you’ve already made!

    iii.      Full Planning Services are there to take things off your plate that you shouldn’t have to spend 20-40 hours a week scrambling to figure out by Googling half-true answers from Wedding Websites that are not in touch with your own area, or from former couples who may have vastly varying budgets and tastes. Don’t believe everything you read, it may surprise you to hear that a LOT of it simply won’t apply to your specific day, area, and budget! Just ask a Wedding Vendor, we ALL have beef with the info that’s online, because 99% of the time is doesn’t apply!

        iv.      Let’s cut to the chase FOR REAL: In the time it will take you to figure out something you’ve never done before, and with the money you’ll spend DIY-ing things, you could have actually gotten an entire OTHER job to help with Wedding expenses, rather than wasting your time on something you’re not already an expert at.

         v.      Some vendors/venues simply *will not work with you* if you choose to not hire a solid Planner. Now while this may come off snooty, trust me, it’s for your benefit and the benefit of every single other vendor that you have spent so much money hiring. A bad or inexperienced Planner can really run your day into the ground. And if you’re your own Planner? The worst part is that you truly have no one to blame but yourself if your experience of this one-day event is not as wonderful as it should be.

Chester + Waihan, Planned by Chantilly Chic Celebrations

PS- Check out Why You Need A Wedding Planner Part 1 | Why You Need A Wedding Planner Part 2 | Why You Need A Wedding Planner Part 4 as well!

PPS - Don’t forget to check Wedding Choices That Will Haunt You Forever too!