Comments on: WEDDING PLANNING: WHICH VENDOR SHOULD A BRIDE CALL FIRST?

By: Why Use a Wedding Planner? | Christina Leigh Events

Why Use a Wedding Planner? | Christina Leigh Events — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:17:56 +0000

[...] to a planner we are also here to help you with you budget. Preston Bailey states it best in his ARTICLE on who to call first. He says, “nonetheless, it’s in the bride’s best interest to call [...]

By: Christina Leigh Events

Christina Leigh Events — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:38:53 +0000

By: Why Use a Wedding Planner? « Zinke Design Weblog

Why Use a Wedding Planner? « Zinke Design Weblog — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:18:41 +0000

By: Claudia, A Day To Remember

Claudia, A Day To Remember — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:52:31 +0000

Preston, THANK YOU so much for the subject. I can’t begin to stress to our newly engaged couples how important it is to seek a planner before hiring venues. We are constantly looking for ways to educate brides on why it is important to seek a planner first. We can help guide them in the right direction, place their priorities in perspective and pair them with qualified and reputable vendors that will be that couple’s best fit.

Sadly, we’ve had clients come to us after they’ve booked a venue or photographer, and then realize their budget is depleted and begin looking at numbers, not focusing on the overall look and feel of their special day, AND stressing over financial issues…just so sad!

Thank you again Preston!

By: Nishaka

Nishaka — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:23:55 +0000

Absolutely, the first call should be made to the Planner. We can begin discussing the actual wedding day and venue. Then begin uncovering her vision and ideas, identify the vendor services needed, budget outline, monthly checklist schedule, and much more.

Great Blog!

By: Kim Moss

Kim Moss — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:14:06 +0000

@Susan – planners versus designers – the designer is secondary, most brides don’t have the budget for both a planner and a designer. A great planner will have a great eye for good design and know what can be worked into the bride’s overall theme. Many planners (myself included) have learned the benefit of having as many tools in our arsenal as possible – creating centerpieces, designing the room layout, understanding lighting, linen selection, florals and more. The planner does much more than handle a checklist of what needs to be done. For the planner who needs design, she (or he) will usually check out books like PB’s and go from there.

By: Kim Moss

Kim Moss — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:43:42 +0000

@Bella – I’m just sayin – doing the research and understanding and knowing what the real deal is are two different things. Planners are professionals who understand their craft and that of the vendors that they work with – they speak the same language. Having a little information from Google, Bing or any other research is a dangerous thing and can cost the bride money. Even professional planners hire planners they know its better to have one than not.

By: Kim Moss

Kim Moss — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:40:24 +0000

Call the planner – call the planner – call the planner! As a certified wedding planner, I often get the call AFTER the bride has done a lot of things and then when we have our initial consultation she finds out that she could have saved herself money and time. Sadly, many brides (and grooms!) think that the planner’s job is a piece of cake – well for the planner it is, they love what they do, they have a passion about it. Getting your best friend to be the planner to save you the planner fee – BAD IDEA! Not just because I’m a planner, but its a bad idea. The best friend won’t tell you that you’ve gone off the deep end, they won’t say things like – no – they basically will go along with whatever you want because they will say “its your day, do what you want” worst phrase ever. It might be your wedding day, but if you want to have a fabulous day – call the planner after you call your family to announce your engagement!

By: Once upon your day

Once upon your day — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:58:18 +0000

I agree. As a planner, I have heard way to many horror stories about couples who just book everything then later go and look at their budget and are crapping their pants as theynare way over. With a planner, we can prevent that and still make their day just as memorable for them!

By: The National Benefit Authority

The National Benefit Authority — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:57:17 +0000

Use this time to gather information and enjoy any of the special offers extended to you. You are the Bride; you make the rules when dealing with vendors. It’s YOUR day, not theirs!