Strings & Champagne Events - The Wedding Plan

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What does a wedding planner actually do?

Planning a wedding can be an exciting journey, but as you start thinking about all the details, decisions, and research involved, it can quickly become overwhelming. Many of you have demanding full-time jobs or other commitments, and finding the time and energy to plan a wedding can become challenging, even with a helpful family member.  And what happens when a family member’s opinions become too much or the wedding weekend arrives and they want to enjoy the fun instead of decorating your ceremony space? Many of these situations will happen and this is where a wedding planner can step in and alleviate the stress, guide you through the decision-making process, and ensure that you and your loved ones can fully enjoy the day. 

Wedding planners are industry experts who can offer invaluable resources to create a personalized, beautiful, and seamless event while respecting your budget. A planner allows you, and anyone else involved in the planning process, the chance to focus on the overall details and what most consider the “fun” parts of the planning process (menu tasting, design, etc.) while they handle the logistics and back and forth details with the vendors involved. 

Different types of wedding planning packages or services are offered to inform you that wedding planners can assist you at any time during your wedding planning journey. These wedding planning services will vary between different event planning companies, some offer services by the hour, others limit their assistance and then there are some that just want to do it all for you. It is best to have a conversation with the wedding planner, read their reviews and let them describe to you in detail what they can offer to you based on your budget.

Strings & Champagne Events will always make sure, that…:

  • you are heard

  • you are aware of the next steps

  • you know how to make the best decisions for you

  • you feel confident and trust my professional suggestions

  • you are having the best time

  • you have time for a glass of bubbly

Check my availability here, if you are ready to let go of that stress.

And here are just a few examples of situations that happen but are also handled by your wedding planner:

  • make an extra boutonniere when one breaks

  • bustle your dress when no-one knows how

  • make sure you get appetizers while you are off taking pictures

  • make sure that you have a plate and fork when you cut your cake, cupcake or donut

  • call a Lyft for intoxicated guests

  • carry your lipstick

  • take care of your furry friends when the pet service doesn’t show up

  • hold your veil to assist your photographer for epic shots

  • guide guests when they do their toast (and cut off those that are speaking too much)

Ultimately, a wedding planner is an essential investment that brings expertise and experience as well as peace of mind to your special day. Trust your planner and know that they have your best interest at heart.