"So you’ve decided to plan your
wedding in Santorini. You feel slightly overwhelmed at the thought of
planning an extravagant event, but are confident you can
pull it off. However, many couples are at a loss when it
comes to coordinating such event. With little or no
experience in event planning, a professional wedding
consultant is definitely in order.
The decision to hire a consultant is
based on several factors. For many, time is lacking.
Full time jobs do not allow the phone calls and visits
required. Major oversights often occur when time is
limited and the ability to stay organized and focused
misfires. If the bride is new to the area, with few
friends or family members close by, planning a wedding
with little outside help could become a nightmare. What
about an out-of-town wedding, or a bride with a narrow
budget? Whatever the reason, the wisest choice is to
hire a professional.
The goal of the wedding consultant is
to offer the bride and her family peace of mind by
keeping on top of the planning. A bride and her family
should be able to enjoy the occasion, leaving the
details and hassles to the consultant. My philosophy is
that a bride and groom are deserving of anything and
everything they want. I refer to them as my King and
Queen. They are the ones in charge, and as such, are
allowed to create their own rules and regulations.
Good rapport, communication, and a
feeling that the bride can rely on her consultant is
vital to the teamwork. A consultant will go the extra
mile and resolve disputes that may arise between the
bride and family members. The consultant acts as a
couple’s liaison, smoothing over rough spots that will
inevitably present themselves during the period leading
up to, and on the wedding day.
Stretching the dollar, while staying
within a budget, a consultant will alleviate financial
anxieties. An established consultant will have a wide
selection of vendors and valuable connections. She/he
will assist the bride by knowing who to book and when,
providing price comparisons, overseeing vendor
contracts, avoiding overtime charges, saving on services
when guests don’t show, will collectively result in
considerable savings to the couple. A good planner has
developed relationships with many vendors, and because
of the harmony that has developed, vendors may provide
certain perks without charge. The couple benefits by
getting the feeling of a more elaborate wedding.
The extra pair of hands on the
wedding day is priceless. A schedule will be
orchestrated and distributed to ensure a smooth-running
event. Details such as coordinating and overseeing
vendors, supervising and cuing the wedding party and
music, and assisting with seating arrangements are just
a few of the duties a consultant will assume. A bride
can rest assured knowing the wedding day will be handled
with care, while she relaxes and enjoys her glorious
day.
If you want a worry and headache free
wedding day, consider hiring a professional wedding
consultant in Santorini." |