Why not delegate your big day to the experts?

SO, you’ve set the date and now all you have to do is organise the church, music, flowers, dress, menu, transport, invitations and countless other tasks you haven’t even thought of. If the idea of spending every spare minute mired in details and decision-making leaves you cold, then maybe you should consider hiring a wedding planner. These people are in the business for a reason: they are born organisers who get a thrill from producing your perfect day and they will like nothing better than to whip you into shape. But don’t be tempted to simply hand over the reins in relief. Do some research first and chase down some newly married ladies who have used the wedding planner you have in mind. Was it a day to remember and if so, was it for the right reasons?

The role of the wedding planner begins the minute you both shake hands on the deal. Through a series of in-depth discussions, a good planner will find out from you exactly what you have in mind and stay laser-focused on delivering results. Their job is to execute the plan but it is your job to decide on what that plan is. The most important contribution that you can make is to be clear about what you want, because the planner will call upon you to make decisions every step of the way.

Keep in mind that this is a partnership but on your wedding day, it’s time for you to forget about everything and let the planner ensure that the day runs smoothly. Having a worry-free day, knowing that everything is in good hands, may be the single most valuable reason to hire the services of a wedding planner.