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Why You Should Consider Hiring A Day-Of Wedding Planner

January 4, 2016 by Mid-South Bride Leave a Comment

Here at Mid-South Bride we are a fan of both DIY weddings and weddings where you utilize professionals to make the day less stressful. We’ve shared before how to choose a wedding planner and today our awesome intern Sara shares the details on day-of wedding planners: what they are, what they do, what they cost, and why you should hire one!

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Southern Sparkle Weddings, a Mid-South Bride listed wedding planner at work during a wedding! Photo: Starla Photography

What do day-of wedding planners cost?

Deciding on a day-of planner as opposed to a full service planner can depend on your budget in addition to any last minute assistance needed. The cost of a full service planner can vary from $5,000-$10,000. If a full service planner is not a part of your budget, the consideration of a day-of planner is highly recommended. The price of a day-of planner can range from $600-$2600 depending on your location.

Additional aspects that can affect the cost are the specific duties the coordinator is needed for from planning a timeline for the wedding party to packing up gifts at the end of the night. The budget for a day-of planner will be worth the expense in order to relieve you from stress and ensure the day is effortless for you.

 

What do day-of wedding planners do?

While the commonly used term is “day-of”, planners that are hired for the day of the ceremony usually work the month leading up to the wedding. Their duties vary depending on each wedding. Day-of planners coordinate the logistics of your wedding and take the pressure off of your family and maid of honor in order to make your day flawless. Their duties range from coordinating with vendors all day and assisting with photo schedules to setting up the newlyweds exit from the reception and making sure the bridal suite has been romantically prepared.

As the big day approaches your day-of planner will be the new point of reference for your vendors. She will contact your vendors and get an idea of what to expect. Your planner will create an itinerary for the day, breaking down everyone’s tasks as well as times for everything. They may also do a walk through to ensure that they are planning according to your vision of the day.

On the day before, the planner will run the rehearsal and coordinate everything the day of until you leave the reception, allowing you to fully enjoy your special day. Day-of planners can be a lifesaver and should be a priority when you begin to budget; you will thank yourself on your wedding day.

What do brides think of day-of wedding planners?

Nicole McGlaughlin, a 2014 Memphis bride, praises the multiple benefits she experienced with the hiring a day-of planner.

“The wedding should be about focusing on your future spouse and not on if the color of the napkins are correct,” she said. “Having a planner eased my mind of those anxieties and allowed me to be present in the moment and not worry about the logistics.”

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Photo:Sara Ann Green Photography, Planner: Betts Made, Via: Fabiana & Daniel’s Rustic Wedding at Mallard’s Croft

“If I had a last minute thought or idea pop up, I shot my planner a text and then mentally marked it off my ‘list.’ I highly recommend a planner – the peace of mind it brought was worth the time it took to find one I trusted was worth the time it took to find one I trusted and the cost of her expertise and attention to detail!”

Why You Should Consider Hiring A Day-Of Wedding Planner

Making room in your budget for a day-of planner is a key ingredient to the perfect wedding day, or at least to a stress-free one.

Don’t be fooled by the idea that hiring a day-of planer is unnecessary. By hiring a day-of planner you will be ensuring max enjoyment not only of you, but also of your family and friends. From making sure your vendors are paid to making sure your groom doesn’t lose his shirt, a day-of planner is worth the expense.


Filed Under: Wedding Planning Advice Tagged With: intern post, wedding planner, wedding planning

Wedding Planning: Booking Everything In Order

November 30, 2015 by Mid-South Bride Leave a Comment

Today’s post from our amazing intern Sara helps newly engaged couples with a very important decision in wedding planning: when to book wedding vendors and necessities.

With the excitement of an engagement ring comes a lot of questions about what to do next. From choosing who to book to knowing when to book what, planning a wedding can be stressful but not if you stay organized and set aside time to plan. Every wedding is unique and while there are many wedding planning checklists and wedding timelines readily available, it can be hard to decide which one to follow.

However, knowing the ideal time to book your vendors can decrease some unnecessary stress when it comes to planning. Here are a few tips to make this process even easier.

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Photo: Maddie Moree

Start with the big stuff

If you know the vendors and venues you want to book are popular then it is best to be thinking about those early in the planning process. Booking in advance can help you balance your thoughts

Start with your venues and once those are secured begin to look for photographers, videographers and musicians. Ideally it is best to book at least 6-8 months in advance. As you book venues, be checking to see if additional furniture is needed or if you want to hire a decorator.

Next comes food and honeymoon

Begin looking at caterers and begin thinking about the honeymoon. Look for packages and deals. If you are traveling out of the country be sure to check that your passport will be up to date.

Then focus on the details

It is recommended that save the dates are sent out six months in advance. By this time, you should be deciding on a celebrant as well as colors and themes. Once colors have been picked then booking a wedding florist comes next.

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Florist: BettsMade, Photo: Katie Norrid Photography

And then 

After the logistics of the wedding are set in stone, it’s time to find a wedding registry and begin shopping! Then you need to handle the remaining smaller tasks like picking out the wedding bands, giving the jewelers at least four weeks in advance. The last big decision, other than choosing a dress, is to pick out your wedding cake with a talented wedding caterer.

Finishing up

Finalizing comes next. Finalize the menu, the guest list, the seating charts and floor plans. Get documentation and fill in forms from venues. Are you going to walk out to sparklers or confetti? Send out the invitations 6-8 weeks in advance. Lastly, it is time to pick out the ceremony hymns, readings and vows to complete your ceremony.

In addition to having a timeline, creating a wedding website may be helpful to organize details about the wedding, photos and your registry for yourself as well as your guests.

Staying organized and setting aside time to plan will guarantee that you will be stress free in planning your dream wedding.


Filed Under: Wedding Planning Advice Tagged With: timeline, wedding planning, wedding planning timeline

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