The Big Secret to Make Sure Your Friends Still Love You After the Wedding

Editor’s Note: One of my biggest regrets from our wedding, next to not getting video, was not hiring a wedding planner. DIY was awesome, but I TOTALLY overworked my friends and family. In fact, one of my bestest friends didn’t even speak to me for six months after the wedding! Fabulous Virginia wedding planner, Ariana Urdu of MODNY events, joins us today to talk about 4 ways wedding planners can save you big time on your big day!

We have all heard or experienced horror stories of ill planned weddings where guests get lost on the way to the ceremony, décor left more to be desired, and a bad music selection altered the mood of the occasion. When contemplating whether or not to hire a wedding planner, ask yourself these questions: How many weddings have you previously planned? Do you have the time to create the event of your dreams without becoming overwhelmed? Here are 4 ways planners can achieve your dream:

Turn your Pinterest dreams into your dream day
Keep you to your actual budget
Keep your interests a priority while coordinating between vendors
Let your friends off the hook

For most, planning a wedding will be the largest personal undertaking one will experience in their lifetime. For an event that’s expected to be perfect, it could be a lot of pressure. The purpose of a wedding planner is not to suck the fun from the experience, but rather serve as your GPS while navigating the windy roads traveled between saying “Yes” and finally “I Do”. The planner absorbs your vision and assists with development it into a reality. To accomplish this task services rendered can include budget management, floral design, vendor booking, seating arrangement, day of coordination, and much much more!

The first thing most consider when hiring a planner is budget. Contrary to popular belief, a wedding planner actually helps save money. Not only do we connect you with the best suited vendors for your special day, but we also negotiate on your behalf so you get professional service at an affordable cost. We also ensure all incidentals are taken care of so there are no “oops…we aren’t providing that” on your special day.

“My venue has a wedding coordinator”. Please remember this individual is assigned to your event and is operating on behalf of the venue. They are not responsible for bringing the entire picture into focus. She doesn’t know the exact locations of your centerpieces, what time the bridal party is to arrive, or whether up-lighting is in the DJ’s contract. These are all items coordinated by your planner, the one who works in your best interest at all times. We know the right questions to ask to ensure you have no worries.

Lastly, good friends and helpful family members are wonderful treasures to possess. Quite often they will offer to help with the planning process or day of coordination. But ask yourself, how many opinions do you really want to influence your decisions? Do you really expect them to “work” when they should be enjoying themselves as guests? Rather than relying on them to track down your vendors, ask them instead to help create a bridal party dance to showcase during the reception…I promise it will be a hit!

Planning your wedding will be the first major project you and your fiancé complete as a team. My advice is to enjoy the journey! Revel in the experience! Dig deep into the right side of your brain, suck out as many of those creative juices you can muster and have a ball! Then work with your wedding planner to make it all come to life! Contact Modny Events today for information about wedding planning. www.modnyevents.com and check them out on Facebook.