What is a Wedding Consultant?

In a nutshell, a wedding consultant is a professional whose training, expertise, and contacts will help to make your wedding as close to perfect as it possibly can be, thus allowing you and your family to relax and enjoy your wedding.

Why should I hire a wedding consultant?

People are often under the misconception that planning your own event and preparing the food, setup, decorating and cleanup will save money. In fact, it can sometimes cost more, not just in money, but in time and headaches as well. A good consultant can work with you and your budget, saving valuable time and money allowing you to enjoy the event.

•  Provides Expertise: A consultant can help to plan, coordinate and direct the complete wedding including Day-of-Wedding troubleshooting. Coordinators will tell you, they wear many hats. They will counsel brides on what is possible within their budgets, offer advice on all aspects of the wedding and can do the actual legwork of selecting professional wedding vendors. In addition, they can manage the events of the wedding and reception, so the bride, groom, and wedding party can be worry-free to enjoy the day. Consultants are responsible for coordinating all wedding professionals as a team. Communication is a key factor in any successful event.

•  Saves Time: The majority of the time it takes for a bride to plan and coordinate her wedding is spent on research. We have done the research and have the knowledge and expertise to locate a site or wedding professional to match the couple's personality, style and budget.

•  Saves Money: Brides and grooms sometimes feel a consultant can be an additional expense that they cannot afford. In fact, a consultant can be your best investment, especially if you are on a strict budget. The consultant's fee should be considered as part of the budget and not an extra expense. An experienced consultant can help a couple avoid common mistakes and keep within the budget. Working with vendors can be costly if the right questions are not asked. A good consultant has researched several vendors in each category and the vendors in your consultant's preferred list should provide an excellent combination of value, quality, style and personality.

•  Solves Problems and Saves Stress: Having a personal consultant coordinating and troubleshooting on your wedding day gives you and your family peace of mind so you can enjoy your special day worry-free. The careful planning and expert referrals by a consultant will virtually eliminate the risk of mishaps on a wedding day. However, in the unlikely event of a missed delivery or an attire problem (or another emergency), your consultant will have every resource to rectify the problem right at their fingertips. A well-trained consultant is an invaluable resource for you and your family saving you concern about any aspect of your important event.