OK- I just blogged about getting a wedding consultant, planner or coordinator. All these titles are the equal. But not all these people who use these titles are the same.
Who is an “expert”?
Your best friend got married a year ago. Ding-ding-ding- Oh, so not a wedding expert. She did a lot of research but has one wedding under her belt.
Next one to get heaved off your list- a family member. Now I know that some families get along really well. Truly.
But emotions get in the way of things and even with clearly defined boundaries, someone has to be the “fall guy” when something goes wrong. And trust me, things do go wrong. I just wouldn’t want to have to carry that to my death- and you know every holiday get together will provide more opportunity to “re-visit” that memorable mistake.
So a real wedding expert- by whatever name they go by- is truly the third party or neutral party in any and every situation. They can be your go-to person when something is bugging you or you don’t feel you are being heard. They can handle any touchy situation- like a difference of opinion between your Mother and your future Mother-in-law- say about seating at the reception. They can work with all the specialty vendors- and be your conscience when it comes to sticking to your budget or knowing where to spend a little extra and where to cut a little back.
Yes, they do cost. Put it in your budget under Peace of Mind.
