| "body"> | | | | can offer to their clients. Brides will come into the |
| Ever wonder what a wedding planner REALLY does? | | | | appointment with some of the choices already made, |
| Most people rely on movies like "The Wedding | | | | but would like professional guidance in the midst of the |
| Planner" to form their definition of a typical wedding | | | | planning process. Brides think they can do it all |
| planner. For the most part, J.Lo as a headset wearing | | | | themselves only to find frustration and an endless list |
| ''star of the show'' is fantasy when it comes to being a | | | | of things to do hence, why they turn it over to a |
| wedding planner. Unlike Matthew and Bridget's unlimited | | | | planner. This type of bride likes to have the final say in |
| budget, you will be hired for your budgeting skills. But | | | | the decision making process, but wants a professional |
| your bride will be stressed and this is where you DO | | | | opinion each step of the way. |
| shine. You will be called upon and hired or not hired | | | | Main Responsibilities of a Partial Planner:oCollect all |
| based on your abilities to perform under pressure, like | | | | information/contracts from clientoEvaluate the |
| there is no pressure. Learning your role in brides' and | | | | budgetoMeet all family members involved in the |
| grooms' weddings is the first piece of the wedding | | | | planning processoCreate road map/set goals for each |
| planning puzzle. Below is a list of the 3 most | | | | month with clientoBook remainder vendorsoNegotiate |
| recognized service selections your clients have to | | | | pricing when availableoPersonal Décor (upgrade |
| choose from. We refer to these as ''packages.'' | | | | program)oCreate vendor timeline/bridal party |
| However, I am here to tell you, if you want to excel | | | | timelineoAttend final catering meetingoOrchestrate the |
| past the cookie cutter wedding planner, then it is up to | | | | rehearsal and wedding dayoPersonal assistant to |
| YOU to define these packages by adding your own | | | | familyoFollow up with miscellaneous tasks |
| pizazz to your unique services. | | | | post-wedding |
| Wedding Planner - def (n) | | | | Day of Planner |
| A person who creates magic, pulls answers out of hat, | | | | A Day Of Planner is someone who comes in and |
| and performs a flawless wedding (without sweating). | | | | picks up all the pieces (often referred to as the |
| There are many services a wedding planner can | | | | personal assistant to the family or the manager of the |
| provide to a bride. Depending on the bride's needs and | | | | overall wedding). The main responsibility of a day of |
| personality, it is up to the wedding planner to service | | | | planner is to ensure the plan the bride and her family |
| her client's needs. Not only is it important to meet the | | | | has created runs smoothly according to their |
| client's expectations, but exceeding their expectations | | | | expectations. Reception décor and ceremony timing |
| will enhance your referrals to help you find your next | | | | is crucial the day of the wedding. The most important |
| client. | | | | piece of the puzzle is to make sure the vendors are |
| Full Service Planner | | | | directed in the right place at the right time along with |
| A full service planner is able to really help the bride | | | | the bridal party. The timeline is the heart of the event. |
| from literally the beginning to the end of her planning. | | | | Without a solid timeline, people will not know where to |
| From the moment the groom pops the question the | | | | go and when they are to report. A day of planner is |
| bride comes into the planner's office to begin the | | | | only as good as her timeline. 5 minutes off the time of |
| journey. This bride is often new to the area, gets | | | | the wedding day, means tough filet mignon in the |
| overwhelmed easily, doesn't like to make decisions, or | | | | hotbox. This is often referred to as "Game Day." |
| is very busy in her career or education. A planner's | | | | Main responsibilities of a Day of Planner:oCreate |
| main responsibility is to be the representative for the | | | | timelineoCall all vendors to check arrival time and |
| family and keep communication lines open amongst all | | | | locationoPunch out meeting with bride and groom |
| parties involved. Becoming the mediator is often a | | | | (collect personal items)oGet helpoAssign staff with |
| crucial role in this phase of the planning process. | | | | bride (assist in getting dressed)oAssign staff for |
| Main Responsibilities of a Full Service Planner:oSet | | | | reception décor (implement plan)oOverall manager |
| budget (stay on budget throughout the planning | | | | for familyoOrchestrate rehearsal and wedding |
| process)oFind reception/ceremony locationoBook | | | | dayoFollow up with miscellaneous tasks post-wedding |
| vendors (photographer, videographer, florist, | | | | There are three main services a wedding planner can |
| entertainment)oNegotiate pricing for all vendors | | | | provide: full service, partial, or day of planner. Knowing |
| involvedoCreate personal décor style for bride | | | | which type of service the client is seeking will help |
| groomoCreate vendor timeline/bridal party | | | | define the type of program to sell her. Each client is |
| timelineoAttend all meetingsoOrchestrate the rehearsal | | | | unique and some programs might have to be |
| and wedding dayoPersonal assistant to familyoFollow | | | | customized to fit her needs. Remember, the bride is |
| up with miscellaneous tasks post-wedding | | | | the client you are the director. It is up to the director to |
| Partial Planner | | | | guide the client into the right program to suit her needs. |
| This is the most popular program wedding planners | | | | |