A well-executed wedding looks beautiful, seamless and effortless, but behind the flawless florals, the party-starting performers and the perfectly timed plated meal there are countless details that need to be managed.
Many couples opt to hire wedding professionals to handle all the potential hiccups that can come with planning what’s sure to be one of the largest events of their life.
But finding the wedding wizard that can “abracadabra” your wedding dreams into reality can sometimes be confusing. With the different titles used for wedding professionals including wedding designer, wedding planner, wedding coordinator and more, it’s important to know just what you require in terms of assistant and who to choose to make your wedding worries disappear.
To put it most simply, the two aspects of wedding creation to consider are: design and production. Wedding designers deal with the visual; the décor, the lighting, the florals and the jaw-dropping touches that bring your vision to life. They craft a consistent look and feel throughout all aspects of your wedding aesthetic and take your dog-eared bridal magazine pages and inspiration board pins from aspiration to realization. They’ve got connections with rental companies, décor suppliers and exceptional florists and can nimbly navigate supply issues, price changes and delivery challenges.
While Wedding Designers work toward vision victory, Wedding Planners sweat the details. Planners manage logistics, budgets, timelines and vendor bookings; the less shiny but undeniably mission critical production points that make each moment work.
Planners walk you moment by moment through your ideal wedding day ensuring that your bridal bucket list matches your budget. They have the experience to navigate potential missteps that could derail your big-day dreams and know just how to gather all of your wedding details up in a (perfectly) tied bow. They’ve also cultivated strong relationships with vendors and venues and can often negotiate preferred pricing and perks that couples can’t access on their own.
You can hire these two specialized services separately, or you can find wedding professionals that offer both services all under one roof. Regardless of which you choose, it’s important to have your wedding professional of choice clearly outline what tasks they will be taking on, and which you remain responsible for.
Consider your wedding professional in the same way you would any vendor; do they fit your style? Do your personalities mesh well? Do they have a portfolio and recommendations that make you feel confident in their work?
Sources
PMG Image/RED Events Design and Decor/Orange Girl/Special Event Rentals/Nicole Field Photography/Party Rental Depot/Birch & Bunny Weddings and Events
