Don't Let This Become You!
I recently spoke with a bride who was excited to announce she already had a wedding planner - through her venue. My first thought was, "Oh, you have no idea!", but I very briefly explained the difference without trying to sound like I was making a sales pitch. I honestly feel for brides who expect their venue-supplied wedding planner to actually fulfill that role.
Ladies, a venue "wedding planner" is not a professional, full-service wedding planner looking out for your best interest! The "wedding planner" supplied by the venue is a sales person who has been hired to promote their venue as a viable option to the wedding market. This wedding salesperson will provide the following services:
- Provide a tour of the venue
- Make menu recommendations
- Create your Banquet Event Order outlining your event specifics
- Arrange for a tasting
- Oversee setup as it pertains to the venue responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between your professional wedding planner and the venue staff
- Communicate to the venue staff contract specifications
- Process your invoices
- Act as your personal representative with your venue and other suppliers (baker, photographer, florist, etc.)
- Recommend suppliers that meet your budget, style and personality
- Pass along discounts provided to the planner by the suppliers
- Negotiate contracts (including with the venue "wedding planner")
- Preview facilities to ensure layout will work for your event
- Meet with suppliers along with bride and/or groom and, if necessary, meet with suppliers in place of the bride and groom
- Assist with etiquette and protocal
- Create timelines and keep everyone on track
- Manage your total budget
- Create a supplier payment schedule with reminders sent in advance to the person responsible for payment
- Create room layouts
- Design all printed pieces to ensure cohesive look from start to finish
- Design decor for ceremony and reception (and rehearsal dinner, engagement parties, etc)
- Act as liaison between family members and bridal party
- Stuff, address, stamp and mail invitations
- Track rsvps
- Direct the rehearsal
- Direcet the ceremony
- Direct the reception
- Secure room blocks and arrange for transportation
- Oversee all setup and teardown
- Be onsite throughout entire event
- Review final catering bill for accuracy
- *AND MUCH MORE!
I hope this clarifies any confusion, but should you have questions, please contact us at jami@detailsplanningcompany.com
~ Jami
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