Do I really need a wedding planner?

This is a common question that many brides ask themselves as they start the intricate process of planning their dream wedding. The task of planning a wedding can be taunting for any bride and groom, especially if you do not have experience planning a wedding and you do not have the right people to help and support you.

Wedding planner, also known as coordinator and event planner, simply help you organize your big day. The wedding planner may also offer a variety of services related to the wedding.

The First Meeting

A good wedding planner will meet with the couple so that he or she can chat about the wedding. This first meeting helps the wedding planner to:

• Understand the expectations of the couple not just the wedding day itself, but also the rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid teas, the wedding reception, the wedding dinner and any other related events.
• Review the overall budget for the entire wedding. This can also include the budget for the honeymoon.
• Understand the style, colors, theme, and taste of the couple.
• Discuss the progress the couple has made in the wedding plans and what needs to done.

From this meeting, the wedding planner will offer her services depending on what the couple wants and how much has been achieved. She will also explain to the couple what her services entail.

The following are the main responsibilities of a wedding planner for Kenya weddings. The role may vary depending on package the couple settles for.

• The Wedding Budget

A good wedding planner will help the couple come up with a budget that they can afford. He/she helps the couple work out the budget if it is out of their range. The wedding planner will after this, be responsible to ensure that the wedding is executed according to the planned budget.

• Vendor Resources

The wedding planner normally will have a list of service providers for different aspects of the wedding who she has worked with and can trust. She will help the couple select the right service providers that match up to the budget.

It is up to the wedding planner to ensure that the service providers deliver according to the contract agreed on.

• Day-of-Wedding Coordinators

The wedding planner takes control on the wedding day and helps to coordinate every single aspect of the wedding. This should include settling bills with all the service providers after they deliver the stated services.

Depending on your experience in planning a wedding and the time you have, a wedding planner can come in handy to help you plan a perfect wedding. The hustle of running after service providers will be removed from you entirely. You can relax and concentrate on being the bride. Consider contracting a wedding planner for who is experienced in planning Kenya weddings.