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parties. It is just a festive
period with concerts. But you
need to know what to take on
so that you don’t break down.
It’s always important for a
planner to know how much s/
he can take on because it is
very tempting. You have to be
careful so you don’t fail or get
exhausted and break down.
Do planners have a
specific payment plan?
Some people prefer to have
fixed amount for planning the
wedding and some people
prefer a percentage. I always
advise a fixed amount – this
is the fee you charge and you
should stick to your fee, you
have no business with what
other vendors are getting. I
can’t speak for other event
planners but I can speak for
myself that there is a fixed
price and we help you plan
the event.
it do? I always suggest less
expensive vendors for clients
who have a slim budget.
Event planners basically work
with your budget.
What misconceptions
What hack should
about event planners to we bear in mind
you want cleared?
when hiring an event
planner?
Event planners are not over-
chargers, credible and good
event planners work with your
budget but the challenge we
face is that we have clients
who have high demand/
expectations on a slim budget
but they want things over-
the-top. So clients should
think of what they want and
have. It is okay to say – I
have this budget, what can
It’s not enough to see an
event planner on Instagram
and hire them. Interview your
event planner, ask for real
reviews, ask them for the jobs
they have done before. Even
if you are using a new person
in the industry, ask them for
their work history and contact
these companies for reviews.
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