expert advice
Hiring a
Wedding Planner:
Necessity or Luxury?
expert advice by akm events
Michelle Nikitaras
With AKM Events, every detail matters. Our team
of experienced event planners and designers
are dedicated to the customized expectations
of each client. Our combined originality and
business savvy ensure a flawless, unique affair.
We offer customized packages to accommodate
your every need. A consultant will help you plan
all of your wedding day details as well as budget
planning and organizing vendor spending.
Hiring a wedding planner is a big decision for
most brides. Some even think it's a luxury that
they cannot afford. This is simply not true.
Many planners have packages to complement
any budget. To me and some other wedding
professionals I know, hiring a wedding planner
should be the easiest decision of your life. But,
in the age of the DIY and Pinterest Bride, most
are excited to tend to every detail herself. This
makes perfect sense! Except… there are some
advantages to seeking the help of a professional
that you may not know about. This expertise
could be invaluable to the bride and groom.
Exclusive connections. Wedding planners
are often privy to industry discounts and can
negotiate contracts on your behalf. Some
vendors even offer special pricing if you book
through your wedding planner. They have
also worked with many different vendors and
have experience with choosing the best in
the industry to suit your needs. For instance
when choosing a photographer, you would
want someone that understands your style
and family dynamic. After all, they would be
capturing the most important moments of
the day. This is true with all of your vendors
and a planner can assist you with this process.
Your wedding planner will help you choose
the perfect vendors without breaking the
bank. Remember, your planner has done this
countless times before.
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Photo Credit: Esther Gallarday