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Do you need to hire a wedding planer?

The first thing many people ask is how much does an Irish wedding planner cost?

Many couples think of hiring a wedding planner as a costly exercise but to the contrary it’s actually possible to save money with a wedding planner.

Couples often find their initial budget goes out the window but a planner can keep you within your budget and can often source you good value suppliers from their industry connections.

The next question is normally is a wedding planner necessary?

If you have a clear idea of what you want from your wedding why would you need a wedding planner?

The reality of putting all the elements together to turn your plan into a reality can be a full time job. From ringing endless suppliers, viewing venues, listening to bands, researching flowers, photographers the list goes on..

The pool of suppliers out there is extensive and you can loose yourself in research and loose sight of your vision very easily.

So lets look at a few reasons why hiring a wedding planer may be a benefit to you and your future spouse.

• Time is precious to you both

You may both be in full time employment or in a full time parenting role with hectic schedules so getting out during the week or on weekends to meet with vendors can be difficult.

• You’ve run out of steam!

You made good progress at the start but now you have fallen behind and the panic is setting in.

• You’re planning solo

For one reason or another outside help from family and friends is not an option.

• You’re having a destination wedding in Ireland

You’re planning from abroad and have no local knowledge or concept of the logistics and the processes necessary to bring everything together.

• You’re short on time

You’re engaged but for some reason you want a quick turnaround on the wedding so with so much to plan you need some help.

• Dread of planning

The thought of all the organising turns you off wanting to even get married.

So if you are thinking of hiring a wedding planner you can usually have a no obligation chat to see what they can do for you. If you think they can make the day less stressful so you can get on with enjoying the day then maybe it’s for you.

However other couples thrive on planning every little detail of their wedding, if so there are some great aides out there to keep you on track like a wedding planner book or a personalized wedding planner diary like “Confetti Wedding Planner” And many great online resources like weddingsuppliers.ie .

When it comes to research for a wedding many couples will spend a lot of time researching music and they should, as in my experience, most people view the evening entertainment as the most memorable part of the wedding.

Irish folks love a good night out but we still need a bit of encouragement to get out on the floor and that’s where a good band comes in.

The top five things to consider when picking a band are:

1. Interaction with the crowd
   A good front man/woman is a must! This is far more important than the quality of the singers vocal or the amazing lead guitarist
2. Do the band look like they are enjoying themselves?
   If they’re looking down at their feet while playing and standing still it’s not going to encourage your guests to lunge out of their seats in a frenzy of excitement! If the band are having fun so will the crowd!
3. Do they hold showcases?
   It’s so important to see a band live to see what they can do, a website can look impressive but you can’t beat seeing the band live. Nearly all reputable wedding bands have showcases & this will give you a chance to have a chat with them face to face.
4. How experienced are they?
   Do they know what a good wedding set should include? They will need to know how to cater for all generations and tastes. Also, a good wedding band will have played most of the venues that weddings take place in and therefore know what to expect.
5. Finally, are they equipped to perform at your wedding? The right equipment and lights etc are so important. And do they have permanent members in the band? A good team who are used to working together will ensure a smooth run.

 

There’s a lot to take into account but as long as you ask the right questions and do a bit of research you’ll get the right band for you!