Hiring a Wedding Planner for Your Outdoor Wedding
Are you currently entertaining the idea of an outside wedding due to COVID restrictions? Have you thought about hiring a wedding planner for the event? Planners provide invaluable support for outdoor weddings and can help you navigate the changes ahead as you adjust your wedding plans. They can make phone calls to vendors, help with updated contracts, and suggest location ideas, along with a million other things. Below are some considerations when hiring a planner for your outdoor wedding.
The first and perhaps most obvious thing you should look for in an outdoor wedding planner is experience. While some people may think that planning an outdoor ceremony is the same as planning an indoor ceremony, anyone who has done so will tell you that there are significant differences, the likes of which someone with experience would already know. Ask the potential wedding planner about previous experiences and note anything that seems similar to the ceremony that you would like to have.
Another thing you should look for in an outdoor wedding planner is flexibility. This is particularly relevant with an outdoor ceremony as the elements can and will play a significant role in your event. A good wedding planner would not only plan for a best case scenario ceremony, but will also have contingencies lined up in the event the worst case scenario occurs. For example, planners may suggest setting up a tent in the event of bad weather so that guests would have somewhere to retreat.
The third thing you should look for in selecting any wedding planner is positive reviews and testimonials. Anyone with time on their hands can claim to be an event planner. Is that person certified? Can he/ she provide references and testimonials from past couples? Does he/she have a website— not just social media pages? Can he/she tell you about how a difficult outdoor situation was handled? All of these provide evidence that the planner is trustworthy and will serve you well.
A professional event planner is a worthwhile investment whether you’re having an indoor or outdoor wedding. When selecting your planner, focus on finding someone that has experience, demonstrates flexibility, and has ample positive reviews and testimonials. Focusing on these qualities will not only enhance the outcome of your wedding, but the wedding planning process, as well.
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