Upon getting engaged I instantly knew I would not be hiring a wedding planner. I just knew I was too much of a "Type A" personality to hire someone to do something I would ultimately feel more comfortable doing myself. ..well that & I knew any planner would quit because I would drive them crazy!
For me it has been a lot easier since we have so much time to plan. We got engaged August 2, 2013 & will be getting married September 6, 2014- 13 months to plan. I have had plenty of time to meet with several florists, caterers, rental companies, etc at my own pace!
Their are 2 main concerns I have to not having a wedding planner. {1} Staying organized & on top of planning everything I need to & {2} Keeping order and pace on the big day.
Luckily I quickly found an answer to my first concern- The Knot! If you are engaged.. or know you are going to be engaged any time soon a Knot account is a must. My favorite features- the "To Do" List and the free wedding website. You can even download The Knot app so you will have your "To Do" List on your phone or iPad to haunt you wherever you go! (; This has really helped me to keep on pace as to when I should have certain vendors scheduled or things ordered.
Now on to find some solutions for the second concern- pacing the wedding & keeping order on the big day? I'm thinking a family member, bridesmaid, or musician announcing when things are to be done? Any suggestions?
Even though I chose to opt out of a wedding planner, I have wondered what reasons compelled others to hire one.. or may to also choose to not??
For me it has been a lot easier since we have so much time to plan. We got engaged August 2, 2013 & will be getting married September 6, 2014- 13 months to plan. I have had plenty of time to meet with several florists, caterers, rental companies, etc at my own pace!
Their are 2 main concerns I have to not having a wedding planner. {1} Staying organized & on top of planning everything I need to & {2} Keeping order and pace on the big day.
Luckily I quickly found an answer to my first concern- The Knot! If you are engaged.. or know you are going to be engaged any time soon a Knot account is a must. My favorite features- the "To Do" List and the free wedding website. You can even download The Knot app so you will have your "To Do" List on your phone or iPad to haunt you wherever you go! (; This has really helped me to keep on pace as to when I should have certain vendors scheduled or things ordered.
Now on to find some solutions for the second concern- pacing the wedding & keeping order on the big day? I'm thinking a family member, bridesmaid, or musician announcing when things are to be done? Any suggestions?
Even though I chose to opt out of a wedding planner, I have wondered what reasons compelled others to hire one.. or may to also choose to not??
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