{"id":547714,"date":"2021-04-08T16:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T21:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=547714"},"modified":"2022-01-10T09:12:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T15:12:19","slug":"reasons-hire-wedding-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/reasons-hire-wedding-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons You Should Hire a Wedding Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div id=\"attachment_786809\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-786809\" class=\"wp-image-786809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7e\/aa\/7eaa94747dcdcc17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-786809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elizabethgrantphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elizabeth Grant<\/a>. See more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/outdoor-stone-acres-farm-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-planning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be stressful, and although it should be a joyous chapter of your life, it&rsquo;s easy to get wrapped up in the pressure. That&rsquo;s why hiring the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make a world of difference. And the one vendor that will truly make your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/beat-wedding-planning-stress-with-these-10-cool-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning journey a breeze<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planner-responsibilities-vs-wedding-coordinator-responsibilities-your-complete-breakdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But we understand that it can be a big expense, especially if you are on a tight budget. So is it worth it to hire a wedding planner? We think so! And we&rsquo;re telling you why.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Reasons You Should Hire A Wedding Planner<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. They&rsquo;ll help execute your wedding vision<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you&rsquo;ve put together your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding mood board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and figured out your theme, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and decor style&ndash;but now you don&rsquo;t know how to execute it. That&rsquo;s where a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planner-responsibilities-vs-wedding-coordinator-responsibilities-your-complete-breakdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in. They&rsquo;ll know exactly where to rent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/creative-ceremony-backdrop-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the backdrop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your dreams or who to talk to about the floating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/27-wedding-floral-installations-that-will-blow-your-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floral arrangements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you want above your reception tables.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. They take responsibilities off your plate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that wedding planning can be stressful. There&rsquo;s so much that goes into organizing the perfect day, that many couples forget to soak up the time being fianc&eacute;s together. Planners are there to take most of the responsibilities off of your plate, so you can enjoy the chapter that is <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/recently-engaged-start-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">engagement<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. They help with budgeting and scheduling<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although hiring a planner may seem like it will cost a good portion of <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">your budget<\/a>, their job is also to assist you in sticking with budgeting as much as possible. They&rsquo;ll help you with vendor discounts, purchases, rentals, and negotiations. So while it may seem like a lot upfront, they&rsquo;ll end up saving you money in the long run.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same applies to scheduling. If you&rsquo;ve seen our <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-10-month-wedding-planning-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wedding planning timeline<\/a>, then you know that you need to book certain vendors by a certain date before your wedding. Planners will keep you on schedule, ensuring everything on your to-do list is checked off in time.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_786810\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-786810\" class=\"size-full wp-image-786810\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9e\/97\/9e9760f7bc92cf65.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-786810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memoryboxphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MemoryBox Photography<\/a>. See more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/tropical-fairytale-tulum-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. They know the best vendors around<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wedding planner&rsquo;s job is to communicate with <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-florists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">florists<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-catering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">caterers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-djs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DJs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">photographers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-videographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">videographers<\/a>, etc., on a daily basis. They can help match you up with the perfect vendors for your celebration, so you don&rsquo;t have to spend hours scrolling the internet. And as we mentioned earlier, if they have a close relationship <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/shouldnt-negotiate-wedding-vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">with vendors<\/a>, they may even be able to get you deals you may not have access to if you were doing everything yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. They help with contracts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not want to hear this, but you are going to run into a few bumps in the road while wedding planning. That&rsquo;s totally normal! Your planner is here to smooth out any hiccups you come across&ndash;especially when contracts are involved. While they may not be lawyers, they&rsquo;re there to help negotiate before you sign any paperwork and ensure that all the work is done fairly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. They&rsquo;ll introduce you to new ideas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With social media taking the wedding industry by storm, it&rsquo;s easy to want a Pinterest-worthy wedding. But rather than copy every detail from a photo you found on Instagram, your planner will introduce you to new ideas that are original and special to you and your partner. You&rsquo;ll find that throughout your planning, your planner will become one of your close friends. Trust them to understand who you are and what you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_786811\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-786811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-786811\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4c\/ba\/4cbab876a928249a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"515\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-786811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kapsuleco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kapsule Co<\/a>. See more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/chic-wedding-special-korean-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. They&rsquo;ll get you out of tricky situations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of bumps in the road, contracts aren&rsquo;t the only thing you may face along the way. From disagreements with your wedding party to wardrobe malfunctions on the day of the wedding to guests who neglected to tell your their dietary restrictions beforehand, your planner is there to sort through these problems so you can focus on tying the knot, not the drama.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. You&rsquo;ll have day-of assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly&ndash;and arguably one of the most important reasons&ndash;they&rsquo;re there to ensure that your special day goes smoothly. Your only job on your wedding day is to sit back, relax, and focus on marrying the love of your life. Everything else falls onto the planner&rsquo;s lap&ndash;and they will take that responsibility with a smile on their face.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now that you know why you should hire a wedding planner, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">our vendor directory<\/a> to find a planner near you and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-planning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ultimate wedding planning guide<\/a> that breaks down every aspect of planning possible!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_786812\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-786812\" class=\"wp-image-786812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/74\/7d\/747dfe376c3e0b25.jpg\" alt=\"hire a wedding planner graphic\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-786812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"http:\/\/rowanberrylavender.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rachel Black<\/a>. See more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/glamorous-four-day-wedding-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wedding planning can be stressful, and although it should be a joyous chapter of your life, it&rsquo;s easy to get wrapped up in the pressure. That&rsquo;s why hiring the right wedding vendors can make a world of difference. And the one vendor that will truly make your wedding planning journey a breeze is a wedding planner. But we understand that it can be a big expense, especially if you are on a tight budget. 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