5 Signs it's Time to Hire A Wedding Planner
If you’ve found this blog post… Congratulations, you’re engaged!! This time in your life will fly by, so we encourage you to soak up every moment of it!
Preparing for and planning your wedding will be FUN, but we’re not going to lie, there is a lot of work that needs to be done.
Sure, you can Google “how to plan your wedding” and “how to budget for your wedding” and you’ll be gifted with a list of random links and resources you could use. You can also spend hours reading reviews on The Knot and Wedding Wire to try to determine which local vendors will meet your needs AND fit your budget. But do you want to? That method will only get you so far.
When it comes to planning your wedding, there comes a point in most couples’ journey where it’s no longer… fun. You may be trying to juggle way too between work, home life, your social plans, grad school... Or perhaps you just recognize the process would be so much more efficient if you had a professional to lean on.
Should you hire a wedding planner? Yes.
Lyndsay and Colt at the MN National Golf Course // Erin Rae Photography
Here are 5 signs it’s time to hire a wedding planner:
1 — You Have No Extra Time
Whether it’s a demanding job, a new puppy, or you’re just busy living your life, hiring a wedding planner to guide your planning process will save you time. A wedding planner is there to help guide you through the decision making process and help lift the weight off your shoulders! Working with HappiLily Events will make your planning journey easier, because we’ll let you know what to focus on and when with check-ins and meetings, and you’ll have access to a customized and interactive planning checklist to guide the entire wedding planning process. Not only that, but it’s our job to be honest and direct when it comes to budget, possible vendors, and design ideas. We’re here to help you make quick and confident decisions.
2 — You Aren’t Sure How To Set A Budget
Your budget is one of, if not the most, important things when it comes to wedding planning. If you don’t set a realistic budget and make choices that align with what you want to spend, that’s only going to cause stress and tension later on. Everyone knows that weddings are “expensive”. But what do professional vendors actually cost in Minnesota and how much of your budget should you allocate to each vendor? Hiring a wedding planner helps you set a realistic budget and re-prioritize it as decisions are made.
HappiLily Events will provide you with the tools to keep your budget organized and tips to maximize your budget. We can also direct you to local vendors within your budget that are actually good at their jobs. Essentially getting a win-win!
Lyndsay & Colt’s wedding party // Erin Rae Photography
3 — You’re Planning From Out of State
Planning your wedding is a challenge in itself. Now imagine trying to plan it from a different city, state or even country! There are some tough decisions just waiting for you here. That’s why hiring a wedding planner who specializes in the area you want to celebrate in will ensure you have the best experience. Your wedding planner will be a trusted resource that can connect you to the best local vendors and identify things about the area you may not have known about. They are essentially your eyes and ears when you can’t be present!
HappiLily Events has worked with many couples living outside of Minnesota (hello Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Massachusetts!), and helping you plan the best celebration in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is what we’re here for!
4 — You’ve Realized How Much Has To Happen On A Wedding Day
Maybe you’re feeling inspired and want a DIY wedding. We get it – it seems cost-efficient and “easy”. Well, depending on how extensive your DIY plans are, you might actually be spending nearly the same amount as you would on a professional vendors… but we’ll save that for another time.
If you want to DIY, here’s the question you need to ask yourself: once you’ve planned the details and created your centerpieces, built the arbor, etc… who will be there to set it all up on your wedding day? Sure, you can assign tasks to your friends and family, but.. if you’re wanting everyone to enjoy your wedding day, then a wedding planner is the way to go.
Working with a wedding planner means that your friends and family won’t have to place décor, verify your floor plan, greet vendors, or manage the timeline. Everyone (including you) can live in the moment while we execute your plans perfectly!
5 — You Have Ideas But Don’t Know How To Execute Them
You’ve probably spent hours on wedding TikTok or Pinterest, saving and screenshotting every photo that sparks inspiration for your wedding. That is so overwhelming.
Whether you have a specific vision in mind or you love it all and can’t decide on the color palette or aesthetic, a wedding planner will help you curate a so-you design. From decor to furniture rentals and unique elements like mobile bars and dessert carts, we will connect you with the right vendors to beautifully bring your vision to life. We can also help you achieve your #weddinggoals within your goal budget (without sacrificing the design or coming off “cheap”-looking).
Abby & Will celebrating at Willow Brooke Farm // Michaela Paige Photography
There’s no doubt about it – hiring a wedding planner will make your wedding planning process easier, and more organized, and we’ll keep things fun! Plus, you’ll end up working with an amazing vendor team because we won’t let you hire anyone less than the best!
We may be a bit biased by saying this, but wedding planners are a complete lifesaver… It’s something you’ll either realize now or wish you’d known it in hindsight!
Ready to have a stress-free planning process and a carefree wedding day?
A crazy fun wedding party! // Michaela Paige Photo
