subject: What Are The Duties Of A Wedding Planner? [print this page] Explaining the duties of a wedding planner can be difficult to define because of the different ways they can assist in the planning process. In short, a wedding planner will do as much or as little of the wedding arrangements as you need them to do. But here are a few of the most common ways they can assist you in planning your wedding.
" Initial and ongoing consultation with the bride and groom
" Budget planning
" Timeline and schedule planning
" Creating checklists
" Help with selecting and booking of ceremony and reception venues
" Help with selecting a wedding officiant for the wedding
" Help with selecting a color scheme, theme and style
" Help with designing and printing of invitations and tracking RSVP"s
" Help with choosing wedding attire and accessories
" Finding, negotiating with and booking suitable vendors (caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, musicians, etc.)
" Reviewing vendors" contracts and communicating and coordinating with vendors
" Ceremony planning
" Preparing itineraries, seating lists and name plates
" Wedding day coordination
" Overseeing reception
" Reception planning
" Directing processionals, recessionals, and receiving line
" Coordinating the collection of gifts received on the wedding day
" Providing a stress-free perfect day for the happy couple
The duties of a wedding planner might also include:
" Arranging for a wedding shower
" Preparing a unique ceremony based on the couple"s preferences
" Locating potential honeymoon locations and making arrangements
" Planning a rehearsal dinner or party
" Purchasing gifts for the bridal party
" Arranging for out-of-town guest accommodations
" Sending out thank-you cards
" Arranging for change of address cards
Although these duties encompass a lot of territory, you have the final say-so over the wedding planner"s duties. Depending on how much time you have and how much control you desire, you can add to or take away from this list. These are only guidelines. But they should get you started thinking in the right direction for what will work best for you.
by: Tiffani Barrett
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