There are many articles on the web that explain in summary lines what the wedding planner does, but few manage to do it by getting into the concrete of the activities trying to dissect the details.
On the one hand, I ask myself: “ But still, in 2020, we need to explain what we do? “
Yes, it is necessary, because there is a lot of confusion and a lot of it is created by those who want to work in this sector.
On the other hand, understanding who to entrust the organization of your wedding to is not child’s play, there is really a lot at stake: from emotions to something much more concrete, such as your money.
So, before writing a sort of instruction booklet on what my personal method and my approach is, I want to make a list of what we wedding planners are NOT.
I find that it can help you immediately understand if what you are looking for is a wedding planner or if you have a slightly confused idea about her duties.
The wedding planner does not…
- He does not make decisions for the spouses, but on the contrary, he advises them and directs them towards the best solutions.
- He does not work 24 hours a day, this is also a full-fledged job, with hours and days of rest.
- She is not a personal secretary, she is not required to attend to any “business”, whether it is phone calls or errands that the spouses are unable to do.
- It does not “copy and paste” installations and projects already carried out, because behind every work there is research and planning.
- He is not a porter, he has no obligation to collect, deliver, transport everything that will be relevant to the wedding.
- She is not a florist or a cake designer, but she must understand everything and a little, to help the couple select professionals and proposals.
- It is not a hindrance for the professionals who are involved, on the contrary, it helps them plan the work by coordinating the day.
- She is not the one who works as a full-time catering manager and, if necessary, also proposes herself as a wedding planner.
- She isn’t the center of attention, so she doesn’t have to be nearly as flashy as the bride.
- It is not called “wedding”, if we really want to abbreviate it should be called “planner” because the work consists precisely in the organization.
Do you still have some little hidden doubts? Tell me and let’s get to know each other!
