Insurance. There is no doubt that your special event will cost a significant amount of money.  A professional planner helps to protect your investment. A planner “insures” that your event will run smoothly, makes sure that you and your guests are happy and remembers all of the important things that you may forget.

Budget. A professional planner is a professional project manager, and your special event is the project.  Every project has a working budget.  Often times special event budgets run over, and people run out of money because they have been oversold. A planner can protect you from running out of money and over purchasing. Planners constantly have their eye on the big picture budget.

Time. The average wedding takes 250 hours to plan.  That’s over six work weeks. With a planner the only reason you will get called into the bosses office is to get a raise.

Savings.  In the end, the amount spent on a planner is usually a wash.  Planners can save you 10%, 15%, 20% or more on services.  Because planners give repeat business to vendors, they can often negotiate the best rates and have special extras especially for their clients.

Moral Support. Your friends and family will eventually grow tired of hearing about the details of your event.  Your planner will never change the subject.  Your planner won’t complain about the color or style of the bridesmaid’s dresses.  Who are you going to call when your best friend does?

Team Management. There are 22 vendors associated with most special events.  On your special day, your appointed planner will manage these professionals.  Planners get the most out of these professionals (because there is always the hope that the planner will refer more business to them).

Peace. Weddings, and other special events are stressful and emotional times.  A planner uses their expertise, experience, and objectivity to keep the peace and keep the event joyous.  When you rely on a paid professional, there is no emotional baggage.

Expertise. Your event planner’s job is to research trends. A good planner lives, eats, and breaths EVENT details.  You can count on expert advice on flowers, food, timing, and etiquette and other important details.

Execution.  Your planner is going to be tuned into your unique style and vision.  You will reinforce and fine tune the event details over the course of your planning period.  None of your special touches will be left out or forgotten.

Relaxation. With a professional planner, you can attend your event instead of work your event.  A professional planner will stay calm under pressure and handle the glitches that arise.  Your wedding day is not the day you want to be a Do-it-Yourself- Bride.