Many brides always start out excited about the wedding planning process, but that feeling often goes away when the reality of all the responsibilities sets in. The long to do list - from filling out seating charts to what photographer to choose - can be very overwhelming, taking the fun out of the big day. One way to avoid this stress is to hire a wedding planner. If you hire a wedding planner with a good reputation, they can take a lot of the stress out of planning for your special day. More times than not, they are worth the money that you pay for their services.
One of the advantages of hiring a wedding planner is that they have connections with the local venues and vendors that are used for a wedding. Today's couples have three things that are top on their list, venue, photography and catering. Sometimes wedding planners may have special deals with certain vendors and may be able to get you a discount. They also know who is the best of the best to work with so that you know you are getting what you paid for with no worries.
Another benefit is that professional planners have been there before. We know what problems could arise and have a solution ready just in case. Did the groom lose a button on his tux? We are ready to sew it on for him. Did you forget the bubbles for your send off? We have some just in case. No matter the problem, many experienced wedding planners have a solution already prepared for such an event. Because of this, the peace of mind that you will receive from hiring a planner out weighs the cost of hiring one.
As your planner we will sit down with you and talk through each decision that will need to be made regarding your big day. We will also keep you posted on when things come up that you may need to give attention to. We will ask you about your preferences so everything goes according to your plan. Our job is just to make the day go smoother and with less stress for you and your families.
The decision for you to make is whether you need a planner there to walk you through every step from your engagement to your honeymoon or if you want someone to make sure that everything you planned goes off without any problems. Either way, it is best to find a planner that makes you feel comfortable and that you know you can have a good relationship with.
Our goal with every bride and groom is to establish a relationship with them. This is our first priority, followed by making the entire process as stress free as possible. We are there to take the stress away from not only the bride and groom but also their entire families. Noone wants their friends or families to have to work for them on their wedding day by doing last minute tasks. Everyone involved should be wrapped up in the excitement of celebrating such a big day.
See what some of our brides say:
Amanda:
Let's see why shoudl you hire a wedding planner....
To begin, when you first become engaged, the euphoria of a wedding can be overwhelming; not only are you hearing "advice" from friends, family, and acquaintances, but also vendors. And unfortunately, not every vendor is trying to help you achieve the vision that fits in your budget. Personally, hiring a wedding planner was the best investment I could have made for my wedding. Not only did Raven have experience with many vendors in the area (she helped me avoid people who would not treat me right), she helped me organize my budget to fit in everything I really wanted into my wedding. If you are seeking unbiased and true advice from a previous bride, heed me now: a wedding planner will help you enjoy and treasure the time before, during, and after your wedding. She will help you be organized, carefree, and calm. Raven and Everlasting Occasions not only helped me to have absolutely no regrets after my wedding, but every memory of my day is wonderful; no crying, no stress, and no last minute set up or helping the vendors. And to top it all off, I still maintain a friendship with Raven that I treasure! Take it from me...hiring a wedding planner is the best money you will spend on your wedding! I can promise you that!
Brooker:
When you picture your wedding day... you hope for beautiful weather, good health, and a smooth ceremony and reception! Granite hiring a wedding coordinator can't fix mother nature or your health but they sure can make you day go right!
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By hiring Everlasting Occasions to coordinator my wedding day was one of the smartest move I made...they were so wonderful to work with! They listened to what I wanted and made it happen. Weddings can cost a lot of money...by hiring a wedding coordinator you will NOT go wrong! It's nice to know you have someone you can count on and trust to make sure everything happens as planned. Again weddings can become costly but the price you pay for a coordinator is priceless! You pay for a piece of mind at a reasonable price.
:) You can plan your whole wedding but to pull the day off like you want you need someone you can trust...and Everlasting Occasions was it for us. Xo
Sarah:
Raven was the "day of" coordinator for our destination wedding, in Savannah. However, she was so involved before the wedding, she became a lifesaver. When things got a little out of hand on my end, out of state, she was right there. Then at the rehearsal, she made sure everyone understood what we wanted and made it happen. On the day of our wedding one of her family members was in the hospital, however she still managed to be there for me while I was getting ready, and to help my party walk down the aisle (plus all of the other "little" details"). She was amazing and I will always thank her for helping me create one of the most cherished memories of my life.
