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If the thought of planning your wedding fills you with dread, or perhaps you work long hours and have little spare time, a UK wedding planner can be the answer to your prayers. Sometimes called a Wedding Organiser, this professional works closely with the couple to help you achieve your dream wedding without any stress or aggravation, and within your budget. Planners are becoming more common as increasing numbers of brides are pursuing full time education, have demanding careers, or lack close family to help plan a wedding. Their services also suit those who are nervous about making decisions based on (usually outdated) recommendations, or finding untested vendors in the Yellow Pages.

The term ‘Wedding Planner’ has become misappropriated recently, and florists, venues and even places or worship can sometimes claim to offer such services. However, beware as this usually means that they will help you with the details of that one element and rarely co-ordinate with unrelated vendors in the holistic way necessary.

A good planner is someone who will guide you through the whole process from the moment you get engaged to the last dance and beyond. They should appreciate your budget, and quickly grasp the bride’s vision for her dream wedding. It is usual for you to have a series of meetings where the wedding organiser will guide you though the minefield of options. Expect them to suggest a number of vendors and attend consultations with you to ensure that you get exactly what you want.

As well as getting each element of the wedding planning in place, a good wedding planner will also work hard to make your wedding day go smoothly. When you hire a wedding planner, be sure to ask whether they attend the full wedding day, or just settle you in to the reception before they depart. Most brides prefer the planner to stay the entire day — to carry out tasks from checking that the hairdresser arrives on time, to holding umbrellas for the bridal party when an unexpected downpour occurs!

Before you hire yours, ask lots of questions about the way they work — what experience they have, whether they have planned weddings similar to yours, and how they charge for their services. Beware consultants who take commission fees from vendors as their loyalty could be compromised instead of 100% with the bride. Get references and take the time to contact previous clients.

A good wedding planner will allow you to bask in the glow rather than burn the midnight oil. Ultimately, they should offer you the luxury of relaxation, knowing that the most important day of your life is in their safe hands.

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