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As couples begin thinking about their wedding, they
are often confused as to how much to spend, where to
obtain specialized services, and how to choose
vendors. These worries often mount as quickly as the
cost of the wedding. After the euphoria wears off
and the reality settles in, it's shocking to
discover of how much preparation is involved.
Couples are faced with decisions about everything
from invitation wording to planning their honeymoon.
Couples often find they want experienced
professional help.
Not long ago, a wedding coordinator was thought of
as a luxury, only used by the wealthy. Now a
coordinator is essential to the well planned affair.
It is no longer "trendy" to engage a coordinator.
Being experienced in negotiating contracts with
caterers, florists, photographers, and other
suppliers, the coordinator saves valuable time and
money. The coordinator can take advantage of
discounts not available to private parties and avoid
costly mistakes, while turning your dreams into
reality.
The average wedding can take more than two hundred
fifty hours just to plan. With today's hectic
lifestyles, you may not have time to compare all the
options, making sure you get the best deal, and make
sure all the details are in place.
Wedding coordinators are not here to make decisions
for you, but to guide and assist you in making
informed decisions. Their training, knowledge, and
experience will turn your dreams and expectations
into reality. They want you to host a beautiful and
distinctive event which you can enjoy.
A wedding coordinator will save you time and enable
you to get the most for your money! A wedding
coordinator can serve in many other capacities. They
can act as the family counselor for apprehensive
brides and the mothers, a wedding coordinator can
become as close as your best friend.
How do you know you're hiring the right coordinator?
Trust is important in any relationship. You should
feel completely comfortable with the coordinator and
feel assured that he or she completely understands
what your needs are. Your personalities should
match. It's important to find out how long the
coordinator has been in business. Be careful of
coordinators who are not members of any professional
organization. These organizations have a code of
ethics that the consultant must follow in order to
be a member, some also require some sort of
continuing education each year to stay a member.
How Do Wedding Coordinators Charge for Services?
Wedding coordination fees vary greatly from
coordinator to coordinator.
Here are some examples:
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10% - 15% of the overall budget Fee based on
amount of wedding coordinated Flat rate for day
of services (around $1,500) plus 15% of vendor
contract costs.
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Fee based on number of guests
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Flat rate based on amount of work needed
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Hourly Rate (Often greater than $40 per hour)
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"Free!" (beware, though, these services take
commissions and kickbacks from the vendors.)
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