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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.
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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)
- "Free!"
(beware, though, these services take commissions and
kickbacks from the vendors.)
article courtesy of WedAlert.com,
written by Sasha Souza |
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