What is a Wedding Consultant Anyway?

     We have officially entered a new year which is fitting since it is also the start of our new business!

 The holidays are such a wonderful time to be engaged.  In fact many young couples just took the next step in their relationships in the last couple of weeks.  After all the excitement of the holidays and the elation of the congratulations and sparkling addition to your left hand have died down, you may be left wondering, "well what do I do now?"  Many brides feel overwhelmed with all the decisions that are to be made, and even the ones who know exactly what they want are still bewildered about how to get it.  So many people are offering their assistance, but you are not even sure what you want them to do. 

So I thought a fitting first post of the new year would be to explain the role of a wedding consultant.  The mystery of what you are investing in and why you should invest in us is about to be revealed
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     A wedding consultant can take on many different roles i.e. facilitator, mediator, friend, sounding board, time saver, money saver, etc.  Our main job is to make your life during your engagement period easier and more enjoyable.  There is so much time and effort involved in searching for vendors in the area, calling each one, meeting with each one, deciding which one would be the best and easiest to work with, and then making a decision.  As your wedding planner we will do this for you.  We have already talked to and worked with many vendors in the area and have met some really awesome people.  It is also to your benefit that a Wedding Consultant will be a return customer for these vendors, whereas a bride is a one time deal.  Vendors will be more apt to work hard for someone who will be sending them brides constantly than for just one bride.
     Although some brides may think it is not in their budget to hire a wedding consultant, they can often save you money and can work with your budget to make sure you are staying on track.  They can give you advice on the best places to save money and where to alot a little extra cash.  Wedding consultants can go with you to make decisions on dresses and party favors, and can be an objective third party if things get a little heated with someone at home.
     There are many things a Wedding Consultant can do for you, but the main thing is they make your and your mother's life much more enjoyable during the engagement.  This is a time when you should be getting closer to your fiance, laughing, and making memories; not being stressed out about all the details.  Especially on the day of your wedding you want to be able to enjoy and savor every second.  Having a Wedding Consultant to make sure everyone is in their place, and does their job, and being the go-to person for vendors and others to bring problems to, allows you to do this. 

So to answer what you are investing in:  bottom line is more time for yourself and your fiance, peace of mind, and a brand new best friend with a bottomless pit of advice and ideas for your wedding.  What could be better?