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Wedding PlannersBrides–If a certified wedding consultant held a class in your area what topics would you like to see covered?
I am a wedding planner looking to help more brides in my area other than those who can afford my services. I see a lot of brides on smaller budgets but they could use help with different aspects of their wedding.
If you are a bride (or groom) to be, would you find taking a wedding planning class helpful?
What topics would be most helpful to you? (i.e. budget, decorating on a budget, etiquette, etc.)
Thanks!
Lydia–As a professional in the bridal industry I have to disagree. You cannot possible tell me that you are not overlooking something or not saving money somewhere that you might be able to with a wedding planner. I guarantee that I can plan you under the table when it comes to weddings. Wedding consultants plan more weddings than you ever will in your lifetime. Not trying to be mean just factual. I am trying to create a wedding class that bride’s (such as yourself) can benefit from…thanks but I’m not looking for sarcasm. I am excellent at what I do and try to help my clients as well as other brides who cannot afford to hire a wedding consultant but who sincerely need help.
Any money saving tips are fantastic! Also how to be wary of schemes targeting brides. If its mostly local brides you could give them recommendations of bakers, florists, caterers, etc. Since you probably have worked with all the resources in the area, I’m sure you know better than us and could give some good recommendations. It seems etiquette is a must nowadays, people just don’t know anymore. Also, how to handle the stress and your family would be nice. Recommendations of literature and books that are helpful. A little cheat-sheet of all the info you cover would be a great take-away.
Budgeting. You can’t have million dollar ideas on a 100 dollar budget. This seems logical but that isn’t always the case.
Ways to cut wedding costs.
Have the bride get a sense of what’s r-e-a-l-l-y important to her & her fiance & work from that. Keeping things in perspective.
You could also have some other vendors/ministers come speak during the course to help. Sort of like a small bridal information show. You’ve got a good idea here.
Good luck!
Invitations – Make your own vs. ordering from a printer.
Flowers – Real vs. fake.
Music – Live vs. Band… Traditional wedding march vs pick your own.
Gown – WHEN to order. WHERE to order. Things to look for if you are short (no beading on the bottom), or tall, or “curvy”. Let them know it is OK to wear white… or not AND that white has nothing to do with virginity or purity.
Transportation – Order a limo, have a friend drive, drive yourself.
Reception – Buffet or sit down? How soon ofter ceremony? Day or night?
Themes – Colors that compliment rather than clash. Should bridesmaid all wear the exact same dress? What if you want them to all wear what they like? What parameters should there be?
Etiquette – Tell people NOT to include registry in invitations, nor ask for cash. Let them know “fundarising” at a wedding is inappropriate.
A lot of things are a matter of preference, but the pros and cons of each would be helpful. Also tips to overcome obstacles, such as printing your own invitations, and dress styles to fit your shape and understanding what types of alterations would be needed BEFORE buying a dress.
I would like to see something about how to handle all the “advice” brides field on a constant basis…this issue led to a breakdown on my part this past weekend…
BUDGETING
How to make your own decorations
Flower arranging
Color matching
Nothing. Got what we needed from our own research, a bridal fair, family help, and counselling from the priest.
i’d say how to haggle/bargain…most people assume that the price the florist/cake baker, etc gives them is the price they have to pay, which isn’t true.
I’d also say the importance of good contracts and how to ensure you are covered if something happens, etc.