Where Do I Start When Planning A Wedding?

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I love Preston Bailey and admire his kindness and willingness to share his experience by giving valuable advise through his blog, which by the way, I am a huge fan of.  I came across this very post:  Where do I start when planning a wedding, which I am sharing with you below.

Congratulations!  You are engaged and now what?  Where do you go from here?  I understand your frustration in getting the right help to make your vision come alive.  Even those of us in the wedding and event planning business sometimes find it difficult to say which vendors do what.  Here's my breakdown of the key components.  I hope this brings clarity!

Florists:  A florist does just that, flowers, and they're capable of taking care of all your flower needs.  Many florists will also be able to help you choose tablecloths, napkins and other tabletop accessories that should complement your floral centerpieces.

Planners:  A planner can be extremely helpful.  Having a planner should ensure that both you and your family enjoy a stress-free wedding day.  Planners are also industry experts.  A good planner will give you insight and ideas that you wouldn't think of on your own.  He or she can also help you control your budget, find a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses,  select a venue, hire other vendors, create a schedule for the ceremony and reception, manage day-of duties, and many, many other tasks.

Event Designers:  If you want someone to help design the wedding, including florals, draping, lighting, invitations, food display, decor, dance floor, and the list goes on and on... you should consider hiring and event designer.  There's often a great deal of confusion between what is a designer's job and what is a planner's job.  Don't expect your designer to be your planner, and don't ask your planner to be your designer.  Planners plan, and designers design!  Favorably, at Beauty in the Making, we offer both services!  

Also, keep in mind that, depending on where you live, some wedding and event firms may offer all of the above services in one package.  And remember, ask for references.  Just like in other industries, not all vendors are created equal.