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Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

A wedding planner acts as your personal advocate and consultant to help you plan your special day. When couples start thinking about their wedding ceremony and reception, they are often overwhelmed and unsure about how to plan and execute this unique event. It’s no wonder…there’s A LOT to think about. 

There are several reasons why I am confident that you will benefit from Blush's services:

Details, details and more details
While you may know exactly what you want for your special day, the truth is, it is made-up of a thousand little things. Not only will Blush know all of the details, we are willing to assume responsibility for making sure they are all done to your specifications. Many couples are surprised to learn how much preparation is required for even a modest wedding. The average wedding can take more than two hundred fifty hours just to plan! You may not have the time (or patience) required to compare and evaluate every option. A wedding planner can do that for you. We handle the problems so that this very special occasion is simply a joyous one.

Originality

But handling the details isn’t our only skill. We are trained to be good listeners and to understand your needs…while also acknowledging the opinions of family and friends whose advice you value. Every bride and groom wants their wedding to be unique. With professional assistance, the great original ideas you have will come to life, even though you may not have the time or know-how to make them happen. If there are differences of opinion, we can bring objectivity and experience to the discussion and help mediate a solution that satisfies everyone.  Whether you envision one-of-a-kind invitations, created with you and just for you, or unique favors or special programs, or fantastic ceremony and reception ideas, Blush will help you plan a day like no other.

Real Cost Savings
While some may be concerned that planners are an extra expense, it is good to consider that in many cases we can actually save you money. Blush will offer you significant discounts on flowers and wedding stationary. Just identifying the appropriate trusted vendors to fit your budget is worth a planner’s participation all by itself. The couple who is trying to deal with the sales techniques of many vendors will often find that their planned budget balloons out of control. With our expertise, you will only spend money on things you really want—not all the good suggestions of a dozen different businesses.  Blush can often make your “dreams” fit your real-life budget.

Pulling it all together
Many of your vendors may try to convince you that you don’t need a planner's services, because of what they will do for you. Blush would never recommend that you hire someone who won’t do their job completely. But what happens when the florist’s masterpiece blocks the view of the videographer? What happens when the photographer still has photos to take and dinner is ready to be served? Who will find seating for the unexpected guest and make adjustments with the caterer? Who steps in when the order of events needs to be adjusted in the middle of the evening impacting on the DJ, the caterer, the bartender and the wedding party? Not the florist, not the church’s wedding coordinator, not the caterer, not the reception venue coordinator, not the mother-of-the-bride….

Stress-Free
On your big day, with our  services, you will be able to just relax and enjoy everything you’ve planned. Your day will run smoothly because Blush will be coordinating everything. Any problems will be mine to solve--not yours!

In the words of a client

“Having your help was truly a blessing. We knew that your determined nature and attention to detail ensured anything would be resolved and as we would want. Even when the weather interfered with our formal departure, you were quick to solve the problem and made it work out. I have told several friends when they get married they must have a wedding planner because you made the whole process much easier!” Emily