6 Ways a Wedding Planner Will Save You Money

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One of the key things that a wedding planner should do is help you set and stick to a budget. So, prepare to come up with a spending plan together after you discuss your dream nuptials. As you continue working together, they will keep track of where the money’s going and if you’re overspending or underspending in certain areas. 

1. They’ll Track Spending and Help You Stick to a Budget

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This will ensure you don’t end up with an unexpected surprise bill after you tie the knot.

1. They’ll Track Spending and Help You Stick to a Budget

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Every wedding planner has contacts with various venues and vendors in both their local area and farther destinations. With that, they have the privilege of giving their clients special access to places or professionals that are normally hard to get. In fact, some venues may not even work with couples without a wedding planner. 

2. Their VIP Network May Get You Exclusive Discounts

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In addition, these built-up relationships often guarantee you a discount that someone not working in the industry wouldn’t be able to get.

2. Their VIP Network May Get You Exclusive Discounts

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Aside from their network, wedding planners tend to know their way around venues and vendors in general and know how to do their research. Meaning, if the person/place you want to hire is out of your budget, they can suggest stunning substitutes that won’t force you to overspend.

3. They Can Offer Substitute Suggestions

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Even if your inspiration is a royal wedding itself, a good planner can work with your inspiration board and make it come to reality even if you’re tight on cash.

3. They Can Offer Substitute Suggestions

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Even if a wedding planner recommends a certain vendor, there can be caveats in the contracts that might cost you a good amount you weren’t prepared for. Luckily, wedding planners read the fine print so you don’t have to, keeping an eye for red flags.  They can also help renegotiate a contract if it doesn’t match the proper terms, and work to remove any “hidden fees” or unnecessary extras— both of which are not  all that rare.

4. They Can Negotiate Contract Quibbles

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There’s cost and there’s opportunity cost. It’s no secret that planning a wedding is time-consuming, even for a pro. So, imagine how much the process could take away from your day-to-day life if you know nothing about it.

5. They Can Save You Opportunity Cost

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Not to mention, many couples end up making multiple costly mistakes if they don’t know what they’re doing. If you find that coordinating a wedding is taking time away from your work, relationship, or mental health, it might be worth it to spend a few extra bucks and enlist some help.

5. They Can Save You Opportunity Cost

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As mentioned before, professional wedding planners will well know their way around the wedding industry. And thanks to their experience, they are very familiar with all the cost-cutting corners when it comes to any aspect of your big day.

6. They Have Top Secret Tips

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Whether it’s knowing which dates are at a discount for specific venues, or what flowers can be indistinguishable substitutes at a cheaper price, a good professional has literally hundreds of bits of knowledge that can save you thousands in a pinch.

6. They Have Top Secret Tips

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