Wedding Planner Information
A wedding planner[1] is a professional who assists with planning and organization of weddings. Weddings are significant events in people's lives, and those involved are often willing to spend a considerable amount of money to ensure it is organized as perfectly as possible.[2]
Professional wedding planners exist in several countries[3] and communities[4], with extensive certification courses available to those who wish to pursue the career.[5]
Some wedding planners charge either a fraction (perhaps 5-10%) of total the wedding cost, (which can range between $20,000 to $2 million in relatively affluent communities in USA) or a flat fee[6]. in USA the fees typically range between $1500 to $5000[7] depending on the services provided. However, wedding industry statistics, including ranges and averages for wedding planner fees, are generated and promoted by commercial interests and are considered unreliable by unbiased sources.
Wedding planners are quite common for planning a destination wedding, where the documentation and paperwork can be complicated. Any country where a wedding is held requires different procedures depending on the nationality of each the bride and the groom. For instance, US citizens marrying in Italy[8] require a Nulla Osta (affidavit sworn in front of the US consulate in Italy), plus an Atto Notorio (sworn in front of the Italian consulate in the US or at a court in Italy), and legalization of off of the above. Some countries instead, have agreements and the couple can get their No Impediment forms from their local registrar and have it translated by the consulate in the country of the wedding. A local Wedding Planner takes care and guides through all the different procedures for each different case.
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Services
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The services of a wedding planner can include:
- Interviewing the couple and the parents to identify their needs.
- Budget preparation[9]
- Planning detailed checklist (from about a year in advance to a few days after the wedding)[10]
- Attendee list preparation
- Identification of event venues (hotels, wedding manor etc.)
- Identifying and hiring of wedding professionals and service providers (caterers, photographers, videographers, beautician, florists, bakers etc.), and preparation and execution of contracts[11].
- Coordination of deliveries/services on the wedding day.
- Have a back-up plan in the event of a disaster[12][13].
- Assist and prepare legal documentation and translations - especially for destination weddings[14]
Self help
Resources can be found in various books and publications and on websites that can allow a couple or a family to do the planning on their own. For instance, a question and answer website like JustAnswer has verified Wedding Experts who can provide customized answers and help for planning a wedding. Many planners also run their own blogs to help provide inspiration and creativity.
In popular culture
The 2001 comedy The Wedding Planner, with Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey, was on the busy life of a wedding planner who falls in love with one of her clients. There are also many shows that have branched from wedding planning, such as TLC's 'Say Yes to the Dress'. This is a reality show that follows brides as they shop at the prestigious Kleinfelds for their perfect wedding dress. Another show is 'My Fair Wedding' with celebrity party planner David Tutera.
References
- ^ Planning is hard work: http://www.kwana.co.za/News/articles/site/view_article.asp?idcategory=24&idarticle=7930
- ^ Planning a recession wedding means guarding against disaster
- ^ Land of the Wedding Planners http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1161223,00.html
- ^ Individualism is icing on the wedding cake http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-11/19/content_7219698.htm
- ^ The Sandcastles Guide to Starting and Managing Your Own wedding-Planning Business, by Shari Beck; ISBN 0595437621
- ^ Taming the Runaway Wedding Planner http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/fashion/24planner.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Subjects/C/Consultants
- ^ How Much Does a Wedding Planner Cost? http://www.costhelper.com/cost/wedding/wedding-planner.html
- ^ http://www.weddingintuscany.info/wedding-italy-services/wedding-documentation/wedding-italy-americans.html
- ^ Today On MainStreet: Budget Your Big Day http://www.thestreet.com/_googlepi/markets/marketfeatures/10409530.html
- ^ A wedding-planning checklist keeps it all in order http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/27533/hey-guys-a-wedding-planning-checklist-keeps-it-all-in-order/
- ^ Bridal Shop Closes Abruptly; Police Seize 50 Wedding Gowns http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/20365004/detail.html
- ^ Outdoor wedding tips: Will it rain? Or shine? http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/revelstoketimesreview/lifestyles/42933522.html
- ^ Wedding-Food Disasters http://www.gourmet.com/food/2009/04/wedding-food-disasters
- ^ Efffetti weddings http://www.weddingintuscany.info/wedding-italy-services/wedding-documentation/wedding-documentation.html
See also
Categories: Marriage | Pre-wedding
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