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Bluebell Weddings & Events
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between a wedding planner and wedding coordinator?
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Sometimes people use these terms interchangeably. But generally, wedding coordination refers to services on the actual wedding day - pulling everything together and handling the logistics on the big day. A planner, on the other hand, is probably helping you throughout the whole planning process - helping you book vendors, assisting with your event design and decor, etc. Bluebell offers a variety of options for both planning and coordination services!
Do I really need a wedding coordinator?
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Yes, Yes, Yes! Ok, I'm biased - but this is still objectively true. Many venues actually require you to have at least a day-of coordinator. And even if yours doesn't, you still really need someone dedicated to managing the day from start to finish - coordinating schedules, working with vendors, overseeing deliveries, set-up, & tear-down, and handling unexpected problems! Weddings are complex - even a relatively small or simple wedding usually has at least 6 different vendors, and many have up to 15 or more! And trust me, you do not want to saddle a friend or family member with this responsibility. They won't be able to enjoy your wedding, and hiring a professional means having someone who knows weddings in and out to make sure your day is as *perfect* as possible.
Do I really need a wedding planner?
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Maybe. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
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How much free time do I have to dedicate to wedding planning?
(Without a planner, you can easily spend 200-300 hours planning your wedding over the course of your engagement)
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Do I like planning? Am I an organized person?
(If you're like me and love planning, lists, and spreadsheets, then wedding planning may be fun for you! If not, hire a pro!)
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What can I afford with my wedding budget?
(Based on the other two questions, think about how much of your budget you want to put towards the convenience of a planner!)
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What cities do you travel to?
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I am based in Apex, and you can refer to this map for locations I cover! Additional cities outside this radius are available for a travel fee.
What kind of couples do you work with?
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One of the great things about my job is the wide variety of couples I get to work with and the uniqueness they bring to each wedding I do. Your religious beliefs, ethnicity or skin color, and the gender of the person you love do not matter to me. What does matter to me is what you want your wedding day to look like and how I can make it a day to celebrate and remember!
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Budget-wise, most of my couples spend $2,600 on wedding day management / month-of coordination and have a total budget of around $30,000 - $50,000 for approximately 100 guests.
I'm interested! How does this all work?
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You've done your research and it brought you here...now what? Contact me via email, text, phone, or the contact form here to let me know you're interested in services. First I'll check my availability for your wedding date. Then we'll schedule a time for an initial consultation - this is totally free, lasts about 20-30 minutes, and is completely no-pressure. Most meetings are done via video call. We'll chat about your wedding, what plans you have so far, what services you want/need, and I'll answer any questions you have. From there if you decide it's a good fit, I'll send you a contract to e-sign and get a deposit, which reserves your wedding date and starts your services. Then you relax and cross off "Find wedding planner" from your to-do list!