1. TO SAVE VALUABLE TIME

One of the most popular reasons couples hire a wedding planner is to help save valuable time and effort in the planning process, as well as the wedding itself. From choosing the venue to organising suppliers, professional wedding planners take care of all the hard work, allowing you and your partner to focus on other things-like celebrating your engagement!

Even with just six months until the big day, hiring a wedding planner can be well worth it when you factor in the amount of time you would actually save. Wedding planners are often former wedding vendors, or have worked with them for years. This means they are well-versed in the industry, and know exactly what needs to be done at what point in the planning stage.

2. TO MAXIMISE YOUR WEDDING BUDGET IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY

When a wedding planner is involved, you can be sure your money is being used in the best way possible to help your vision come true. A planner's little black book of contacts will have been collated from forming great working relationships allowing them to not only know which supplier will be most efficient for your big day but also giving them the bonus of being able to attain discounts.

Without a wedding planner, you're left to do all the hard work yourself. You'll also be liable for choosing any potential vendors that may not be the best for your wedding, which can lead to overspending in some cases. Of course, you need to pay for the wedding planner's service, so understanding how the cost of a wedding planner will work with your budget in the first place is vital.

3. TO AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES AND NEGOTIATE VALUE FOR MONEY IN ALL ASPECTS

When it comes to weddings there are a lot of separate aspects that need to be paid for, so it's important to get value for money at every stage. A wedding planner will negotiate prices with multiple vendors whilst avoiding costly mistakes that are usually inevitable when couples organise their wedding solo.

For example, a wedding planner will know that champagne and wine is almost always free-flowing at weddings and so they will suggest to the caterer that they include these drinks for no extra cost, and then they can choose to go with a cheaper bar option.

4. TO PUT OUT FIRES ON THE WEDDING DAY AND THE LEAD-UP TO THE BIG DAY

Not literally let's hope! But, wedding planners will keep an eye out for little things that can go wrong and make a point of getting them sorted. This could be anything from a simple case of flowers not arriving, to dealing with last-minute changes in weather conditions on the big day.

They handle it all in their stride and keep things running smoothly, without you having to worry about a thing. Unforeseen events happen all the time, but thanks to a wedding planner you'll be able to handle them in an effective way.

5. FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS OF TRIED AND TESTED REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS

If you're new to weddings and the wedding industry, the amount of suppliers available can feel a little overwhelming. If you've never worked with any before, the uncertainty of whether they're going to do a good job or not, adds extra unnecessary stress.

This extenuates why hiring a wedding planner is a good idea, a planner will take control of dealing with your suppliers.

You don't need to spend hours looking for flower or catering services, your wedding planner will have reliable, trustworthy suppliers on hand that they have worked with before.

6. TO ENSURE NOTHING IS OVERLOOKED

When it comes to any aspect of your wedding, a planner will always be thinking 'what if…' and coming up with multiple solutions. They handle all the little details that people don't even think about for their own weddings, such as backups in case things go wrong; they'll also make sure you have everything you need on the big day, down to the smallest detail, such as a spare hairpin. There's a lot to think about when it comes to weddings, but luckily wedding planners are there to remember the majority of it for you.

7. TO UNDERSTAND YOUR VISION AND ENSURE IT IS CREATED

If you and your partner have a specific vision for your wedding, this can often feel like something that's very difficult to communicate to other suppliers. If you hire a wedding planner, they will be able to bring everyone on the same page when it comes to the look and feel of your day. A Planner will work with you, your partner and all your suppliers to make sure that your ideal wedding vision is achieved.

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PLANNER

When it comes to your special day, hiring a wedding planner is always a good idea. They can help bring your vision to life, avoid costly mistakes and make sure everything is taken care of for you.