Often times brides have been told they do not need to hire a wedding planner; maybe the venue has their own coordinator or a family member or friend tells you they can handle it. Consider this perspective.... Will the venue assist you with plans or vendors outside of the facility? Will they offer you reduced food and beverage minimums and other perks without being asked? Will they be focused soley on your wedding or are they handling multiple events on the same day?
So how about Aunt Suzy, Mom, or BFF Stephanie being "in charge" at your wedding... What would they do if the cake collapses or the minister does not arrive or the electricity goes out? That's right - they will run straight to you completely distressed! Who needs that kind of