The Importance of a Wedding Planner

A wedding is one of the most magical moments in a person’s life and if you are getting married, congratulations! For some people wedding planning is exciting and they enjoy the process of meeting with vendors and finalizing details. For other people, wedding planning can seem like a huge feat and are unsure where to begin with the process. Planning the wedding can be stressful especially without the right guidance and resources. From picking vendors to creating itineraries and ensuring bridal and groom parties are at the right spot, at the right time, it can become hard to manage without the help of someone who can focus on the little details.

Here are some of the pros of a wedding planner:

• Provides fresh ideas making your events unique and stand out

• Have experience working with vendors & know how to work with them

• Can help you maximize your budget in the best way possible

• Will execute little details such as putting pamphlets on the seats during the wedding ceremony while you focus on getting ready

• Can problem solve and use past experience to find a solution to any problem

• Are responsible for ensuring the event runs smoothly + on time while you are in the event

• Will save your time during the planning process for you to focus on other things

• Manage transportation logistics when multiple venues are involved

• Reviews contracts and ensures no issues with vendors

• Ensures the couple and guests have the best time possible

A wedding planner is vital in ensuring that the couple has no stress leading up to and during the events.

At Luxuriant Events, aim to melt the stress away and we cater to our clients by accommodating their needs the best we can. With our creative problem solving skills, attention to details, and out-of-the box ideas, we are able to provide a unique and seamless experience when hosting an event. Dedicated to our clients, our work truly speaks for itself. We understand that for some couples they like to have complete autonomy over the planning process of the wedding and just need help with the execution during the events. For these clients, we have our same day package (gold package) where our focus as a wedding planner is to ensure the successful execution of the client’s planning. For clients who are interested in having someone help them from start to finish, our full planning package (platinum package) includes everything from vendor selection support to logistics management on the day of the event.

The Pros & Cons of a Destination Wedding

Destination weddings are magical and dreamy although they require more planning, it can be the perfect choice for couples who have a favorite vacation spot. Weddings are already once in a lifetime experience and having the wedding in the mountains or on the beach or in a historic city can truly be worth it for couples who love to travel. 

For couples deciding on whether to have a destination wedding or a local wedding, the below pros and cons list can hopefully help you make this decision a little bit easier. 

Pros:

• Uniqueness

• Gives a unique factor to your events and an experience for you and your guests that will last a lifetime.

• Epic Photos

• The venue will have the best views or architecture that you won’t be able to get in your local town - the photos and memories will be epic.

• Intimacy

• Destination weddings tend to be more intimate and private. 

• Vacation 

• Many couples decide to do their honeymoon right after the wedding and already being in the vacation area that you want to do your honeymoon can save on the travel costs. 

• Potential Cost Savings 

• Depending on the venue/resort of choice and the elaborateness of the wedding, couples usually see a difference in vendor costs. 

• Resorts in Mexico usually include the sound system, lighting, dance floor, dry ice, etc. in their venue costs thus requiring couples to only pay for DJ/MC services if they choose to fly in a DJ of their choice. 

• Decor/flowers can possibly be cheaper outside the US depending on style and sizing.

• Many hotels or resorts offer discounted room rates if blocking a certain amount of rooms. Typically there is a minimum limit of rooms that need to be blocked in order to get the rate.

Cons:

• Travel Arrangements

• Either the wedding planner or the couple need to ensure that all guests have booked their travel arrangements and work with a transportation company to help guests arrive to the resort and leave for the airport. The exact guest count, names and flight details will be needed when securing the rides.  

• Legal Issues

• Research is required ahead of time of the rules and regulations of the destination spot. Most US couples register their marriage in the US and then head to the destination spot for the actual wedding.

• Weather

• Couples need to understand the season of the date they picked to ensure good weather in the destination spot of their choice. Many tropical spots have hurricane and monsoon seasons which are not ideal for outdoor weddings or could hinder travel plans to that location. Typically August-December is hurricane season for the Caribbean and Mexican locations.

• Covid 19 Restrictions

• With the rise of Covid 19, it is important to check the rules of the destination spot to ensure no capacity and travel issues. While most countries have lifted Covid 19 regulations, it is important to continue checking the airline as well as country travel restrictions or requirements.

• Language Barriers

• Hosting a wedding in a different country with a different language could be an issue if the couple or wedding planner is unable to speak in the language of the destination country. At Luxuriant Events, our team is multilingual and can communicate easily allowing us to help our clients with this issue.

If you’re feeling unsure whether a destination wedding makes sense for you, reach out to us and we can provide answers to any questions you may have! At Luxuriant Events, we’re here to alleviate your stress and let this be the most magical experience possible. Whether you plan on having a destination wedding or keeping it local, we are here to help you in any way possible. You can count on us to make our excel spreadsheet lists and check everything twice. Simply schedule a free consultation with us and let us help you shape your dreams into memories.