by Holly Rogers

Created on: August 25, 2009   Last Updated: August 26, 2009

A wedding planner was once believed only to be possible for those individuals who could afford the no expenses spared wedding event, however these days are the equally accessible to virtually anyone getting married. With so much to plan for your special day and most of us having no idea where to start, the idea of having someone to point us in the right direction is most appealing. However, at the cost of around 10-15% of your wedding budget, it may be that a wedding planner is not for you, which is why it is important to weigh up your personal situation before hiring someone.

If you have money to spare and finances are not a concern, a wedding planner is probably a great idea. It means you can get the wedding you want with a professional helper pointing you in the right direction and making your dream day a reality. In such case, you would be unlikely to notice the costs associated with hiring a wedding planner and it would easily be seen as a solid investment. However most of us do not have an unconditional, unlimited wedding budget and are instead attempting to make the most of what finances we do have. If this is the case, it is really important to determine if you will be gaining enough benefits out of having a professional wedding planner assist you and if you can even afford this extra luxury.

After several years in the business, many wedding planners have developed strong professional relationships with several suppliers and venues, therefore they are often offered special rates that are not given to the general public. In such case, booking your venue or other services may actually be significantly cheaper than booking it directly through the supplier themselves. If this is the case, you could save yourself around 10% of your wedding budget by doing so, and thus the wedding planner will pay for itself and ensure your day runs much smoother than if you left it to fate. If you are considering a wedding planner, your best option is to talk to the person first about your expectations what what they can do for you, including what benefits you will gain from having them organise your wedding. Many planners are willing to divulge some detail as to what savings they can assist you with and you are able to weigh up whether this is enough to justify their services. It is also important to assess whether or not this planner has been in the business for a long enough period of time, or if they have at least got company contacts to ensure such discounts. After

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