Wedding Planners, Coordinators, & Consultants Q&A

Employing a Wedding Planner?

I'm trying to decide whether or not to hire a wedding planner and am wondering how common the practice is. Do you know what % of couples hire an independent (not employed by a hotel) wedding planner in the US? If I decide to hire a planner, how long prior to my wedding date should I get them.... [Read more]

Vermont Wedding Planner

Do you have any recommendations for a wedding planner in Vermont (specifically, Southern Vermont)? Neither my finance nor I live in Vermont and the wedding will be on his parents' property in outdoor tents in October. We need a fair amount of assistance in coordinating the entire event. In.... [Read more]

Fall mountain top wedding attire

We are from St. Louis, MO and my mother is planning a destination wedding on top of a mountain near Gatlinburg. Her wedding will be in October of 2006 and I am her planner. The one thing I cannot find any information on is what the bridesmaids and guests should wear to be comfortable during her.... [Read more]

Gift for your wedding planner

Hi I am planning a destination wedding. My wedding planner does everything and I change my mind 3 times a day regarding different subjects. She is very nice and helpful and everything. Do I have to thank her somehow after the ceremony? Is there a special gift for the wedding planner? What does the.... [Read more]

How do I become a wedding planner

Hello, Im a 16 year old girl looking to get into the wedding planning buisness. I was just wondering if anybody has any information as to how to do this? Or tips? HAve you ever used a wedding planner? Or would you consider it? And how old do you think id have to be for people to take me.... [Read more]