2020 Georgian Bay Wedding Guide 10th Anniversary Issue | Page 12

Wedding Planning 101 Amanda Jerome, WPICC ~ www.amandajeromeevents.com C on the week of, day of the celebrations taking care of the important details so you can be present to your special day: you need a wedding planner. Your goal in the coming months will be to find that perfect vendor match to help set the mood and theme for your day; dress, photographer, videographer, officiant, music, venue & caterer, florist, hair & makeup to name a few! Truly, there is only one vendor that fills a critical piece of the vendor puzzle, to help keep you on pace of the planning so there’s no ongoing feeling of being overwhelmed, to pair you with the most suitable professional vendors so you’re not spending hours on end researching, to be your ongoing resource over the entire course of wedding planning, to be there for you Wedding planners can vary in the range of services they provide, and each has their own unique offerings. Maybe, you need someone to guide you through the process of the planning as you DIY or you have all the pieces in place and only need someone to execute the finer details of the event day. However, if your life is so hectic that adding on the planning of a massive event like a wedding is tremendously overwhelming for you, having a planner by your side from start to finish would make the process that much more enjoyable. Wedding planners can fill all those needs; they live for it. Finding the right planner for you can determine the difference between being able to sail in enjoyment through ongratulations on your engagement! You are on the cusp of two amazing, life changing adventures. The first, and most important, beginning your life together as a married couple; the second, and most overwhelming, the process of wedding planning. 12 Georgian Bay Wedding Guide – 2020