Brides - Niagara Gazette January 2020 | Page 16

BRIDES MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020 The Professionals You Need T hese are some common experts who can take the stress of planning a wedding off your shoulders and allow yourself more time to enjoy the experi- ence. Planning Service Hiring a wedding planner is a great way to ensure all the boxes are checked before the event. You should ask your- self how much help you will need. Here are a few things to expect when work- ing with an expert. 16 Consultation: During the initial meeting, you should express your expectations for the wedding. They will discuss available packages and deter- mine if they are needed for full service, day of coordination or both. Find a venue: Based on your specifi- cations, a planner can show you differ- ent locations to become the setting of your dream day. Big day: If you hire a full-time plan- ner, they will be a crucial component during each aspect of the wedding event. They are efficient ensuring vendors are setting up correctly and providing direction to your wedding party and guests. Photographer Of course, one professional present at nearly every wedding is a quality photographer. Through their vision and direction, images of your special day will be captured forever. Before hiring this expert, ask for referrals and exam- ples of their previous work. You should