Planning your Wedding
MARQUETTE PARK LILACS
S ome brides can picture exactly what kind of wedding they want , and others look at hundreds of wedding samples and become overwhelmed with everything involved . Most brides fall somewhere in between . But everyone ultimately needs help planning their wedding . No matter what kind of bride you are , there ' s no question , a wedding coordinator or consultant can help streamline the process and make sure your wedding is everything you dreamed it would be .
Most hotels provide wedding coordinators , but they typically only handle decisions regarding setup , food and beverages at the hotel . You need a true event coordinator to help guide you through the entire process and coordinate details with your vendors .
Because the wedding is at a particular venue or located on Mackinac Island , a bride does not have to limit her creativity . Theme weddings , extended weekend weddings , Victorian / vintage weddings , boat cruises , or casual outdoor barbeques can all be facilitated
26 Mackinac Island Wedding Guide on Mackinac Island with the help of a consultant or event team .
When you secure the services of a local wedding coordinator , wonderful things begin to happen . Someone who is familiar with the Island logistics and with local vendors can share insightful information , saving you countless hours of research . There are huge time savings when a wedding coordinator takes on the administrative tasks such as coordinating schedules , meeting with vendors and confirming all the elements and timetables of the day . A coordinator will closely follow along the entire day to ensure perfect staging of your dream wedding . Couples
HIRING A WEDDING COORDINATOR IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF can actually save money because coordinators know best how to allocate your budget , what costly items to avoid and give ideas and realistic suggestions to save you money .
Professional wedding coordinator Carole Erbel of FOR THE LOVE OF MACKINAC ! says , " I like to talk with the bride about the entire wedding day to get a feel for the couple before I make any vendor referrals . That way I am able to tailor the vendors to suit the bride ' s needs , preferences , and budget ." With a coordinator involved , the bride and groom can relax and simply be guests at their own wedding .
" On the day of the wedding I make sure that everyone is in their place and everything is where it needs to be . I am in constant contact with the vendors . This way the bride and her family won ' t have to deal with any last minute issues ," explains Carole .
These qualities , combined with prompt , professional dealings with vendors and venues , will remove all the stress and worry from the planning process so you can relax and enjoy your