We know you have choices for all of your wedding vendors, and that includes your wedding planner. Frequently we're asked "why is a wedding planner/photographer/DJ....etc so expensive?" Well, while we cannot justify the rates of other vendors, we'd like to take a moment to discuss wedding planning in general.
Wedding planning is a full time job, and we take our job very seriously. You absolutely could hire a "planner" for Day Of Coordination for $500. And you would be wasting your money.
Day Of Coordination with us (and many other planners) begins weeks before the actual day. We spend 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding day consulting with your vendors, setting up timelines, scouting photography locations, and so much more. In fact, the 6-8 weeks before your wedding is the time your planner will work the hardest and have the most to do. We also attend your rehearsal with two coordinators and your wedding day with two coordinators. Oh, and we don't do that "10 hour day" thing. We're there, all day, sun up to way past sundown.
$500 for Day Of, equates to $62.50 a week. That's $8.93 a day. Not an hour, a day. So, if you're paying a planner $500 for their Day Of services, that means you are paying them $8.93 for your actual wedding day. What kind of service do you expect for less than $10 a day?
We pride ourselves on our experience, ratings, references and services. There are many planners to choose from, and while not all will suit your style, we recommend choosing one that does, even if that means going with one that charges a higher rate.
After all....hiring a cheap "planner" is like consulting Web MD instead of going to your doctor. The answer is always the same: cancer.
This past weekend we celebrated with Lisa and Ted at a beautiful venue in Lambertville, New Jersey. The bride and groom were vintage perfection, and they got married in a beautiful garden. Following the ceremony was an outdoor cocktail hour and a tented reception.
The decor was absolutely perfect and truly reflected the interests of the bride and groom. Vintage and antique fanatics, their tables were adorned with burlaped mason jars, wildflowers and antique cake toppers. Even their table numbers were held by bent forks that just completed the look!
Opting to go with a very popular trend, the reception held all long tables with white linens and a burlap runner. They focused on yellow and gray, and used a pop of yellow for their napkins and on their menus. Everything pulled together beautifully.
If you are looking to do something different, we offer floral design such as what you see pictured in this blog. We'll work directly with you on your decor and put together your arrangements for your tables. Longer tables can hold a variety of centerpieces, so wildflowers, peonies, sunflowers, and even roses will stand out and look stunning.
Congratulations to this fabulous couple! We were so happy to work with you on your special day!
Danielle
Rothweiler Event Design
www.rothweilereventdesign.com
info@rothweilereventdesign.org
