Dear Bride-to-be:
I am writing to you as a former “bride-zilla” to give you a little advice. If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the stage of wedding planning where you’re trying to decide whether or not you can afford a wedding planner. Well, I think the more important question is, “Can you afford not to have a wedding planner?”
My husband and I were both medical residents when we got married in April of 2007, with practically no savings, so naturally we wanted to get the most for our money. I knew going in, that certain things, such as the flowers, dresses, and location were going to be “no compromises” for me. I also knew that I am a perfectionist, and felt that I would only be comfortable if ALL of the details were in my hands. So, I figured that, to spend our money wisely, I would splurge on those three biggies, save on the rest, and handle everything myself.
Well, after about three months of constant stress, long discussions about minute details, and weekly arguments about….well, I’m not sure even now what they were about….My fiancé had finally had it. He declared, “We are getting you a planner, no matter what it costs!” For once, he was right. So, we started interviewing candidates for the big job.
If you have already had the pleasure of meeting Christina, then you probably already have been impressed by her poise, organization, and resume. If you are still just considering meeting with her, by all means, do it. She is truly a gem! Our wedding was a big event. We had two ceremonies, one Christian and one Hindu, with one smallish reception dinner and one full reception blow-out. The entire weekend went smoothly, and I was actually able to relax and enjoy it. Despite the fact that she had never worked a Hindu wedding before, Christina did so much homework about the rituals that she knew more about it than even our parents! I had so many comments from relatives, who couldn’t believe that the planner knew so much about Hindu customs! I also realized, after the fact, how many little things you just don’t think about, such as who will meet the florist and the caterer and coordinate setups; luckily, I had Christina there to take care of all of those things.
The main thing that I want you to know is that, whether your wedding is a small, intimate affair, a huge blowout with every person you’ve ever met, or will incorporate unusual customs, Christina is the woman for the job. She is energetic, flexible, understanding, and absolutely dependable. She will do as much or as little as you want or need, and she is a great resource for any etiquette questions regarding invitations, seating, etc. Most importantly, however, is that she will make it clear that your wedding is special and important to her; she will become a friend and family member by the time you walk down the aisle; and she will help make your wedding the special event of which you’ve always dreamed.
Good Luck! |