{"id":7787,"date":"2018-03-04T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2018-03-04T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/?p=7787"},"modified":"2021-12-13T06:35:05","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T11:35:05","slug":"expert-opinions-1-challenge-in-planning-a-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/expert-opinions-1-challenge-in-planning-a-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"#1 Challenge in Planning a Wedding According to Wedding Planners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a wedding is no walk in the park. If you\u2019ve started your own wedding planning then you know exactly what we\u2019re talking about. And though every wedding is like a snowflake — completely unique — the planning process tends to bring up very similar challenges. And while Postable can come in real handy when it comes to collecting mailing addresses from your guest list<\/a>, there are just some tasks even we can\u2019t hack. But don\u2019t take our word for it: we asked professional wedding planners all around the country to tell us about their number one challenge when planning a wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wedding planners share their insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you about to set out to plan a wedding of your own? Checkout what these wedding planners have to say first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing wedding expenditure expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe biggest challenge I face as a planner is dealing with what couples hear from their friends or the Internet. I frequently will deal with comments like \u201cbut my best friend didn\u2019t pay that much for flowers\u201d, when in reality their BFF is lying or the circumstances are different OR BOTH. I am very transparent and honest about what things cost and it\u2019s hard to fight blogs on Pinterest that tell brides they can have Kim Kardashian\u2019s wedding for a dollar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Danielle Rothweiler, owner of a full service wedding and event planning company, Rothweiler Event Design<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Encouraging couples to stand out from the crowd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy biggest challenge while planning weddings is getting couples to show off their personalities; to take risks. Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Rather than bring photos from Pinterest from other couples\u2019 weddings, I want to know what makes each couple special so that I can make their wedding truly unique. For example, maybe the couple met over IPAs at the local tavern \u2013 so how about we pour a few of their favorite craft beers<\/a> instead of just the standard drink package. Or, maybe even create a beer garden for the rehearsal dinner or reception. Your guests will love it \u2013 because it\u2019s a reflection of your love and not the same old formula for a wedding. Do you share a love of golf? Then skip the horse-drawn carriage and have the bride arrive in a golf cart. Plan your wedding in a way that shares some of the special things that bring you together as a couple with your family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Amy Conrad, wedding planner at Enclave in Las Vegas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Decision paralysis: too many wedding choices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParalysis of choice is such a huge challenge for couples who are wedding planning! We live in an age of 24\/7 info: Pinterest, Facebook groups, wedding blogs, magazines! it\u2019s a seemingly never-ending supply of options for your big day. But here\u2019s the problem, as I see with my couples. The availability of so MUCH sometimes leads to a complete shut-down when it comes time to make a decision. What if you choose and something better comes along? Something trendier? See also: Why some brides end up buying two wedding gowns. My advice to you is to make your choices and move on! Once you buy your gown, choose your venue, order your flowers, stop looking at your options. Get thee off of Pinterest! Keep it simple, keep it decisive, keep it moving!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Renee Dalo, Moxie Bright Events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Too many cooks in the proverbial wedding kitchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy biggest challenge is parents who get heavily involved in planning without being asked. This puts me in an awkward position when couples and parents disagree over decisions and money. It is a wonderful gift when a parent offers to pay for their child\u2019s wedding. They should give the couple a budget and let them plan their wedding. Unfortunately, many parents want to control the process. If the couple wants a small, simple wedding, the parents insist on inviting their own friends and using big centerpieces. These parents call the vendors and make changes without notifying anyone, which creates confusion. The planner is hired to bring everything together on the wedding day, so it is important they know what decisions are being made. My advice to parents is, only pay for your child\u2019s wedding if you are willing to let it be their wedding. If you want to make all the decisions because you are paying, renew your vows and throw your own party instead. You have no idea how unhappy you are making your children, but trust me, they tell me all the time. Give your child the gift of a wedding that belongs to them, not a wedding that belongs to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Jenifer, Blue Flamingo Weddings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keeping wedding costs low<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBudget- Whether bridal parties are spending $2,000 or $20,000, they want the most complete and affordable wedding package. Like all consumers they want the biggest bang for their buck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Tammy James, Bethel Inn Resort in Bethel, Maine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Managing Pinterest vs. IRL wedding expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the biggest challenges we face with brides is Pinterest & Social Media Expectations vs. Realistic Budget. There is a large internal struggle of providing the best value for the client while also providing them and their guests the amazing experience they imagined. While social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are helpful to give us planners an idea of what our couples want their wedding day to look like, they often aren\u2019t aware of the limitless-budget used to create the settings in the images they are referencing. For example, an image of one tablescape could be showcasing thousands of dollars in flowers, but the average amount a couple budgets for a wedding floral is around $3,000. When you throw in emotions and even expectations that a bride has had for months, sometimes years, it\u2019s important to remember that our job as the planner is to ensure our clients get what they want, within the budget they\u2019ve provided. This is sometimes a difficult conversation, especially if a client has very specific details of what they are looking for in terms of d\u00e9cor, but it\u2019s crucial that we manage the expectations from our initial consultation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Nicole McCann, Owner & Principal Planner at Exhale Events in Pittsburgh, PA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Postable tips on getting organized to plan your wedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around here, we may not know much about mapping out table seating charts or the best way to plan the cocktail hour, but we do know a whole lot when it comes to getting organized. The free wedding address book<\/a> was created to make the start of the wedding planning process smooth. So, if you foresee your number one challenge being organization as you start planning your wedding, we\u2019ve got some tips (and tools) to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n