Types of Coordinators / Planners
Wedding Suppliers offering wedding coordination
Many wedding suppliers (caterers, marquee companies, hairdressers, make up artists etc.) offer wedding planning as a side line to their service, it is a way in increasing revenue by selling more to their wedding clients. Make sure that the service they offer is comprehensive and worth the extra spend. This can be very hit and miss, some offer an excellent service, others completely miss the boat rofessionally. Again be sure that it is right for you.
Venue-based coordinators
Of course many venues have a wedding planner. They will be most helpful and not charge for their services (it is included in the venue cost); remember they work for the venue and in the venues best interests, therefore are not specifically looking to create value for money for their customers! Further to this, there is a limit to the assistance they can provide as they are employed by the venue not you. Generally the service is to coordinate the suppliers that you have chosen within their venue and be there on the day to manage proceedings. Make sure you know what you are getting in terms of service and what you will have to do for yourself.
Independent wedding coordinators / planners - CONFERO falls under this category.
Local Industry
These are usually people in a local community who plan weddings as a side line to their full time profession. They are usually a bit cheaper, but most have no event or hospitality experience and therefore are only offering you their organisational skills and their desire to make things look nice. There is a place for this service just be sure that it s what you want.
These are usually people in a local community who plan weddings as a side line to their full time profession. They are usually a bit cheaper, but most have no event or hospitality experience and therefore are only offering you their organisational skills and their desire to make things look nice. There is a place for this service just be sure that it s what you want.
Wedding Suppliers offering wedding coordination
Many wedding suppliers (caterers, marquee companies, hairdressers, make up artists etc.) offer wedding planning as a side line to their service, it is a way in increasing revenue by selling more to their wedding clients. Make sure that the service they offer is comprehensive and worth the extra spend. This can be very hit and miss, some offer an excellent service, others completely miss the boat rofessionally. Again be sure that it is right for you.
Venue-based coordinators
Of course many venues have a wedding planner. They will be most helpful and not charge for their services (it is included in the venue cost); remember they work for the venue and in the venues best interests, therefore are not specifically looking to create value for money for their customers! Further to this, there is a limit to the assistance they can provide as they are employed by the venue not you. Generally the service is to coordinate the suppliers that you have chosen within their venue and be there on the day to manage proceedings. Make sure you know what you are getting in terms of service and what you will have to do for yourself.
Independent wedding coordinators / planners - CONFERO falls under this category.
Finally, the more reputable planner will be completely independent and an agent to (you) the client, they will consult with you in depth as to your requirements and produce a quote based on those needs. The quote should be a total cost and will only change if your requirements do. This means that from the outset you are aware of the cost of your planner and that your planner is working solely in your best interests (as they are not chasing commissions). In addition to this any discounts they may negotiate will come back to you the client, so there may be added bonuses for you. This is the method of charging. Ask yourself, does using a cheaper accountant save you money or cost your money in missed tax deductions, or poor advice leading to increased costs? A fee-based professional will most definitely provide the best value for money and time, if you require a more comprehensive service.
When you book Confero, you know are getting the best! As an event professional, I know where to spend a clients budget to produce the greatest show for the least cost. It's all about knowing your market and how to work with your vendors. And Confero knows how to "bring it all together!"
