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Is a wedding planner worth it?

Grace, on January 28, 2017 at 7:04 PM Posted in Planning 0 9

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I'm planning a New York wedding from Los Angeles. I just started but have read/heard that if you're planning a wedding across the country you should probably hire a planner.

I budgeted for a day-of coordinator but not a full wedding planner. Anyone have any experience they could share? And pricing?

Also, we're considering having the wedding in my fiancé's father's backyard so in that case I think I would probably need the extra help to figure everything out right?

I know it might seem like I'm putting the cart before the horse here because we haven't even locked down a venue but I want to decide if I should rework our budget to accommodate a planner.

Any info helps, thanks

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Latest activity by Shea Harris, on January 30, 2017 at 2:35 PM

Master July 2016
Mrs.D · on January 28, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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Yes, I think that mine was absolutely invaluable!!
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Celia Milton · on January 28, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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A good planner is worth every cent. If you want a couple of referrals for NYC, just email me; I work with some great people.
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Jay Farrell · on January 28, 2017 at 7:51 PM
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YES! A qualified planner is. A bored housewife or former bride doesn't qualify.
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Dedicated June 2017
Brittney · on January 28, 2017 at 8:11 PM
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Were doing everything ourselves and have a day of coordinator.. we told her all of our vendors and still answers any questions we have throughout the process. But at least a day of coordinator is definitely helpful for us but we were just fine doing the reat without her
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Master April 2017
GoingBALDwin!!!!! · on January 28, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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Day of coordinator (DOC) is SOOOOO worth it!
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Super May 2017
JuJuBee · on January 28, 2017 at 10:30 PM
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A wedding planner is worth their weight in gold honestly.
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Master December 2016
Christinanyc · on January 29, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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A VERY good planner is definitely worth it, especially if planning isn't your thing. But, if you genuinely like this stuff, a planner isn't necessary, although I highly recommend a day of coordinator.
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Master April 2017
SuYa · on January 29, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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Yes!
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Shea Harris · on January 30, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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Planning a wedding from long distance is tough I would recommend working with a planner.
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