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A Much Needed Helping
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Ensuring that the day runs smoothly
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Wizard |
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| Wedding
planners are all the rage these days. The increasing
number of new entrants into the market is a testament
of their popularity. This is largely due to the
fact that many soon-to-be-wed couples have begun
to appreciate the services offered by wedding
planners. More importantly, they have realised
that by appointing a wedding planner, they will
be relieved of a tremendous amount of stress and
therefore will be able to better enjoy the months
of preparation leading up to that very special
day. |
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Some couples enlist the services of
a wedding planner for the banquet as well
Photo courtesy of Wong
Suk Harn |
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list of things-to-do can be overwhelming. This
together with the well-meaning but perhaps unsolicited
opinions and comments from family and relatives
can very possibly drive couples up the wall so
to speak. The Asian practice of accommodating
parents' views, especially if they are bearing
part of the wedding expenses, adhering to cultural
traditions, coupled with having to deal with a
host of service providers can and undoubtedly
will bring about a lot of stress for both the
bride and groom. The gravity of this unenviable
position is further compounded if the couple has
left things to the last minute, which is not uncommon
among busy professionals. This is where a wedding
planner can come to the rescue. |
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| Choices
are aplenty for those keen to hire a wedding planner.
From tradition-bound veterans to their more progressive-thinking
counterparts, they offer a range of services.
An all-encompassing service basically covers the
planning and coordinating process associated with
the entire wedding, right from the onset through
the wedding day. Other planners meanwhile also
provide piece-meal services. A couple for instance
might only hire the wedding planner to see to
the smooth-running of the day's activities, therefore
taking on the responsibilities of working with
all suppliers and contractors prior to the wedding
themselves. Decisions such as these will very
much depend on budget as well as the degree of
personal involvement the couple wishes to have
in preparing for the wedding. |
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The choice of flowers for the bridal
bouquet is extended to the floral pedestals
Photo courtesy of Wong
Suk Harn |
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the most important criteria in selecting a wedding
planner would be 'chemistry'. Being comfortable
enough with the planner to have open, honest discussions
and to be able to deal with the inevitable bickering
every now and then is crucial in order to ensure
that the planning process is not derailed by miscommunication
and petty misunderstandings. Word-of-mouth recommendations
are always worth exploring and it will be wise
to initiate a few meetings just to get to know
each party better before committing to any working
relationship. |
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| Tip
: Having the wedding planner's scope of service
put in writing right from the start will prevent
misunderstandings later. It is also imperative
to confirm service charges beforehand. |
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