Top Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner: Stress-Free Planning and Perfect Execution — The Double Knot | Certified Planners | Weddings and Events

1. We help you ask the right questions when it comes to vendor research.

In the planning stages, every type of vendor is different and it helps to let our experience work for you when you meet with them. We ask the questions you didn’t think about because let’s face it, you have never done this before! For example, what happens if they have an emergency? Do they require a certain amount of time to load in or out? Do they need their own power source? Are there any delivery or overtime fees? The list goes on and on...

2. Save time doing research!

We make vendor research easy because we already have relationships in the industry. By utilizing our long list of preferred vendors, you don’t have to go looking for vendors yourself! Plus, our preferred vendors are on our list because we love working with them and vice versa. They are not paying us in anything but great service. If you use our list, you will have peace of mind that your team consists of professionals who will show up on time and be prepared to give you great service and a great party.

3. We make sure your timeline makes sense & works for your vendors.

Each vendor has been booked for a certain timeframe, and they can charge for overtime if you run behind schedule. We are there to ensure that you get your money’s worth and aren’t paying on the spot for overtime charges. Also, we know what to watch out for and how to organize your timeline so you are sure to have enough time for getting your groove on at the end of the night. Running on schedule is our goal, but that said, we still stay flexible and read the crowd while working with your vendors involved to smooth out any surprises behind the scenes.

4. We can be your outside opinion, voice of reason, and the middle man.

Not sure how to respond to all the family throwing their opinions at you? Bring their “recommendations” to us and we can give you our professional (and therapeutic) advice so you can make the right decision for you. Plus, it’s just nice to have an experienced planner to go to for questions and advice because you know that asking mom will just frustrate you more! And in most cases, the wedding industry has changed a lot since mom did this last, right? Am I wrong?

5. We help you save money, and we recycle stuff!

Every event is different, but sometimes we can help you prioritize, combine vendors, adjust packages, and negotiate contracts to help you stick to the budget that you were hoping for. Also, some of our preferred vendors offer our couples a discount because they love working with us! We also like to recycle leftover wedding decor and items, so no need to buy votives, a money bag, or an envelope box for example because we have one and if you like it, you can use it!

6. We make sure every detail is set and utilized.

Brides spend a lot of time working out the details and creating beautiful DIY projects. We make sure that each item is placed out and utilized properly. For example, you won’t have to worry that the guest book might get overlooked because we go the extra mile to pass it around to your guests during the reception so that you get more love (and the messages get more detailed and sentimental too!).

7. We make sure you eat, drink, and be married!

A lot of couples are so busy during their event that they don’t get a chance to eat the food that they spent so much time, money and energy picking out! We make sure you have minimal distractions and get to enjoy your first dinner together as a married couple. For buffet dinners, we even bring the food to you saving you a little extra time!

8. We make sure you don’t lose your stuff.

Let’s face it: it is difficult to find things at the end of an amazing party, right? With The Double Knot, we do your set up and your clean up so items are placed right back into the same box they came in. We are also the last to leave an event, so any items that are found by the venue clean up staff get found and returned to you by us. No one likes to come back the next day to look for lost items because the staff who was there that night will not return until the next event, and who knows where they stashed your stuff.

9. We help you enjoy your day more fully (stress and Bridezilla free).

Because of #1-8 above, you get to enjoy your event by seeing and doing more! During the event, couples get what we call “tunnel vision” and can only take in so many moments. So, if they are worried about vendors, and timelines, how are they able to enjoy seeing grandpa boogieing on the dance floor or enjoying the flower girl do her own rendition of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)”? We take care of those other details so you don’t have to.

10. We aren’t here to enjoy the party... we are here to make sure that you do!

It is always nice when family members offer to help, but they also want to enjoy the celebration (and libations). Don’t stress your family out by making them work all night! They want to spend time with out-of-town guests. They don’t want to worry about where we are on the timeline or what still needs to be set up. Also, you will have peace of mind that your clean-up crew will not be affected by an open bar so your breakable cake topper will be in good hands. We are invested in making sure everything goes well and will not be distracted by family and friends (or the open bar). We want your family to relax and enjoy the event as much as you!

“You ladies are THE best!!!!! I can't tell you thank you, thank you, thank you enough! We hold you in high esteem, from the first day we met to the end of the evening; you're very professional and personal. BEST IN CLASS!!!”

– Mother of the Bride 1.17.15

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