Why should I hire a wedding planner?

Here, seven advantages of bringing in a pro.

We'll take responsibilities off your plate. Wedding-related tasks are sure to eat up a great deal of free time. Between your full-time job and social commitments, you might already feel like you don't have an extra minute to spare. Hiring a wedding planner allows you to hand off those more time-consuming responsibilities to us. We can schedule appointments, deal with vendors, and work through the nitty-gritty issues of your day.

We'll help with budgeting and scheduling. Most couples have a strict wedding budget and timeline they need to adhere to. We will be able to help you get the most for your money and will crunch numbers and score discounts, getting you the best deals. Plus, we'll keep you on schedule, ensuring you cross every to-do off your list in a timely manner.

We have tons of insider knowledge. A wedding planner regularly communicates with florists, caterers, DJs, stationery designers, hair stylists, and photographers. We can recommend the best vendors for your particular celebration, meaning you don't need to spend hours sifting through Google search results. What's more, we can potentially negotiate deals you wouldn't get otherwise since we have an ongoing relationship with most local vendors.

We'll help communication with your vendors.

Securing a vendor comes with plenty of contracts and paperwork. Luckily, these fundamental details are part of a wedding planner's job description. Expect us to read (and understand!) the fine print, maintaining communication with the vendors and working through any potential issues.

We might expose you to new ideas.

Most brides-to-be spend hours scrolling through Pinterest and flipping through bridal magazines in search of fresh inspiration. But we will have countless brilliant and original ideas for your ceremony and reception, many of which can't be found online. Whether you want a unique centerpiece or memorable dessert spread, we can brainstorm something that will knock your socks off.

We can offer advice on tricky situations.

What are you supposed to do now that your mom and mother-in-law disagree about bridal shower details? How much should you ask your bridesmaids to pay for their dresses? When should you send out your save-the-dates? We have seen it all, and will able to guide you through any tricky situations that arise during big-day preparations.

You'll have tons of big-day assistance.

When your wedding day finally comes around, you'll feel great knowing that Occasions by Carlisle is taking command of the venue and vendors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. If any issues arise during the ceremony or reception, we'll be the first one on the scene—and you won't need to worry about anything except enjoying your special day with loved ones.