| How do you know if you need a wedding planner? | | | | hourly rate? |
| Where do you start? Ali Klaver talks to Sara | | | | * Do you have relationships with quality suppliers? |
| Sabey from Chameleon Events to find out more. | | | | * Ask for a contract. |
| Why would a bride need a wedding planner? | | | | Can a wedding planner organise one part of the |
| In my experience, there are four reasons why | | | | event and leave the rest up to the bride? |
| brides need wedding planners: | | | | While some wedding planners will only organise the |
| * They are time poor. In reality, few couples are | | | | entire job many will get involved as much or as |
| able to spend the amount of time required to plan | | | | little as the couple wants. Chameleon Events is |
| a wedding. It can feel like a full-time job because | | | | often employed four to eight weeks from the |
| there are so many little details that need to be | | | | wedding day to pull together the final touches and |
| taken care of. | | | | provide on-the-day event management. This is a |
| * They live interstate or overseas. Whether | | | | cost-effective way to have a wedding planner |
| couples are planning to get married in the city | | | | involved because you've done some of the hard |
| they grew up in or at a holiday destination, they | | | | yards yourself. |
| will find having someone local looking after their | | | | What value does a wedding planner offer a |
| interests can be invaluable. | | | | couple? |
| * They would like a short engagement. If a couple | | | | A professional wedding planner can provide a |
| gets engaged in winter and have their hearts set | | | | couple with a wealth of creative ideas, |
| on a spring or summer wedding, they often need | | | | connections with the best suppliers in Melbourne |
| help, even if it is for only part of the planning. | | | | and outstanding negotiation skills. The good ones |
| * They want perfection. Brides who want a | | | | are skilled in wedding etiquette and dealing with |
| well-organised event often turn to an expert. A | | | | difficult situations. |
| wedding planner will make sure the event is | | | | Professional wedding planners can recommend |
| successfully executed and managed on the day. | | | | suppliers that match a couple's vision and style, |
| What kinds of services do wedding planners | | | | saving them hours of research. |
| offer? | | | | They can also assist with making budgets and |
| Most wedding planners offer a wide variety of | | | | developing timelines and checklists so that no |
| services and will get involved as much or as little | | | | detail is overlooked. They know what is expected |
| as you want. Chameleon Events offers full-service | | | | of suppliers and what is fair and standard practice. |
| wedding planning, partial planning and on-the-day | | | | Couples are often surprised at how affordable |
| co-ordination. We also help plan engagement | | | | wedding planners are. Often the money a wedding |
| parties, hens and bucks nights and kitchen teas. | | | | planner can save a couple due to their events |
| What questions should a bride ask before hiring a | | | | experience far exceeds the cost of their service. |
| wedding planner? | | | | By far the biggest value a wedding planner brings |
| * How long have you been in business? | | | | is to alleviate the stress of planning a wedding. |
| * What are your credentials, including professional | | | | How can a bride find a wedding planner? |
| events experience? | | | | It's a good idea to start by asking brides who |
| * Do you enjoy what you do? Are you | | | | have had well-planned weddings for |
| passionate about event management and | | | | recommendations. Reputable wedding suppliers |
| weddings? | | | | might also have suggestions. |
| * How many weddings do you organise a year? | | | | Bridal magazines and websites are also good |
| * What services and packages do you offer? | | | | references, because many wedding planners |
| * How do you charge? Percentage, flat fee or | | | | advertise or are listed in these. |