Why ABC wedding planners?

All ABC wedding planners agree to uphold the ABC Code of Ethics and standards of membership. Look for the ABC logo and ask to see a current ABC member certificate, or contact us to verify a members status. Be sure to ask the planner, during your interview, what kind of education and experiences they have had.

What do planners charge?

Most ABC planners charge an hourly rate or a fixed fee, or a combination of both. All these methods are acceptable, but you should clarify in writing how and when you will compensate your wedding planner for their services.

Do I need a planner?

In addition to helping make your wedding dreams come true within your budget - and perhaps saving you from costly mistakes - a planner will save you time. With today’s hectic lifestyles, many couples and their families do not have the time for the detailed planning and work that a beautiful wedding requires.

won’t a planner want to run the whole show?

A professional wedding planner will work with you to handle as much or as little of your wedding as you wish. After all, it is your wedding. The planner is there to help you and your family make the day as perfect as possible.

Why can’t I do the planning myself?

You certainly can do the planning yourself, and that sometimes is part of the fun. But it can also be a hassle: checking out any sources for each professional category, making sure all the details are in place and worrying about whether you’re getting the best deal and whether everything will turn out all right. An ABC planning professional has the training and experience to make it all come together while YOU relax.

do I need a contract with my planner?

You should have some agreement in writing. While some people prefer a formal contract, a letter of agreement signed by both of you is usually enough. This is an informal contract which spells out fees, payment schedules and what each of you will do.

What qualities should I look for in a planner?

It is important you look for one with professional credentials. You should also be very comfortable with the person. You will be spending a lot of time together planning one of the major rites of passage in your life.

Do Wedding Planners get “Kickbacks” from suppliers

Some vendors do offer commissions to planners, much as airlines pay commissions to travel agents. Many planners pass these commissions to you in the form of additional savings. The Association strongly discourages commissions, so in all cases, you should know how the planner is being pad and by whom. The ABC Code of Ethics requires they disclose to you any payments received from suppliers

How can I tell if a Wedding Planner is reputable?

All ABC members agree to upold the ABC Code of Ethics and Standards of Membership. Look for the Association’s logo and ask to see a current ABC Membership certificate or contact the Association to verify a wedding planner’s status. Be sure to ask the planner during your interview what kind of education and experience they have. Our members work toward the designation of Prefessional Wedding Planner, once they ahve completed the Professional Development Program. Some senior members have earned the designation of Accredited Wedding Planner or Master Wedding Planner. Each of these has a certificate and indicates higher levels of training and experience. Some members also particpate in Association sponsored seminars and workshops. Certificates indicating that they ahve completed this training may also be displayed.

What will a Wedding Planner Charge?

ABC discourages its planners from charging a percentage of the cost of the wedding. Most ABC planners charge an hourly rate or a fixed fee or a combination of both. All these methods are acceptable, but you should clarify in writing how and when you will compensate your wedding planner for their services.

A wedding planner is a part of your budget, not an extra expense. In fact, you often save money because a wedding planner suggests affordable alternatives that still enhance your wedding. The professional wedding planner will work with you to produce your dream weddig, including the planner’s fee, all within your budget.

How can I tell if a Wedding Planner is providing a quality professional?

Wedding Planners work with many different wedding professionals and service providers. They have experience to know who is the best suited for your wedding. The planner’s reputation depends on the uality of the services you receive. A wedding professional is committed to providng the best possible wedding for the lowest possible cost. Also the planner’s job is to keep you on budget.

How can I pull it all together?

My family lives in a different part of the country and we are getting married in another place. Through ABC’s network, a member can work with thousands of other members world-wide to help you arrange your wedding wherever you choose - in your current town, in your parents’ home down or at a special destiation of your choice.

How can a wedding planner help?

We are a typlical family - divorced relatives and working parents. With so many clients and their parents working, a wedding planner can handle much of the time-consuming, detailed planning of your wedding. You save time, reduce stress and concentrate on having fun as your wedding approaches. An experienced planner can often smooth the complex relationships found when today’s modern family plans a wedding.

Do I really need a wedding planner?

A planner will be a distinct asset as you plan your wedding. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend time with yur fiance and your families, rather than worrying about all of the details of your special day? A planner will take care of those details, leaving you to have the fun. And on your wedding day, you shine as the star, while your planner works behind the scenes to make your dreams come true!