Why Use a Wedding Consultant?

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life.

A Wedding Consultant will be a distinct asset as you plan your wedding. Wouldn't it be nice to spend time with your fiance and your families, rather than worrying about all the details of your special day? A Wedding Planner will take care of those details, leaving you to have the fun and truly "Be A Guest at Your Own Wedding". 

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What Will A Professional Wedding Consultant Do For Me?

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

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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 also can be a hassle: checking out many sources for each vendor 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 Bridal professional has the training and experience to make it all come together while YOU relax.

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What Qualities Should I Look For In A Wedding Consultant?

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 passage in your life.

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Do Wedding Consultants Get "kickbacks" From Suppliers?

Some vendors do offer commissions to consultants, much as airlines pay commissions to travel agents. Many consultants 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 consultant is being paid and by whom. The ABC Code of Ethics requires they disclose to you any payments received from suppliers.

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How Can I Tell If A Wedding Consultant Is Providing A Quality Vendor?

Wedding Consultants work with many different wedding vendors and service providers. They have experience to know who is the best suited for your wedding. The consultant's reputation depends on the quality of the services you receive. A Bridal professional is committed to providing the best possible wedding for the lowest possible cost. Also the consultant's job is to keep you on budget.

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What Will A Wedding Consultant Charge?

ABC discourages its consultants from charging a percentage of the cost of wedding. Most ABC consultants 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 consultant for his/ her services.

A Wedding consultant is part of your budget, not an extra expense. In fact, you often save money bacause a consultant suggests affordable alternatives that still enahance your wedding. The professional wedding consultant will work with you to produce your dream wedding, including the consultant's fee, all within your budget.

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This is your once-in-a-lifetime day!

Let an ABC Professional Wedding Consultant handle the details with you. It's your big day. Make certain it turns out perfectly - and enjoy your wedding!