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Questions and Answers

What is a Professional Bridal Consultant?  A professional whose training, expertise and contacts will help make your wedding as close to perfect as possible and let you relax and enjoy your wedding day.

What does a Professional Bridal Consultant Do?  They act as the key contact person on the wedding day; starting at the beginning to help develop the design of your wedding.  They help secure vendors, negotiate contracts and guide you through the wedding planning process.  They also plan, coordinate and direct every aspect of the wedding and reception.

Why hire a Professional Bridal Consultant?  As an established professional consultant, they will have a good working relationship with vendors. They will be an objective third party offering advice based on wedding experience and etiquette; not emotions.  They will stay in touch with other participants in the wedding to ensure that everyone is working together as a team.

Why do I need a Professional Bridal Consultant?  A Professional Bridal Consultant works to assist you in navigating through contracts, selecting vendors, and most importantly, orchestrating the wedding you planned so that you may enjoy the day instead of working that day.

Can I afford a Professional Bridal Consultant?  A Professional Bridal Consultant is part of your budget, not an extra expense.  The consultant will work with you to produce Your Dream Wedding, including the consultant's fees, all within your budget.  Fees vary from a complimentary, introductory consultation to hourly charges, fixed rate and percentage of the total wedding cost.

What are the advantages of a Professional Bridal Consultant?  They give you the peace of mind to actually enjoy your engagement and wedding.  They help you make the most of your wedding budget and avoid making costly mistakes.  They orchestrate the event with its many service providers so that your wedding day runs smoothly.

How can I tell if a Professional Bridal Consultant is providing a quality service?  The consultant's reputation and future business depend on the quality of services, including vendors, YOU receive.

Do I need a Professional Bridal Consultant?  That depends solely on you, your temperament, schedule and pressures.  They will listen to your ideas, make suggestions, research your options and make all the arrangements.  Using a Professional Bridal Consultant does not mean you give up control of your own wedding. They specialize in putting everything they come up with into an overall wedding plan that meets your tastes, budget and needs.

Do I need a contract with my Professional Bridal Consultant?  You should have a formal contract signed by both of you, which spells out what each of you will do, fees and payment schedules.

When do I need a Professional Bridal Consultant?  It is never too early to get a handle on planning your wedding.

What qualities should I look for in a Professional Bridal Consultant?  You should be comfortable with the person.  You will be spending a lot of time together planning one of the major events in your life.  Do your personalities blend well?

I want to do the planning myself, won't a Professional Bridal Consultant want to run the whole show?  A Professional Bridal Consultant will work with you, handling as much or as little of your wedding as you want.  They're there to help you.

Can I pick and choose services?  I have already chosen some of my vendors but need assistance with the little details and actual event coverage.  Is this provided?  Yes.  There are vast services and packages available, and you may choose only those services that you need.

How will a Professional Bridal Consultant incorporate my tastes into the wedding?  They will recommend vendors and suppliers who will give you the best value to suit your needs.  You are always in control of your wedding plans.  Any contract for services is entered into between the Bride, Groom and vendor directly, with you choosing whom to hire.

Will my personal preferences be overridden by having a Professional Bridal Consultant?  Together, you will find the balance of tradition and individuality that will suit you.  They are to help you design your wedding in a way that follows tradition to the extent you prefer, reflecting your personal style.

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