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Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

LauraPete Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:16 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:16 PM

Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

How much do they typically charge?

allure Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:17 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:17 PM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

Good Question i would like to know also

bride2be2004 Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:30 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:30 PM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

i think it varies depending on what type of services you are looking for. ex: day of, full service, etc. it also depends on the planner. it can start at $300 for day of services to $5000 for full service. the planner i was going to use (before fi cut it out of the budget

) was $2500 for almost full service (just short of her planning everything for me.) most offer packages that include many things like consultations, vendor referral, etiquette help etc.

Marcela1654 Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:49 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2003 10:49 PM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

Nope, we're doing everything ourselves

sonia Posted: Apr 11, 2003 02:22 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 02:22 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

they charge a lot!! hehe

jenny2penny Posted: Apr 11, 2003 06:14 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 06:14 AM

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LauraPete Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:05 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:05 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

but what if i just need someone to help me with the little thing? Like how to get the flowers/dj/favors/etc. and plan a wedding in 4 months?

NYCMeghan Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:08 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:08 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

wedding planners usually charge 10% of your budget on the premise that they will save you at least that much.

For your needs I would find one and instead of using her full services book an hour or so to bounce ideas. That will probably run you $50 - $200 depending on who/how long. There is an article on this in a magazine I have at home - FM me and I will xerox it for you!

Also, don't forget you have a site full of wedding planners here, so start asking questions and let us help!

alina Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:11 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:11 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

I am having Elaine DeLuca as my Day of the Wedding Planner. So far, she's been great in keeping me on my toes....

Sage10.03 Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:12 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:12 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

I am using one, but b/c my wedding is in Italy, I really needed one!

LauraPete Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:12 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:12 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

The situation is that I just go offered a great deal on a reception place b/c they had a cancellation. The date is August 9th of this year. Otherwise I will be paying $5000 more to have my sanity and do it next year. Trying to see if it is worth the stress.....

NYCMeghan Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:14 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:14 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

HELL YES!!!!

what a deal!

Olgaki Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:15 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:15 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

No planner - I enjoy (as of now) doing this stuff!

NYCMeghan Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:15 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:15 AM

Re: Just curious - anyone using a wedding planner?

but you don't need a full time planner

just hire one to consult for a few hours and send you on your way

plus you can get vendor names from her, drop her name and hopefully get discounts that she would have gotten....

LauraPete Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:52 AM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:52 AM