Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Do I Really Need an Event Planner?

The single most common question I get asked as an event planner is "Do I really need an event planner?"

Clients wonder whether or not they can plan their own wedding or event. Is it really necessary to have a planner? While there are always a few exceptions to the rule, overall the answer is a resounding YES! And here's why:

- Site Selection: Choosing the right venue or location can make or break an event. Just because you think having a wedding on a farm sounds fun and different, doesn't mean that that's the experience you'll actually have. An event planner can find unique sites that fit each client’s specific needs. We have fabulous vendors that have been researched ad nauseum and are the cream of the crop. It's much easier to outsource the work on that front.

- No matter how much of a planner you are, you'll most likely be shocked by the thousands of details you have to not only coordinate, but stay on top of. Why spend months agonizing over the minutiae, when you could instead be enjoying the end of one glorious chapter of your life and preparing to enter a new one? Let someone else do the worrying for you.

- Lastly, let's face it. You may get tons of recommendations from friends when it comes to wedding photographers, caterers, tux rentals and the like. But where are you going to find the time to comparison shop and how are you going to make the final decisions? An event planner already has solid relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors, which allow them to get special prices and perks for their clients.

When you use us for example, it’s one stop shopping. Much easier, much more cost-efficient, and way less stressful!

At Joannie Liss Events we want you to “Be a guest at your own party, wedding or any social or corporate occasion."