Destination weddings can be a beautiful and memorable experience not just for the bride and the groom, but for the guests as well. But destination weddings require a lot more planning and coordination than local weddings. There are a lot of extra activities and logistics that need to be taken care of while planning a destination wedding especially in a destination that you are not familiar with. This is where destination wedding planners can be of great help.
Some of the top reasons why you should pick a wedding planner for your destination wedding are:
1. Local Connections
Bali wedding planners have tons of local connections which they have built over time and hence will be able to source raw materials and get the best vendors for your wedding easily.
2. Prior Experience in Bali
Their past experience in planning successful Bali weddings prepares them for everything that they need to look out for. They will make sure you have contingency plans in place for unexpected rains and even for MIA vendors. They will have solutions to all your wedding day problems.
3. Professional Unbiased opinion
Because they have been in the industry for so long and work with so many couples, they will be able to deliver exactly what you want and will help you make the hard decisions. They will give you their unbiased professional opinion and make sure that there are no surprises for you on your wedding day.
4. They will look after the guests
While you will be busy getting ready and preparing for your special day, the wedding planner will make sure all your guests are tended to and the wedding planner will be there to solve any unexpected problems. Your guests will be able to turn to them in case they need any assistance and will avoid bothering you on your special day. Your destination wedding planner will also help you manage RSVPs and guest lists.
5. Manage time, resources and budget
Being experts in the Bali wedding industry, destination wedding planners will be able to efficiently manage your time, resources and budget and give you the best wedding possible. They will help you prioritize tasks and meet deadlines as well as manage vendors and resources.
Now that we have established why hiring a wedding planner is important, how does one choose a planner. Some of the best ways to find a destination wedding planner are:
Asking the venue
If you have a venue in mind, ask them for their wedding planner recommendations. They will suggest planners who have worked on their venue before and will also recommend other suitable vendors such as caterers and decorators.
Wedding blogs
Do your research on wedding blogs and websites and read customer testimonials. This is where you will get a deeper understanding of how the wedding planners work and their interaction with their clients.
Instagram
Currently instagram is a great place for you to hunt for wedding venues, planners, decorators and even caterers. You can see pictures of their work, plus reach out to them with any questions and also read comments and interactions with other clients.
Via Friends and Family
If you know of friends and families who have recently gotten married, ask for their recommendations. They usually have a dearth of first hand knowledge about wedding planners which they have collected during research.
Set up calls
Set up a few calls with your preferred wedding planners and have an open conversation about how you would like to go ahead with your Bali wedding planning. Ask any questions that you may have and then decide who you would like to pick as your Bali wedding planner.
We hope these tips help you find the right wedding planner for your Bali Destination Wedding, Feel free to reach out to us in case you are looking for recommendations of wedding planners in Bali. You can also check out top wedding planning tips by some of the more popular Bali wedding planners here. You can email us at hello@wonderlanduluwatu.com for any further queries or visit our website www.wonderlanduluwatu.com.
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