PLANNING & PREP
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“On the day of the event, the planner makes sure people who have toasts coming up are seated and ready,” says Kaufman. They also act as the liaison between the band and the kitchen so everything is timed perfectly.
my mind at ease when we work with a good planner because I know things are going to be on schedule,” says Monroe. “I know that they’re going to let us know when speeches are happening. They’re going to be on point, making sure that no stone is left unturned regarding details and timeline.” The more a couple and their planner hammer out a detailed schedule, the more time vendors can spend consulting the couple on their area of expertise. Vendor meetings should be about the music selections, floral designs, and photography – not about the other details of the day.
The Big Day Vendors say planners who are accessible and present the day of the wedding make the event run much more smoothly for all involved. The best planners are ones who are easy to reach on the wedding day, even if by text. “They’re the key piece,” says Kaufman. “They’re the team leader that day.” Great planners help the band in a number of ways. Kaufman says the best planners know how many chairs her band needs as well as the size of her stage. They have vendor meals ready at a time her band 292
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