Now that you know “where” your wedding will be held, now is a good time to…

STEP 5 : RESERVE YOUR RENTAL ITEMS

In a single year, there are only 52 Saturdays and lots of weddings going on.  Therefore, the rental supply in your area is not huge- special items will be limited.

As soon as you pick your venue, find out what items the venue has in house so you can make arragements with a rental companu  for extra items you want.  Example rental items you  may consider – chavari chairs, elegant china or specialty table linens.

Remember, your wedding coordinator is your best resource for finding the right supllier and may be able to get a better deal on the rental price.

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Jill

Once you’ve narrowed your focus, set your budget, and hired a reputable wedding coordinator, the next step to planning the wedding or your dreams is to…

STEP 4: BOOK YOUR VENUE

In the event-planning world, you do not have a date until you book your venue! 

Having a professional wedding planner at your side  is a huge advantage.  Your coordinator will know all the best places to take you for walk-throughs and to sample food, plus they will be able to let you know what you can and cannot afford so you don’t waste your time.

Contact Occasional Pearl Events today – we’ll share the area’s top wedding venues in the Hampton Roads Area!

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Jill

After you’ve narrowed your focus, and set your budget, now its time to get some help!

STEP 3: Hire A Reputable Wedding Coordinator

Choosing a wedding coordinator is one of the most important steps when planning a wedding.  It is recommended that the bride hire a coordinator before booking any other service.  Why? Because your planner or coordinator should be able to get better pricing from vendors, and cna provide you with a more detailed and comprehensive list of vendor options.

When searching for a wedding coordinator, ask your friends for referrals and do some research online.

When meeting with potential planners, ask detailed questions to get a sense of how the individual works, to feel out if he or she understands your vision for your event.

When choosing a coordinator, remember that the person you select has to relate to you as a bride and share in your creative ideas to help inspire you and bring them to life. 

REMEMBER:    Hire someone with whom you feel comfortable, since you will be working with this person on almost every aspect of your wedding.

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Jill