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Wedding planners- to have one or not?

Since the day I got engaged, I had planned to do everything on my own. About 6 months into my wedding planning I logged into The Knot and it said, 
"you have 148 items to do."  I felt panic.  I had the venue, the dress, the colors, the dj, officiant, and the photographer.  What else was there?  I didn't even want to look over the checklist.  I decided to google wedding planners on craigslist and wedding boards.  I did call a few of the big advertisers but I didn't feel I needed someone to plan my wedding entirely.  I had my vendors picked out I just needed someone to be my safety net.  I needed someone to make sure didn't forget any minor details.  That was my biggest fear.  I first started looking for day of planners and I eventually decided I needed a little more help keeping me organized and on budget. I found my angel, Tamara Nicole or Simply by Tamara Nicole.  She was referred from another bride on some wedding board I came across. She is a blogger for weddings and events in Seattle.  She has the coolest ideas. She is showing me how to make my wedding unique and custom design crafts just for me.  Every single detail she has thought of.  I meet her about once a month for coffee and we go over all my progress.  She goes the extra mile.  I love this woman.  She is my lil savior!  My wedding would've been very cookie cutter if I wouldn't have found Tamara!   

Here is her blog:

I will post pics for all you Seattle brides to see soon! (-:

Re: Wedding planners- to have one or not?

  • edited December 2011
    I could NOT have done without mine either, she was an absolute life saver! I planned it all myself but she was a perfect sounding board and made everything work on the day of! Carol was a dream! 

  • edited December 2011
    how much did you budget for a wedding planner and/or day of coordinator?

    Thanks!
  • edited December 2011
    I found a planner a MUST! I was planning my wedding from the east coast. I only had a DOC, and that was perfect. I did almost everything, partly because I'm a type A person. My DOC was able to offer recommendations, and answered some etiquette I had. I went with Bobbi Roth and she was great! She helped with the timeline of events, communicated with the different vendors, made sure decorations and flowers were all in place, and ensured the wedding and reception ran smootht. The day was flawless! Not sure if I could have done it without her!
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