You may have many questions about hiring a wedding planner such as:

 -What do they actually do?

-Will they takeover , will I have a say in what happens with my wedding?

-Will they save me money?

-Why can’t I just plan my wedding myself?

Even before Jessica Simpson started sporting her ruby engagement ring I have been a fan of this gorgeous, vibrant stone.  I am often asked what I do as a wedding planner and how Red Letter Event Planning works with wedding clients. I created this RUBIES acronym to explain my wedding planning philosophy because when it comes to choosing a wedding planner-RUBIES are your best friend.

R  -Regards your wedding as one of the most important days of your life

• Your wedding planner should be as excited about your wedding as you are.

 U  -Understands your vision for the Big Day

• Your wedding should reflect you, and your fiancée, understanding your vision begins by understanding your style and personality.

 B  -Believes in developing a realistic budget

• Everyone has a budget and the wedding planner will help set priorities and make recommendations based upon your vision and budget

 I  -In the loop on the latest trends

• A wedding planner will bring a creative eye to your wedding drawing on trends within the industry to help make your wedding extra special

 E  -Expertise in all things wedding

• An average wedding takes over 250 hours to plan, a wedding planner will recommend the best vendors, organize and oversee logistics so you will be free to spend your time focusing on what is important to you

 S  -Saves your sanity

• Having an advocate guide you through the wedding planning process and coordinate all the details helps reduce your stress

 Till next time I hope your next special event is a Red Letter Day