In this slump of an economy, people have been opting for do-it-yourself projects.  But is your wedding day really a task you want you want to skip out on professional help?  Probably not, unless you don’t mind the late night battle with the glue gun finally realizing art class wasn’t your specialty. Along with dealing with the overbearing mother-in-law and sisters stating their every opinion. There are a number of reasons these included as to why you should go to rd I do for help and a wedding coordinator may become your fairy godmother. Here are 5 main ones that may just having you thinking:

1. For starters, this is most likely your first wedding and hopefully only.  For planners they have done enough to know the drill. They’ll remember the fine details, what looks best where, and the best time frame for each element.
2. They will stick to your budget. They’ll find you options within your budget and know the areas where there is room to splurge and which elements should be kept to the original plan.
3. Planners have established relationships with vendors and know which ones are the most efficient and cost-effective and who can get you the best deal.
4. Voice of reason.  For the endless debates on vanilla or chocolate they can find a happy medium to satisfy both the bride and the groom.
5. Peace of Mind. Simply meaning remembering the day of your wedding is YOUR day. You should be able to relax and enjoy it like the rest of the guests without having to worry about the last minute crisis that’s happening in the back.