So, I went out for drinks with a photographer that I truly admire, and I work with quite a bit. I asked her if having a Wedding Consultant at her weddings helped her weddings go more smoothly. And she adamantly agreed that they do. And then I asked her what she thought I did - and she really couldn't answer. She knew that I made her weddings go much more smoothly, the timing was better, brides weren't late - but couldn't quite answer what I do.
I think this is a more common issue than we know. I actually scheduled a first appointment with her as if she was a bride, I'll let you know how it goes - I am actually excited for it!
I think this is a more common issue than we know. I actually scheduled a first appointment with her as if she was a bride, I'll let you know how it goes - I am actually excited for it!
Do you think that other vendors know that Wedding Consultants help them tremendously, but don't actually know how much we do? I was thinking of starting an education campaign for vendors in our area - You are great at what you do, and so I am.... sort of thing. Maybe not that brash...
Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the vendors really know what we do... am I off base completely?
I agree! I actually brought this up at one of our NAWP meetings and they all agreed as well so now at our monthly meetings we have a different type of vendor get up and tell us in short what they do...its been great!!
ReplyDeleteI think your idea to start an education campaign is great! The more we know about how other vendors work and what exactly they do - the better we'll be able to work together!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. Most of my conversations are just letting people know what a coordinator does.
ReplyDeleteYup...no one knows! Some DJ's think we just cut the cake and move gifts!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! I don't think people realize just how many details a planner can manage and take care of for you, many times before you even hear there is a problem or figure out what question to ask.
ReplyDeleteAnd for a bride who is a busy professional they are just a godsend!