Top 10 Reasons Why You Need A Wedding Planner!

With engagement season upon we thought it was time to think about why hiring a wedding planner might be the right decision for you and how it can help you through one of the most exciting and stressful times.





10. Minimizes Fighting
A planner they can be the third party involved in the event to help resolve any family issues or those tricky situations with the bridal party. They can take all of the differences and help create one cohesive design for the wedding. This can take a lot of stress and fighting away from the couple and their families, which always make everything run smoother!

9. Saves Time
Having a wedding planner saves you time! We know the professionals in the industry and have done the homework to help determine who is the right fit for you. The added benefit vs. using recommendations from friends and families is a good planner has an extensive database of professionals.

8. Matchmakers
There are many different people you need to think of when planning a wedding. Bands, DJ’s, florists, photographers, make-up artists, hair stylist, videographers, caterers, rental companies, officiants/rabbis and bakers are just a few of the people you will need to work with for your one special day. Your planner should be your guardian angel matchmaker and conduct extensive research, ask the right questions to ensure they are right for your event.


7. Save Money
Yes, we may obtain discounts for vendors or get them to throw in “extras” but where a planner really saves money is filtering through all the “stuff” to direct you to those elements that are going to have the biggest impact for the cost. There are some things that just aren’t necessary.


6. Creative Designs
One of the biggest assets a planner can offer is design assistance. Use our knowledge of colors, décor to create the exact look you want.


5. Advice
While you may have been dreaming of your wedding day since you were a little girl, you may not have dreamt of everything! Today’s weddings are so much more than just tossing the bouquet and cutting the cake. Couples have thought of so many exciting forms of entertainment to have at a wedding. Wedding planners will give advice on what to do and what not to do. They have most likely seen it all and if what you want to do hasn’t gone over all that well at a wedding in the past they will be sure to let you know! They also might offer advice on how to make your wedding different in ways you never thought of!


4. Timing
The timeline is the most important tool for the day. This will keep you on track and one time. A planner knows what flows well and what works to give guests the best experience.


3. Budgeting
As we all know planning a wedding is very expensive and we understand everyone has a budget. It’s important to know what are the important items are to you – flowers, food, entertainment? This is where you may want to spend a little more.


2. No Stress!
A critical component of a planners services is taking a way the stress that comes with planning such an important event. It’s not just about the day, but the entire planning process. It should be fun and enjoyable.


1. Enjoy your day!
You don’t spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of planning a wedding for no reason. You want it to be a fun and memorable experience that you will never forget. While a wedding may take an average of 200 hours to plan, the actual day only lasts between 10 and 12 hours. From the second you wake up and start getting your hair and make-up done until you are waving goodbye to all of your guest at your reception you should be having fun! It is a day filled with laughter, tears, and full of emotion and you should experience it all with no worries!

Sneak Peak! Heather & Adrian's Wedding Trailer by GENERATIONS Cinemastories

Check out the amazing film from Heather and Adrian's fall wedding by  GENERATIONS Cinemastories.  Creative, fun and sophisticated as always!

Stay tuned for more to come.

TRENDSPOTTER: Extra Extra, its at Weddings!

Everyone wants to set the bar high and add a WOW factor at their wedding!  We've seen many extras that put a twist on the traditional wedding.  Popular extras you've probably seen are candy bars, desert and ice cream bars, to-go boxes filled with late night snacks.

Why not add a clown or magician for the kids (okay or adults).  A belly dancer can liven up a cocktail hour, caricature artists adds humour or dance lessons are a great way to get everyone out of their seats.

Your guests will definitely leave your wedding saying what a memorable affair!