{"id":1299,"date":"2014-07-15T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2014-07-15T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=1299"},"modified":"2015-07-27T17:46:56","modified_gmt":"2015-07-27T23:46:56","slug":"hire-event-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/hire-event-planner","title":{"rendered":"Why Hire an Event Planner?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just a year ago if I was asked whether I would hire an event planner or plan my own wedding, I would say, &#8220;Of course I would plan it!&#8221; Now after working in the wedding industry and learning all the intricate details that go into planning the perfect wedding, my answer has changed. Event planners are lifesavers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the 3 top benefits of hiring an event planner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Save Money! \u00a0<\/strong>Initially it may seem expensive to hire an event planner, but having an event planner can actually work in your favor by keeping you on or under budget. \u00a0Think of it this way, most event planners have developed relationships with multiple vendors, which means they \u00a0know where to go and who to talk to, and how to negotiate for the best deals.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Cohesive Vision:<\/strong> Do you have a Pinterest board full of favorite color themes and flower centerpieces? An event planner can help you focus on the big picture while picking and choosing matching details so everything will come together perfectly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Minimize Stress:<\/strong> Wedding planning should be fun! Having an event planner is like having a fairy godmother who makes sure everything will run smoothly so you can focus on your own happiness.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Looking for an event planner? 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