I am a big advocate of letting professionals handle something you cannot. So I'm write this blog as total hypocrite. I am attempting to launch my new online store. But, I opted to try and do it myself thinking it would be much less expensive than hiring someone else. Less expensive in dollars..yes. Less expensive for my time..absolutely not.
So for all you brides out there, I really hope this blog gives you some perspective as to why you should let professionals handle your wedding. I can’t tell you how many brides I meet that tell me how stressed out they are. I also learn a lot from brides who just got married. One of the very first things they tell me is what they would have done differently. Most say, “I would have let someone else handle it.” Whether that meant hiring a wedding planner or coordinator, or a gift basket professional, the common theme I hear is that the brides felt they had too much to do.
Don’t consume yourself with running around to various warehouse or craft stores trying (or hoping) to find items to make favors or welcome baskets for your guests. You may think you are saving money by doing everything yourself, the truth is – you’re not. If anything, it just causes stress and aggravation (just the way trying to create my online store is doing) . About 2 years ago, I met a bride at a bridal show. She saw my baskets and really liked them, but said she and her mom would make their own baskets. Luckily, her mom kept my card. 2 weeks, yes..2 weeks before guests were to arrive for the wedding, this bride called me and was super stressed because she had no time to get the baskets done. Actually, here is Lina's testimonial: "I was going to make my own welcome gifts for my out of town guests. Two weeks before my wedding, I was in a complete panic because I just didn't have time to get these done. I was in tears when I called Penny about doing the baskets. Not only did she calm me down, but she had the most wonderful and practical ideas. Bottom line..she made these awesome welcome gifts that my guests really appreciated! Planning your wedding can be stressful as it is, and you don't have as much time as you think you have. That's why it's great to have someone like Penny from AnyTime Baskets taking care of you. She's very reliable, proactive, and she'll save you from a lot of stress!" Lina B.
Many brides assume they can just go to a store a duplicate what they see in pictures. Keep in mind, wedding vendors are very specialized in their area of expertise. Many of the materials and items you see in wedding magazines or websites are available to special event and wedding professionals only.
To all the brides-to-be, your job is to enjoy the journey toward your wedding day. Spend your time on finding the perfect dress, planning your honeymoon, spending time with family and special friends. Let the wedding experts work their magic. They have resources to do what they do best in a fraction of the time it would take you.
This is a special time in your life…enjoy it…and remember, the wedding experts are there to help you make it extra special. As for me and my online store, I'm turning it over to the professionals as well. The goal is by Oct 1st..you'll be able to order online..woo hoo!
