My Friend from Singapore

Joelle Ung from Sedan of Love, my friend from Singapore who is also a wedding planner over there. We met through the training we took from ACPWC back in 2006. (Time files!!!) But we are friend since then and kept in touch after class. Sometime when I visit her blog, I'm impressed of seeing different setting of venues and style oversea. I'm happy to have a friend in the same business to share ideas and learn more from different countries weddings!

And here is a picture with Joelle

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An interesting post that I found from Joelle's blog. It's so true, and it sure apply to every culture / country on why you need a wedding consultant.

"The more weddings I do, the more convinced I am with couples hiring a Wedding Planner! And seriously, we need more Professional Wedding Planners or Specialised Wedding Designers.

Many brides think they have already have a lot of the details worked out and forgo a planner or simply hire for few hours on the day! Well, just wanted to outline a few pro's. To begin with, our duty is not just getting you a good deal or the cheapest deal in town! Most importantly, a planner is there to keep the logistical part of your day flowing. And, this starts at least 2 months prior to your wedding!!

Typically, a planner should provide you with a few vendors in each category that meet your style! There's more than 200 wedding photographers in Singapore. Is it worth your time to call each one of them to see what they charge and if they fit the style you like?

Your planner may think of things you haven't. Typically brides forget about the little details like reminding your JP one day before your wedding, or simply ordering food for your vendors and so forth.

And, in my experience, brides tend to not know where to stand ethically. For example, one bride wanted to go with free seating and the other, in her invitation to include preference of money envelope. Both are BIG NO NO's.

Although your hotel may have a event manager on hand, they are responsible for their venue only. So, if your baker doesn't show up with your cake, they are NOT responsible for contacting your baker to see where they are. If you have a planner, they ensure your DJ is there and set up timely, your photographer is taking the shots you requested and so on..

Every bride deserves a planner to be at their side and take care of what YOU need. Really!

So why would you have someone with no experience or certification, be in charge of the most important day in your life? If you have appointed someone "important" (your friend / your mother / your sister). They might be going to miss an important moment in your day. Looking at you putting on the veil, the small talk etc!

Lastly, u may think a planner will step on your toes and control your day, that's completely untrue. Fire the planner if you meet one!"
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Happy 4th of July and be safe!! :)