You might be asking yourself why you would hire a coordinator/planner on such a small budget.

There are many reasons.  The main one being…

Connections.

A well connected planner will be able to put you in contact with vendors that you might not otherwise be able to find via Internet or friends.  This applies regardless of your wedding budget – but even more-so when your budget is tiny-tiny.  Planners have established working relationships with vendors and can point you to the perfect choices for your needs and budget.

With that said, you might be afraid of the prices.

Many planners offer consultation services, in which they will work with you on an hourly basis.  A few hours of advice might be all that you need.  You can seek advice on finding the perfect site, acquiring a vendor list, talking over a few things, and getting some ideas to put yourself on your way to a successful planning experience and wedding day.

I know there is a fascination with wanting to get the whole “kit and caboodle” for a very low price.  I would advise you to reject those feelings.  While you might be getting fewer services from a more established and connected planner, the quality of what you are getting (services, attention, and vendors you will be connected to) will be much better.

It’s a quality vs. quantity issue.

Happy planning!

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