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Event
Planners For Jewish Weddings
Bar Mitzvahs, and more |
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Hiring a Professional Event Planner: The Benefits
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"Hazman
Katzar V'hamelacha Merubah" (Pirkei Avot) - the time is
short and the work is plenty. Despite automation and
technology, our days seem shorter than ever. Between
work, school, family obligations, and social activity, the
hours fly by. Are we going to find time to coordinate
our wedding? Our son or daughters bar or bat mitzvah? Well
- help is here in the form of party planners.
Professionals who do what they do best to make your
celebration the most wonderful, memorable and as stress-free
as possible. What
are the benefits to hiring a party planner professional?
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Time,
time, time... just think of the hours you WILL NOT have to
invest in coordinating your affair. Not only will you save
precious time by letting others do your leg work, but good
party planners are already knowledgeable about the best
services out there. All you have to to is show up for
appointments, approve designs, locations, menus, etc.
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Experienced
and competent professionals have a portfolio of vendors
that they have worked with in the past, and know to be
competent and reliable.
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Party
coordinators often get better rates, as they are in a
stronger position to negotiate price.
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When you
find the coordinator that is to your liking, you will find
that he or she serves not only in contracting, overseeing,
and coordinating your affair, but comes up with creative
ideas to enhance yours.
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NUMBER
ONE BENEFIT -- reduce your STRESS!
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Important
Practical Advice:
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When
hiring an Event Planner - you will be asked many questions about
your preferences, budget, expectations, etc. But please
remember, you are hiring and thus, you have the privilege and
the obligation to determine whether the Event Planner is the
right match for you. Be sure to consider the following:
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Are
you and your planner on the same "wave
length?" If you feel pushed, or coerced - this
union is not for you.
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Make
sure your coordinator understands your budget and sticks
with it.
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Verify
the Event Planners experience, contacts in the industry,
negotiating power, ability understand contracts (so you are
protected from hidden charges, or in case of default).
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Determine
the extent of involvement of the Event Planner: In addition
to basic coordination of location, catering, photography,
music, which other services are included. i.e. -
invitations, wedding attire, hands-on coordination at the
event, thank you notes, honeymoon plans, etc. To avoid
misunderstanding, your
contract should DETAIL the services are included
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Discuss
compensation in detail, and verify
if there any hidden or extra charges, such as travel
expenses, telephone, etc.
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REVIEW
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Have
everything documented in WRITING.
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