When considering whether or not to hire an event planner the typical question is: Is it worth the extra money to pay a person to help plan your party? Here are a few things to consider when making your decision.

Most venues have a coordinator on site that will help ensure that the event itself goes smoothly. But who will help take care of all the pre-event details? Here are five reasons to hire a professional event planner:

1) For Large Scale Events
An event planner can be instrumental in making sure that no essential detail is overlooked in the planning process.

2) Package Discounts
Event planners usually get a discount with their regular suppliers, so if they work with a particular lighting company or entertainment company regularly, they can pass the savings on to you. An experienced planner should have contacts for all of your service needs and the savings often times outweigh the planner’s fee!

3) Time
If your timetable is short, an Event Planner can dedicate their full attention to your party. They make contacts quickly and see that your vendors get their contracts and necessary paperwork before deadlines.

4) Piece of Mind
Event planners usually work with well-established and trusted vendors; they will make sure that your vendors are seasoned professionals and more than capable of handling your type of event.

5) Stress!
As anyone who has ever planned an event, large or small can tell you, for every detail you thought of, there are 3 you forgot. Event planners take this responsibility head on, follow your vision, and present you with only the options they feel will interest you. They can also help fill in the blanks in any areas where you may not have experience.

If you know that you are the hands-on type and won’t mind spending available time on evenings and weekends sifting through various vendor options, comparing styles and references, and looking for the best bargains, you may not need to hire an event planner to help you!

For the very large or crucial event or for those who get bored with details quickly, are short on time and/or have a low stress-threshold, an event planner is highly recommended. The right Planner can be the determining factor in how much fun and success you have planning and during your event!