I've watched every single epidsode of Whose Wedding is it Anyway- an American realiity TV show on the Style Network (http://www.mystyle.com/) where wedding planners are followed as they map out nuptials for blushing brides. I have a whole new respect for wedding planners/bridal consultants. Most people think their job is measly...
It's not until you understand what they really do. In short, a wedding planner is a mediator, a consultant, a sounding board, an organizer, an artisan and a financial advisor all rolled into one. And sometimes they even turn out to be a punching bag when nerves get frazzled (figuratively speaking), even though their job description definitely does not call for it!
Some attributes of a GREAT PLANNER
*competency is wedding/event planning
*multi-tasker
*great personality
*patience
*well~organized
*task~oriented
*execute plans
*worker-BEE attitude
*professional demeanor
*creative
*lots of energy
*strong backbone~assertive
Whose Wedding Is It Anyway has featured a plethora of planners. Some of my faves are:
Lynette Richardson Hall- She's a PRO... nuff said!
Tracy French- Her personality POPS...and I love her design boards!
Jeffery Powell- He is hilarious and you get both a planner and floral designer!
Kimberly Bradford- Another PRO...nuff said!
Donnie Brown- Great sense of humor and another great designer!
These planners are top notch and have all of the attributes it takes to be a great planner. My motto remains: SMART BRIDES hire PLANNERS.
