Why Book a Wedding Planner Without a Wedding Date
Did you know that you can book IndyGigz without a wedding date? It's common (but not the best!) practice to book a wedding planner after setting the date, despite the huge role this plays in every aspect of your wedding. Your wedding date influences what venues are available alongside musicians, caterers, makeup artists, hair stylists, etc., and having it set in stone before you even meet your wedding planner can often be more limiting than anything else. That’s why IndyGigz is a strong advocate for booking your wedding planner before you set the date. How do we do it? An open-ended contract.
What is an open-ended contract?
An open-ended contract is a contract without a specified end date. This kind of contract allows you to work with your wedding planner before you’re locked into a specific venue and date so you get to have them truly at your side every step of the way.
Now, you may still be wondering…
Why book a wedding planner without a date?
The simple answer is, you will have an industry expert with you throughout the entire planning process. As any good wedding planner will tell you, the first step in planning your wedding should always be developing a strong understanding of your vision. Once that is accomplished, then you and your planning team can move on to the details. And there are so many details! Due to their sheer magnitude and their nature of collaboration, weddings are known to be full of compromise, whether it's on the venue, the guests, the food, or the florals. Having a professional there to help navigate the unknown will undoubtedly be an invaluable asset. As experts in their industry, wedding planners know all the right questions to ask—of you and of the vendors!
The biggest reason to book a wedding planner before you set the date is so they can go venue shopping with you (also known as embarking on a Venue Blitz!). When it comes to bringing your vision to life, what could possibly play a bigger role than the location?? Being accompanied by an expert who maintains an in-depth knowledge of your vision means you are accompanied by someone who knows how to identify all the pros and cons of each venue, especially those specific to accomplishing your vision. Not just aesthetically, but logistically as well! Because they have taken the time to get to know you, your wants, and your needs, your wedding planner will know what aligns best with your goals and help you ultimately make the best venue choice for your wedding day. And because you have an expert on your side to alleviate the stress of planning and thinking of all the right questions, you can relax, picture yourself in each place, and, most importantly, have fun!!
Who is this good for?
This type of contractual agreement is ideal for soon-to-be engaged couples and for those who have yet to set the date! If you're interested in exploring this wedding planning process with IndyGigz, we'd love to hear from you. Happy planning!