Should I Get a Wedding Planner?

Without taking anything away from how special and wonderful weddings are, there’s no denying that they can be very stressful as far as planning and organising goes. As a result, many couples consider the services of a professional wedding planner, who handles everything from planning the catering, the decor and can help you select the bridal jewellery and accessories. But is handing the responsibility over to someone that is essentially a stranger a good idea? In this article, we look at the pros and cons of hiring a wedding planner.

Pros

Less Stress

While most of the responsibility is out of your hands, you still have the final say on what happens, where it happens and how it happens. The main benefit of employing a wedding planner is to take care of all those overwhelming details when it comes to planning a wedding, leaving you to make the most important decisions and not having to worry as much about organising them. The grunt work is left to someone else – which means stressing less during the lead up – but your overall say isn’t diminished. Depending on the package your purchase, a wedding planner might be able to take care of all bookings, which can be very handy if you’re planning a wedding out of town.

Discounts

Wedding planners work closely with companies in the service industry, so most of them have built up relationships with certain venues, caterers, decorators and more. In many cases, a good relationship between a planner and other service providers can mean significant discounts for you. Service professionals offer a discount because the wedding planner consistently steers business their way. Whether or not this covers the cost of the wedding planners is debateable, but you should certainly factor in these savings.

Experience

We’re not all natural event planners and sometimes having a professional at your side to help you make decisions is invaluable. They usually know what works well, what looks good and how to make the most out of your day. You can get their counsel in regards to everything from the bridal jewellery you wear, to what you serve as a main to general etiquette.

Cons

 

Cost

The prices charged by wedding planners should not be underestimated, even with the discounts that can be gained. Especially if you’re planning a relatively small wedding, costs can make up a significant chunk of the overall amount spent on the wedding, so it’s probably best to simply organise things yourself.

Hourly Fees

We would encourage you to hire the services of a wedding planner that charges a fixed price, rather than an hourly fee. It can be difficult to estimate the number of hours spent in the planning process and you could easily end up spending far more on a wedding planner than you ever intended.

Five of the Most Unusual Weddings

Whether planning a big, lavish wedding or a smaller, intimate ceremony, most couples feel that it’s important to create lasting memories on their special day. The appearance of a bride, including the dress, bridal tiara and jewellery takes a great deal of planning and can be the most memorable aspect of the day. At Impostors Bridal Jewellery, we are all about giving our brides a unique and beautiful look, and we work with you to make sure you’re looking your very best. Our wide range of jewellery including bridal tiaras, necklaces, bags and clutches means you’ll be spoiled for choice. But choosing certain locations, themes and other features can also distinguish a wedding.

Here, we look at 5 of the more unusual weddings seen from around the world. Some of these wedding ideas are wacky, unusual and downright strange, but you have to admit it; they’re very original!

1. A Russian couple decided that it would be a good idea to get married while they - and their guests - rode their bicycles around the city streets. It’s never a bad time to get in shape, but this seems to be taking it to the extreme. Just imagine how difficult it would be to ride a bike while wearing a wedding dress!

2. A Chinese bride was married in a 200m long dress, setting a world record in the process. Married in front of a hotel in Guangzhou, the capital of the Guangdong Province, the dress train weighed almost 100kgs and was held up by about 50 people. Safe to say she’d need a great deal of space in her cupboard to store this dress!

3. An adventurous couple decided to get married while floating in zero gravity conditions in an aircraft that imitates the experience that people have had on the Moon. The bridal party floated for up to an hour before the groom and bride, who handed over 15000 dollars for the experience, said ‘I do’.

4. Another world record was broken when a bride decided that she would have no less than 110 bridesmaids at her wedding in Ohio, USA. The bride, who was a dance instructor, asked all her students to walk her down the aisle. Each bridesmaid chose their own dress and carried a single rose on the day.

5. Every couple remembers the place they first met, and what better way to tie the knot than at the place you first set eyes on your loved one? For one couple, Rockie Graham and Dave Hart, this place happened to be a local garbage dump. But this didn’t stop them celebrating their love with 250 of their friends. What could be more romantic!

As you can see, people go to great lengths to ensure their special day is not forgotten. But if you are looking for a more traditional ceremony, visit Impostors and check out our gorgeous range of bridal tiaras, bags and clutches and other accessories.

Fur Wraps for Brides: Perfect For A Winter Wedding!

Fur coats are a timeless, classic cover up option for winter brides with a penchant for all things vintage. They are the perfect blend of cosy, practical and oh so glamorous! For those of you (like myself) who wouldn’t want to wear real fur, there is a huge variety of realistic faux fur options available in all shades and styles. And let’s not forget the vintage, film star appeal of a fur stole wrapped over the shoulders, as modelled perfectly by the range at Impostors Bridal Jewellery.

I think it’s important for brides having a winter wedding to consider a warm cover up option. Of course you’ll want to show off your beautiful gown in all it’s glory throughout the day and into the evening, but a fur cover up can be especially useful for those romantic photos of the two of you together outside in the cold, maybe even amidst the falling snow. (Think of the ‘snuggling’ shots!)

After all, you don’t want to be shivering, cold, damp and grumpy on your wedding day! A fur coat or stole is a chic way to keep you nice and warm while still looking gorgeous. And why not co-ordinate the bridal party’s cosy fur cover ups? A colour that compliments your bridesmaids dresses and also complements your wedding day look would be a very glamorous look.

Make sure you keep warm on your dreamy winter wedding day!

Bridal Parasols: Style and Class made for each other

The average cost of a wedding in 2011 was $49,202, according to Wedding Guide. It’s a small price to pay for the most special day of your life, of course, but it’s still a pretty hefty expense at a time when you’re also probably thinking about buying a new home, starting a family and a lot of other things. Still, nobody wants to compromise on the celebration, especially when it comes to the latest bridal styles.

Parasols have been a popular wedding trend since 2009. They originally started off at beach weddings, but they’ve since become popular for weddings of all kinds. Parasols give a classy vintage look to an outfit and make a stylish alternative to a bouquet. Unlike a bouquet, they also give a lasting reminder of the big day, and they’re practical too; many modern bridal parasols are waterproof,  and if it’s a hot sunny day, a they can help keep you cool.

Since 1990, Impostors Bridal Jewellery has been offering stylish but affordable wedding accessories from our Melbourne store and now also online. We’ve been featured in high-end magazines like Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire as well as sponsoring Miss Universe Australia. In addition to a full range of exquisite jewellery, evening bags and guest books, Impostors also carries a stunning range of lace parasols in classic white, elegant ivory or black. 

At an affordable price of $49.95, all the bridesmaids can carry matching parasols along with the bride. These parasols are not only fashionable and practical but also make great props for wedding photos. And if you want an idea to save money but add style, parasols make great wedding favors for your guests. For a real touch of Victorian class, why not pair an ivory parasol with a soft fur wrap in a matching shade. Impostors have a large selection of affordable wraps in high quality faux fur.  Let the staff at Impostors help you put all the pieces together for your dream day!