FAQ
What is a the difference between Wedding Coordinator and Wedding Consultant?
A Wedding Coordinator is a person who works for a particular vendor to assist wedding couple with their wedding arrangements. For instance, certain bridal studio or decoration company may have a coordinator on- hand to deal specifically with their client’s weddings. Whereas a Wedding Consultant/Wedding Planner is someone who assist the wedding couple from start to finish – gives advice to the wedding couple, conceptualise and design the wedding event, assist with the selection of service providers, scheduling appointments with selected vendors, negotiating contract rates with vendors, keeping track of budget, create timelines and checklist for the wedding event, and coordinate the actual day wedding event.
Do we need to hire a wedding consultant/wedding planner?
The answer is NO, as long as you are able to handle the wedding planning yourself. However, as you start planning your wedding event, you will soon realise that having a planner is invaluable. We will help you manage your budget, gives you recommendations, suggestions, ideas and advice, secure vendors for your event, negotiate contract and importantly ensuring your event will go smoothly. You should relax and enjoy, instead of taking care and worring about of all the little details. We are here to collaborate, inspire and assist your wedding event.
Is it a good idea to have family and friends coordinate my wedding event?
Typically, family and friends may not be familiar with the coordination process and they may not know the vendors. Do remember that they are your guests at your wedding event, so they should be enjoying themselves, rather than worry about all the little details.
Can I select my own vendors?
Yes, you can select and hire your own vendors. If you decide to engage our services, you will need to share with us what are the agreed deliverables with those vendors, so that we can ensure all deliverables are met on the actual day.
If we hire Mahligai Asmara, does it mean we completely give up control?
Absolutely not! We believe one of the key elements in wedding event planning is collaboration and communication. We are a team, and throughout the entire planning process, we will update you on every detail of the event from the vendors bookings to the logistical arrangements.