Congratulations! You’re getting married! Now comes the equally exciting and stressful part…planning your wedding. Whether you’ve been dreaming of this day since you were a child or the thought never crossed your mind, there are plenty of details that go into the wedding planning process that can be easily overlooked or underestimated. Odds are, you’re going to need a little assistance. You do have the option of hiring a professional wedding planner who can take care of the nitty gritty details. But if you’re working within a budget, you might want to save that money for your dream dress and try the DIY approach. That’s where we come in.
GigSalad is set up to be a one-stop shop for any event, big or small. So, for newly engaged couples, this saves you time, money, and more importantly your sanity. We can provide a lot of the same benefits that a wedding planner offers.
Benefit 1: Wedding Planners have the “in” with vendors.
Wedding planners have the advantage of working with vendors directly, so they can choose the vendor who perfectly fits your needs. With so many vendor options, this is a great timesaver. What we provide is similar in that we give you a list of local vendor profiles which include photos and service descriptions, allowing you to quickly browse through the options and see what they have to offer.
To begin, simply visit GigSalad.com and search for the type of entertainer or vendor you’re looking to hire. For example, if you were looking for a Wedding DJ, you would type that into the search box. This pulls up a list of local DJ profiles (or “PromoKits”), complete with set lists, videos of past weddings they’ve been a part of, and the option to contact them for their rates and availability. When it comes to selecting the perfect vendor, one of the most important features we have is our review system. Each PromoKit has a place for past clients to leave a review of their services, and hearing from other newlyweds they’ve worked with can help you choose the right professional for your wedding. If you’re wary of basing your decision on an unknown reviewer, take notice of the reviews labeled with a “Verified” banner.
These reviews are labeled this way to ensure that you’re getting accurate feedback that you can trust. Verified reviews are left by clients who have contacted and booked the performer through GigSalad, proving to us that their event actually took place. If a reviewer did not use our system to book the performer, they’re still able to leave a review, but the review is shown without the banner.
Benefit 2: Wedding Planners are knowledgeable of vendor costs.
Working directly with vendors allows wedding planners to find the average cost for certain services, and that helps with negotiations. Because the vendors on our platform are easily accessible, you can get multiple free quotes sent to your inbox and compare their prices yourself. Finding the vendor who fits into your budget is as simple as that! Speaking of budget…
Benefit 3: Wedding Planners can help you stay within your budget.
Wedding planners are typically experts when it comes to managing wedding expenses. This is extremely valuable to those who have a tight budget to begin with. When you use our booking agreement to hire your vendor(s) of choice, every transaction is documented and records are kept in your GigSalad inbox with a copy sent to your personal email. Having your wedding expenses and deposits in one place can really help you stay organized and well within your budget.
Benefit 4: Wedding Planners can help you save time.
One of the greatest aspects of hiring a wedding planner is that they can take care of some of the more time-consuming tasks. This allows you to spend more time relaxing, visiting with your loved ones, and enjoying your soon-to-be spouse! But because not everyone can hire a professional, we’ve condensed some of the workload to help you manage your time.
One way we’ve done this is by cutting out the time it takes to research each vendor individually. It can be cumbersome to browse through several business websites for information when each one is laid out so differently. One site may not have contact info easily accessible, or another may not list their rates. When you search for a vendor through GigSalad, you can easily compare profiles and contact vendors directly if you need more information.
Another way we help you save time is by providing a list of event categories for you to browse through. There are some wedding services you may not know you want until you see them! Take the mobile massage, for example. You deserve it!
Benefit 5: Wedding Planners can help you focus your vision.
Without narrowing down a desired theme or atmosphere, you might end up with a mixture of styles. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if your combined styles are not properly planned, you might give the impression that you’ve used all of your Pinterest boards for inspiration.
The benefits of hiring a professional to help you plan your wedding are pretty substantial, and we understand their enormous contribution to the experience. That’s why you can book a wedding planner on GigSalad as well! But if you’re not sure you can cover the costs, you do still have options. You can be your own wedding planner! With your ideas and a little help from your friends here at GigSalad, you can create the wedding of your dreams.