On average, a traditional wedding planner costs $1,900. For couples working on a tight budget, this price tag can mean the difference between a bigger guest list, the dream dress, or the perfect venue.
The good news is that you can still work with a pro without parting with that big chunk of change! A virtual wedding planner can take on many of the responsibilities of a traditional wedding planner at a fraction of the cost.
That said, no two virtual wedding planners are alike. There are still plenty of preferences and practicalities to consider before making your final choice.
Read on for our complete guide to choosing the perfect virtual wedding planner for your big day.
Benefits of a Virtual Wedding Planner
Is there more to hiring a virtual wedding planner than simply saving money? The answer is yes! Take a look at some of the major benefits of hiring a virtual wedding planner when planning a wedding of any kind.
Convenient Scheduling
When you hire a traditional wedding planner, it can be tough to find times when you, your partner, and your wedding planner are all available to meet up. Plus, your options will be limited based on location, which can rule out some really great industry pros.
Virtual wedding planners often allow clients unlimited email communication alongside scheduled phone or video calls. That means you can knock out some key details from home, from the office, or even while traveling. Plus, you can book your dream wedding planner even if you live on the other side of the world!
Industry Insight
Let's face it: most of us aren't event planning experts. Furthermore, the legal side of weddings isn't always the most intuitive thing to navigate. You can try to take a crash course on both of these things while trying to meet your budget and your timeline or you can turn to someone with years of experience.
A great virtual wedding planner comes equipped with valuable industry insight. Not only do they know the latest wedding trends and how to execute them, but they can juggle vendors, officiants, guest lists, and budget tracking like an organizational master.
More Time for Excitement
If there's one thing we know at LoveLife, it's that traditional wedding planning has gotten a little stressful. It's simply not easy to secure vendors, meet deadlines, meet family expectations, and ride your own emotional rollercoaster all by yourself.
We also operate on the core belief that weddings are meant to celebrate the happy couple, not stress them out. Virtual wedding planners tend to agree! By taking a ton of responsibilities off your plate, a virtual wedding planner can allow couples more time and energy to bask in the excitement of what's to come.
What to Look for in a Virtual Wedding Planner
Now for the most important question of all: how do you choose the best virtual wedding planner for your wedding? We've got a few tips that will help you narrow down your options until you land on the perfect match.
Budget-Friendly Pricing
If your budget is the main thing steering you toward a virtual wedding planner, it makes good sense to start with pricing. Fortunately, most wedding planners (virtual or otherwise) will happily supply you with a no-obligation quote. Get quotes from at least three virtual wedding planners for price comparison.
It's also helpful to request a consultation so you can talk about financing, in general. How confident are they that they can meet your expectations without exceeding your budget? This is a great way to check and balance how realistic those expectations are while learning more about each wedding planner you're considering.
The Right Service Package
If your budget is the main thing steering you toward a virtual wedding planner, it makes good sense to start with pricing. Fortunately, most wedding planners (virtual or otherwise) will happily supply you with a no-obligation quote. Get quotes from at least three virtual wedding planners for price comparison.
It's also helpful to request a consultation so you can talk about financing, in general. How confident are they that they can meet your expectations without exceeding your budget? This is a great way to check and balance how realistic those expectations are while learning more about each wedding planner you're considering.
Vision Alignment
Even if you're not big on event planning, you and your partner may have a few wedding ideas you'd love to bring to life. Maybe you've got your heart set on a rustic theme or you want to incorporate long-standing traditions from your culture. Maybe you and your partner have such different wedding ideas that you have no clue how to reconcile them!
Your virtual wedding planner should be able to take all those ideas and turn them into a cohesive vision that meets everything from your budget to your venue restrictions. They may even have a portfolio of photos from previous clients that can shed light on the aesthetic touch they bring to their weddings.
Virtual Planning for Virtual Weddings
Virtual weddings open up all sorts of possibilities for soon-to-be-married couples. LoveLife's virtual ceremonies are perfect for:
- Couples looking for a simple way to celebrate their union
- Long-distance couples who are ready to tie the knot from different locations
- Couples who want a destination wedding without all the legal confusion
- Couples who want to include friends and family from afar
Whether a LoveLife wedding suits your budget, your wedding goals, or your location, a virtual wedding planner is always welcome.
Virtual wedding planners can keep your online wedding planning streamlined. They will ensure that all guests know when and how to tune in to see you tie the knot. Most important of all, they can help you incorporate all the traditions, trends, and visuals you'd love to have on your special day.
Going Virtual All the Way? Choose LoveLife
A virtual wedding planner can take a lot off your plate without taking up too much of your budget. Having an online wedding can help you overcome obstacles like distance or create the simplicity you've always dreamed of. Virtual wedding planners and virtual weddings are a match made in heaven!
With LoveLife, you and your partner are guaranteed a legally binding wedding no matter where you live. Our certified officiants are more than happy to partner with your wedding planner to prepare for your special day.
Book your LoveLife wedding now and take one step closer to happily ever after.
