How much does a wedding planner cost?

When embarking on wedding planning, one of the first daunting details is the cost of hiring a wedding planner. So, how much should you pay for a professional to help organize the most important day of your life? Let’s break down the factors that affect the price and why, at the end of the day, what really matters is experience and professionalism.

What Determines the Price of a Wedding Planner?

Experience and Reputation

Wedding planners with more experience and a strong reputation often charge higher fees. Why? Because they know what they’re doing and have faced nearly every possible situation. This experience also means they are familiar with most industry professionals, allowing them to distinguish between those who appear professional but aren’t, and vice versa. At Oheme Weddings, we’ve been planning weddings in the provinces of Cádiz, Sevilla, and Málaga since 2012, and this experience translates into a highly professional service and a wealth of knowledge and contacts that are worth their weight in gold.

Scope of Service

The scope of services also plays a significant role in pricing. Some wedding planners offer small packages that only cover aspects like decoration design or coordination. Others provide comprehensive services that cover everything from the initial planning to the coordination on the big day, a service that obviously comes at a higher cost. Which should you choose? If you want to ensure the best outcome, don’t hesitate—hire a full-service professional with experience. At Oheme, we don’t offer partial services like decoration design or coordination because it’s impossible to guarantee a great result if other decisions are left in the hands of inexperienced people. What’s the point of designing a beautiful table setup if the catering you hired hasn’t set up the tables half an hour before the banquet? (Yes, it happens frequently).

professionalism

Do you also have a friend who got married and is now a wedding planner? Sure, she might be cheaper than a professional company, but honestly, don’t trust one of the most important days of your life to someone who has only organized one wedding in their entire life. They won’t offer you any guarantees, not even an invoice. Don’t skimp on the most important service; invest in a good, experienced professional. At Oheme, we have trained with the best professionals in the industry and have organized over 200 weddings. We can guarantee that your wedding will turn out exactly as you’ve imagined.

Your Level of Expectation

Let’s be clear… a wedding is a wedding, don’t forget that! Managing a ceremony, reception, dinner, and party for 80 guests is NEVER easy!!! But if you’re willing to organize a very simple wedding (just food and music), with a small guest list (fewer than 80), and accept situations like delays, a missing ham carver, or a DJ who doesn’t get the crowd going (yes, all of these have happened to us), and if you’re also ready to enlist your cousin to set up a candy table or your brother-in-law to be the chauffeur with his Audi… then sure, you can skip hiring wedding planners. But remember, your expectations for the wedding should be very low, and you must be prepared to accept anything that comes your way. Yoga is your ally! 😂

How to Pay for a Wedding Planner

THE BUDGET

The cost of wedding planning services is not the largest item in your budget; there are much more significant expenses, such as catering services. However, there are countless decisions a professional wedding planner can help you make regarding your budget, saving you unnecessary costs. No, they won’t get you discounts, but they will ensure your budget is managed so that paying them doesn’t become a problem. At Oheme, we help you set a budget limit and manage it to ensure you don’t overspend. You decide how much you want to spend; we make sure you stay within it.

NEGOTIATE

It’s common to start planning your wedding many months or even more than a year in advance, giving you plenty of time. Each wedding planner has their payment terms, but you might try negotiating installment payments. At Oheme, we offer flexible payment options for our fees. Contact us to inquire. Oh! And remember that in the final months of planning, guest gifts start arriving! ;)

Why Choose a Professional Wedding Planner?

From the heart: don’t even think about hiring an inexperienced planner. Hiring a professional wedding planner ensures your wedding will be a success. Professionals know exactly how to handle every detail so you only need to focus on enjoying the day. At Oheme Weddings, we specialize in making your wedding perfect since 2012. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way and ensure everything goes as you imagined without exceeding your budget.

Conclusion

It’s challenging to determine how much a wedding planner should cost as it varies based on many factors, but what truly makes a difference is experience and professionalism. Your wedding will be one of the most important moments of your life, so don’t skimp on the person who will ensure its success. Choosing someone with years of experience, like Oheme Weddings, guarantees you are in good hands and that your wedding will be exactly as you dreamed!

Let’s talk and start planning!