Hiring a wedding planner

Last question... don't wedding planners get referral fees from bands / DJ's, caterers, photographers, bakers, etc.? If so, then is it possibly cheaper for me (although a lot more work) to hire these vendors directly because then they won't have to pay the planner a referral fee? What % of a.... [Read more]

Tipping the Wedding Coordinator

What is the proper etiquette for tipping a wedding coordinator? I got married last week at the Four Seasons, and my coordinator works for the hotel (not an independent coordinator). Gratutities were automatically added for pretty much everything, but I wasn't sure if it's proper to give an.... [Read more]

Employing a Wedding Planner?

I'm trying to decide whether or not to hire a wedding planner and am wondering how common the practice is. Do you know what % of couples hire an independent (not employed by a hotel) wedding planner in the US? If I decide to hire a planner, how long prior to my wedding date should I get them.... [Read more]

Parent problems

Hi,

My husband and I got married in an 11th hour ceremony right before he deployed to Afghanistan. When he gets back, we want to have a religious ceremony.

The problem is this: My mother is upset that we are having it in his hometown as opposed to mine. I am from Canada and I have considerably.... [Read more]

Tipping Wedding Coordinator for Destination Wedding in Italy

Hello,

My fiance and I are getting married at an agriturismo in Italy in May. The owner of the property has served as a wedding coordinator and more. In addition to coordinating the catering (on-site), she's helping us communicate with the baker, florist, photographer, and musicians. She is also.... [Read more]