How to figure out what kind of help you actually need when planning a big milestone event
When I was planning my wedding I fell in love with a venue that literally provided nothing except the space itself. I was ready to take on the challenge of planning every single aspect myself. But when things got overwhelming I had trouble finding the consistent support I needed to keep moving forward. Everything felt so siloed. What I realized is that I needed a way to bring things all together to make it feel more manageable.
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Types of things you might need help with
There is a lot to do when planning. It’s important to not only consider the items on your checklist but the emotional struggles that come along with everything too.
Smooth out the process of planning
Relieve some of the stress
Take the pressure off
Make sure you get your opinion heard
Steer you in the right direction
Provide an unbiased opinion
Create a detailed game plan
Put together a timeline and budget
Help with vendor communication
Provide tips and tricks along the way
If you need vision and planning
A Personal Project Manager plugs in at any time during the planning process and will provide focused and actionable advice on whatever topics are the most overwhelming. A Personal Project Manager can be a sounding board, creative inspiration, and an organizer for you.
Things to consider
Low cost option tailored to the type of help you need
Sessions whenever you want it at any time during the planning process
Can be as high level or as detailed as you want
Allows you to get to know your vendors but helps with communication along the way
Focus on guidance and advice so you can plan with confidence
If you need logistics and details
A Wedding or Event Planner works with you on very specific things at very specific times during the planning process depending on how much (full on planning) or how little (day of coordination) you sign up for. There is a lot of emphasis around logistics and details which is great if that’s the kind of help you need.
Things to consider
Can be a big commitment financially
Are more formal with set meetings at specific times during the process
Takes over the time consuming details and logistics
Handles all vendor communications
Focuses on planning the wedding or event for you
There are a lot of similarities between a Personal Project Manager and a Wedding or Event Planner and there are a few differences as well. Both are great assets to your planning process, it really just depends on your needs. Consider what kind of help would be most useful. Maybe you need help making sense of all your ideas or you want to be more hands on or you can’t afford a wedding or event planner. Find out how a Personal Project Manager can fill the gap in between.