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Dear Gentle Reader: The Folly of Discouraging Wedding Planners - A Gentle Rebuke to Misguided Vendors

  • Writer: Lady Whistlewed
    Lady Whistlewed
  • Sep 9, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Sep 19, 2024

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Lady Whistlewed's Message
Dear Gentle Reader It grieves me to report on a most unseemly trend that has reared its unattractive head in our beloved wedding industry. I speak of the shockingly improper behavior of certain vendors who have taken it upon themselves to advise engaged couples against securing the services of a certified wedding planner. Such counsel is not only misguided but borders on scandalous! Consider, if you will, the audacity of a mere purveyor of wedding wares presuming to understand the intricate tapestry of event orchestration better than those who have devoted their lives to its mastery. It is akin to a milliner advising against the services of a tailor - preposterous in the extreme! Let us examine the facts, shall we? A certified wedding planner is not merely a luxury but a necessity for those who wish their nuptials to proceed with the grace and elegance befitting such a momentous occasion. These adept professionals are the unsung heroes of countless celebrations, averting disasters with the skill of a seasoned diplomat and the foresight of a chess grandmaster. Take, for instance, the near-calamity at the Featherington-Dridgerton wedding, where the certified planner's quick thinking saved the day when an unexpected downpour threatened to ruin the outdoor ceremony. With a few deft maneuvers and well-placed calls, the entire affair was seamlessly moved indoors, with nary a guest the wiser to the potential catastrophe they had narrowly avoided. Moreover, the notion that engaging a wedding planner is an unnecessary expense is as misguided as it is shortsighted. These professionals, through their industry connections and negotiating prowess, often save their clients sums that far exceed their fees. It is not uncommon to hear of couples who, guided by their planner's expertise, secured better services at more favorable rates than they could have imagined possible on their own. But perhaps most importantly, dear reader, a wedding planner preserves that most precious of commodities - the sanity of the betrothed and their families. They shoulder the burden of countless decisions and potential pitfalls, allowing the couple to savor the joy of their engagement without succumbing to the stresses of planning. Now, let us address a matter that seems to have escaped the notice of these misguided vendors. A certified wedding planner is not a one-time client but a potential source of continued business. While it is true that couples (one hopes) do not make a habit of frequent remarriage, planners are constantly in search of reliable and talented vendors for their numerous clients. To alienate such a valuable source of recommendations is not only uncouth but terribly short-sighted from a business perspective. In conclusion, I implore all wedding vendors to reflect upon the impropriety and folly of discouraging couples from engaging a certified wedding planner. Such behavior not only does a disservice to the couples but undermines the very industry of which they are a part. Let us instead foster a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect among all who contribute to the joyous celebration of matrimony. Until next time, when we shall perhaps discuss the latest scandal in wedding fashion or the shocking trend of sunrise ceremonies, I remain your faithful chronicler of all matters matrimonial. Yours in advocacy for professionalism and wise counsel, Lady Whistlewed


Dear Gentle Reader It grieves me to report on a most unseemly trend that has reared its unattractive head in our beloved wedding industry. I speak of the shockingly improper behavior of certain vendors who have taken it upon themselves to advise engaged couples against securing the services of a certified wedding planner. Such counsel is not only misguided but borders on scandalous! Consider, if you will, the audacity of a mere purveyor of wedding wares presuming to understand the intricate tapestry of event orchestration better than those who have devoted their lives to its mastery. It is akin to a milliner advising against the services of a tailor - preposterous in the extreme! Let us examine the facts, shall we? A certified wedding planner is not merely a luxury but a necessity for those who wish their nuptials to proceed with the grace and elegance befitting such a momentous occasion. These adept professionals are the unsung heroes of countless celebrations, averting disasters with the skill of a seasoned diplomat and the foresight of a chess grandmaster. Take, for instance, the near-calamity at the Featherington-Dridgerton wedding, where the certified planner's quick thinking saved the day when an unexpected downpour threatened to ruin the outdoor ceremony. With a few deft maneuvers and well-placed calls, the entire affair was seamlessly moved indoors, with nary a guest the wiser to the potential catastrophe they had narrowly avoided. Moreover, the notion that engaging a wedding planner is an unnecessary expense is as misguided as it is shortsighted. These professionals, through their industry connections and negotiating prowess, often save their clients sums that far exceed their fees. It is not uncommon to hear of couples who, guided by their planner's expertise, secured better services at more favorable rates than they could have imagined possible on their own. But perhaps most importantly, dear reader, a wedding planner preserves that most precious of commodities - the sanity of the betrothed and their families. They shoulder the burden of countless decisions and potential pitfalls, allowing the couple to savor the joy of their engagement without succumbing to the stresses of planning. Now, let us address a matter that seems to have escaped the notice of these misguided vendors. A certified wedding planner is not a one-time client but a potential source of continued business. While it is true that couples (one hopes) do not make a habit of frequent remarriage, planners are constantly in search of reliable and talented vendors for their numerous clients. To alienate such a valuable source of recommendations is not only uncouth but terribly short-sighted from a business perspective. In conclusion, I implore all wedding vendors to reflect upon the impropriety and folly of discouraging couples from engaging a certified wedding planner. Such behavior not only does a disservice to the couples but undermines the very industry of which they are a part. Let us instead foster a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect among all who contribute to the joyous celebration of matrimony. Until next time, when we shall perhaps discuss the latest scandal in wedding fashion or the shocking trend of sunrise ceremonies, I remain your faithful chronicler of all matters matrimonial. Yours in advocacy for professionalism and wise counsel, Lady Whistlewed

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