What is a Bridal Consultant REALLY?
There is a world of confusion out there as to who and what is a bridal consultant, wedding consultant, wedding planner, wedding coordinator, etc. It’s unfortunate but these titles have come to be a catch all for anyone who works with a bride. I see DJ’s, Florists, Caterers, Sites, and yes Churches who claim to have bridal consultants and wedding coordinators. This is not only unfortunate but can be tragic for the bride who thinks she is getting a REAL Consultant, only to find out that all she has is a bridal liaison for that particular vendor. Many services boast a bridal consultant when all they really are offering is someone on site to announce and direct elements of a wedding reception, help with the floral or menu selection, supervise the food service or assist at the wedding ceremony. What about the planning and obtaining the necessary elements of the entire wedding? Some vendors even claim to provide the bride with a list of photographers, florists, etc. Is this vendor really tra
