How To Choose Your Wedding Coordinator

So you have decided that hiring a wedding coordinator would be to your advantage. It is in fact a good decision. Yet before you can actually enjoy the benefits of having a good wedding coordinator, you would have to go through a selection process that will ensure headache-free planning. There is really no point in hiring a wedding coordinator if you turn out to hire one that would give you headaches later down the road. What should you do in order to get the most suitable wedding coordinator?

First of all, make sure that the wedding coordinator that you are considering is backed up with credentials and experience. How do you make sure of this? If you start looking online, check out their supposed credentials on their web site. Then do not hesitate to check them out. You can do this by visiting their offices if they have one. You also have to check whether they have a license to operate as such.

In addition to the “official” credentials, you can also check out their work by actually talking to their previous customers. You can ask the wedding coordinators themselves for references. If they do not have anything to hide, they will be more than happy to share with you their previous work. In fact, they would bank on satisfied customers to help sell their services to you.

Once you can rest assured that your potential wedding coordinator is legit, reliable, and comes up with good results, you then have to look into compatibility. Good wedding coordinators need to have a great personality that jives perfectly with yours and your partner’s. If there is a personality problem, this might pose some complications during the planning process. As such, try to look out for these tiny details during your interviews.

One last thing, you should also check the cost of hiring the wedding coordinator. I am sure that you have a budget for your wedding. Do not hesitate to ask outright what the prices for their services would be. If it is too much, see if there is any way that you can compromise. If not, then try looking for someone else. Remember that there is more than one wedding coordinator vying for your custom. It would actually be to your advantage to talk with several coordinators and then compare their prices.

Again, the bottom line is that you should get what you want for the price that you want. In the end, it is your satisfaction and peace of mind that you should take into consideration.

Getting Married in New Orleans

If you want a fun filled, light hearted wedding that is romantic and full of jazz music, then you need to think about getting married in New Orleans. There is absolutely no place like it. New Orleans is definitely one place that will make your memorable occasion absolutely unforgettable.

There are many places to get married in New Orleans. It all depends on your taste and making reservations as soon as you can. There’s the French Quarter if you want a more historic, romantic wedding. With its courtyards and carriage ride you will be absolutely swept off your feet.

If music is your passion you may prefer to get married in the House of Blues or Rosy’s Jazz Hall. Both are beautiful places and have wonderful acoustics so that your wedding entertainment will have perfect sound. Music is after all one of the most famous aspects of New Orleans culture.

Of course if you’d prefer to be married while cruising down the Mississippi, that can be arranged too. The people here are very friendly and accommodating. You can have a very relaxed event on one of the old show boats. Wow! That would be something.

Since for most couples this will be a destination wedding, you should know that New Orleans requires that both parties be over 18 to marry. You can apply for a license if you are 16 to 18 years of age but will need the consent of both your parents or a court order from a judge of the juvenile court. They also require that at least one of you must be physically present to apply for the license.

Now while there is normally a 72 hour waiting period between the issuance of the license and when you can get married, marriage officiants are authorized to waive this waiting period for non-residents such as yourselves. If you are getting the license a head of time, keep in mind that it is valid for a maximum of six months.

Food is another aspect of New Orleans that is well loved. There is nothing like Cajun cooking. It is heavily spiced food that always smells heavenly. No, the food isn’t always hot and spicy but it is always flavored. Your wedding reception will be well remembered by those of your guests who love to eat.

New Orleans weddings are for people who love life and want to savor life to the fullest. There is a vibrancy in the air that will help liven up your wedding. With the great artists and musicians that are available, there is no doubt that your party will be swinging.

There are many fine artisans who will help you prepare for your wedding in this unique city. They have everything! If you want totally unique wedding souvenirs or a gorgeous cake, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what’s available. If you want to look for something old to wear for the special occasion there are many antiques to be found in the city. New Orleans will truly make your nuptials a historic event.