Won’t consultant want to run the whole show?

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A professional bridal consultant will work with you to handle as much or as little of your wedding as you wish. After all, it is your wedding. The consultant is there to help you and your family and make the day as perfect as possible.

Why can’t I do the planning myself ?

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You certainly can do the planning yourself, and that some times is part of the fun. But it also can be a hassle: checking out many sources for each vendor category, making sure all the details are in place and worrying about whether you’re getting the best deal and whether everything will  turn out all right. An ABC bridal professional has the training and experience to make it all come together while you relax.

Do i need a contract with my consultant?

You should have some agreement in writing. While some people prefer a formal contract, a letter of agreement signet by both of you is usually enough. This is an informal contract which spells out fees, payment schedules, and what each of you will do.

What qualities should i look for in a consultant?

It is important you look for one with professional credentials.

You should also be very comfortable with the person. You will be spending a lot of time together planning one of the major rites of passage in your life.

Do Bridal Consultants get “Kickbacks” from suppliers?

Some vendors do offer commissions to consultants, much as airlines pay commission to travel agents. Many consultants pass these commissions to you in the form of additional savings. The  Association strongly discourages commissions, so in all cases, you should know how the consultant is being paid and by whom. The Kalandra Wedding Code of Ethics requires they disclose to you any payments received from suppliers.

How can i tell of a Bridal Consultant is reputable?

All Association of Bridal Consultants members agree to uphold the ABC Code of Ethics and Standards of Membership. Look for Association’s logo and ask to see a current ABC membership certificate or  contact the Association to verify a bridal consultant’s status. Be sure to ask the consultant during the interview what kind of education and  experience they have. Our members work towards the designation of Professional Bridal Consultant once they have completed the Professional Development program. 

What will a Bridal Consultant charge?

ABC discourages its consultants from charging a percentage of the cost of the wedding. Most ABC consultants charge an hourly rate or a fixed free, or a combination of both. All these methods are acceptable, but you should clarify in writing how and when you will compensate your wedding coordinator for his or her services.

A wedding consultant is part of your budget, not an extra expense. In fact, you often see money because a consultant suggests affordable alternatives that still enhance your wedding. The professional bridal consultant will work with you to produce your dream wedding, including the consultant’s free, all within your budget.

How can i tell if a Bridal Consultant is providing a quality vendor?

Bridal Consultants work with many different wedding vendors and service providers. They have experience to know who is the best suited for your wedding. The consultant’s reputation depends on the quality of the services you receive. A bridal professional is committed to providing the best possible wedding for the lowest possible cost. Also the consultant’s job is to keep you on budget.

How can i pull it all together?

My family lives in a different part of the country and we are getting married in another place.

Through ABC’s network, a member can work with more then 4000 other members world-wide to help you arrange your wedding wherever you choose - in your current town, in your parents’ home town or at a special destination of your choice.

How can a Bridal Consultant help?

We are a typical family-divorced relatives and working parents.

With so many brides and their parents working, a bridal consultant can handle much of the time- consuming, detailed planning for your wedding. You save time, reduce stress and concentrate on having fun as your wedding approaches. An experienced consultant can often smooth the complex relationships found when today’s modern family plans a wedding.

Do i need a Bridal Consultant?

A consultant will be a distinct asset as you plan your wedding. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend time with your fiancé and your families, rather then worrying about all the details of your spacial day? A consultant will take care of those details, leaving you to have the fun. And on your wedding day, you shine as the star, while your consultant works behind the scenes to make your dreams come true!

What is a Bridal Consultant?

A Bridal Consulting is a professional whose training, expertise and contact will help make your wedding as close to perfect as it possibly can be. You can relax (as much as you can) and be a guest at your own wedding.

You can count on an ABC professional consultant to help you in many roles:

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Advisor

• As an expert, the consultant knows weddings, from the socially correct invitation formats through the proper planning and organization of the reception.

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Coordinator

• Through extensive contacts in the wedding business, the consultant can match you with the right professionals, from photographer to caterer, to turn your wedding dreams into reality.

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Supervisor

• Why should you worry about the details of planning your wedding? Your consultant will work with the other professionals you have chosen to help ensure everything happens just as you wish.

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Financial planner

• If you’re working with a budget ( and who isn’t?), your consultant can help you organize your dream wedding within your budget, by suggesting ways to make your dollar go the farthest.

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Mediator

• Caught between “ex”- family and “step”- families? A bridal professional, as an independent third party, can often smooth ruffled feathers and mediate disagreements. Sometimes your consultant may be nothing more than a “shoulder to cry on” to support you during the hectic days before your wedding.

This is your once-in- a- lifetime Day!

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Let an Kalandra wedding professional bridal consultant handle the details with you. It’s your big day. Make certain it turns out perfectly and enjoy your wedding!

Association of Bridal Consultants 

Code of Ethics

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We Agree to:

• represent each client fairly and honestly, providing all agrees-to services in a timely and cost efficient manner.

• establish reasonable and proper fees for services and provide written estimates to each client.

• use honest, factual advertising.

• deal with employees and client fairly, in an unbiased manner.

• disclose to clients any payments received from suppliers.

• Operate an establishment that is a credit to the community.