If you don’t know Jane Dayus-Hinch, then you have never watched the Slice network, and definitely haven’t seen a single episode of Wedding SOS. I can applaud you for doing better things with your life than watching TV! I, on the other hand, am addicted to all things wedding and that show just happens to be on TV during my lunch time. Yes.. juuuust happens, cause I don’t have any other channels than Slice! Nope, not a single one!
So Jane, also known as fairy God-mother, is a wedding planner, and she grants three wishes to desperate, ‘planning-challenged’ couples right before their wedding day. That woman is pure genius, plus she is hilarious in her proper British ways. This past weekend I had a chance to meet her and be a ‘crazed fan’. While taking a photo with her, I squeaked that I loved her show, which I do, and she goes “Well, which episode is your favourite?” …and I didn’t have an answer. Very classy… I probably watched every single one of them, and I couldn’t recall any on the spot. Eh, other than embarrassing myself, I learnt a few new things from her presentation. And here I thought that I was pretty good with weddings. There goes that bubble!
That brings me to a point of how important the wedding planners and coordinators are. They come armed with knowledge, experience, a book of great vendors, and all the tips and tricks that newly engaged couples just don’t have. Even if you plan the whole wedding by yourself, you still need someone on the day to coordinate the event. Last thing that you want on your wedding day is to stress about last minute decor details, think of who is supposed to bring the knife for the cake, or open doors for your grand entrance. Delegating all those tasks to the bridesmaids and relatives is one solution, and hiring a wedding coordinator, so all can enjoy the day, is another. Yes, you would have to pay for their services, but think of all the time you save and worry-free nights full of sleep. But if it’s really not in the budget, try to get a wedding planning book or an app to keep you on track. Enjoy planning your fabulous day, and stay clear of that evil word ‘stress‘.
Being a pro-photographer I only carry an iPhone camera with me. That’s how I roll! ^_^
