Take it Away (the responsibility, that is) - Wedding Planners

If there's one thing I've learned from planning a wedding it's this - you shouldn't plan your own wedding.  I could leave the post at that but I'll explain.  Wedding time is stressful, no matter how much help, money, or focus you have.  I've scrolled the life out of Pinterest and you know what? Even the best decorating maven or DIYer needs a little help from her friends - or better yet, a professional.

Now I say this because I remember reading a post from a DIY bride who said a major regret she had on her day was that some family members and friends weren't in pics because they were helping keep things together behind the scenes.  I can only imagine her regret; that said, here are a few wedding planners in Barbados.  They source vendors for flowers, rental gowns, cakes, lighting, venues and much more.  Remember, I'll add to this post so be sure to check back.


NSPIRATION PLUS

Wedding coordination is the name of the game and Nspiration Plus promises to meet all your needs.  Their website highlights the range of Nspiration's portfolio, from outdoor and beach themed weddings, to church halls and other event sites.




SANOJAH'S

Sanojah's covers many bases in the wedding planning realm.  They offer full coordination services, but also provide event rentals and their signature 'wedding in a box' package provides you with all your event based needs.  In addition, they use many local products so that's a plus for any conscientious bride! See their work on their Facebook page or their blog.











ISLAND BLISS

If heaven had a wedding, Island Bliss would be the wedding coordinator.  Truly, the pictures say it all.  Based on their posts, they work with the premier vendors on the island, from flowers to cakes to venues, rest assured that they can make your dreams come true.  See their Facebook page and website pages





AFFORDABLE WEDDINGS

If you're a Barbados bride-to-be on a budget, Affordable Weddings may be worth a look.  They'll take the stress of wedding planning away and keep some pennies in your pocket for the honeymoon; and if you're wondering what you'll do with your dress after the wedding, the company also offers dress rentals.  Check their Facebook page for more info.









SOULMATES BARBADOS

Soulmates Barbados features a team of planners that are not only experienced, but have the certification (Wedding Planners Institute of Canada) to boot.  Their website gives you an idea of what their company offers, including 'day of'' wedding planner services.








EXQUISITE DESIGNS

Exquisite Designs will help outfit you - and your venue - from top to bottom. They offer wedding packages, gown rentals and a bit of everything in between.  There's also a print design company on site to help you with wedding invitations and programmes.  See more on their Facebook page.













WEDDINGS BY MALISSA

Destination brides are sure to have come across this name, as Weddings by Malissa is one of the more known names in destination wedding services.  This company works with the creme de la creme of vendors on the island and offers packages for those who want to take the guess work out of getting married. More of her work is accessible on the Facebook page.








WEDDINGS BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION

Many moons ago, the local tourism authority had a slogan for the island: "Barbados- Just Beyond Your Imagination".  This event planning company aims to meet that mark, with a Facebook photo set of their work that will have you running to book the first flight out.