08/30/2025
10 Insider Tips that TTS Planners wants you to know
🔍 1. Your Budget Dictates Everything (Even If You Don’t Want It To)
Work within your budget. Have a conversation with your planner about what you’re willing to compromise on (and what you’re not).
⏳ 2. You’ll Forget to Eat — We Plan for That
Clients often don’t realize how little downtime they’ll have during their event. Pro planners should quietly arrange a vendor meal or private plate for the couple or host.
🪄 3. Pinterest Isn’t Always Reality
Many ideas from social media are either styled shoots or high-budget productions. Ask for practical alternatives that achieve a similar feel.
🤐 4. Not All Vendors Are TipTop
Some vendors — DJs, caterers, photographers, Service staff, etc — don’t Provide TipTop service. A seasoned planner chooses from their preferred vendor list to save you drama, time and money.
📦 5. Someone Has to Clean Up (and It’s Not Always Included)
The truth is: you need dedicated cleanup staff. Always ask what’s covered post-event, and budget for a breakdown crew (this is where companies like TipTop Staffing shine).
🔌 6. Power and Permits Matter
Outdoor events often need permits, generators, and backup plans — things clients don’t know to ask about. You planner should organize these details.
🎤 7. A Great MC Can Save the Night
You may have hired a DJ, but did you hire an MC? Some DJs don’t speak much or have poor crowd awareness. Choose a confident MC to keep your timeline (and energy) flowing.
📆 8. Timelines Are a Science — and Guests Will Still Disrupt Them
Planners make clear timelines, but guests may show up late, talk too long, or stall things. Ask your planner: “What’s our buffer?” and “What happens if we’re behind?”
💡 9. Tip Envelopes Matter
Vendor tips are best prepared in envelopes and assigned to someone you trust. Last-minute tip decisions during your reception are awkward and stressful.
🧑🍳 10. Staffing Makes or Breaks the Experience
Even if everything else is perfect, short-staffed events feel chaotic. From bartenders to bussers, ensuring enough professional staff changes the entire guest experience.
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