Wedding Planner

Wedding Planner or DIY? What to Choose for Your Wedding

Introduction to choosing between a wedding planner and DIY for your wedding

Choosing between relying on a wedding planner or organizing your wedding in DIY mode is a decision that can influence every aspect of the big day. This choice will determine not only the level of stress and the quality of the organization, but also the uniqueness and serenity with which you will live the most important moment of your life.

Why choosing between a wedding planner and DIY is important

The choice between relying on a wedding planner or organizing your wedding in DIY mode is crucial to guarantee the success of your big day. Each option has advantages and challenges, deeply influencing the organizational experience and the final result. Deciding with awareness means finding a balance between your budget, the time available and the vision of your ideal wedding.

The impact of the choice on the organization of the wedding

A well-organized wedding is the result of meticulous planning. While a wedding planner brings experience and precision, DIY requires dedication and a great problem-solving ability. Your choice will determine the management of logistics, attention to detail and the level of stress that will accompany the preparations.

What is a wedding planner?

The role of a wedding planner in your wedding

A wedding planner is your personal director. They coordinate every element, from the first meeting to the last detail of the day. They take care of understanding your wishes and turning them into reality, ensuring that every moment reflects your style and exceeds your expectations.

Skills and services offered by a wedding planner

A wedding planner is not only an organizer, but also a strategic consultant. From selecting the location to hiring suppliers, from planning the timeline to the aesthetic design, their experience covers every aspect. Furthermore, thanks to their network of contacts, they can negotiate advantageous rates and ensure flawless execution.

The advantages of relying on a wedding planner

Time saving and stress reduction

Organizing a wedding requires time, energy and strong nerves. A wedding planner takes care of everything, leaving you free to enjoy the experience without worries.

Access to trusted suppliers and advantageous conditions

Thanks to his consolidated network of contacts, the wedding planner can guarantee you access to reliable suppliers and, often, at discounted prices.

Complete customization of the wedding

His mission is to bring the wedding of your dreams to life, customizing every detail to make it unique and special.

Professional management of logistics and timing

From coordinating suppliers to managing timing, the wedding planner ensures that everything proceeds according to plan, without unforeseen events.

Support during the unexpected

A technical problem? A late supplier? A wedding planner knows how to deal with the unexpected, keeping calm and resolving situations quickly.

Consulting and creative ideas

From the choice of colors to the general theme, the wedding planner offers innovative ideas and proposals that elevate your event to a higher level.

How to understand which is the right choice for you

Analysis of the available budget

Your decision should start from a careful analysis of the budget. How much are you willing to invest in a professional organization?

Evaluation of the free time available

If your agenda is already full, the support of a wedding planner can be an ideal solution.

Consideration of your organizational skills

Are you a person who loves to plan or do you prefer to delegate? Your management skills will influence your choice.

When is a wedding planner essential?

Weddings with many guests or complex logistics

Large weddings require impeccable organization. A wedding planner is essential to keep everything under control.

Ceremonies abroad or in unconventional locations

When organizing weddings in unusual places or abroad, the wedding planner’s knowledge can make the difference.

Unique themes or special customizations

If you want a themed wedding or one full of personalized details, the wedding planner will be your perfect ally.

Ideas for a mixed approach

How to collaborate with a wedding planner for some activities

You can choose to entrust the wedding planner with only some parts of the planning, leaving you the pleasure of taking care of specific details.

Organizing the wedding yourself with the help of a professional

A wedding planner can offer you targeted advice to help you avoid mistakes and improve your organization.

Final tips for an informed decision

Questions to ask yourself before choosing

  • What is your budget?
  • Do you have enough time and energy to manage everything?
  • What is your vision for the big day?

How to talk to a wedding planner to evaluate the service

Book a meeting, discuss your ideas and evaluate the harmony with the professional. A good connection is essential.

Do-it-yourself checklist: where to start

  • Establish a detailed budget
  • Make a list of priorities
  • Create a timeline for activities

Make your dream come true with the right partners

Regardless of whether you choose to go DIY or wedding planner, your wedding deserves to be unique and perfect. At Photografica Mangili, we work with expert wedding planners, enchanting locations and trusted suppliers to guarantee you a flawless experience.

If you prefer to organize your wedding in DIY mode, we are ready to support you with top-notch photography services, capable of immortalizing every detail of your special day. Whether you are looking for an integrated team or a reliable partner for photography, we are here to help you make the wedding of your dreams come true.

Contact us to find out how we can make your big day unique.

Who we are?
Photografica Mangili

THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Like fingers of the same hand.

Susanna, Gualtiero, Fabio, Giuseppe, Massimo and Francesco; guys – young in body or young at heart – who have been with me for ages. All of them absolutely reliable and dedicated to their work as to a real, exciting mission – to make your wedding day eternal.

Each of us brings different experiences, but we work with the same reference point and a single style.

We have carved out our niche in the world of photo-video makers. We have built a solid reality on the basis of skills which – over the course of 20 years – have gradually perfected and expanded: photography post-production, video editing, album layout, reception and customer care. Our professional quality also rests on availability. The studio is always operational, ready to assist you, before, during and after the wedding day.

01 A natural lifestyle2023-05-02T22:58:57+00:00
Working is living – do what you are

I love my family, trekking is one of my passions, I adore nature and pets and I believe that a friendship can make life better.

I was born between Como and Bergamo. These places have taught me the sincerity and solidarity of the people, dedication to work and responsibility, the magic of certain landscapes, the indomitability of the mountain and the efforts of walking its paths.
Simple values that I have brought to my work.

Photographing your wedding is doing our best to tell a true story in an unforgettable way. Like when you reach a peak and, after a long walk, you take a good look at the view to fix it in your mind. Only that my eyes are the lens of a camera, and the view is you.

Definitely the wedding day belongs to the newlyweds, but it also becomes a bit mine. I like to give advice, have a say, share, until I collaborate. And I can assure that the results are visible; you can enjoy the event with complete peace of mind.
The climb seems demanding, but roped together everything becomes easier and safer.

02 Always ahead of the game2023-10-03T21:18:05+00:00
I have been building the memory of weddings for over 20 years, and weddings have built me, shot after shot.

Photographing weddings is a complex job; the desire to make an event unforgettable, the promise to always do better, the tenacity to resist overcoming limits and difficulties.

A wedding photo can only be seen after, after that day has passed.

But my job starts before, foreseeing any critical issues and solving the problem before it even occurs.

Then the event startsI must always be there without getting in the way, seize the moment without losing the spontaneity of emotions.

After the last hug, when the party is over and everyone goes home, I enter the studio and meet my collaborators.

Retouching serves to improve what was not perfect, to make the reality captured by the lens unique.

The group serves to divide the tasks in the post-production phase and to plan delivery times to ensure maximum quality and punctuality.

03 Creating an excellent relationship of trust2023-10-03T21:18:19+00:00
Strange to say, but on the big day, as a perfect stranger, I am the one who will spend more time with you than the others.

I will be there, always there – the first to arrive and the last to leave.

I start by doing everything to put you at ease, there must be perfect harmony between us.

I won’t bother you, no long poses on command during the event – I look for spontaneity because emotion is captured only when it’s authentic.

I have to observe everything so as not to miss anything. I move with the utmost discretion.

I’m always one step behind, ready to make myself clearly visible only if someone is looking for me. I will be everywhere without you noticing me.

04 Respecting the work of others2023-10-03T21:18:35+00:00

During the wedding the rhythms of the professionals in action are tight, there’s a frenzy of activity because everything is calculated to be perfect.

I believe that knowing how to move while respecting the work of others is the starting point to create a serene atmosphere that will be perceived.

The rest comes almost as a consequence; a relationship of mutual trust is established with the owners of the locations, the planning dictated by the wedding planner is followed and the needs of the catering managers are recognized.

Full cooperation guarantees maximum freedom of action and the strength to deal with any eventuality.

Acting in harmony as one whole can be of great help because the conditions in which we work may sometimes change. In the middle of the dream, something can happen:

Has the ceremony taken longer than expected and so there is a delay to make up for? Is a storm threatening or is it starting to get dark? It might happen but there is always a solution – always:

The secret is being able to transform the unexpected into an opportunity.

It’s the beauty of creativity and the power of sharing.

05 Taking advantage of unexpected events and mishaps2023-10-03T21:18:52+00:00
What if it rains?

You will be as beautiful as ever
Everyone invites the sun to their wedding, but if it doesn’t show up, there’s a way to make the most of the opportunity. With a mix of technique and technology, fantastic photos can be obtained – with unexpected effects. When you look at them, you will see that even the rain can be as beautiful as the sun.

What if there’s no light?

We turn on the sun when it’s not shining
Photographing means drawing with light; it’s difficult to get good pictures in bad light. Therefore, the imperative is to make that light better, even at the cost of inventing it. Proper management of the tools – artificial lights, filters, flashes and tripods – can make the difference; we can make the sun shine on the darkest day! For a photographer it’s a really tough challenge, but in the end the result is unique, if you know how to get it.

What if the best light is there, but it changes quickly?

We will convince it to stay
A fiery sunset is perfect, not to be missed, and doesn’t wait. It’s all about being prepared. Tools, availability of the location, organization of timing are my most faithful allies for photos that are beautiful even before they are taken.

What if there’s no time?

We will find it
On the big day there’s no time to waste. It’s just a matter of being organized.
With my collaborators I have developed an infallible method to reduce the time for posing – 10/15 minutes is enough for the most impatient! A great achievement, because it means putting all the newlyweds at ease – those who don’t notice the passing of time, just to see themselves in a studied and re-studied photo as well as those who don’t want to miss even a moment of the party, not for a photo.

06 Eliminating the risks2023-10-03T21:19:05+00:00
The task of a wedding photographer is not only to take beautiful photos, but to ensure that every phase of the photo shoot is managed in the best way, under any conditions – which comes with a certain responsibility.

This is also why I’ve chosen not to work alone. I’ve surrounded myself with very special collaborators – boys and girls with some gray hair – always ready to come to the aid of each other to solve any critical issues.

Act as a team, see each other as family. So we can work without any worries and you can have sweet dreams!

We have set up and tested a backup system that protects us from any technological impasse.

We have at least two spare cameras each, several quickly replaceable lenses, dual memory cards mounted on each camera for recording and saving images, and many other tricks that will keep everyone safe.

07 Your best allies2023-10-30T14:44:30+00:00
I like to ensure maximum availability and find time for a new meeting.

When filling out the form, please indicate the date that best suits you. It will be the first step in getting to know each other.

Don’t put it off because I’m waiting for you!

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Contact us to find out how we can make your big day unique!

What are you interested in?

Do you like our photos?

It could be the start of something. Here’s how we work:

  • 01 – Let’s get to know each other

    I can’t wait! We set up a meeting, introduce ourselves and get to know each other. You can ask me all the questions you want, explain where the wedding will take place and how the day will be organized. Then it’s my turn. I’ll explain how I work; I’ll show you photos, albums, videos and many products I’ve already made. At the end of our meeting, you will get a very detailed quote, but most importantly tailored to your needs. So, do we have a deal? Perfect! From that moment, you will have a new ally to make your wedding unforgettable.

  • 02 – Briefing

    15 days before the wedding, I will contact you to check the program of your wedding. If there are any changes, we’ll evaluate them and update the action plan. If everything has remained as it was, we’ll reconfirm the appointment for the long-awaited day.

  • 03 – The wedding day

    Finally here we are! You are getting married and we will be with you from the beginning to the end of this extraordinary day. Always present and never intrusive!

  • 04 – Delivery of the photos

    Within 15 days of your wedding, we will prepare all the photos selected and optimized in high resolution in RAW (original negatives) and JPG formats. We will also share all the video footage shot both from the ground and with a drone.

  • 05 – Online publication of the gallery

    20 days after the wedding, we will publish an online gallery on our website that you can share with friends and family. It is a special selection of perfectly retouched photographs where the skin tone and the colors of the landscape are perfect, and every imperfection is eliminated. They will be enchanting images and you will make a great impression!

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    06 – Creation of the album

    If you have chosen to create your wedding album as well, we will prepare a pre-selection of photos to help you choose from the many we have taken. Once you have decided, we will send you the preview of the album in PDF format within 30 days. Approved! 90 days maximum and you will receive the album printed and packaged.

  • 07 – Editing of the video

    If you have chosen to make a video, a few days after the wedding we select together the soundtrack you prefer to insert and within 60 days you will receive your edited film, in perfect cinema style.

  • 08 – Let’s keep in touch!

    Continue to follow us on our website and our social pages, you will never get bored! You have our word! Cristian and all the Photographica Mangili

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