Should I Hire A Wedding Planner?

8 months until show time and already some people are stressing about the wedding. It’s not so bad that I’m stressing out or worrying about them, but I am thinking proactively. Plus, I love that people care so much about our wedding that they want it to be beautiful and ‘perfect’ – whatever that means. 🙂

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Since some family members are already stressed out and I won’t be helping much on the wedding day, I decided that I should hire a wedding planner. Well, technically she’s a day-of-coordinator, but already she has been pretty helpful.

I picture myself setting up the tables and centerpieces the night before the wedding after the rehearsal. Then, we will come back to our house where my fiancĂ©’s parents are hosting the rehearsal dinner. The next morning, wedding day, I might go to the venue a little in the morning, but I will be focused on myself and the bridesmaids – hair done, makeup done, maybe a morning walk/yoga/run to release some stress. I have 10 bridesmaids that will be helping the day of the wedding, but they will also need to get ready.

When I started thinking about the question, should I hire a wedding planner? these were my deciding factors:

  • 10 bridesmaids
  • 10 groomsmen
  • Already have stressed out family members
  • Self-catering the wedding
  • Received a referral for specific person at A Piece of Cake Events

I also read a lot of books, such as The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day and How to Have a Fabulous Wedding for $10,000 or Less: Creating Your Dream Day with Romance, Grace, and Style.

Here are some benefits from books and my wedded friends for those of you considering if you should hire a wedding planner or coordinator:

  • Recommend and deal with vendors (before and during the wedding)
  • Ensure smooth flow of wedding day
  • Think of details you didn’t even know were possible
  • Plan ahead so things don’t fall through the cracks
  • Put together the look of the wedding or give you feedback, if you ask
  • Book hotel rooms
  • Get discounted vendor prices because of long-term relationship they already established
  • Create a wedding day schedule
  • Take all stress and organization the day of the wedding!! This is my favorite. 🙂

Of course, wedding planners or coordinators cost money. Everyone I have talked to that had one said it is well worth every penny. I encourage you to talk to the planner’s references, read their reviews online, or hire someone your friend used. You are trusting them with your big day so make sure they truly are trustworthy and organized.


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2 comments on “Should I Hire A Wedding Planner?”

  1. I highly encourage having a day of coordinator. In fact, weddings I’ve attended which didn’t have one were just utter chaos. With that said their services don’t come cheap. If it is an expense one doesn’t want you can use a family member or friend, perhaps someone you couldn’t make part of the wedding. You can even offer a small exchange. My sister and I did this for each others weddings and paid for the nights hotel room. Worked out great and didn’t burn a hole in my wallet.

    1. Becca says:

      Thanks for the advice! I decided to hire a day of coordinator that was referred to me by a wedding photographer. I think the money will be worth not being stressed or having stressed family members. That’s such a good idea to exchange with someone. Sounds like it worked really well!

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