That all depends. One thing is for sure, all of your wedding vendors want nothing more than for you to be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy your wedding. But what if all of your planning fell by the wayside and you were running behind schedule. What if you miss your sunset pictures, or what if you can’t find your dad for the father daughter dance? These are all very common things that can happen at weddings. Some are in our control and some are not. But none the less, wedding professionals have a lot of practice when it comes to the flow of a wedding and the know how to get things back on track.

So should you hire a wedding planner? Yes. BUT, with conditions.
So how do you choose a wedding planner? Most venues come with a day of coordinator of sorts or banquet captain that is well versed in hosting an event. But by adding the right planner makes all the difference in the world. Have 25 centerpieces to place? How about 250 wedding favors for guests? Maybe that basket of flip flops needs to be put out. You get the picture. Having a planner for the big wedding day can be a lifesaver. You already have so much on your mind. Let your wedding planner take some of that burden off of your shoulders so you can relax because they do the thinking for you.

You should ESPECIALLY hire a wedding planner if you are hosting a wedding in a non-wedding venue location. Planners have endless resources at their fingertips to ensure you can have all of the luxuries of being at a wedding venue while under a tent in the backyard or a farm. They’re exceptional at finding every last detail and making sure that not only you and your guests are well cared for, but your vendors as well.

From a scheduling standpoint, they are a must have for most weddings. They’re the point of contact between vendors and are able to orchestrate things like meal plans to formalities, and everything in between. Just like a wedding DJ, they are a keeper of the keys for your wedding timeline.

Side note: When choosing a wedding planner, just like any other vendor, make sure they are a good fit. Not only from a purely financial standpoint, but for personality, reassurance, attention to detail, and last but certainly not least, experience with your wedding venue and vendor team.

We’ve seen planners go above and beyond for all parties involved and we’ve seen planners that panic at the first sign of a challenge. But solid wedding planners will take their “can do” attitude and leave no stone unturned when it comes to making sure that your wedding is exactly what you expect or even better.