Of course, I may be biased, but I think there’s TONS of benefits to having a wedding planner! First, you’ll have someone with experience knowing when to do/book certain things. You’ll have a large network of vendors at your fingertips based on your style and budget (and many will give a discount to my clients). You’ll have a sounding board when you are stressed or just don’t know what to do. At the very least, try to budget for a day of coordinator, even if you venue claims to have one of their own. By hiring your own, you’ll have a point person for the entire day of to set up, coordinate the bridal party for the ceremony and handle any issues that many occur (and believe me, they happen no matter how much you plan). To quote one of my client’s reviews, “it was like having an extra girl friend who was knowledgeable about everything and willing to help at every stage of the planning”.
