Over the course of my 25-year photographic journey, I have learned a few things about wedding planning. One of the most critical lessons I have picked up is that wedding planning decisions are never easy. For example, should you hire a professional wedding planner or do all of it on your own?
Getting engaged with the love of your life is exciting. But, after receiving congratulatory messages and gifts from friends and family, it’s time to get down to business. First, you must start thinking about what planning style works for you, how much you and your spouse-to-be are willing to spend, the location, and other related factors.
Then comes the hard part—coordinating all the vendors, stylists, and guests. Simply contemplating all these issues can quickly elevate your stress levels, which is why I want to share what I have learned about when to hire a wedding planner with you.
Let’s get started.
What Are Wedding Planners, and What Do They Do?
Wedding planners are generally tasked with organizing, negotiating, and coordinating wedding affairs on behalf of engaged couples. In addition, these professionals offer services like developing wedding timelines, managing budgets, booking ceremony and reception venues, coordinating wedding day décor, and managing guest lists.
However, every wedding planner has their areas of specialization, so it is vital that you know what you want from the onset.
We can group wedding planners into the following categories: