Wedding planner: to get or not to get

It all comes down to money for me...I haven't decided but im hoping too. I know there are people that will be willing to help but I want it done the way Ive been thinking of for so long. If it comes down to it I will just have to give up a little control and let other people help out of the goodness of their hearts!

It really depends on your budget. I have my wedding planning certificate and will start doing my own business in the next year or so after mine. But day of coordinators are handy as they take a lot of pressure off of you unless you have someone in your bridal party/family who is willing and ABLE to take on the task of this. So far the most difficult thing is working with my FH on some things as he wants to be involved in everything but than tells me to do it or doesn't have time as he is overwhelmed with the little bit of wedding stuff I do give him that day to process. I feel like I am behind in all honesty. So i figure that planning someone else's wedding could only be easier. lol

View quoted message I so agree. I hired aa day of coordinator through my decor vendor and they gave me the month of package! Because a planned my engagement party on my own for 100 people and I know how much when into it, there was no way I would enjoy my wedding with 225 guests if I had to do it all!
Everyone I know who's had one says it's the best money they've ever spent!

How many people are attending?

Like everyone else has said, it's not really necessary. A lot of venues have a day-of coordinator or sometimes a wedding planner is included. I've only used this website, and everything is pretty much completed. I would say take advantage of all free or low-cost options before trying to make room in your budget for something that isn't really necessary. There are lots of Facebook groups for people in your area, maybe get some local businesses to do things (DJs, photographers, decorations, etc.) it's good promotion for them and less money for you, too.

I'm on a very tight budget but getting married on a Friday has lowered our costs at least by $2,000.00, too, if you really want a wedding planner and haven't set a specified date.

You don't need one, but a day of coordinator makes the day less stressful. But If you're bridal party or family member can help keep things flowing don't get one.

Nope not necessary, it would be an extra expense. And once I discovered helpful communities such as this one and facebook groups, they helped me answer all and any questions that I have pertaining to the big day. Also if you have friends/family members that recently got married you can ask them questions as well.

We only have one because it was included in the price of our venue, otherwise we weren't going to get one. It depends on how organized the couple getting married is I find, some can handle all the little details and some don't really organize that well. It also depends if your wedding party is organized and calm enough to help handle anything that comes up close to the wedding or even the day of.

You definitely don’t need a planner but if you have room in your budget, and the location doesn’t come with one, a Day-of coordinator is awesome to have just to smooth out anything on the day of so you don’t need to worry.

I have a lot of friends that are married and have helped plan a lot of weddings so for me it isn't necessarily worth it.
You can also buy wedding planner books from places like Chapters as well.

But I'd say if you lead a very full life, it would be worth it to have someone taking the lead on planning and only coming to you with the final decisions.

I hired a wedding planner, and it's been the best money I have spent so far! They are expensive and I don't think everyone needs one. If you think you have enough time to commit to planning a wedding and a good support system, I don't think you necessarily need a planner for the whole planning process, but I would consider getting a day of coordinator.

I totally agree with you, I was looking at a wedding planner and they are expensive. See if you really need them, or if your bridesmaids can tackle the job.

View quoted message I second this! My planner is a life saver!

Oh!!!! However, I do recommend buying a hard copy of a planner!!! It is so helpful!!!!!!!

If you feel its neccessary to have a planner, review them first to see if they worth the service. If you have everything under control, then its unneeded expense to save on.

Not necessarily it depends! I am not using one though. I am doing quite a bit but I am have had many months to plan.

I don’t think it necessary either. As long as you have a good support system. Lots of people helping to get it all done and help with ideas. Good luck on whatever you decide to do. Make sure to have fun!

I’d say just depends on how much other help you have. We got one with the venue, but prob wouldn’t hire one otherwise cause I trust my mama and bridesmaids to help out!

We got one because we wanted to be able to enjoy the day stress free. The wedding planner takes over everything so if anything is going array, she steps in and takes over and fixes it without us knowing unless we absolutely need to be made aware.

View quoted message We might end up doing this, there is a chance we will be moving province soon so I'll definitely need someone here to plan for me!

We went with a planner because we just did not have time to deal with everything and our wedding was in a different province than we lived, so it was easier for us to do that and we decided it would be our one big splurge.

If budget is an issue, then look into a day-of coordinator. This way they can handle all the vendors on your big day and you can enjoy your day.

If your on a budget and it doesn't allow for one than go by this website for help. Totally awesome and if you have a local facebook wedding chat as well go there. Some people do get day of coordinators to help them out for a lot less. I love planning and also a beginner wedding planner so I'm still learning everything and the ropes. Collect all the information you need. Wedding shows are helpful as well. Don't settle for things unless your happy and within your budget.

I don't think it's necessary to be honest especially when you have websites like this where people are always willing to help and have answers for all questions. If you have friends or family that recently got married you can ask them loads of questions and they would gladly help out I'm sure. I've heard that wedding planners can get you hooked up with certain vendors that have discounted prices but even then you are still paying more money to have a planner than not.

As for the day of I plan to just let my FSILs know how I want certain things set up and I'm going to have them make sure the decorations and all that are set up properly before I see the final product. As long as you have friends and family members willing to help out I don't see a wedding planner necessary.

I didn't think it was necessary, especially on a budget. I like planning and details and coming up with ideas, so I didn't think it necessary. But, for someone who doesn't enjoy those things, or is easily stressed by those things, a wedding planner would be helpful, if you can find room in your budget.

Planners are so expensive! There was no way that we were going to get one. Luckily for us the owner not our venue is also a wedding planner, and her daughter is too. So for a small additional charge she will be our planner for the month before our wedding as well as the day of!

Wedding planners are so so expensive, however use your wedding coordinator at your venue they will be your go to the day of!