Bride Guide #24 do you need to hire a wedding planner? Let’s dive into this with Logan Utah Photographer Lauren Kay Photography.

 

You guys. I didn’t even know that wedding planners existed when I got married! Isn’t that crazy? Most brides I work with coordinate their own wedding, but maybe you would love to have your own wedding planner. Either way, you are still the ultimate planner. You are the one who gets to choose the inspiration, the theme, the details. A hired wedding planner does the work. Finding vendors to capture your vision and make sure it is executed seamlessly. I know brides who hire a wedding planner and those who don’t, and either way is great in my opinion. 

 

Here are a few pros and cons for you to consider:

 

Pros of Hiring a Planner:

• Someone else is in charge. You can relax a bit more knowing that someone else is in charge of making sure everything comes together nicely and flows smoothly.
• You still get to plan all the fun parts but your planner takes care of all the nitty-gritties.
• They may introduce you to ideas you never would have had and help you find things you will love.
• They do this for a living. Planning weddings is their job! They know all the ins and outs and they have a vast connection of vendors they’ve already researched and know are amazing. They may be able to even get you discounts you wouldn’t be able to on your own.

 

Cons of Hiring a Planner:

• The biggest one is that they are not in a lot of brides’ budgets. They’re not free and can be very expensive. 
• You relinquish control. You have to be willing to let go and let them help you. Not every detail is in your control anymore. So, finding someone you work really well with is essential or you may have problems.
• You may lose sight of your vision. Your wedding planner will introduce you to new ideas and traditions. This may make you feel like you need to do and pay for things you weren’t planning on.
• You may feel less involved in your wedding. An important part of hiring a wedding planner is letting them be creative. Usually this is a great thing but it may lead to you feeling disconnected from your wedding.

 

 

I know that hiring a planner is (a) not for everyone and (b) expensive. This guide is for every bride but is especially catered to help brides who are doing it on their own. So, if you’re not hiring a planner (or honestly even if you are), remember these two things:

 

1. You can and must let people help you. 

You still need to let people help you plan your wedding, even if they’re not professionals. Friends, sisters, bridesmaids, moms, they can help you find vendors and do the nitty-gritty work. Never turn down an offer for help and ask for what you need!

 

2. Put someone in charge of the logistics.

I cannot stress this enough. On your wedding day you should not be the go-to person that is the only one who knows all the details. Choose someone you trust, like your mom or a bridesmaid, and fill them in on every single detail. Direct all questions to them and let them be the one in charge of making sure the day runs smoothly so that you can relax. Delegate! Put other people in charge of the playlist and the slideshow and getting flowers. The only thing that should be totally left to your care on your wedding day is getting married.

 

Ask yourself…

What can I let others help me with?

Now write the name of the person you want to help you next to each task.

The coordinator on my wedding day:

 

 

Hey, I can help.

I know how tedious and exhausting it can be to find high-quality vendors you can trust. And sometimes the best ones are hard to find! That’s why I’ve gone to the trouble for you. Check out my preferred vendors.