Do You Really Need a Wedding Planner?
Let’s talk about it.
You’re planning a wedding.
Maybe it’s big.
Maybe it’s tiny.
Maybe it’s somewhere in between.
But one thing’s for sure: you’ve already Googled
“Do I need a wedding planner?” at least once.
And the internet? Confusing.
Some said absolutely yes.
Others said it's waste of money.
And you?
You’re somewhere in the middle, staring at your notes app and wondering if you can just make it to the wedding day without collapsing in a pile of tulle and emails.
So let me be real with you:
Unless your guest list is pushing 100-200+, you probably don’t need a full-on wedding planner.
But you do need a plan.
You need a system to track the million moving pieces: the vendors, the guest list, the budget the outfits, the timeline, the meal preferences, the seating drama, and all the stuff you don’t even know you’re supposed to be tracking yet.
That’s what wedding planners are amazing at — they give you structure, they take things off your plate, and they keep you sane.
But they also cost, you know… a lot.
And if you don’t have $3,000+ sitting around to hire one?
That doesn’t mean you’re doomed to DIY chaos and endless phone notes.
So here’s what I wish more brides heard early on:
You can absolutely plan your own wedding — but don’t do it with vibes and guesswork.
Let me give you 5 rules that should be written in your skull
1. Start with your non-negotiables
Before you start cutting cake samples or googling linen textures ask yourself:
What would make this wedding feel like us?
What are the musts — not the Pinteresty, overdone,
“everyone else is doing it” stuff — but the things that matter to you two.
-Maybe it’s walking down the aisle to a specific song.
-Maybe it’s having your grandma there, front row, with her favorite lemon cake.
-Maybe it’s a tiny ceremony with no heels and no speeches.
Write those things down.
Stick them somewhere.
Because when the opinions, the money stress, and the overwhelming checklist moments hit (and they will), you’ll want to remember your core.
2. Decide quickly and move on!
Indecision is the biggest wedding budget killer.
And also, the biggest peace-of-mind stealer.
You will be tempted to second-guess everything — the dress, the chairs, the exact shade of dusty rose that’s apparently not quite mauve but not quite blush either.
It’s a trap.
Make your decision.
Own it.
Move on.
The world will keep spinning whether you use gold flatware or silver.
And the truth is: no one cares like you do (and that’s not a bad thing — that’s freedom).
So You don’t need twelve weeks of Pinterest research to pick a font.
You need sleep and less screen time.
3. Track everything in one place
You think you’ll remember who paid you in cash.
You won’t.
You think you’ll remember Aunt Lisa’s gluten allergy.
You won’t.
You think you’ll remember what you told that vendor on the phone last week.
You really won’t.
This is where brides lose their minds.
Because planning a wedding isn’t just planning one big event — it’s juggling hundreds of tiny moving pieces, all with different deadlines, prices, contact people, and emotional weight.
You need one central system.
Not 16 open tabs and a scribbled notebook from last September.
It doesn’t need to be fancy.
It just needs to be organized.
This is exactly why I created the Wedding Planning Bundle.
To help you keep all your wedding details organized and in one place
(I’ll tell you more about it in a sec.)
4. Give yourself decision deadlines — and enforce them.
Not just wedding-day deadlines.
I’m talking about you deadlines.
“I will choose my florist by Friday.”
“I will stop looking at dresses after this weekend.”
“I will not entertain one more invitation redesign after the second coffee of the day.”
If you don’t give yourself a stopping point, you’ll spiral.
You’ll keep tweaking, keep researching, keep pushing off decisions because you might find something better — and the wedding will start to feel like a never-ending assignment with no submit button.
The best gift you can give yourself is permission to be done.
5. Finally Get a day-of coordinator
I know the budget’s tight.
I know everyone’s saying “you don’t need one.”
But I’m telling you right now: a day-of coordinator is not a luxury — it’s a lifesaver.
Because no matter how organized you are, you can’t be the one setting up your tables and also walking down the aisle.
A good day-of coordinator will step in about 4 to 6 weeks before your wedding, take your plans off your plate, confirm with vendors, create the timeline, answer the last-minute calls, and basically handle all the “go-time” details so you’re not getting ready with a walkie-talkie in your hand
So yeah — even if it means cutting back in other areas, budget for a day-of coordinator.
They’re worth every penny.
Truly.
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But ...here's the thing
They won’t plan your wedding.
They won’t be the one tracking your guest list.
Or sorting out your budget.
Or reminding you which vendor hasn’t been paid yet.
Or helping you figure out the actual vision for your day.
All of that?
That’s on you — and it starts months before the coordinator ever steps in.
So yeah, even with help on the day-of...
You still need a way to plan all the stuff leading up to it
...And this is where I come in,
Because I created something specifically for brides like you.
Not the ones hiring full wedding planning teams and dropping $80k.
I’m talking about the self-starters, the budget-conscious queens.
It’s called the Wedding Planning Bundle, and it’s not just “a few cute pages” — it’s a system.
The kind that helps you sleep better at night because everything is organized, tracked, and not living rent-free in your head.
1.) Digital Wedding Planner
Plan every part of your wedding from start to finish — outfits, decor, vendors, vows, photography, timeline, even your honeymoon
You’ll know exactly what needs to get done, where everything is saved, and how to pull it all off without feeling overwhelmed.
2.) Guest List Spreadsheet Tracker:
Keep all your guest details in one easy place — track RSVPs, plus-ones, meal choices, allergies, and even guest contact info without scrambling through random lists.
It automatically counts your guests for you and shows who’s in, who’s out, and who still needs a little nudge.
3.) Budget Spreadsheet Tracker:
Manage your wedding budget like a pro — see your full budget at a glance, track what’s been paid, what’s still due, and even get alerts for upcoming or overdue bills.
You can organize every expense by category, switch currencies with one click, and compare what you planned to spend versus what you actually spent.
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And here’s the best part — it’s affordable.
Like, actually affordable. (...just $37)
Because I built this for brides who don’t want to spend a small fortune just to feel organized.
You can check it out here
[CHECK OUT THE WEDDING PLANNING BUNDLE]
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Now again I have to stress this...
Like i said in the beginning, if your guest list is pushing 150+, with complicated logistics, and enough aunties to start a community choir
You still need a Wedding planner.
This Bundle will absolutely help you get your life together, keep your plans organized, and save you a ton of stress...
But it’s not a human being.
It won’t call vendors for you, calm your mum down, or stop your cousin from adding 15 plus-ones.
So if you're planning something big, this is more of a companion to your wedding planner — not a replacement!
That said, if you're planning a small to medium wedding (say, under 100 guests), this is where you can realistically skip the planner and still keep your head on straight.
That’s who this was made for.
So here’s the link again;
[CHECK OUT THE WEDDING PLANNING BUNDLE]
If you’re ready to grab the Bundle and make planning a little less… apocalyptic:
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