Do I need a wedding planner?

We’ve almost made it through 2020 and never have we been more ready for a new year. Let’s leave the challenges of 2020 behind, the postponements, the stress and the lack of hugs, and instead focus on this beautiful bright new year in front of us. It won’t be without it’s challenges, we’re all still awaiting the return of normality, but one thing we are sure of, is that we cannot wait to be back working on weddings and helping so many wonderful couples plan their wedding. But if you’re newly engaged, or perhaps it’s been a while (thanks covid) and the plans have already begun but you find yourself asking ‘Do I need a wedding planner?’. Well don’t worry, we’re here to answer that very question.

We’re not offended. We know many couples across the UK ask the question, ‘do I need a wedding planner?’ Heck, some go as far as to ask, ‘I don’t need a wedding planner, do I?’ Again, not offended. It’s a big question and wedding planners are still not as common place in the UK as they are in the USA so we understand why you might ask those questions. Instead of going in with a big fat ‘YES!’ we’re going to explore what a wedding planner does and answer some of your questions to help you decide whether you need a wedding planner or not.

WHAT DOES A WEDDING PLANNER DO?

As much or as little as you need. We offer services that see us helping in the final stages only, right through to a service where we’re involved from day one. Our key aim is to support you. We steer and guide you, hold your hand and help everything come together. And most importantly, we are there on the wedding day, at the rehearsals, at the morning-after brunch, to execute the whole event with our expert team. If you want to plan your own wedding, but just don’t know where to begin, or feel you have the logistics down but can’t see the styling side, or vice versa, we can join you to fill those gaps and make sure you have the day you always dreamed of. As Wedding Planners, we are your super-organised best friends, that make sure you relax and enjoy your wedding.

MY VENUE HAS A WEDDING MANAGER, DO I NEED A WEDDING PLANNER AS WELL?

Take it from two independent wedding planners that have been venue managers and coordinators as well, you can have both! A venue manager is there to ensure everything relating to that venue is perfect for you on your wedding day. They’re most likely focused on the logistics of who is coming in and out of their venue and thinking about the time plan for the day. They of course want you to have the best day ever, but their priority must be in their venue. As independent planners, our couples are at the centre of our every thought! It’s all about you. What you want is our goal, we’re helping plan every little detail, including the champagne filled trip to your bridal boutique, every fitting and jewellery try on, every floral decision, the table linen and the glassware, the logistics, the look, the feel and the emotion, the set up, take down and the after party. We love working with venues, in venues and alongside venue coordinators, we all have a different role and part to play in your wedding day.

I’M REALLY ORGANISED, SO I DON’T NEED A PLANNER.

Not a question, and a valid point. The super organised (like us) don’t necessarily require a planner throughout the whole process. But at the very least, they need some support throughout the planning, a second opinion and reality check. This can come from that awesome bridal or groom squad and of course family. But it might also be beneficial to have a professional on your team. You can be the label loving organisation guru, but have you planned a wedding before? Do you want your debut at this new skill to be on your wedding day? Even top DIYers need some help building a whole darn house! A professional wedding planner can tap into amazing resourcing, open doors to suppliers and ideas you had no idea existed. We’ve done this over 100 times before, that kind of experience is a priceless resource! And at the very least, on your actual wedding day, you deserve to have one role and that is bride or groom, not bride/wedding planner! And the same goes for your family and friends. You should all be free to completely enjoy yourselves.

So I hope by exploring those three top questions, we’ve helped you answer the question of ‘do I need a wedding planner?’ And of course, you know exactly where we are if you need us!

V&C x