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The Top 4 Reasons to Use a Wedding Planner

Truth: Wedding planners often have a bad reputation.

You probably think this sounds crazy – but it’s not! While the initial reaction to a wedding planner is “Oh, that’s so fabulous! You’re going to make this wedding just PERFECT!”…it’s quickly followed by criticisms like “Ooohf, how much is that really going to cost the bride?” and “What makes her so special? I could put together a wedding without a planner, no problem! It can’t be that hard!”

It’s this sort of conflict that makes brides uneasy about hiring a wedding planner. They know it could help them and save them some stress – but is it really worth it? One of the biggest misconceptions about wedding planners is the amount of money it takes to hire one and if the value for that amount of money is truly there. Well, dear brides, it’s totally worth it.
And here’s why:

1. Wedding Planners Save You from Breakdowns.
What’s the number one thing you hear from brides while in the thick of wedding planning? “It’s soooo stressful!” Yes, it sure can be. But brides with wedding planners on their side are definitely less likely to agree. Wedding planners save you from stress, feeling overwhelmed and breakdowns. Wedding planners’ main goal is to make sure everything is taken care of. This means that we proactively bring things up, make sure things are being handled, remind brides of their to-do list items and ensure that all details are covered. With that sort of insurance – there’s no need to freak out and breakdown! Brides who are lost, confused and not sure what they’re forgetting or what to do next are the ones who are breaking down. Wedding planners save brides from that happening.
2. Wedding Planners Save You Money.
Wedding budgets are blown every day by purchase after purchase. There are tons of items and services that go into a wedding and it certainly costs a lot of money. But it doesn’t have to! Wedding planners have years of experience, plenty of ideas and inspiration and have seen so many ways that weddings have been done. Plus – they have other wedding vendors and services in their back pocket…they know who to call for what and at the right price. Wedding planners can save brides money by offering up the best ideas and vendors for what the bride is looking for.
3. Wedding Planners Save You Time and Energy.
Planning a wedding is like having another full-time job in addition to the one brides already work. A lot of time and effort goes into planning one – why not have some help? Wedding planners save brides time and energy by being the one who is keeping the bride on track. We know when you need to be checking certain things off your list, we know which details should be paid attention to and we know how to be efficient about it all. Brides who are going it alone often get caught up in tangles of planning that could be avoided with the expert advice and guidance of a wedding planner. Having a planner at your side who can answer quick questions whenever, give advice to save you the research, etc. helps save brides plenty of time and energy.
4. Wedding Planners Save You from Being a “Clipboard Bride.”
Nobody wants to be a “clipboard bride.” You know who I’m talking about – the bride who runs around all morning on the day of her wedding with a clipboard in one hand, cell phone in the other. She’s barking out orders, stressing while answering yet another phone call and frantically trying to find the spot on her note pad that explains who is dropping the cake off and when. Not a pretty picture, huh? Brides with wedding planners get to pass that clipboard off to their planner and sit back and enjoy the day. Our goal for our brides is to make sure they have a beautiful, perfect day – without worrying or stressing the bride for even one moment.


Hiring a wedding planner isn’t always as glamorous as being whisked away by David Tutera and having your entire wedding reconstructed. It does, however, help save you in many ways and is truly a beneficial way to make sure your wedding day is everything you want it to be in order to reflect you as a couple. Whether you need a planner to help you every step of the way, just with a few things or as a day-of coordinator – they’re well worth the effort to hire one.

Meredith Meyer is the owner of Bride Support and author of Bride Support’s Wedding Planning Blog. Bride Support offers virtual wedding planning services for brides across the US in addition to full-service planning and day-of coordination for the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.