Poll Follow-Up: Using a Wedding Planner

I myself didn't use a wedding planner for two reasons: I assumed it would be too expensive and I am the obsessive compulsive type with control issues so I believed I could do it all myself. Let me tell you, what I wouldn't give to go back and hire a day-of coordinator so that I could have relaxed more and so that things would have gone more smoothly. It is hard to plan your wedding the day of and be the bride! Also, not being in the same town with my family, no one was really informed in details how I wanted things run. The 10 minute meeting I had with my family wasn't enough. Not having a day-of coordinator was my biggest mistake!

If you plan on having a wedding planner and/or day-of coordinator, lucky you! For the rest of you, consider a few things:

There are several kinds of wedding planners out there with different services to fit in your budget.

If you are dead set on not having a wedding planner for any reason, at least hire a day-of coordinator. I promise, the investment is worth not having to stress, or have regrets on how things went on your day. Forget being in control, being a guest at your own wedding is more rewarding! Sit back and soak in the moment!

Find great wedding planners at the Association of Bridal Consultants website.